gumshu69

Hey guys, I've searched around the forums and the internet and can find numbers based on 'properly equipped' f150's so 'm hoping someone can jump in here and answer my question. I am looking at a 2015 f150 supercab 4x4 v-8. It does not have a auxillary trans cooler but does have the class IV hitch, 7 pin plug, and trailer assist back up camera. The rear gears are 3.31's. The gvwr is 7050 (sticker on the door) and the payload sticker says 2167#. I called Ford and gave them the VIN# and asked the question but I got the same answer that in the manual with is based on a 'properly equipped' truck.

So, can anyone explain to me the towing capacity of this truck please?

I will be using this truck for occasional hauling (twice a year) of a 2 ax utility trailer with 2 tons of feed on it. 50 miles at a time.

Ricktwuhk

Many threads on this subject.

Take payload, subtract every mod made to the truck, subtract weight of all passengers and all gear they bring in the truck.

Since your trailer and load will exceed 5,000 pounds you will need a weight distribution hitch, so subtract another 75 - 125 pounds. Take the remainder and divided by 0.13 (estimated tongue weight of 13% of trailer) to figure out the max LOADED trailer you can pull. However, lie down and look up at the trailer hitch, you'll see 1,050 or 1,100 or similar. Max tongue weight period. Subtract 75 - 125 pounds for the WDH, then divide by 0.13.

Summary - this trailer is fine assuming it has surge brakes, or you add a trailer brake controller.

gumshu69

It has the Ford integrated trailer brake. So, anything over 5000 lbs requires a weight distribution hitch?

BarmanBean

iTrader: (1)

Yes. Look at the sticker on the bottom side of the hitch, it will indicate that.

It sounds like the truck might be a HDPP truck based on that payload. If you were to add a transmission cooler I imagine you could get away with reasonably high towing capacity before you max out your payload and a properly setup WDH (might max out the rear axle rating before you hit that point).

The 3.31 gears will make pulling power a bit lower, but just take your time.

Ricktwuhk

I cannot imagine you don't have the trans cooler with that Payload and those options.

gumshu69

I looked for the auxilary trans cooler and could not find it. I know on the 2017's it is on the upper right of the radiator. Is that the case for the 2015's? Again, this is a 2015 XLT supecab 4x4 V-8.

BarmanBean

iTrader: (1)

My cooler is kind of upper/mid level on the driver's side on my '15 eco. It's not terribly large.

SixShooter14

Well, I believe congratulations might be in order.

You may have just knocked me out for the highest payload NON-HDPP

Would love to know some more details about the truck.
Window sticker perhaps? You can run the vin to get a download of the original sticker.

BarmanBean

iTrader: (1)

You can also enter the VIN at www.etis.ford.com and pull up all of the original equipment information.

gumshu69

I'm going to try to get the original sticker. I'm curious myself...