TOW package verification

[ExpeditionAndy]

Nate: Here is the As Built data from Ford. If that is the right VIN number Ford says it has the heavy duty Tow package. Ask the dealer to take a picture of the hitch to see if you have the round connector. If you do, it has the HD Tow package.

Expedition (2003-), 3.5L V6 GTDI, Oxford White
VIN Number: 1FMJU1JT7HEA09831
Primary Features
Build Date: 07.08.2016
Vehicle Line: Expedition (2003-)
Body Style: 4 Door Wagon
Version: Ford Series
Engine: 3.5L V6 GTDI
Transmission: 6 Speed Automatic Trans (6R80)
Drive: LHD 4WD (PTD)
Axle Ratio: 3.31
Emission: With 49 State/Non Green State Req
Air Conditioning: High Capacity Air Conditioner
Territory: (+)"CDN"
Paint: Oxford White
Minor Features

• Ebony Interior
• Verona Perferated
• Front Door Scuff Plates
• Tailgate Applique - Painted
• With Power Liftgate
• With Under Floor Stowage
• 119"/3023MM Wheelbase
• XLT
• (-) Version Packages
• Kentucky Truck Plant Build
• Less Convenience Group
• Less Special Value Packages
• With Memory Pack
• Feature Content Group 2
• Group Market #9
• English/French NAS Language Label
• English NAS Owner Handbook
• Equipment Package 7
• With Electric Rear Quarter Window
• With Privacy Glass
• Standard Ovrhed Console & With Rail
• With Full Floor Console
• Memory Adjustable Foot Pedals
• With Carpet Floor Covering Level 1
• Front Floor Carpet Mats
• Rear Floor Carpet Mats
• S/V-DU Drivers Illum/Garage Dr Open
• Less Stowage Bins
• Less Cargo Stowage Rack/Rail
• With Running Boards
• With Chrome Grille No.2
• With Integrated Roof Rack
• With Bodycolour Wheel Lip Moulding
• With Black Belt Moulding
• Lower Painted Cladding
• Mirror Glass Etching - English
• With Electrochromic R/View Mirror
• Power/Heated/Memory Fold Back Mir
• With Black Exterior Mirror
• With Signal Mirror System
• With Front 2 Way Untrimmed Headrest
• With Drivers Power Lumbar Support
• With Passenger Power Lumbar Support
• With Drivers Heated And Cooled Seat
• With Pass Heated And Cooled Seat
• With Heated Rear Seats
• With Leather 2nd Row Seat Material
• Second Row 40-20-40 Seats
• With Third Row Power Folding Seat
• With Driver 10 Way Pwr Seat Adjust
• With Pass 10 Way Power Seat Adjust
• With Programmable Driver Seat
• With 3rd Row Leather Seat Material
• With Heavy Duty Trailer Towing
• With Front Towing Hook
• With Chrome Exterior Door Handle
• Body Coloured Tailgate Handle
• 4 Door Wagon
• Frequency - 315MHZ
• With Illuminated Door Entry Keypad
• Keyless Entry/Start/Ilum Keyp/Tgate
• With Variable Intermittent Windscreen Wiper
• Less Sun Roof
• Less Tu-Tone Accent Colour
• Less Body Tu-Tone Paint
• Front Bumper Painted In Bodycolour
• Rear Bumper Body Coloured Painted
• With Front Licence Plate Bracket
• Belt/Dr & Pa Fr/1,2&3 Row Restraint
• With E-Coated Steel Spare Wheel
• 18 X 8.5 Alum Mach Wheel - Exp Lugs
• 275/65R 18 A/T OWL
• Spare Tyre-265/70R 17 A/T OWL
• Immersion Heater-110V
• With Remote Starter
• With 49 State/Non Green State Req
• Emission Compliance - USA
• With Standard Suspension
• 3.31
• Less Rear Axle Limited Slip Diff
• 3.5L V6 GTDI
• With Chrome Exhaust Pipe Extension
• With 4 Wheel Disc-Brake
• With Hill Descent Control
• Normal Fuel Fill
• Less PCM Bracket/Shield
• Heavy Duty Aux Trans Oil Cooler
• Floor Shift
• Select Shft Trns Thumb Switch W/Prs
• Less Key/Brake/Gear Shift Lock Cbl
• 4X4 2 Speed Transfer Case With Tod
• Less Skid Plates
• With Single Fuel Tank
• With Non Locking Fuel Cap
• For Unleaded Fuel
• Power Tilt Memory Steering Column
• Steering Wheel-Leather Wrapped + CK
• Speed Limitation-106 Mph
• With KMH/MPH Speedometer
• MFD TFT Touch Screen
• Less Navigation System
• Less Message Centre
• Customer Info Display-Pack 3
• Less Speed Audible Warning Device
• Less Blind Spot Information System
• Human Machine Interface 5
• With Rear Parking Aid
• Less Front Parking Aid
• Standard Duty Battery
• 110V Power Convertor
• With NAAO Radio Frequency
• With Rear Seat Entertainment-Audio
• ICE-CD
• Less Headphones/Sockets - Rear
• Less Television Package
• Sync III
• With Chrome Fog Lamp Bezel
• With Complx Refect Headlamp Design
• With Daytime Running Lamps
• Front Fog Lamps-LED
• With Ambient Lighting-Interior
• With Automatic Headlamp On/Off
• Oxford White
• Generic Country Group 2
• Ford Series
• 6 Speed Automatic Trans (6R80)
• Expedition (2003-)
• (-) GVMT Service Administration
• (-)"USA"
• (-)"GU"
• (-)"BRN"
• (-)"BZ"
• (-)"ATG"
• (-)"PH"
• (-)"AW"
• Fleet

