That chart is for a bumper pull I believe. My 1996 said the same thing in the book. 2000 lbs. Thats what it said on the bumper too..
But my truck in all the tow books stated 5500 lbs.
Like the fine print in the manual linked below..
He can/may tow 880 tw and 8800 trailer.
Let me check another chart from trailer life..
Required Equipment:
•Heavy Duty Electrical/Cooling Package or
Trailer Towing Group for trailers over 4000 lbs.
Optional Trailer Towing Package Content:
• 7-pin Trailer Wiring Harness and Connector
• Frame Mounted Hitch Receiver (Weight Carrying
Capacity—5000 lbs., Weight Distributing
Capacity—8800 lbs., Refer To Page 5)
• Heavy Duty Electrical/Cooling Package:
— Super Engine Cooling
— Auxiliary Automatic Transmission Oil Cooler
— 78 Amp.-hr. Heavy Duty Battery
• Heavy Duty Shock Absorbers (F-150 Only