How To Find Towing Capacity for 2018 Ford F-150 with 3.5L EcoBoost Engine

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I bought this used, so I am struggling to find out my true towing capabilites. I THINK this one with the short bed only tows up to 10,700 lbs. this has a 3.55 on this short bed and the GVWR says 7000#. Four different Ford dealerships have struggled to tell me with the VIN#! The window sticker say Tow Package, not Max Tow Package. I would like to put airbags and a ball with the Anderson coupler for a smallish 5th wheel with a dry weight of 7000 lbs. What can I both bumper pull and possible 5th wheel tow as well as hitch weight and 5th wheel pin weight?

asked by: Ben C

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In order to find the exact towing capacity of your 2018 Ford F-150 you'll need to go on Ford's site and look in the "2018 Towing Guide" document. The conventional towing capacity for models with the 3.5L EcoBoost Engine can range from 6,000 lbs - 13,200 lbs depending on options like cab type, gross combined weight rating, axle ratio, drivetrain, wheelbase etc. which is why I cannot give you an exact amount.

If you're looking to max out the capacity of the truck then you are wise to get some air bags to help it better handle the load, I recommend the Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Air Helper Springs part # AL57385 which you can see I installed in the video below.

expert reply by: Conner L

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Answer 1

The best air bag suspension enhancement for your 2019 Ford F-150 are the Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Air Helper Springs #AL57385 because they will both improve your truck's handling and reduce tire wear by helping keep your front tires on the ground…

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Answer 2

A properly set up and rated weight distribution shouldn't need additional suspension support from an air bag kit. But if you do use the two together the way to do it is to inflate the bags of the kit to the desired PSI and then setup the WD…

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For your 2018 Ford F-150 4x4 that is equipped with a Husky weight distribution system I recommend the AirLift rear axle kit #AL59570 which features no-drill installation and a suspension support capacity of 2000-lbs. This is perfect for use along…

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The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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For sag from towing a trailer the best recommendation I can make is actually a weight distribution system. Suspension enhancement will help level your truck while towing. But the advantage to a weight distribution system is that it levels the vehicle…

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A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two options.…

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It sounds like the purpose of getting the air helper spring would be to counteract the 1 inch compression you're getting in your rear suspension caused by the pin weight of your 5th wheel. If that's the case, I believe that the AirLift 5000…

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The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

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Lance does have a proprietary plug, but many customers see a standard 6-way or 7-way round and notice it doesn't fit their factory 7-way as well. I've attached an article to help if you have one of the 7-way or 6-way round connectors which we…

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Answer 11

There's not many differences between the Air Lift WirelessONE item #AL25980EZ and item #AL25980. The main difference is that the item #AL25980EZ has a slightly higher CFM at 1.03 compared to 0.92 and it runs slightly more efficient at 9% over 15%…

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Answer 12

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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