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    2019 Platinium MAX - towing question, total newbie, not a "CarGuy" ;-)

    So, I just got 2019 MAX Platinium. It had a towing hitch (with the electrical plu-in on the side of it). Also, when going to the Menu on the trip computer screen, there is an option for Towing and it's "ON". Looked at the Manual, and it looks like Towing Package also shows the knob for trailer...
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    23 xlt without HD Tow; adding controller

    I could use some guidance; I am wanting to add a Ford trailer brake controller. So i just spent 2 trips to dealership after they told me they could add a Ford brake controller. They looked at my as built parts and said the controller is there, (i'm no convinced) I had the coin holder where...
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    Expedition MAX Trim for Camper Towing

    My wife and I are in the market to upgrade our 2018 Expedition XLT to a MAX, probably used, but maybe new. We currently tow a camper that weights in about ~6500 fully loaded and tongue weight around 750 lbs. We have 5 kids and are probably looking to stick to the bench middle row. 4x4 is a...
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    Towing a Heavy Trailer - then False High Temp Alarms

    A few times a year I tow my travel trailer -- which the truck does fine with. It probably weighs around 7000 lbs. After the last couple of times, I've noticed a problem a day or two after I finish towing. I'll be driving and get a Check Gauges alert on the info center, with a beep... the...
  5. O

    Heavy Duty Towing Trip Report

    Just got back from a trip where we towed our 27' boat from Port Clinton, OH to Lake Cumberland, KY, and back. I bought the 2018 Expy specifically for the task of towing a large boat. TL/DR: I've been making this trip all my life and I'm comfortable pulling a trailer, dealing with wind...
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  6. mrlynn

    Rear Shock Recommendations for 2013 Expedition?

    Did about 3,000 miles of towing our newly-acquired lightweight travel trailer (a 2019 molded-fiberglass Escape 21) recently, using a Fastway E2 weight-distributing hitch. Trailer tows well, no sway at all, but there's a noticeable amount of rear pitching, which I suspect better rear shocks...
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    2017 XLT - safe to tow?

    We our currently driving a 2010 Expedition XLT and using it to tow our camper across the country. That thing is a beast, and does great. It had just the 4 pin when we bought it, but we had an aftermarket brake controller installed and they wired in a 7 pin. But we found a great deal on a 2017...
  8. L

    Towing Stability

    I tow a 23 foot Air Stream with my 2017 Expedition, and wonder if there is anything I can about improving the overall stability of the combination. I use the Equil-I-zer brand load distribution hitch and am sure it’s properly setup. The trailer is twin axle, running slightly overdrive 16”...
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    Tow Upgrades and Guidance - 2021 Expedition XLT

    Hi - I have a new to me (9K miles) 2021 Expedition XLT. It has does not have the max tow package, so here are the configurations: - 7,200 GWAR with 1760 max cargo weight. - 3.15 Rear Axle - 4x2 Hitch Details: - 4 Pin and 7 Pin - Weight Carrying Max of 6,000 pounds with tongue weight of 600...
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    Knocking sound under rear of 2021expedition STX

    Hello all. I have a new 2021 Expedition STX that has a knocking sound under the rear end only when towing my 2500 pound camper. It started as a clicking sound near the rear axle and has steadily gotten worse. The knocking is present with or without cruise, built in anti sway on or off, tow haul...
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    Confused on Axle Ratios and Towing Capacity

    I am wanting to get a '15-'17 Expedition, but having a hard time finding reliable information. In an ideal world, I'd love to find a 3.31 or 3.73 with 15,200 GCWR to get the models max towing capacity (9,200 lbs). The '16 4x4 I am looking at has the HD Trailer Tow Package, but the sticker on...
  12. papaweely

    Bilstein loaded assy?

