Tow Package Breakdown For 2021 F-150

[BoilerTimmay]

Doing what Ford should have done in their document:

Sponsored

 

[jabrego]

Doing what Ford should have done in their document:
View attachment 3609

you should mention that in order to get these packages you're required to have the class IV receiver & 7 Pin harness. I ordered the Lariat mid trim with tow tech package and the receiver and 7-pin harness is standard.

 

[BoilerTimmay]

you should mention that in order to get these packages you're required to have the class IV receiver & 7 Pin harness. I ordered the Lariat mid trim with tow tech package and the receiver and 7-pin harness is standard.

It actually states that those are included with the trailer tow packages, and do not have to be added separately.

 

[daemonic3]

Doing what Ford should have done in their document:
View attachment 3609

I'm still telling you guys, I get the eerie feeling that with "trailer tow package" you do NOT get the INTEGRATED trailer brake controller of the max tow. I would absolutely hate for people to try to save a few bucks because they only feel they don't need an upgraded bumper on max tow (especially on the hybrids) when I feel that integrated controller is important.

In the previous years it is getting clearer in searching older forums and also dealer website descriptions, that the integrated controller is a standalone option you would have to add, and it makes up for the gap in max tow vs tow package price.

I am VERY curious as to what "trailer brake controller" even means in the regular tow package... I want to see interior shots of where the squeeze trigger goes, as well as the in dash trailer menus, but I realize NO ONE does that in any review as they only get the trucks for a few hours and keep talking about the folding shifter for half of it.

 

[Bryan Simon]

Does anyone know if these trucks (specifically v8) are going to be equipped with an oil cooler?
I originally ordered the tow package just for that, but the dealer neglected to add that to the 2021 version of my original 2020 order.

I really am more interested in the oil cooler than the towing capabilities, just because of the temperatures here. Pretty sure that is what kept my 5.7 Vortec alive for as long as it did before it finally died. (That truck was used as a pasture truck and hauling a stock trailer for years before I got it)

The v8 picture in the B&P shows the cooler, but I am not positive all v8s have them.

 

[SJLCJL]

I'm still telling you guys, I get the eerie feeling that with "trailer tow package" you do NOT get the INTEGRATED trailer brake controller of the max tow. I would absolutely hate for people to try to save a few bucks because they only feel they don't need an upgraded bumper on max tow (especially on the hybrids) when I feel that integrated controller is important.

In the previous years it is getting clearer in searching older forums and also dealer website descriptions, that the integrated controller is a standalone option you would have to add, and it makes up for the gap in max tow vs tow package price.

I am VERY curious as to what "trailer brake controller" even means in the regular tow package... I want to see interior shots of where the squeeze trigger goes, as well as the in dash trailer menus, but I realize NO ONE does that in any review as they only get the trucks for a few hours and keep talking about the folding shifter for half of it.

I believe you may be correct.. When pulling up the info on the "Class IV Trailer Hitch" it has this info...

NOTE: Ordering the Trailer Tow Package does not include Integrated Brake Controller.
Integrated Brake Controller is a standalone option and must be ordered separately.

But when pulling up the "Trailer Tow Package" it shows it is included.. So who knows..

 

[kavm]

This is helpful. That said, in the other thread - @Roger350 brought up the upgraded / stronger rear axle that's not listed in the table or elsewhere... So, there are omissions here in the data available...

 

[daemonic3]

I believe you may be correct.. When pulling up the info on the "Class IV Trailer Hitch" it has this info...

NOTE: Ordering the Trailer Tow Package does not include Integrated Brake Controller.
Integrated Brake Controller is a standalone option and must be ordered separately.

But when pulling up the "Trailer Tow Package" it shows it is included.. So who knows..

It is the word "integrated" that is throwing everything off. Like what the hell is a trailer brake controller that is not "integrated"? Is it just not via the in dash screens and menus? Is it not the squeeze trigger? Is it a 3rd party controller? I can't figure it out!

 

[Knickell]

Doing what Ford should have done in their document:

Right on!

 

[SJLCJL]

It is the word "integrated" that is throwing everything off. Like what the hell is a trailer brake controller that is not "integrated"? Is it just not via the in dash screens and menus? Is it not the squeeze trigger? Is it a 3rd party controller? I can't figure it out!

This makes it ever worse.. When clicking on the "Integrated Trailer Brake Controller" it states.

Requires Class IV Trailer Hitch.
Included on King Ranch®, Platinum and Limited with Trailer Tow Package, Max Trailer Tow Package or Tow Technology Package.

Available on XL, XLT and LARIAT.



So that makes it clear as mud...

 

[daemonic3]

This makes it ever worse.. When clicking on the "Integrated Trailer Brake Controller" it states.

Requires Class IV Trailer Hitch.
Included on King Ranch®, Platinum and Limited with Trailer Tow Package, Max Trailer Tow Package or Tow Technology Package.

Available on XL, XLT and LARIAT.



So that makes it clear as mud...

Oh I think that makes sense! That's why it has been so ambiguous. And that's why on the Limited they don't offer max tow, it already includes the "integrated" automatically.

So that DOES mean that for a powerboost on the upper 3 trims, the max tow only upgrades the axle/bumper/brakes.

 

[BoilerTimmay]

It is the word "integrated" that is throwing everything off. Like what the hell is a trailer brake controller that is not "integrated"? Is it just not via the in dash screens and menus? Is it not the squeeze trigger? Is it a 3rd party controller? I can't figure it out!

I’m 99.9% sure they are the same.

 

[BoilerTimmay]

I believe you may be correct.. When pulling up the info on the "Class IV Trailer Hitch" it has this info...

NOTE: Ordering the Trailer Tow Package does not include Integrated Brake Controller.
Integrated Brake Controller is a standalone option and must be ordered separately.

But when pulling up the "Trailer Tow Package" it shows it is included.. So who knows..

I think they copied and pasted from last years... lazy misprint.

 

[Bburgeng]

Why is the tailgate LED not included on Max Tow?

 

[BoilerTimmay]

Why is the tailgate LED not included on Max Tow?

I'm assuming it is, but I am just referencing their documentation.

Sponsored