Does that total weight take into account loaded weight, fuel, passengers, equipment etc...

From what i have found out the auto's have a higher load pulling rating, becasue of the clutch used in the manuals.

 

I have a 2000 F150 4.2 5 sp. and a 2002 F150 4.2 auto. Both pull my boat with ease. it weighs appr. 2000 lbs with all of the gear. I also pulled a Mustang with a dual axle trailer over a 1000 miles with the 2000 F150. Have to pull a Uhaul the same distance with the 2002 F150. Still wish that I had at least a 4.6 V8 though.

 

You'll only appriciate a larger motor when accelerating or towing through the hills & canyons.

Automatics are typically rated for a higher load due to the Torque Convertor, which is designed to multiply the engine's torque (2x), when it is unlocked. Locked = 1x engine torque. Unlocked (slip) = 2x engine torque = heat.

I have a buddy that tows a 19' Champion (~4kip) with a '92 Dakota w/ 4.3l & Auto. By the manual, the truck is rated for the load.

Tony

 

Hey jwm1958m, glad to see that I'm not the only one with a F250 rear end in a F150. I've got a 2000 Lariat, 5.4L and according to the chart (code 27), it has 3.31 gears for a F250.

Interesting .....

Larry

 

Now I'm corn-fused. I thought the 5.4L got a 9.75 rear end and the 7700/F-250 Light Duty got the 10.25 floating rear axle. How could you have a F-250 rear in a straight F-150 ? Where did that chart come from?

 

OK, I'll take a stab at it. The chart referrs to GEAR RATIO'S AND LS/ OPEN DIFF only and not pumpkin/axle/ brake config.

So, I don't think you can say "I have a F250 rear end in a F150"
unlees you have had some major mods done.

 

Anyone know if it would be better to tow a uhaul with the O/D on or off in an auto. We well be driving on I10. The trailer loaded will only be approximately 1500 lb. Have a 3.55 LS rear end supercab with a 4.2.