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Homeskillet said:Okay, but how do figure out which gears I have?
Look for the list of RPO codes in your truck. It is probably printed on a sticker inside your glovebox... that's where many of them are located. See the attached image for what the sticker/list will look like. That's just a general image I pulled from Google. One of those many codes will tell you which gear ratio is in your truck. Google "Ford truck RPO codes" and you will find a list (probably from a Ford truck forum somewhere) of what they all mean.
Once you determine your gearing, look up your Ford year/model in the Trailer Life Towing Guides to find out the manufacturer's towing capacity. Keep in mind that if the TL guide states a 7600# capacity (I'm just making that number up), it doesn't mean you can automatically tow a 7600# trailer. There are other weight factors, like any/all cargo in your truck, your hitch, etc. that should be factored in. But that will give you a good, solid starting place.