Forum Discussion

luggage's avatar
luggage
Explorer
May 05, 2013

How to determine transmission size and gear ratio on Ford TV

I purchased a 2002 Ford 250 Diesel with a 7.3 engine that apparently has a tow limit of 12000 lbs. This seems to be a little shy of what is necessary for a nice size 5th wheel camper with two slides....
Tow Vehicles
Ivylog's avatar
Ivylog
Explorer III
May 05, 2013
OP, I have a 02 F250 PSD 4X4 with the manual tranny and 3.73... great truck. Mine has the camper package that adds the rear F350 helper spring and sway bar on the rear. Check and see if you have these two items as then you should look at the F350 ratings. Unfortunately this does not change the door sticker as I sometimes gross over 26K pulling an equipment trailer where I can adjust the pin weight. You could add the extra 350 spring as the axle and brakes are the same as a F350.

About Travel Trailer Group

44,029 PostsLatest Activity: Jan 27, 2025