kehyler

No, there is also another massive difference. On one truck, Ford certified it as safe through an industry standardized testing criteria and on the other truck they didn't. We also don't know that the marketing material they publish for the tow packages disclose all changes between the trucks.

jchadwell

Actually, I'm having the same question as the OP. And it's not the 500/5000 WDH issue. I'm perfectly comfortable with needing a WDH if I were going to pull something like a 6000lb trailer. The issue/question for me (and I suspect the OP as well) is that I have the standard trailer towing package rather than the max trailer tow package. It's easy to miss but there is a note in my owners manual that says my trailer limit is 5000 lbs and NOT 7600 if I don't have the max trailer tow package.

From what I can tell, the ONLY difference in my truck versus if I had the max tow package is I don't have the upgraded rear bumper. The integrated brake controller and 36 gallon gas tank that come with the max package are on my truck as options. The remaining items (except for an upgraded bumper, whatever that means) are the same between the two packages.

So, the bottom line question for me is how in the world this "upgraded rear bumper" can add 2600 lbs of towing capacity. I'm not towing with a bumper hitch; the receiver is connected to the frame. The bumper doesn't have anything to do with it. What am I missing?

JaseBosto

Only difference between a 53A and 53B 2.7 equipped truck is the front stabilizer and pro backup assist.
Towing capacities are recommended numbers and hold no real value what so ever.

I wouldnt hesitate to tow 7,600 lbs with a F150 2.7 Screw 53B so long as the brake controller was installed and the trucks payload wasnt overloaded.

Boomerweps

Well, insufficient data on your truck to look at the owners manual and towing guide for discussion.
I don’t follow your logic. My 2019 owners manual for a 4x4 2.7EB 145” WB with medium duty tow package (hitch receiver on sticker) is rated at 6000#. With heavy duty tow package (towing package on sticker), it varies by GCWR and axle ratio. 3.55 12,900# , 3.73 13,300#. Max tow 3.73 ups GCWR an extra 1000#. Grabbing my truck curb weight of 5200# for examples, that leaves 7,700# tow rating for 3.55 & 8100# for 3.73.

jchadwell

Mine is also a 2019. SCREW, 2.7, 4X4, 145 WB, 3.55. My manual says GCWR is 12,900 and the online towing guide says 7600 lb max trailer weight. Footnote #1 in the owners manual towing table, however, says "for vehicles without a heavy duty towing package, do not exceed a trailer weight of 5,000 lb".

I think I may have just answered my question while typing this out though. I was reading "heavy duty towing package" to mean the "max tow package". I'm thinking I've misinterpreted that? Does heavy duty towing package as mentioned in that footnote mean any trailer towing package and you would be limited to 5,000 lbs only if the truck is not equipped with any towing package? I'm thinking that's the case and I simply misunderstood the terminology used... Sound right?

VegasCowboy

I believe you are correct. As I understand it, if your window sticker says "Trailer Towing Package," then you have the HD towing package. The Max package is a step above.

Ford makes it very confusing with the inconsistent verbiage in the various documentation.

I have the Trailer Towing Package, plus all the options that would give me the max package except the "upgraded rear bumper." Again, it is confusing.

snowtires

I almost bought an f150 with just the hitch and not a proper tow package. I did a bunch of research as well and the only difference I noticed was the front stabilizer bar. But as I read deeper I found out the f150 has 3 different frame types as well as the 2 bumper types. I got confused and cancelled the transaction. I ended up ordering one with a tow package. It arrived 4 days ago. Im not sure what your trim level is but on an XLT the tow package also gives you the 4.3" color display in the dash instead of that little 2" dot matrix display

And to answer your question yes I have the tow package and no there is no other addition trans cooler on the front. I believe all the 10 speeds have the same cooler

Boomerweps

Yes. I do wish Ford would use more consistent terms.
Option 53A Heavy Duty Towing Package. On sticker, Towing Package.
Option 52B Medium Duty Towing Package. On sticker, Hitch Receiver.
Option 52C Max Towing Package. On sticker, same.
Light duty towing. Standard bumper ball mount.

kehyler

I'm surprised many people disregard the value of a manufacturer cert. of sae j2807

JaseBosto

Thats because, as you must be well aware of, SAE J2807 is a recommendation.
The data is used to determine a recommendation on what a vehicle can safely tow.


Nothing law binding here.