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42 messages, Last post on Oct 08, 2008 at 6:33 PM
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Replying to: mschmal (Jan 18, 2007 5:30 am) I have never owned an SUV. if I were to purchase one, I would want it to be able to do what the vehicles were created to do: tow campers, boats, stock trailers, etc. The SUVS I see tend to have bumpers like sedans and appear far more desgined ofr suburban soccer moms use than for camping or farm use. Which SUVs come with tow packages? Which SUVS can tow as much as a Ford F150?
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Replying to: treehuggerjake (Jul 13, 2007 7:50 am) |
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I am looking at used 2007 Expeditions. I need the HD Trailer tow package. There are many for sale that do not have the HD Tow package. I know factory installed is preferable but can a dealer technically add the HD tow package and all its components with after market parts (Ford or otherwise)? Would that be an acceptable option? Comments?
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Replying to: dwsenko (Apr 06, 2008 4:24 pm) I don't have any cost information on the service receipt but if anyone is interested, I can go get it and post the part numbers here.
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Replying to: dwsenko (Apr 22, 2008 5:15 am) woody
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Replying to: woodye (Apr 27, 2008 8:43 am) Qty....Number..............Description 1........7L1Z-7A095-B....Oil Cooler Asy 1........7L1Z-8005-B......Radiator Asy 1........7L1Z-7C410-C....Tube - Oil Coo 2........VC-7-B..............Anti-Freeze 2........XT-6-QSP..........Fluid - Transm 1........XT-5-QM............Fluid - Transm ... 1........Not provided......7 Pin Conn
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Replying to: dwsenko (May 20, 2008 9:23 am) Longmont Ford in Longmont Colorado, by the way. Woody
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Replying to: dwsenko (May 20, 2008 9:23 am) The HD tow package increases the capacity from 6000 to 9000 lbs but does not include any changes to the hitch. It includes the larger oil cooler, larger radiator, 7 pin connector and brake wiring kit. |
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Replying to: woodye (May 20, 2008 9:36 am) Ford's "2008 Expedition & Expedition XL" color glossy marketing material generically references the "Heavy Duty Trailer Tow Package" (does not mention the exact package identifier) on page 27. Page 26 has the information on "Trailer Towing Applications" (the max tow capacity per Exp when properly equipped). Ford's "2008 RV & Trailer Towing Guide" color glossy marketing material specifically references the 536 package and its details in a table of all the Tow packages for all Ford vehicles on page 14. Page 15 indicates the need for this package to get tow capacity above 6000 lbs. I know this since I made copies of those pages to show to the dealer when I was having a debate with the dealer on if I already had the 536 package (no) and then what I expected them to add when they agreed I did not already have it! The Exp glossy was readily avail at my local dealer. The sales rep brought out the Trailer Towing guide when I asked questions that he could not answer. Thinking I was about to buy a used Exp from them (I eventually went elsewhere), the sales rep gave me a copy of the RV & Trailer Towing Guide and admitted they don't leave them laying out and only have a couple in the dealership for reference. Dan |
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Replying to: dwsenko (May 20, 2008 10:01 am) I'm gathering everything now to head back to the dealer and show them, including the service and parts department the real facts. I bought this as a "program" vehicle with 20000 miles specifically to two the 9000. I was assured that was the case. The sales person showed me the web site. The owners manual was missing and I didn't realize it was only a 6000# tow when they got me a new one. I understand the sales persons mistake. In 2007 the Ford info certainly did not point toward the limited version. What I am really ticked about is their service and parts department couldn't get, didn't really try to get the right information when I went back last month. Should be fun this afternoon. Woody |
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