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cleonard:
93 F150 4x4 single cab long bed with the 5 speed manual and 3.55 rear end yielding a wimpy 3400 pound tow rating. Same truck with an auto is 5600 pounds. Freaking manual
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You sure you're not looking at the wrong thing? when we were looking for trucks we found a 01 effjuanfiddy that had a 10k pound tow rating(as per manual) but everywhere you looked it said 5500 lbs because everyone just quoted the bumper limit...
 
cleonard

cleonard

140rider:
You sure you're not looking at the wrong thing? when we were looking for trucks we found a 01 effjuanfiddy that had a 10k pound tow rating(as per manual) but everywhere you looked it said 5500 lbs because everyone just quoted the bumper limit...
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Unfortunately, I'm quite sure about the numbers. It's the combination of a weak clutch/transmission and Ford not wanting to do warranty work. Before I knew the small number I did tow well over the limit with no issues. With most insurance denying coverage for towing over the limit I don't do that any more.

As I don't really use the 4x4 I'm considering looking for a 2wd low mileage (under 150k) 97 and up F150 with a 4.6 or 5.4. I want to be able to tow something useful.
 
bobkyle2

bobkyle2

Stay away from 97

Do not overlook the 4.2 with a automatic 2wd...... I have 2 of them.. I have a 02 4.2 auto 3.55 gear ratio ..open diff...2wed flareside bed... And a 08 4.2 auto 2wd longbed 3.73..

Both had tow package... I added B&M trans coolers to both trucks..... I town atleast 3 times a week in the summer... And most weeks upto 5... A 18foot bass boat... And i don't even know its back there....With my 08 f150...

With the 02 i traveled like 10 states for a few years towing a 18foot car trailer with a 2ft dovetail with a 79 chevy 1 ton chevy with a big block and 42inch tall tires... And never had any issue... I tow really easy... Truck now has 165k miles... Never had a drive train issue...

Both trucks tow perfectly ..... The big V8s leave it at stop light to stop light stuff...
 
Rack

Rack

cleonard:
Unfortunately, I'm quite sure about the numbers. It's the combination of a weak clutch/transmission and Ford not wanting to do warranty work. Before I knew the small number I did tow well over the limit with no issues. With most insurance denying coverage for towing over the limit I don't do that any more.

As I don't really use the 4x4 I'm considering looking for a 2wd low mileage (under 150k) 97 and up F150 with a 4.6 or 5.4. I want to be able to tow something useful.
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I have never heard of this before. I will have to do some investigating.
 
Emily

Emily

I spotted James in his mini van at the Burger King drive thru at approximately 11:30 pm on Wednesday night. James, you need to get that window fixed.

PS I didn't know you were a part of the Mary Kay crew!

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James

James

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Emily:
I spotted James in his mini van at the Burger King drive thru at approximately 11:30 pm on Wednesday night. James, you need to get that window fixed.

PS I didn't know you were a part of the Mary Kay crew!

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Nope sorry my plate's cooler. Braap!
 
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