New to me F-150
I recently dropped the 2008 Trailblazer LS that we've had for a year. Wife wanted a truck again, and frankly when I tow the pontoon and 4 people plus gear, the thing just "felt" strange. Not horribly overloaded although it's possible, just didn't tow like I wanted it to.
So I bought a 2009 F-150, with the 4.6 (yeah, I wanted the 5.4 but couldn't find one in my price range). I'm not finding a good source for towing capacities at all.
Folks, my google-fu for today is non-existent.
I have no idea what the rear axle ratio is. I'm guessing this will probably be around 6500-7000 lbs at the most. It does have a tow package and both the 4 pin and I think 7 pin outlets, but I don't see a brake controller. I found something yesterday that made reference to the 53M and 535 packages and what's included in each. But I can't find anything on the vehicle to tell me what it's got.
something semi-helpful
It looks like a transmission cooler is installed and the dealer says it is, but given that they weren't all that knowledgeable about what was on the vehicle (they told me yes, it had Bluetooth and Sync and it does not - there is no Sync logo anywhere).
Anyone have any ideas on how much this will tow given the limited information I've got? Or where can I look to determine the towing capacity? I'm not too worried about the occasional tow of a 3000 lb pontoon/trailer combo but I would like to know my limits.
edit: There is a hitch on the back, but it's not a Ford hitch, looks like a class III.
2nd edit: this is the 4.6 3v I know it makes a difference as well, one of the reasons I bought it. And it has the 6 speed tranny. and the 5 1/2 foot box.
So I bought a 2009 F-150, with the 4.6 (yeah, I wanted the 5.4 but couldn't find one in my price range). I'm not finding a good source for towing capacities at all.
Folks, my google-fu for today is non-existent.
I have no idea what the rear axle ratio is. I'm guessing this will probably be around 6500-7000 lbs at the most. It does have a tow package and both the 4 pin and I think 7 pin outlets, but I don't see a brake controller. I found something yesterday that made reference to the 53M and 535 packages and what's included in each. But I can't find anything on the vehicle to tell me what it's got.
something semi-helpful
It looks like a transmission cooler is installed and the dealer says it is, but given that they weren't all that knowledgeable about what was on the vehicle (they told me yes, it had Bluetooth and Sync and it does not - there is no Sync logo anywhere).
Anyone have any ideas on how much this will tow given the limited information I've got? Or where can I look to determine the towing capacity? I'm not too worried about the occasional tow of a 3000 lb pontoon/trailer combo but I would like to know my limits.
edit: There is a hitch on the back, but it's not a Ford hitch, looks like a class III.
2nd edit: this is the 4.6 3v I know it makes a difference as well, one of the reasons I bought it. And it has the 6 speed tranny. and the 5 1/2 foot box.
