2.7 Liter Ecoboost and 3.55 Rear ..5K Towing Capacity?

[cruz-in]

Hi all,

So I was looking at a 2018 F150 CC with a 2.7 Liter Ecoboost and 3.55 rear. It has a payload rating of 1700 pounds.

The dealer swears the truck only has a GCWR of 10200 and hence a 5000 pound towing capacity.

Looking thru the 2018 Ford F150 towing specs, I see the 2018 F150 CC, 2.7 liter Ecoboost with a 3.55 rear is rated at 7700 pounds towing capacity.

Am I missing something here? I can find no listing for a 2.7 liter ecoboost configuration with a towing capacity below 7500 pounds....

Thoughts?

[theoldwizard1]

Page 18 of the Ford 2017 Trailer Tow Guide does NOT recommend towing with a 2.7L 4x2 SuperCrew with 3.55 (note the dashes in the boxes). 4x4 is limited to 7,600 lbs and only on the 145" wheel base version.

With a 3.73 rear axle that jumps to 8,100 lbs (either wheel base) but I would want the Trailer Tow Package and the 2.7L EcoBoost Payload Package.

The Trailer Package Includes:

• 4-pin/7-pin wiring harness
• Auxiliary transmission oil cooler
• Class IV trailer hitch receiver
• Pro Trailer Backup Assist
• Tailgate LED
• Smart Trailer Tow Connector
• Upgraded front stabilizer bar