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Old 12-19-2017, 10:37 PM
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If you're concerned about transmission temps, I'd also think about upgrading to an 8" cluster so you can have the actual engine coolant and transmission temp numbers all the time. Knowing what your truck runs at without the trailers should be helpful in knowing when the additional load is problematic.
The gauge cluster with the XLT (I have the 302A) does show the transmission temp if you scroll through the menu in addition to the analog gauge. The 8" cluster only comes with the Lariat and higher trim levels.
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The gauge cluster with the XLT (I have the 302A) does show the transmission temp if you scroll through the menu in addition to the analog gauge. The 8" cluster only comes with the Lariat and higher trim levels.
It's an easy swap if you buy a pre programmed one, though, and having both water and transmission temps always displayed makes me feel warm and fuzzy (and allows for using the center screen for a different data set). YMMV, of course.
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Originally Posted by F150-Camper
So after looking into this I find out the only thing missing on the Tow package is the hitch hardware, 4/7pin hitch plugs and the rear end gears with a slightly higher ratio than the 3:31 gears I have.
Max Tow is a different story.
Seeing as you have the 2017 with the 10 speed, I wouldnt worry at all about the rear end gears. You've got such tight spacing on that transmission that you will hardly notice.

Max Tow isnt so cool anymore. It used to increase the GVWR by 350 lbs but now the only big benefit you get is the uprated hitch with higher tongue weight. Since you are missing the hitch anyways, you could probably just get the max tow version.
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