    Had poor experience getting Bilsteins istalled for the rear of my 2012 XLT 4X4 (as posted on this forum from others). Contacted Joseph Smith at Bilstein; he claimed to have put in a request for Bilstein to make rear loaded assemblies (like 6112). Now is a good time for everyone to contact...
  13. TheFlyingDutchman

    Towing Question

    Hey y'all. Looking to be getting a bumper pull camper here in the near future and wanted to get advice as to what The Dutchman's towing capability would be? I'm hoping for about a 22ft trailer. It's a '00 Eddie Bauer, 5.4L V8.
  14. Vincenzo

    Main display starts at "Towing" display now

    Hi everyone, I have a 2019 Expy Platinum MAX with the HD towing package. Normally when I start it, the display returns to the last selection that I had up from the previous drive. Now it always comes back to the Towing > Towing Status when I start it up. This problem coincided with the last...
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    Towing Capacity Help

    Ok so I bought my 2016 Expedition EL Platnium used and didn't pay much attention to the tow package as I didnt have any intentions of towing. Now the wife really wants a camper, as do I, and I'm finding two different towing capacities based on whether or not I have the "HD" tow package. My...
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    Help. Can't get blind spot to work when cargo box attached.

    Hi guys, I got a Hitch Mounted Cargo Box (https://www.stowaway2.com/hitch-cargo-boxes) for my 2020 Expedition Max. The box connects to the 4-pin trailer wiring connector (for the tail lights and the license plate light). Now the problem is, when I connect the 4-pin trailer plug, the Expy says...
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    Could use some advice on rear axle and WD hitch

    Just bought a new Forest River Wildwood XLite 28VBXL trailer, and a new 2021 Expedition Max with HD towing package. RV dealer sold us (and installed for us) a Camco EZ-lift R6 weight distribution hitch (rated for tongue weight of 1000 lbs.). We took trailer to CAT scales and weighed the...
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    Upgrading towing capacity rear end swap for towing

    We recently got a 2000, 5.4 2wd with the axle code 17, and based on what I researched this is the 3.31 axle ratio. We are looking to buy a used travel trailer but the GVWR is 7500 lbs which makes me think I need more towing capacity? we would be parking it in our driveway which is on a hill. I...
  19. csanch40

    Odor backing up trailer- Transmission?

    This weekend I noticed an odor when backing up a small trailer. I'm not the most experienced so it took me a few cracks to get the trailer in the driveway. My first and more cynical guess is that I heated the tranny up from the multiple attempts. I've read about fluid "puking" before in these...
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    Yet another Towing related question

    I've owned my 2008 Expedition King Ranch EL 4x4, 192,000 miles (3.73 ratio, HD towing package, transmission replaced by previous owner @ 125k) for 2 yrs now. Daily Driven, 5000 miles oil changes regularly since I've owned it. I avg about 16 mpg. I'm looking to purchase a travel trailer and...
  21. Keaton Taylor

    Wastegate flutter at high gear + low RPM

    I was towing a Uhaul trailer last weekend and when I would get to 6th going 70mph at about 2500RPM, I'd start getting the RPM tach bouncing about 5-750 RPMs and the truck noticeably rocking. This should 100% not be happening. Does anyone have any experience with this? Took it to the dealer and...
  22. JS2295

    Towing, Dump Trailer?

    Does anyone have a photo or experience towing a dump trailer with a 4th Gen?
  23. Keith Kyker

    Towing - 2007 Expedition EL Limited

    I just purchased a 2007 Expedition EL Limited. I am enjoying it very much. I would like to know how much I can tow with this vehicle. Is the towing package standard? If not, how do I tell if I have the towing package? Thank you in advance.
  24. thenaaks

    2017 XLT towing package upgrade questions

    Recently picked up a clean one owner 2017 EL XLT after being without my 98 EB for a few years. Love it so far. It doesn't have the HD tow package, and I really want to add a factory trailer brake controller and enable it through forscan. I would also like to add a transmission cooler, since I'll...
  25. J

    Adaptive Suspension and Towing

    I recently purchased a 2019 max with tow Package and adaptive suspension. I tow a lot and was planning to install a weight distribution hitch but the hitch store says I don’t need it if I have the adaptive/air suspension. Does anyone know if the adaptive suspension will level the car with a...

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