Towing
#1
Towing
I have a 2004 F-150 SuperCrew Cab, 5.4L V8 engine, 4x4, 139 inch wheel base, towing package, and the 3.73 axle ratio. A friend tells me that based on what he has heard from other F-150 owners, I will burn up my transmission if I tow my boat for long distances. The boat and trailer weigh, at most, 6500 lbs.
Is he right? Even though Ford rates this truck at 9200 lbs towing capacity, will I burn out my transmission early?
Thanks in advance
Is he right? Even though Ford rates this truck at 9200 lbs towing capacity, will I burn out my transmission early?
Thanks in advance
#2
No Pain, No Pain!
Welcome to the board, Dane!
As long as you keep proper maintenance on the engine/transmission and don't try to race anybody while you are towing your boat, you should be fine. The towing package includes a seperate transmission radiator to help keep the transmission fluid from getting too hot while towing.
As long as you keep proper maintenance on the engine/transmission and don't try to race anybody while you are towing your boat, you should be fine. The towing package includes a seperate transmission radiator to help keep the transmission fluid from getting too hot while towing.