F150 Questions

[iagary]

I have a 2014 F150 with 5L and 355 gears. my window sticker says nothing about a tow package but I have tow/haul, brake controller, 7 & 4 pin connectors and a small (approx. 21" X 3") transmission cooler. is there something else in a tow package that I am missing? Have been towing about 5500# with no problems. Do you all think I could move up to a 7000# gvwr trailer? I have a 4X4 super crew with 145" WB. as far as I can tell I am rated at 7700# towing capacity. Any advice is appreciated!

[iagary]

Where do I find payload or tare weight? GVWR is 7350#.

[fla-gypsy]

I didn't see the payload of the truck stated. With a 7k trailer TW could be 1000 lbs. If you have the necessary payload and have not exceeded any of the makers limits on any of the components you should be able to safely tow 7k provided everything is set up correctly.

[iagary]

Towing a 7000# GVWR trailer with this pickup, what gear should I be looking at? How many RPM"s? I seem to always feel best in the lowest gear possible, but then I think I may be "lugging" it too much. Thoughts on this please?

Thanks for all the help!!!

[iagary]

I did. It is the 7700# that I referenced below. Just asking about real world and how it will work.

[phillyg]

Go to the 2014 Ford Towing Guide to find out specifically what your truck is rated to pull.

[TNRIVERSIDE]

Terryallan wrote:

iagary wrote:
Thanks everyone. Am I crazy to consider going up to a 7000 GVWR TT with this pickup?

good to go. You are well within the capacities of the truck. Have to remember. It does not take a HUGE trans cooler to do the job. 7700lbs is plenty of tow cap for that TT. However, IF you want to raise the tow cap. Put on a size smaller tire,( say go from 18s to 17s)
and flash the computer.

Does it also have a powersteering cooler? I bet it does.

Smaller tires to increase your tow capacity????
This might change your gearing but could also change you carrying capacity. Your towing capacity and your carrying capacity both need to be considered. Your F150 sounds like a good setup from the factory.

[Atlee]

You would lose your bet. The 2014 does not have a power steering pump. It has an electric motor.

Terryallan wrote:


Does it also have a powersteering cooler? I bet it does.

[Gonzo42]

When I bought the tow package for my 2000 F-150 it included some relays.

[iagary]

Would the power steering cooler also be in front of the radiator? The only thing there is the trans cooler. I don't see one on the window sticker either.

[Terryallan]

iagary wrote:
Thanks everyone. Am I crazy to consider going up to a 7000 GVWR TT with this pickup?

good to go. You are well within the capacities of the truck. Have to remember. It does not take a HUGE trans cooler to do the job. 7700lbs is plenty of tow cap for that TT. However, IF you want to raise the tow cap. Put on a size smaller tire,( say go from 18s to 17s)
and flash the computer.

Does it also have a powersteering cooler? I bet it does.

[TNRIVERSIDE]

Load carrying capacity might max out. With a tongue weight of 700 to 800 pounds and the gear and passengers your load carrying capacity migh be exceeded. Just something to consider. I am not the weight police.

[tragusa3]

I don't think so, but realize you may be stressing things and causing wear quicker than if you had the other items. I bet the towing experience itself would feel fine.

[iagary]

Thanks everyone. Am I crazy to consider going up to a 7000 GVWR TT with this pickup?

[Mvander]

You have regular tow pkg and the ibc comes with many packages or could be ordered stand alone.

[3oaks]

Towing mirrors are no longer included with the Max Tow Package on the new Ford F150s. They must be ordered as a separate optional item. Made no sense to me or my dealer when I ordered a 2016 F150.