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whitedog76 · 06-14-2021, 10:16 PM

I actually own an 09 F150 and tow with it. I have a 16 foot flatbed and 24 foot Camper. My first concern is with your trailer choice. It's a little large to begin, without putting the 6000lbs on it. The 09-14 F150's have a pretty soft leaf spring setup, without some weight distribution, you'll be pretty saggy in the rear. I know Ford had a max tow/load option, it was usually on the Crew Cabs with the 6.5 bed. Your Fx4 more than likely has 3.73 gears and a limited slip, I have no idea about the load rating. For engines, there was the 4.6 3valve and 5.4 3valve. Mine has the 4.6 3V, I've never felt underpowered. The 6 speed auto makes a huge difference, I just wish I could lockout 6th gear. My wife has a 2014 Expedition, it has the 5.4 and the 6 speed auto too. Ford gave them a 10,000 tow rating, I will call BS on that one, I don't feel it's much better than my little 4.6.

Anyhow, you may be just as well with a 7500lb rated trailer and not the 12,000lb one.

06-14-2021, 10:16 PM	#9
whitedog76 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Peoria, IL Posts: 1,450	Re: Towing questions I actually own an 09 F150 and tow with it. I have a 16 foot flatbed and 24 foot Camper. My first concern is with your trailer choice. It's a little large to begin, without putting the 6000lbs on it. The 09-14 F150's have a pretty soft leaf spring setup, without some weight distribution, you'll be pretty saggy in the rear. I know Ford had a max tow/load option, it was usually on the Crew Cabs with the 6.5 bed. Your Fx4 more than likely has 3.73 gears and a limited slip, I have no idea about the load rating. For engines, there was the 4.6 3valve and 5.4 3valve. Mine has the 4.6 3V, I've never felt underpowered. The 6 speed auto makes a huge difference, I just wish I could lockout 6th gear. My wife has a 2014 Expedition, it has the 5.4 and the 6 speed auto too. Ford gave them a 10,000 tow rating, I will call BS on that one, I don't feel it's much better than my little 4.6. Anyhow, you may be just as well with a 7500lb rated trailer and not the 12,000lb one.