Tow Packages on 2015 to 2020 F150 5.0 L
For model years 2015 to 2020 F150s with the 5.0 engine, how do I tell if it has a tow package? I'm shopping for one. Do I just verify if it has the round 7 pin connector and receiver hitch or do I l...
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theoldwizard1 wrote:JIMNLIN wrote:
Fords F150 has a 'MAX TOW" option;
Available on XL, XLT, LARIAT, King Ranch®, and Platinum models.
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• Class IV trailer hitch receiver
This is probably the big give away ! Less that MAX TOW have Class III receivers !
Actually, it is marked Class III/IV on the hitch with the Towing Package because it is rated for over 10000# with a WDH. The Max Tow hitch has a higher rating but is still marked Class III/IV. Hitch stickers are on the bottom of the hitch.
Just because the truck has a receiver hitch doesn’t mean it has the Max or normal tow package. Ford also optioned a Class III/IV receiver hitch and wiring package, standard with Lariats & above. Limited to 7000# or so, year dependent.
