1999 Expedition XLT...how to tell Tow package?

[ctniners]

Hello,
This is my first post so I apologize if this has been asked many times. This would be our first experience with an Expedition or any towing vehicle for that matter.

This weekend I am planning on taking a look at a 1999 Expedition XLT 4.6 L and according to the guy selling it, this trucks comes with the towing package.

I need to tow a Hybrid 21 FT Camper that is rated at a Max of 5,000 Lbs.

Since I am clueless when it comes to towing packages can you post a picture or give me specific details that I need to look for to make sure this truck is equipped with the towing package as he states?

Even though this is a lite camper I would still like to be able to have the towing package in case I want to upgrade to something heavier.

Thank you for your help!

 

[bedrck46]

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[bedrck46]

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[ctniners]

Thanks bedrck46...I am not familiar with axel ratio at all, but let me ask you...doest it have to have a break controller inside the car to have the Tow Package?
and most importantly and what would be a no go would be what you said that I would do better with the 5.4 L engine...why do you say that...should I just stick with a 5.4 L period?

 

[bedrck46]

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[ctniners]

Thanks a lot!..I am glad I found this site, this information is huge....I will stick with the 5.4 L engine. I do want to find an Expedition since I heard nothing but good things about it. But I prefer having too much towing power than going with just what I need.

Thank you again

 

[bedrck46]

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[bedrck46]

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[ctniners]

Thanks..they sold us the camper with the bars and sway control. In the car we will have 2 adults and two young children and at least 2 dogs about 90 lbs each.

 

[bedrck46]

you should try to find a nice Eddie Bauer with the entertainment system in it

 

[tojohnso]

In addition to the hitch and 7 pin connector (it's round), the brake controller connection is under the steering wheel to the right just past where the trim stops. You should also see what looks like a smaller radiator in front of the normal radiator. It's the added transmission cooler.

I've never towed with a 4.6, but have towed plenty with the 5.4. There is no way I would feel comfortable with less power. Good decision on going with the 5.4.

 

[ctniners]

you should try to find a nice Eddie Bauer with the entertainment system in it

I would but this investment is only to pull the camper. We already have the cars we need, we just dont have a truck strong enough to pull this camper.

Which brings me to the next question...I know you said that the 4.6 L is rated at max towing of 5,900 Lbs.

The camper empty is rated at 3,400 Lbs and at full capacity of 5,000 Lbs. (dont think we will ever put 1,600 lbs inside the camper)

The tongue I want to say is 500 Lbs.

So when you say the rating of the 4.6 L is 5,900 Lbs is that including the people and cargo inside the truck?...or is 5,900 only for the towing part.

Thanks again.

 

[bedrck46]

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[ctniners]

LOL...petty

 

[bedrck46]

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[ctniners]

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