 

[Nate03]

Thank you!

Nate: Here is the As Built data from Ford. If that is the right VIN number Ford says it has the heavy duty Tow package. Ask the dealer to take a picture of the hitch to see if you have the round connector. If you do, it has the HD Tow package.

Expedition (2003-), 3.5L V6 GTDI, Oxford White
VIN Number: 1FMJU1JT7HEA09831
Primary Features
Build Date: 07.08.2016
Vehicle Line: Expedition (2003-)
Body Style: 4 Door Wagon
Version: Ford Series
Engine: 3.5L V6 GTDI
Transmission: 6 Speed Automatic Trans (6R80)
Drive: LHD 4WD (PTD)
Axle Ratio: 3.31
Emission: With 49 State/Non Green State Req
Air Conditioning: High Capacity Air Conditioner
Territory: (+)"CDN"
Paint: Oxford White
Minor Features

• Ebony Interior
• Verona Perferated
• Front Door Scuff Plates
• Tailgate Applique - Painted
• With Power Liftgate
• With Under Floor Stowage
• 119"/3023MM Wheelbase
• XLT
• (-) Version Packages
• Kentucky Truck Plant Build
• Less Convenience Group
• Less Special Value Packages
• With Memory Pack
• Feature Content Group 2
• Group Market #9
• English/French NAS Language Label
• English NAS Owner Handbook
• Equipment Package 7
• With Electric Rear Quarter Window
• With Privacy Glass
• Standard Ovrhed Console & With Rail
• With Full Floor Console
• Memory Adjustable Foot Pedals
• With Carpet Floor Covering Level 1
• Front Floor Carpet Mats
• Rear Floor Carpet Mats
• S/V-DU Drivers Illum/Garage Dr Open
• Less Stowage Bins
• Less Cargo Stowage Rack/Rail
• With Running Boards
• With Chrome Grille No.2
• With Integrated Roof Rack
• With Bodycolour Wheel Lip Moulding
• With Black Belt Moulding
• Lower Painted Cladding
• Mirror Glass Etching - English
• With Electrochromic R/View Mirror
• Power/Heated/Memory Fold Back Mir
• With Black Exterior Mirror
• With Signal Mirror System
• With Front 2 Way Untrimmed Headrest
• With Drivers Power Lumbar Support
• With Passenger Power Lumbar Support
• With Drivers Heated And Cooled Seat
• With Pass Heated And Cooled Seat
• With Heated Rear Seats
• With Leather 2nd Row Seat Material
• Second Row 40-20-40 Seats
• With Third Row Power Folding Seat
• With Driver 10 Way Pwr Seat Adjust
• With Pass 10 Way Power Seat Adjust
• With Programmable Driver Seat
• With 3rd Row Leather Seat Material
• With Heavy Duty Trailer Towing
