Impact of Heavy Duty Tow Package (w/ 3.73 axle ratio) on MPG gas mileage

[LokiWolf]

From what I've seen so far from browsing a lot of vehicles, I thought that the "pro trailer backup assist" feature and the drive mode dial with 4 buttons surrounding it (adding the tx case lock and 4L mode) were a standard part of the HD Tow package. But I came across the one linked below, which apparantly has the package, but is missing these features/controls. Does that sound right?
https://www.zeckfordsales.net/used/Ford/2019-Ford-Expedition-c98e99f60a0e0a171b3402a3c90d78cb.htm#

If it doesn’t have 4L it does not have the Heavy Tow Package. Have them show it to you on the original Window Sticker or build sheet.


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[SublimeHiPpOs]

If it doesn’t have 4L it does not have the Heavy Tow Package. Have them show it to you on the original Window Sticker or build sheet.

It does show on the sticker: http://www.windowsticker.forddirect.com/windowsticker.pdf?vin=1FMJU2AT2KEA32883

 

[DobermanTech]

It does show on the sticker: http://www.windowsticker.forddirect.com/windowsticker.pdf?vin=1FMJU2AT2KEA32883

Not sure what to tell you on that one...maybe they're reusing pictures from a different vehicle? Definitely would ask. I have damn near the exact same version of Expedition and my window sticker is almost identical to that one...this is what mine looks like:

 

[SublimeHiPpOs]

Not sure what to tell you on that one...maybe they're reusing pictures from a different vehicle? Definitely would ask. I have damn near the exact same version of Expedition and my window sticker is almost identical to that one...this is what mine looks like:

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Yeah, that's what I was expecting. This is an out of state vehicle so I can't check it out in person, but the person I've been speaking with at the dealer is adamant that the pictures are of this vehicle, it does have the HD Tow Package, but it does NOT have the Pro Backup Assist or 4L features.

 

[Fozzy]

The sticker says “No Charge” by the tow package. I think mine was $1k+.


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[SublimeHiPpOs]

The sticker says “No Charge” by the tow package. I think mine was $1k+.

I'm pretty sure that's because on this build it's included in the Stealth Edition package, not as a stand-alone option added.

 

[DobermanTech]

I'm pretty sure that's because on this build it's included in the Stealth Edition package, not as a stand-alone option added.

Same here - my sticker says "No Charge" - if I remember correctly it was part of the 303A Stealth Edition

 

[Fozzy]

Same here - my sticker says "No Charge" - if I remember correctly it was part of the 303A Stealth Edition

Ford is so weird with their options. My Platinum would not get the tow package included, but the Stealth does. Only option I had on the Platinum was the tow package and power second row captain chairs.


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[wakeboarder]

Have him snap a picture of the VIN so it can be compared to the window sticker. Maybe the window sticker is for another vehicle. Also I thing the ESLD is pretty evident if a picture is taken from the bottom.

 

[aggiegrad05]

It’s possible the factory put the wrong piece in. There was another user on here (I don’t know who and I don’t know what thread, so you’ll have to trust me) who was missing rear climate control buttons in the second row...he/she took it to the dealer and it turns out the factory put the wrong console in. I think they swapped it.

If the sticker says it has the tow pack, the vehicle is supposed to have those buttons...I betcha this was a Friday build.