workin247365

There are images on the internet of a more robust metal "plate" that is behind the aesthetic bumper cover.

TooManyVehicles

Yes, if I were ordering, I'd order the max tow. The HD payload package is a bigger decision as it:
* seems to be hard to get (delays)
* won't let you have a crew with the 5.5' foot bed or a SC with the 6.5' bed (requires 157")
* can't get the XLT 302A package

My intention was to do a factory order with the HD payload + max tow on a crew w/6.5' bed. Instead, I bought a left over 2015 SC + 6.5' bed +302A. Having put it in my garage, it barely fits (due to other things I have in the garage) and in retrospect I would have a lot more rearranging to do w/the longer wheelbase.

All of this is documented in the 2016 order guide. ANYONE thinking of ordering a 2016 should be looking at it to better understand restrictions on options.

iFord

Thanks, Too. I know. I'll probably wind up getting a lot truck too! Daggnabbed compromises...

TooManyVehicles

Yep. My give up's on my new vehicle:
1. I wanted to get a crew cab, but also wanted to get a 6.5' bed as a use the truck for truck like things (like carrying wood). I knew I could factory order a 16 w/both, but it would take considerably more $ given the current XLT incentives, extra $ for crew and extra $ for 6.5' bed on crew. So, I prioritized the 6.5' bed over the crew, figuring my son will soon be sitting in the front vs the back seat. Another advantage of the SC is a better payload rating w/o the HD payload package. My truck is at 2049# (on the yellow payload sticker) whereas I've seen some crews around 1600#. This makes a significant difference in what I can legally tow in a real-life scenario.

2. I went around and around FOREVER on the engine choice. I drove my nephews 2011 3.5L EB (crew, 6.5' bed) with over 100k miles. It towed my 20' flat bed + Kubota L series tractor like it was nothing. But I was still worried about having turbo's (due to a bad 80's experience with a turbo charged vehicle), so I also was considering the 5.0 L V8 (old school). I also liked the idea of the 2.7L EB based on reviews and think Ford might be underrating its towing (on purpose) for market segmentation purposes. In the end, I went with the 3.5L EB.

3. The vehicle I ended up with has the 3.31 gear ratio. However, after driving it with the 3.5L EB, it has plenty of pep for me. I'm not drag racing with my truck, I have a 94 Camaro LT1 350 6-speed manual for that. [Editors note: That car has 275 hp (205 kW) and 325 lb·ft. It's frickin amazing that the 2.7L EB has more hp and more torque than my Camaro. Although the Camaro was pretty decent with a 5.7 second 0-60 straight from the factory and a 140+ top end.] I don't know how it will feel towing as I haven't done so yet, but think I will be fine and dandy given the 3.5 EB torque curve. If I had gone with the 5.0L V8, no way would I want the 3.31 ratio.

4. No moonroof. Wanted one. However, after reading the horror stories with leaking etc, glad I didn't get one. Man, my 1994 (22 years old) Camaro T-tops don't leak yet Ford's new 2015/16 system does. Pathetic.

truckerhat

The hitch itself doesn't seem to make the difference. I have a Lariat which came standard with a class IV hitch and the tow rating is still 5,000 pounds. Tow package would add:

• Auxiliary transmission oil cooler
• Upgraded front stabilizer bar

And "includes" a few things which my truck came with:

• 4-pin/7-pin wiring harness
• Class IV trailer hitch receiver
• Smart Trailer Tow Connector

McClintoc

iTrader: (1)

My window sticker doesn't say it explicitly but based on what is listed above, I may have the max tow package. I know for sure I have everything you listed except the "upgraded bumper" - whatever that is.

workin247365

From the brochure, the lowest tow rating on a SWB 4x4 Screw is 7,100 lbs with a hitch. Judging by the photo of your truck, your's is an EB which brings the minimums to 7,600 with the 2.7 and 10,700 for the 3.5. Am I missing something?

Bill_The_PA

if it doesn't say then I'd say you don't have. Here is my window sticker.

KYBuckeye

Agreed. See my post a few pages back to the poster 3 above.

McClintoc

iTrader: (1)

I think I figured it out. People keep calling it the "max tow" package but what they really mean is the HD Payload Package. I went to Ford's build page and there is nothing called the Max Tow Package. There is only the Tow Package (which I have, plus some extras) and then there is the HD Payload Package. I do not have the HD Payload Package.