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hertfordnc
Explorer
Sep 16, 2013

Ford haalf tons- 2000 to now, how do they do that?

Just read the thread about the F150 with the GCWR over 15,000 lb with a 5.4 and 3.55 gears. That's 3000 lb more than my 2001 Expedition with the same engine nd gears. What else is different? ...
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Fordlover
Explorer
Sep 19, 2013
Fact from my own testing:

My 02 Explorer is a far better tow vehicle than my 95 F-150.

Explorer VS. F-150
7K tow rating VS. 6K
3.73 gear VS. 3.55
4.6 V8 VS. 5.0 V8
5 Speed Auto VS. 4 Speed Auto
240 HP VS. 195 hp
280 Ft. Lbs. VS. 275 Ft. Lbs.
Both have heavy duty tow package

It's incredible what a few years of design improvement will do for capability.

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