Towing 6k
#1
Towing 6k
I recently just purchased a 2013 screw 5.0 4x4 XLT. It was a former rental truck so it doesn't have the "tow package". I've noticed it also doesn't have the external trans cooler in front of the radiator. Heck it doesn't even have a hitch on it. My question is can I tow my car with this truck? It's gonna end up to be about 6k.
#3
I plan on buying a hitch. Now then my next question is how would I go about putting a trailer brake controller in the truck? The factory wiring is not in the truck(at least I don't think it's there) for the actual factory controller.
#6
Senior Member
Do you have the flat 4 and 7pin trailer plugs at the back of your truck? If not then you'll be forced to go with an aftermarket controller like a tekonsha or prodigy. They're still fine but aren't as intuitive as the factory tbc, as it is based off the truck's brake pressure.
#7
Senior Member
Also, add a cooler....
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The best I remember from a thread a few years back if you add the Ford factory TBC they will have to program it into the truck's pcm for it to work. You are probably better off with an aftermarket one.
You definitely want a transmission cooler if you are towing any distance
You definitely want a transmission cooler if you are towing any distance