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Old May 9, 2017 | 03:01 PM
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I have a 2016 F150 3.5 non echo boost. On some places, it says I can only tow 5000 lbs. But on the others, it says I can tow up to 7600 lbs. Does anyone know what the correct amount I can tow is? I want to get a boat and this will decide what kind I get. I don't want to get to the boat ramp and not be able to pull it out. Again, I have the 3.5 NON echo boost.
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Old May 9, 2017 | 03:04 PM
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gear ratio? 4x4? elock? cab? bed? hard to google with out more info.

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Old May 9, 2017 | 03:35 PM
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Its a 4x2, super cab, and with the 6 1/2 foot bed. Not sure what gear ratio it is. Where do I find that? And it does have the electronic locking differential.
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Old May 9, 2017 | 04:02 PM
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Without even looking I'd seriously doubt anything over 5000 and that might be pushing it.
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Old May 9, 2017 | 04:06 PM
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Originally Posted by jerseyboy1983
Its a 4x2, super cab, and with the 6 1/2 foot bed. Not sure what gear ratio it is. Where do I find that? And it does have the electronic locking differential.
axle code in the driver's door jam
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Old May 9, 2017 | 04:12 PM
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I just found that. Its the 3.55 gears. So I guess then the 5000 lbs was correct.
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Old May 9, 2017 | 04:15 PM
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It has a tow package. So I was thinking the 5000 lbs was only for the bumper towing ball. If you have a tow package which mine does, I thought you could tow more.
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Old May 9, 2017 | 04:24 PM
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https://www.ford.com/resources/ford/...50_r1_Oct2.pdf

5k is all it is rated for.

edit you would have to have the 3.73 and 12200 gvcw to get the 7400

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Old May 9, 2017 | 04:28 PM
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That sucks. Well I guess its the smaller boat then. Thanks guys.
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Originally Posted by jerseyboy1983
That sucks. Well I guess its the smaller boat then. Thanks guys.
or a bigger truck lol
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