Recent content by Angrybeaver

How do you propose they "blow it up?" The only real difference in fuel would be the engine knock that happens. The truck is going to retard the spark to make sure you aren't blowing it up. Heat would likely be a concern on either gas of you are that close to the limit. Are you saying that that...

This might be true, but a simple tune can add almost 100/100 gains in these things. These motors can handle more than they are being sold with.. look at the 3.5 raptors. So if you are saying they leave the factory tuned for 400/500 at 87 octane I would agree. That tune is likely retarding the...

Compression, advancing the spark, etc... There is more to it than what you claim. The whole more power thing has been proven with these motors. That is also why ford recommends 91+ octane when towing heavy loads. You can get 30-50 more torque from the higher octane fuel, which means your...

Just got back from the dealer for this very issue. The master control switch on the driver side goes out and they have to replace it... apparently, I was the 6th they have had this week and it is a pretty common issue for our trucks and the explorer (uses the same one) they tell me.

I have actually had to sit on a trial related to a bad accident. It was slightly different as it was related to someone driving a vehicle years after a recall that ended up in an accident. He won. My fellow jurors basically said they rarely even look at those things and there was also no proof...

I personally just needed something to keep items dry in the back of the truck. I wanted something light so that it didn't impact my Cargo capacity much. I ended up going with a cheap ($200ish) Gator Etx off amazon. The first one was damaged the first day in shipping and was returned to sender...

Below are the requirements needed to qualify for a particular weight. For a hitch only truck the braking test would be a hard fail. The parking brake could also be a possible fail, but I am not sure on that one. Now the moment you add a tow controller the only variable is the parking brake. I...

Ok, Where would I need to take my truck to get it tested/verified for maximum towing capability? I do find it interesting that the non-tow is 7k rating, but the GCVWR stays the same with/without the tow package. Anyways, I am curious enough I would pay to get it tested, just not sure where to...

If the documentation and limits are easily available and obvious to the average consumer. Vehicle manslaughter is always on the table. The key thing is they have to prove gross negligence. As in I was fully aware of the vehicle limitations and chose to ignore them. Now in my case I am aware...

Ok, so interestingly enough I was misunderstanding a lot of laws for states. Most of them were built around travel trailers and were in regards to the unloaded trailer weight. The universal rule I am finding is that they are 100% required when the trailer + load weight on it matches or exceeds...

Not sure about your truck, but mine doesn't show maximum tow capacity anywhere on the truck besides the bogus number on the hitch. My truck also did not have a typical manual, it has the one available via the infotainment system which also does not provide that data. Now I did look up how tow...

You are correct, I highly doubt that they would be willing to do that. Fun fact though, Ford has made the whole process super confusing and the numbers are obvious and require going online and downloading documentation that also is confusing. Courts have often found this information has to be...

My payload capacity is about 30 lbs more than my brother in law with a tow package. The only differences are that I have fx4, the center work surface thing and I don't have the backup trailer knob.

A quick follow up on this and it is probably more just to make me feel better. The small print on the towing and rv guide ford published says equipment changes Yada Yada and to check with dealer for exact numbers. I called my dealer and they assured me my tow is 11,300 despite having the class...

I am a little late to this thread, but I also have had some confusion on this. I purchased a new 2023 f150 XLT FX4. My build shows the class 4 hitch and a Integrated brake controller. The dealer told me it was good for 11,200lbs for tow. Looking here though the water seems muddy for me...