Ok so I just got an oil change but I'm considering installing an oil cooler. a few questions:Hi, I just want to say thank you to everybody contributing in this thread. I have a 2013 Ford Explorer XLT with out the tow package, I wish I would've gotten one with the tow package. I am in the USAF and was recently told that I have to move from Utah to NY.
This would not have been a problem except that my other car was a 2013 Nissan Leaf. If you don't know what a Nissan Leaf is, it's an electric car with only a 80 mile range. It wasn't going to make it to NY by itself. So I thought it would be a good idea to tow it with the explorer.
I used all of the info on this forum to make my explorer able to tow it.
I installed the oil cooler. Hopefully you can make it out.
I installed the tow button.
And, of course, I installed the class three tow hook. The exhaust tips are wicked crooked. If anybody can tell me how to fix them that would be awesome.
I was nervous about the transmission but I went ahead and did it anyways. Here I am getting read to set off from Utah.
The car plus the trailer plus some stuff in the leaf had a combined weight over 4,000lbs. Trust me, I got super nervous towing this car over 2,000 miles.
Long story short, the Explorer did it. No problems at all. I even hit cruising speeds of 70 mph. Here it is at our new house in NY.
It was a long grueling drive, especially with two little kids. But here is the trip info from my dash.
MPG was not so great, granted I was towing over 4,000 lbs.
I wanted to make this post because I just wanted to say thanks to everybody who contributed in this thread. With this thread, I would not have done this. Also, the transmission did hold and ever since its been shifting smoothly. Again, if anybody can tell me how to fix the exhaust tips, that would be awesome.
Ok so I just got an oil change but I'm considering installing an oil cooler. a few questions:
1) Did you change your oil at the same time?
2) If not, did a lot of oil leak once you removed the filter? I haven't checked the location of it just yet.
3) Did you have to remove the front grill of the truck or were you able to reach the radiator from below?
Thanks!
You did it without breaking any of the clips everyone has been complaining about?
Hi, I just want to say thank you to everybody contributing in this thread. I have a 2013 Ford Explorer XLT with out the tow package, I wish I would've gotten one with the tow package. I am in the USAF and was recently told that I have to move from Utah to NY.
This would not have been a problem except that my other car was a 2013 Nissan Leaf. If you don't know what a Nissan Leaf is, it's an electric car with only a 80 mile range. It wasn't going to make it to NY by itself. So I thought it would be a good idea to tow it with the explorer.
I used all of the info on this forum to make my explorer able to tow it.
I installed the oil cooler. Hopefully you can make it out.
I installed the tow button.
And, of course, I installed the class three tow hook. The exhaust tips are wicked crooked. If anybody can tell me how to fix them that would be awesome.
I was nervous about the transmission but I went ahead and did it anyways. Here I am getting read to set off from Utah.
The car plus the trailer plus some stuff in the leaf had a combined weight over 4,000lbs. Trust me, I got super nervous towing this car over 2,000 miles.
Long story short, the Explorer did it. No problems at all. I even hit cruising speeds of 70 mph. Here it is at our new house in NY.
It was a long grueling drive, especially with two little kids. But here is the trip info from my dash.
MPG was not so great, granted I was towing over 4,000 lbs.
I wanted to make this post because I just wanted to say thanks to everybody who contributed in this thread. With this thread, I would not have done this. Also, the transmission did hold and ever since its been shifting smoothly. Again, if anybody can tell me how to fix the exhaust tips, that would be awesome.
Great job making it as close to OEM as possible. I would tow the whole 5000 pound the car was designed for in a heartbeat with that setup. Just for piece of mind I would get a cheap obd2 Bluetooth dongle and an app that monitors various temps.
Lots of misinformation around here regarding the difference between "legality" and "ford fear tactics". Don't know about the states but in Ontario it would be impossible for someone to win a lawsuit based strictly on the fact that you were towing more than 2000 pounds with your explorer. So silly that so many people really think that's a possibility. There are 0 structural/safety differences between an Explorer with and without a towing package.
Now onto the good stuff. Care to share how you got that Tow Button added? My limited 302a has the autopark and tailgate buttons already there so wondering how much work is involved.
From the Owner's Guide;What exactly does the tow button do?
So after doing some digging and making phone calls, this is the correct part for a 13-15 Explorer, w/backup sensors, w/tow and w/o blindspot. It has the 4 and 7 pin connectors on the harness. Hope this helps others.
Part number is DB5Z-15K868-D
Did they say why it is specifically 13-15 only? I would imagine it's the same connector for '11 and '12 as well?
I'm thinking about replacing my 2010 with a new(er) Explorer. I have my eye on a Police Interceptor with surprisingly low miles and I have a couple towing questions that hopefully you guys can help me with.
I see that the PI has the heavy duty transmission and oil coolers but it lacks a hitch. Aside from the hitch and harness what would I need to add? I only plan on towing a popup camper which weighs about 3,000lbs when the fresh water tank is full.
Thanks!
I merged your thread with this existing one.I'm thinking about replacing my 2010 with a new(er) Explorer. I have my eye on a Police Interceptor with surprisingly low miles and I have a couple towing questions that hopefully you guys can help me with.
I see that the PI has the heavy duty transmission and oil coolers but it lacks a hitch. Aside from the hitch and harness what would I need to add? I only plan on towing a popup camper which weighs about 3,000lbs when the fresh water tank is full.
Thanks!