• With Front Towing Hook
• With Chrome Exterior Door Handle
• Body Coloured Tailgate Handle
• 4 Door Wagon
• Frequency - 315MHZ
• With Illuminated Door Entry Keypad
• Keyless Entry/Start/Ilum Keyp/Tgate
• With Variable Intermittent Windscreen Wiper
• Less Sun Roof
• Less Tu-Tone Accent Colour
• Less Body Tu-Tone Paint
• Front Bumper Painted In Bodycolour
• Rear Bumper Body Coloured Painted
• With Front Licence Plate Bracket
• Belt/Dr & Pa Fr/1,2&3 Row Restraint
• With E-Coated Steel Spare Wheel
• 18 X 8.5 Alum Mach Wheel - Exp Lugs
• 275/65R 18 A/T OWL
• Spare Tyre-265/70R 17 A/T OWL
• Immersion Heater-110V
• With Remote Starter
• With 49 State/Non Green State Req
• Emission Compliance - USA
• With Standard Suspension
• 3.31
• Less Rear Axle Limited Slip Diff
• 3.5L V6 GTDI
• With Chrome Exhaust Pipe Extension
• With 4 Wheel Disc-Brake
• With Hill Descent Control
• Normal Fuel Fill
• Less PCM Bracket/Shield
• Heavy Duty Aux Trans Oil Cooler
• Floor Shift
• Select Shft Trns Thumb Switch W/Prs
• Less Key/Brake/Gear Shift Lock Cbl
• 4X4 2 Speed Transfer Case With Tod
• Less Skid Plates
• With Single Fuel Tank
• With Non Locking Fuel Cap
• For Unleaded Fuel
• Power Tilt Memory Steering Column
• Steering Wheel-Leather Wrapped + CK
• Speed Limitation-106 Mph
• With KMH/MPH Speedometer
• MFD TFT Touch Screen
• Less Navigation System
• Less Message Centre
• Customer Info Display-Pack 3
• Less Speed Audible Warning Device
• Less Blind Spot Information System
• Human Machine Interface 5
• With Rear Parking Aid
• Less Front Parking Aid
• Standard Duty Battery
• 110V Power Convertor
• With NAAO Radio Frequency
• With Rear Seat Entertainment-Audio
• ICE-CD
• Less Headphones/Sockets - Rear
• Less Television Package
• Sync III
• With Chrome Fog Lamp Bezel
• With Complx Refect Headlamp Design
• With Daytime Running Lamps
• Front Fog Lamps-LED
• With Ambient Lighting-Interior
• With Automatic Headlamp On/Off
• Oxford White
• Generic Country Group 2
• Ford Series
• 6 Speed Automatic Trans (6R80)
• Expedition (2003-)
• (-) GVMT Service Administration
• (-)"USA"
• (-)"GU"
• (-)"BRN"
• (-)"BZ"
• (-)"ATG"
• (-)"PH"
• (-)"AW"
• Fleet

 

[ExpeditionAndy]

Thank you!

You are welcome Nate and Welcome to the Forum.

Congratulations and Good Luck with it if you decide to by it.

