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bgitler
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May 28, 2015

Trailer Life Typo?

I was researching towing capacity for an 03 Ford F150 Supercrew 4x4. I noticed that Trailer Life lists this vehicle with the 3.55 gear ratio having a higher towing capacity than the 3.73. However, this is only for the Supercrew. Am I missing something, or was there a mistake in the book. I posted the link below:

http://www.trailerlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Trailer-Life-Towing-Guide-2003.pdf

Also, I looked in my owner's manual and it lists 8,100 lbs with 3.73 gear ration and towing package.

Which should I go with?
  • I am guessing, but maybe one comes with 17" tires and the other with 16" tires.
  • Doesn't look like a typo but an option difference.

    http://www.fleet.ford.com/resources/ford/general/pdf/towingguides/2003_All.pdf