I know...I know...
So, I bought my 2012 EcoBoost (Super Crew, 145", 3.15's) used. I came without a towing package (i.e. no receiver and only a 4-pin wiring harness). So, I have since purchased a Class IV receiver and had a 7-pin wiring harness installed along with a brake controller. In my research I have found this truck is rated to pull an 8,500lbs load. What I'm concerned with is if I start getting close to that limit (or maybe even push it a couple hundred pounds) if I'm going to start having transmission cooling problems or braking problems or any other problems I can't foresee at the moment. I'm trying to get the Ford dealerships to help me out, but they're proving to be little to no help. I am willing to add a transmission cooler (if they'll call me back).
So, I have a few questions:
I'm stumped that someone actually purchased this truck this way from the factory...and even more mystified that I was blind and didn't realize it when I bought it used.
Any help you can give me would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Martin
So, I bought my 2012 EcoBoost (Super Crew, 145", 3.15's) used. I came without a towing package (i.e. no receiver and only a 4-pin wiring harness). So, I have since purchased a Class IV receiver and had a 7-pin wiring harness installed along with a brake controller. In my research I have found this truck is rated to pull an 8,500lbs load. What I'm concerned with is if I start getting close to that limit (or maybe even push it a couple hundred pounds) if I'm going to start having transmission cooling problems or braking problems or any other problems I can't foresee at the moment. I'm trying to get the Ford dealerships to help me out, but they're proving to be little to no help. I am willing to add a transmission cooler (if they'll call me back).
So, I have a few questions:
- If I was to grab only 8,500 conventionally would I be making a mistake?
- How strongly should I consider changing the gears out for 3.55's or 3.73's?
- How strongly should I consider adding the upgraded radiator and transmission oil cooler?
I'm stumped that someone actually purchased this truck this way from the factory...and even more mystified that I was blind and didn't realize it when I bought it used.
Thanks,
Martin