 

[NateO]

Crazy coincidence! I am also struggling with almost the exact same situation. My name is also Nate by the way. I am looking at various 2017 Expedition ELs (limited trim). First dealer said their vehicle had a max tow of 6600lbs. When I questioned him on it, he said ford offers three levels of towing in the Limited trim and that one was rated at 6600. I called bull...so I called ford service and had them run the VIN. It came back with 6600lbs!...On a limited edition. HD towing is supposed to be standard! It has the brake controller and 7 pin connector from the pics I saw.
I’m so confused and don’t know how to verify the vehicle I buy will have the package. Is it really as simple as checking the 7 pin connector? If so, that would mean two independent people verified it wrong and gave me bad info...my thought was perhaps it was a rental and was sold to them with the HD towing stripped off. Please help!

 

[chuck s]

Factory tow package has mirror turn signals.

My '07 had HD Tow and didn't have these mirrors. Just saying.

-- Chuck

 

[ExpeditionAndy]

Crazy coincidence! I am also struggling with almost the exact same situation. My name is also Nate by the way. I am looking at various 2017 Expedition ELs (limited trim). First dealer said their vehicle had a max tow of 6600lbs. When I questioned him on it, he said ford offers three levels of towing in the Limited trim and that one was rated at 6600. I called bull...so I called ford service and had them run the VIN. It came back with 6600lbs!...On a limited edition. HD towing is supposed to be standard! It has the brake controller and 7 pin connector from the pics I saw.
I’m so confused and don’t know how to verify the vehicle I buy will have the package. Is it really as simple as checking the 7 pin connector? If so, that would mean two independent people verified it wrong and gave me bad info...my thought was perhaps it was a rental and was sold to them with the HD towing stripped off. Please help!

Welcome to the forum Nate.

If you PM me with the VIN I will run it through ETIS and give you the As Built specs for that vehicle.

I have a 2017 Limited with the HD Tow Package and my tow capacity is 9,000 LBS because I have the EL version. 9,100 for the Std Wheel Base.

 

[deweysmith]

@NateO if you give me the VIN I can look it up. It’s possible a rental company got a limited WITHOUT tow but highly unlikely.

Also I believe 6600 is the max towing without a weight distributing hitch. Without the HD towing I think the capacity is 6000 even. I could be wrong.

 

[bobmbx]

@NateO if you give me the VIN I can look it up. It’s possible a rental company got a limited WITHOUT tow but highly unlikely.

Also I believe 6600 is the max towing without a weight distributing hitch. Without the HD towing I think the capacity is 6000 even. I could be wrong.

Correct.

 

[ExpeditionAndy]

2017 towing Capacity

https://www.ford.com/suvs/expedition/2017/models/expedition-limited/?gnav=vhpnav

 

[haviland]

Nobody seems to be mentioning that the 9,000lb + capacity requires a weight distributing hitch, right?

I believe my 2011 Expy Ltd with tow package was rated for 5,000lb and 8,200 with WDH. My newer 2017 is rated for 9,200 with the WDH.

 

[JExpedition07]

Nobody seems to be mentioning that the 9,000lb + capacity requires a weight distributing hitch, right?

I believe my 2011 Expy Ltd with tow package was rated for 5,000lb and 8,200 with WDH. My newer 2017 is rated for 9,200 with the WDH.

Correct, your 2011 was rated at 9,200 pounds with the WD hitch though not 8,200.

 

[anishemaya]

After reading this thread, I may not have gotten the deal I thought. Couple of questions. Does the HD tow package change the towing capacity of the Expy? ETIS says my truck has a trailer tow prep pack. What is that? Finally I crawled my fat rear end under truck. Hitch says 9200lbs wdh. Does that mean I can tow up to 9200lbs as long as I am using a weight distribution hitch? It says it comes with Trailer sway control. Where would I find that at? How difficult is it to install that round pluggy thing?

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[anishemaya]

Oooops I forgot yes I'm a dumb@$$!

