towing

I have a 1998 5.0 Mountaineer. AWD. I have looked at many threads, and they all seem to almost answer my question... but not completely. I just bought a boat. The trailer is 910 pounds empty, and the dry weight of the boat is 2,800 pounds. So that puts me at a 3710 frequent tow job. A...

Hello, Ive enjoyed this website and its helpfulness in making repairs on our 98 sport. It has saved alot of money-so thanks! One thread that was paticularly helpful was fixing a little spring in the door lock unit that saved about $100. Im thinking of using the ford to try and tow a car...

Hey everyone! I have a 2002 Sport Trac, V6 4X4 with 4.10 rear end gears (not sure if I have a tranny cooler). I am wanting to pull an enclosed trailer with it, but was a little "iffy" on the max length. Was thinking maybe a 6X12, or 7X14, what have you guys pulled?? Any opinions welcome...

I have a 2005 Explorer with 4.6 V8 and towing package. No transmission servicing has ever been done and I have owned this vehicle since new. I have 80,000 miles on it. Recently I was pulling a car on an open trailer up a grade that was probably about 2 miles long at 6% grade. I consider it...

i have a 97 with no plugs for a trailer (7 pin) i looked in the rear to see if there is anything, but sadly no. has someone wired for a 7pin in their explorer, i have diagrams but there are 2 harnesses in the rear panel thanks for your help

We found a 2011 gently used! However, it did not have the towing package. I'd like to add a class 3 hitch for 5000 lb capacity and 7-wire harness. I'd love to make this look as factory as possible. Anyone been there, done that? How'd it go? What was used? Did you mod the rear...

I recently changed the spark plugs in my '98 Explorer 4.0 SOHC to try and fix a pinging problem during cold starts. Pinging is still there, but better, and my MPG has skyrocketed. However, whenever I tow my 1300 lb boat and trailer it feels like I am STRUGGLING to accelerate! Before I...

hey all, over the weekend, i got stuck pretty bad on the side of a mountain and needed to get pulled out. we found some really kind people up there that helped get us out, but being in the precarious position that we were in, my tow hooks bent at the frame where they are bolted to. a small piece...

My father and I had driven separately to W. Virginia on a church work camp. This was the first major road trip in my new 2011 Explorer Limited. Our trip there went fine as I enjoyed the MFT system and the automatic cruise control. However, as accidents happen and my father broke his ankle...

Looking at 2011 Explorer....but woud like some input from anyone who has used it for towing? What do you tow and are there any problems?

First off I’ll say this is my first post here. Also, I do not own a Sport Trac but I’m seriously considering purchasing one. I’m in the process of choosing a second vehicle that suits my needs best. I’ll start off saying what I intend to use this vehicle for. 1) My main use and first...

This is a purely hypothetical question because the reality is i will probable never have the time or money to do this but what the hell we can all still dream. If and when my v6 SOHC tires out and the fact that I havent built an engine since i was 16 I have given it some thought of building...

Had to install a 4pin to 7pin conversion kit this weekend on my explorer to pull a new coleman Bayside pop trailer that the family just purchased. The RV store and dealership wanted $300 for labor to do this work which I immediately balked at. It was a little more time consuming then I had...

Wanted some input from fellow 4x4 and Explorer haulers regarding a prospectus Coleman pop trailer we are considering purchasing. The coleman pop tent has a unloaded Gross weight of Box Size Classification 12ft t Gross Vehicle Weight Rating 3,500 lbs Unloaded Vehicle Weight 2,655...

Hey guys, I'm up for new tires and looking at the Hankook DynaPro ATM RF10's, but there are a few different load ratings that have a pretty drastic difference in price. The two main ones i'm running across are the 108T's and the 119R's. I have an '02 XLT 4.0 with no third row seat. I will...

Any experience with upgraded injectors, e.g. the Bosch 4 hole injectors. Is the claim true about improved mileage and better performance? Also I saw some posting about upgrading to a cobra MAF, e.g. 70 or 80 mm. Does it improve performance? What's involved? Can you just exchange one for...

I have an 06 limited with a trailer package, it tows 7300 lbs. I am looking to get an enclosed trailer to haul motocross bikes and equipment. I was wondering what would be a size that the truck could handle. Im looking at either a 14ft v-nose or a 16 foot v-nose, each with tandem axles...

i was wondering if there were any do's or dont's when towing a 99 explorer???? i will be towing it with a Ranger+dolly from Tupper Lake to Old Forge... about 55 miles one way. was planning on disconnecting the driveshaft. its got a bad rear diff. any tips would help

Ha, this was before U-haul wouldn't rent trailers behind Explorers!

Sold a 79 F100 4x4 to Justin.

I'm thinking about buying an SUV for towing and people/stuff hauling. It won't be a daily driver (I hope) and I estimate I'll put 7000 miles/year or less on it. The main towing usage will be for a two-axle open car trailer with up to a 4000 lb car on it or an enclosed trailer that's around 12...

I have a 2008 Ford Explorer XLT V8 which I purchased to tow a 4700 lb, 21 ft. travel trailer. I purchased a Digi Meter to monitor trans temp (pan and line), engine temp (at thermostat bolt), oil pressure, and voltage. The first thing I noticed was that the engine runs hot with the ac on. In...

I have a 1999 Mercury Mountaineer 5.0. I got a plug behind both tail lights. One on each side. Would somebody tell me how and if they are for towing and which side do I use. Also, where can I get an adapter or plug for the wiring harness to use for the trailer that plugs in to the wiring. Is...

Just wondering i have an 08 explorer v6 with tow package just wondering is it alright to tow and 23-25ft grady white boat with it. Because were thinking about buying a boat and just want to make sure its safe. Thanks

so from what i have been reading, explorers have trailer plug whether you have a tow package or not and that wire is suppose to be tucked under the bumper. unfortunately, i cannot find mine anywhere. i have slid under the explorer and searched the entire bumper for it and well its not there...