Own a 2018 XLT, Have 2019 Limited Rental for the Week - Observations and Questions

[Deadman]

The tow pack gives a lot more than people think!
Electronic rear locker, 4L, 3.73's, brake controller, backup assist (lame I know), big radiator, etc.

If you went to add those things, it would cost a mint. I can't imagine having a 80 thousand dollar vehicle and not putting the trailer tow on it. That could be a deal breaker when you go to sell it in the future as most want the heavy tow so the gearing is realistic in a vehicle of this size. I've never looked at a big vehicle like this and bought it with highway gears.... Thats just me tho!

 

[Paddler]

I'm not sure what the sales numbers show, but I'm guessing that not having the tow package isn't a deal breaker for most people. And, I'll bet that having a tow package won't increase the resale price much, certainly not by the $1500 it costs. In my case, the only thing that would possibly help me tow my 4000# boat would be the HD radiator, and that wasn't worth $1500. Ford recommends the tow package if you're going to tow more than 6000#, but you also need a weight distributing hitch. Mine pulls my boat no problem, even across the Snake River Plain in 100F temperatures. Oh, and mine cost $58,500 OTD, not $80K, as I chose the options according to my specific needs. Including the stock 18" wheels for a better ride, obviating the need for CCD. The interior materials are cheap, but I hunt and fish with it, so not a big deal. Not having the moonroof means I can put more weight on the roof rack, plus more headroom, too.

 

[Deadman]

I've got 65K in mine with all those add ons..... List was 80k.

If you just run highways, I can see the want for the 3.31 gears! Little easier on fuel.

 

[Paddler]

I've got 65K in mine with all those add ons..... List was 80k.

If you just run highways, I can see the want for the 3.31 gears! Little easier on fuel.

22.1MPG this tank, mixed City/Highway. About 25MPG Highway. But, with the 10-speed transmission, the top three being OD, it's not clear to me that the tow package hurts your mileage all that much. Driving style is probably more important.

 

[Deadman]

Ya, mine won't do that unless I drive it really really easy. I do a lot of short trips and very little highway driving and mines averaging around 19.5. Thats some idling, lots of dropping kids n stuff off and then driving 2 miles to work n back.

 

[gtncpa]

I installed them and then took my mom for a ride in the new vehicle and she immediately asked what was rattling so much. ughhhh. lol

I could not find a rattle ... and my kids are grown. It was my sunglasses in the spot above the rear view mirror.

 

[Deadman]

I can see the headrests on my car seats jiggling in the mirror.