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[chuck s]

To my knowledge the 9200 pound capacity receiver on the truck is only fitted with the HD tow option. It's the capacity with a WDH. There's a different receiver of less capacity (6600 pounds?) for the non-HD tow trucks. It's also my impression that the round, 7-pole Bargman electrical connector is only fitted with HD Tow.

Trailer brake controller is fitted to late model trucks. Earlier trucks have a connector under the dashboard allowing easy connection to a good controller like Tekonsha Prodigy.

Trailer sway control seems to be part of HD Tow.

The standard Expedition and standard Navigator differ slightly. With HD Tow, though they're set up the same.

(Both my '07 and '17 trucks had HD tow.)

Highly recommend you download the Ford Trailer Towing guide for your model year. Just google it with the year. Has all this info on what equipment is in the packages.

-- Chuck

 

[Fletch]

Hey guys, I’m new to the forum here. I’ve been reading questions on the site for awhile now and decided to register so I could hopefully find an answer to my question. I own a 2010 Expedition Limited VIN 1FMJU1K59AEB48123 and it has both the 7 and 4 pt trailer hookups. I’ve read that not all HD towing package Expy’s had 3.73 ratios. Is this true? Does my expedition have the HD package based on the vin? I cannot see what I would consider to be a HD cooler up front. Thanks in advance.

 

[chuck s]

The 2010 Ford Towing Guide <--- that's a link, shows 3.73 axle in NOT part of the HD Tow Package. The axle code is part of the VIN and someone will provide the data (probably while I'm typing! ) See page 10 of the guide and note Option 536 (HD Tow). Also see page 14 for more towing data.

The HD transmission radiator isn't real impressive but should be there too in front of all the other radiators.

BTW my 2017 HD Tow has neither limited slip nor 3.73 axles. Hasn't been noticeable at all compared to my '07 which had both features pulling the same trailer.

-- Chuck

 

[deweysmith]

I own a 2010 Expedition Limited

Limited has HD towing.

ETIS says you have RWD, 3.31 axle, no limited slip.

 

[star-art]

While Heavy Duty Trailer Tow is available as a standalone option on XLT, according to the Ford sales brochure it is standard on Limited, King Ranch, and Platinum for 2015-17. It is also included in Equipment Group 202A on XLT. So, if the XLT you are looking at has heated and cooled front seats, it should also have Heavy Duty Trailer Tow. Hope that helps!

 

[Bedrck47]

Hey guys, I’m new to the forum here. I’ve been reading questions on the site for awhile now and decided to register so I could hopefully find an answer to my question. I own a 2010 Expedition Limited VIN 1FMJU1K59AEB48123 and it has both the 7 and 4 pt trailer hookups. I’ve read that not all HD towing package Expy’s had 3.73 ratios. Is this true? Does my expedition have the HD package based on the vin? I cannot see what I would consider to be a HD cooler up front. Thanks in advance.

Expedition (2003-), 5.4L 3V V8, Sterling Grey Metallic
VIN Number: 1FMJU1K59AEB48123


Primary Features
Build Date: 28.01.2010
Vehicle Line: Expedition (2003-)
Body Style: 4 Door Wagon
Version: Ford Series
Engine: 5.4L 3V V8
Transmission: 6 Speed Automatic Trans (6R80)
Drive: LHD RWD
Axle Ratio: 3.31
Emission: With 49 State/Non Green State Req
Air Conditioning: HD ATC Air Conditioning
Territory: (+)"USA"
Paint: Sterling Grey Metallic


