Besides the mirrors and the upgraded bumper, is there anything else extra you get with the max tow package?

I assume with the standard tow package you get the same transmission cooler and the same upgraded radiator.

 

My 2010 Screw Lariat 4x4 has the 4pin and (what I call) 'circle' trailer connections as well as integrated trailer brake and I think upgraded leaf springs, it feels more stiff than other f150s I've been in. Payload sticker says 1787lbs.

 

If you look at this PDF document from Ford, you will see that all the highest trailer weight limits have a (3) or a (4) next to them. Those are "Heavy Duty Payload Package" and/or "Max Trailer Towing Package" respectively. With "Heavy Duty" you get upgraded shocks and springs. The only difference I could see between a regular tow package and a max tow package is an upgraded rear bumper and a trailer brake controller.

My 2013 confuses me just a little bit with respect to this PDF though. I have a Trailer Brake Controller and Trailer Tow Package. I also have both types of trailer connectors. This is all listed under "standard equipment" for my FX2. I do not see where mine is upgraded to Max Tow or Heavy Duty tow though. I suspect certain levels of trucks already come with some of the items included in Max Tow (such as that brake controller I have).

http://www.ford.com/resources/ford/g...F150_Sep11.pdf

This PDF explains most of the questions you might have about towing. Although it is specific to 2014, I suspect it's all similar from 2009-2014.

 

Max tow includes upgraded radiator and tranny cooler as well as the other items mentioned.

 

I was told by the dealer I irder to have max tow in the 11-14 f150's was to have a Ecoboost. Like travel rider says I have all that equipment he has and I also have the class 4 hitch on mine!!

 

If I'm not mistaken the max tow also has 7 lug wheels, everything else has 6 lug.

 

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Nope, Max Tow shares same 6-lug pattern with all other F150 'cept those with HD Payload Pkg. Both pkgs combined were not available as a selectable config order option on mine due to specified cab style, bed box and wheelbase...

Edited to post FoMoCo details:

HD Payload Pkg
Increases GVWR to 8,200 lbs. for enhanced payload and towing. Available with Regular Cab 8.0-foot box (145-inch wheelbase), SuperCab 8.0-foot box (163-inch wheelbase), or SuperCrew® 6.5-foot box (157-inch wheelbase). Requires 5.0L V8 engine or 3.5L V6 Ecoboost® and Max Trailer Tow Package. Package includes:

• High-capacity 17-inch seven-lug steel wheels on XL
• High-capacity 17-inch seven-lug aluminum wheels on XLT and LARIAT; available on XL
• Heavy-duty shock absorbers
• Upgraded springs, radiator and auxiliary transmission oil cooler
• 9.75-inch gear set
• 3.73 limited-slip axle
• LT245/75R17E BSW all-terrain tires

Max Tow Pkg
The Max Trailer Tow Package with Power Mirrors includes:

• 7-pin wiring harness
• Auxiliary transmission oil cooler
• Class IV trailer hitch receiver
• Power adjust, folding, and telescoping clearance light that’s heated, shows signals, and has memory. Painted black when ordered with the FX Luxury Package
• Select Shift Transmission
• Black power telescoping and power-folding trailer tow side mirrors with power glass
• Trailer brake controller
• Upgraded radiator
• Upgraded rear bumper

 

Dirtdawg - to add to your list, the Max Tow package requires the 3.73 rear differential as well.

 

My '13 SCrew 5.0 short box has all the factory equipped options of the Max Tow Package, except for the Towing Mirrors and 3.73, or lower, rear axle. Mine has the 3.55 E-locker.

 

Only the radiator is upgraded in size. To my knowledge the external (oil-to-air) trans cooler's size remains the same on all those which it is equipped. However, the internal (oil-to-water) trans cooler in the radiator may be larger. That is something I can't validate.