Snowplow w/ 2 speed auto transfer case
12-22-2017, 02:56 PM
#11
Grumpy Old Man
Ford will void the warranty on any F-150 that mounts a snowplow unless the F-150 has the factory-optional snowplow prep pkg, order code 68P.
The snowplow prep pkg for 2016 thru 2018 Lariat includes ESOF instead of the std 2-speed automatic 4WD. Requires 5.0L engine and 4x4. Includes a snowplow button on the dash that disables some of the high-draw electrical equipment, such as inverter and heated seats, to provide more juice for handling the plow. And includes a relay to power up the electrical controls on the plow.
Here are the words from the 2016 F-150 Body Builder's Layout Book (BBLB).
No mention if the 68P pkg includes stronger front springs the way the SuperDuty does.
SnowPlow Prep was not available on 2015 and earlier F-150s, so the minimum Ford pickup with snowplow prep was the F-250.
Here's a link to the 2016 BBLB:
https://www.fleet.ford.com/truckbbas...6/maintoc.html
The snowplow prep pkg for 2016 thru 2018 Lariat includes ESOF instead of the std 2-speed automatic 4WD. Requires 5.0L engine and 4x4. Includes a snowplow button on the dash that disables some of the high-draw electrical equipment, such as inverter and heated seats, to provide more juice for handling the plow. And includes a relay to power up the electrical controls on the plow.
Here are the words from the 2016 F-150 Body Builder's Layout Book (BBLB).
MINIMUM REQUIRED EQUIPMENT – SNOW PLOW PREP PACKAGE (68P)
NOTE: The engine Outside Air Temperature (OAT) sensor is subject to error unless relocated to unblocked airflow.
● 4x4 only
● Requires 5.0L V8 engine (99F)
● Lariat trim requires Electronic Shift-On-The-Fly (ESOF), replaces standard 2-speed automatic 4WD
● Lariat Technology Package (68T) not available with Snowplow Prep Package (68P)
● Available on Regular, SuperCab and SuperCrew models (5.5’, 6.5’ and 8.0’ boxes)
● Available with XL, XLT and Lariat Trim
● Both regular and heavy duty payload packages
● “Snow Plow” mode button on instrument panel will disable (load shed) the following features to maintain required electrical charge margins during plow operation / use: 110V inverter, fog lamps, heated steering wheel, heated front/rear seats, and massaging seats. Snow Plow mode button also activates relay to snow plow controls.
NOTE: The engine Outside Air Temperature (OAT) sensor is subject to error unless relocated to unblocked airflow.
● 4x4 only
● Requires 5.0L V8 engine (99F)
● Lariat trim requires Electronic Shift-On-The-Fly (ESOF), replaces standard 2-speed automatic 4WD
● Lariat Technology Package (68T) not available with Snowplow Prep Package (68P)
● Available on Regular, SuperCab and SuperCrew models (5.5’, 6.5’ and 8.0’ boxes)
● Available with XL, XLT and Lariat Trim
● Both regular and heavy duty payload packages
● “Snow Plow” mode button on instrument panel will disable (load shed) the following features to maintain required electrical charge margins during plow operation / use: 110V inverter, fog lamps, heated steering wheel, heated front/rear seats, and massaging seats. Snow Plow mode button also activates relay to snow plow controls.
SnowPlow Prep was not available on 2015 and earlier F-150s, so the minimum Ford pickup with snowplow prep was the F-250.
Here's a link to the 2016 BBLB:
https://www.fleet.ford.com/truckbbas...6/maintoc.html
Last edited by smokeywren; 12-22-2017 at 03:46 PM.
12-22-2017, 06:43 PM
#12
Senior Member
Welp, I guess mine ISN'T rated for a plow. Why the heck would I have a 4050 lb front GAWR then? lol Any idea Smokeywren?
12-22-2017, 10:08 PM
#13
Senior Member
It appears that the FGAWR I have is the same as HD Payload trucks do. I must have a hybrid....lol. Half HD Payload / Reg Payload. All in the wrong places! lol
12-22-2017, 10:41 PM
#14
Senior Member
I do believe it was available starting with the 2015's. The snow plow package I mean.......
12-22-2017, 11:14 PM
#15
Mass-hole is correct – the 4a transfer case uses limited slip system; at the low speeds of plowing/with the repeated slipping of plowing, the transfer case would quickly burn out. (Raptor would get lots of cooling air across the transfer case, so much less of an issue).And the snow plow option does include one range higher springs than would otherwise have been selected unless maximum has already been selected (>90% of time, unless you have the HDPP, 86P gets you heavier front springs). Aside: The only differences between the lightest 4wd RCSB and the heaviest HDPP CC 4wd are the springs and wheels.What I really find interesting Ricktwuhk, is the weights in that snow plow body builder layout pdf are light by 60lbs front/135lbs total for the same combination versus the payload pdf. And 135lbs is darn close to the weight of a tank of fuel – not SAE requirement for snow plow weights to include fuel?!. (And in all cases, the minimums are for a unicorn – 150lb driver, manual windows/locks, front mini console, etc. )Annual diet of plowing hasn’t killed the CJ-5; don’t see why it would destroy my ’17.
12-23-2017, 12:33 AM
#16
Grumpy Old Man
"Ford will void the warranty on any F-150 that mounts a snowplow unless the F-150 has the factory-optional snowplow prep pkg, order code 68P..."
On what basis would the warranty be voided? Reviewing my owner's manual I didn't find anything that places a snowplow limitation.
On what basis would the warranty be voided? Reviewing my owner's manual I didn't find anything that places a snowplow limitation.
It's in the Order Guide Supplemental Reference, which limits the weight of the plow,as well as requiring the snowplow prep pkg for even the lightest weight of snowplows.
My Owner's Guide for my 2012 on page 6 - introduction - "Using your vehicle with a snowplow" says in bold print: Do not use this vehicle for snowplowing. Your vehicle is not equipped with snowplowing pkg.
In the index under "snowplowing" it refers to page 6.
12-23-2017, 12:41 AM
#18
Grumpy Old Man