Minor Features

• Charcoal Black Interior
• Verona
• Front Suspension Skid Plate Only
• With Power Liftgate
• With Under Floor Stowage
• 119"/3023MM Wheelbase
• Limited
• (-) Version Packages
• Less Special Purpose Vehicle
• Kentucky Truck Plant Build
• Less Convenience Group
• Less Special Value Packages
• With Memory Pack
• Feature Content Group 1
• With Roll Stability Control
• Group Market #1
• With English Language Label
• Owner Hand Book Pack
• With Electric Rear Quarter Window
• With Privacy Glass
• With Mini Overhead Console
• Console-Floor-Full W/Chrome
• Memory Adjustable Foot Pedals
• With Carpet Floor Covering Level 1
• Front Floor Carpet Mats
• Rear Floor Carpet Mats
• S/V-DU Drivers Illum/Garage Dr Open
• Pass Sunvisor-Dual/Lt/Illum/Mirror
• Less Stowage Bins
• Less Cargo Stowage Rack/Rail
• With Gloss Monochrome Running Board
• With Body Coloured Front Grille
• With Chrome Roof Rack W/Cross Bars
• With Colour Keyed Wheel Lip M'lding
• Lower Painted Cladding
• Electro Mirror W/Mic/Camera Display
• Driver Pwr Fold/Pwr Adjust Mirror
• Pass Power Fold/Power Adjust Mirror
• With Body Coloured Exterior Mirror
• With Signal Mirror System
• With Drivers Heated And Cooled Seat
• With Pass Heated And Cooled Seat
• With Heated Rear Seats
• With Leather 2nd Row Seat Material
• With 2nd Row Dual Captain Chairs
• With Third Row Power Folding Seat
• With Driver 10 Way Pwr Seat Adjust
• With Pass 10 Way Power Seat Adjust
• With Programmable Driver Seat
• With 3rd Row Vinyl Seat Material
• With Heavy Duty Trailer Towing
• Less Front Towing Hook
• With Trailer Sway Control (TSC)
• With Chrome Exterior Door Handle
• 4 Door Wagon
• Rain Sensitive Windshield Wipers
• Power Tilt/Slide Sun Roof
• Front Bumper Painted In Bodycolour
• Rear Bumper Body Coloured Painted
• With Front Licence Plate Bracket
• Belt/Dr & Pa Fr/1,2&3 Row Restraint
• With E-Coated Steel Spare Wheel
• With 4 Wheel Tyre Pressure Sensors
• 18X8.5"Pol Cast Alum Brt Mach Wheel
• With Super Engine Cooling System
• Less Immersion Heater
• With 49 State/Non Green State Req
• With Standard Suspension
• 3.31
• Less Rear Axle Limited Slip Diff
• 5.4L 3V V8
• With Chrome Exhaust Pipe Extension
• With 4 Wheel Disc-Brake
• Normal Fuel Fill
• Less Fuel Kit - FIA
• Less Remote Starter - FIA
• Less PCM Bracket/Shield
• Heavy Duty Aux Trans Oil Cooler
• Less Transfer Case
• Non Locking Capless Fuel Fill
• FFV-(Ethanol) Fuel
• With Man Rake/Floor Shift Strg Col
• With Wood Steering Wheel
• Redundant Controls - Steering Wheel
• With MPH/KMH Speedometer
• With Message Centre
• With Reverse Proximity Sensor
• Standard Duty Battery
• Prem AM/FM Stro/CD Changer/Clock
• With Satellite Radio Reception
• With NAAO Radio Frequency
• Less Headphones/Sockets - Rear
• Premium Sound System Level 2
• Less Television Package
• With Media Gateway Module
• With Universal Garage Door Opener
• Rr View Camera-Lic Plate Area Mount
• With Complex Reflect B/Out Headlamp
• Less Daytime Running Lamps
• Sterling Grey Metallic
• Generic Country Group 1
• Ford Series
• 6 Speed Automatic Trans (6R80)
• Expedition (2003-)
• (-) GVMT Service Administration
• (-)"CDN"
• (-)"GU"
• (-)"BRN"
• (-)"BZ"
• (-)"IS"
• (-)"ATG"
• (-)"PH"
• (-)"AW"
• Less Fleet

 

[Fletch]

Thanks everyone for the quick replies. I’m comparing the HD cooler to the one on my Bowtie brand 2500 with a 6.0. That cooler is massive compared to the one on the expedition.