Ford Expedition Towing Problems
Hey everyone, I am new here. I need some wisdom. I have a 2011 Ford Expedition with the heavy tow package, 2WD. Max trailer weight is 9,200lbs. We have a 94 Gulfstream Innsbruck and from what I ca...
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It is normal for a gas engine to run higher RPM, when trying to maintain speed while climbing.
You need to have working trailer brakes for that size trailer. It is a legal requirement, and a real safety issue. If the brakes are currently adjusted improperly...dragging from being too tight, it would cause it to tow harder, and create heat issue with the hubs.
Welcome to the forum!! I suggest you, or a qualified other, pull the hubs, check brakes, and repair brake wires. Also a good time to service wheel bearings to insure all is road ready. If previous owner cut the brake wires, I would suspect there is a problem.
Jerry
You need to have working trailer brakes for that size trailer. It is a legal requirement, and a real safety issue. If the brakes are currently adjusted improperly...dragging from being too tight, it would cause it to tow harder, and create heat issue with the hubs.
Welcome to the forum!! I suggest you, or a qualified other, pull the hubs, check brakes, and repair brake wires. Also a good time to service wheel bearings to insure all is road ready. If previous owner cut the brake wires, I would suspect there is a problem.
Jerry
