luc
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- Salinas Ca
- Year, Model & Trim Level
- 1995 XLT 4WD
2016 XLT 4WD
First, we all agree that the best and cheapest way is to buy a EX with the tow package option.
But, for those of us, like me, that got an EX without it and want to duplicate ( the only unknown being the 60 VS 65 tranny) the factory tow package, it is possible and Ford already did a lot of the work for us by having the truck wired for it
I just finished doing mine and i thought that a post listing all the parts and best way to do it could be helpful
Keep in mind that there is an argument made on the tow rating ( 2000 VS 5000) if it is not installed by the factory
We can all make our own decision on it
Obviously the following was done on a 2016 XLT with the, 3,5 NA engine and only apply 100% to this truck
The good news is that all the electrical, and by that i mean, wiring, connectors, fuse, relays, software, etc is already there for the 7 pins .
The tow/ haul function only need the switch to be enabled and the connector for the brake controller is already under the dash
List of parts needed with price and description and qty
Trim piece for tow/haul switch ( black for mine) FB5Z-7804338-BA. $90
Tow/haul switch BB5Z-13D730-EA $16
Hitch GB5Z-19D520-A $250
Bumper wiring harness 4/7 pins + back up aid GB5Z-15K868-R $65
Under bumper air duct FB5Z-7810494-A $54
Clips for above (qty 3) W716006-S439 $ 3,5 X 3
Adapter oil cooler AT4Z6881-HA $54
Oil cooler 8A8Z-6A642-A $90
Bolts for above (qty 6) W503277-S437 $.85 x 6
Lower radiator hose BB5Z-8286-N $25
Oil cooler hoses BA8Z-6A715-A $30
Rear bumper fascia ( black) GB5Z-17K835-AA $90
Total part price : $ 780
Labor:
For me it was an easy project and all together I spent about 5 hours on it. Taking my time
Couple of notes
The front lower bumper valence need to have a hole cut in it to provide air to the duct but Ford was nice enough to outline the cut on the back of the valence
The most time consuming part was to remove the original rear fascia from the bumper and replacing it with the new one. Lot of rivets to drill out and fiddly tabs
But, for those of us, like me, that got an EX without it and want to duplicate ( the only unknown being the 60 VS 65 tranny) the factory tow package, it is possible and Ford already did a lot of the work for us by having the truck wired for it
I just finished doing mine and i thought that a post listing all the parts and best way to do it could be helpful
Keep in mind that there is an argument made on the tow rating ( 2000 VS 5000) if it is not installed by the factory
We can all make our own decision on it
Obviously the following was done on a 2016 XLT with the, 3,5 NA engine and only apply 100% to this truck
The good news is that all the electrical, and by that i mean, wiring, connectors, fuse, relays, software, etc is already there for the 7 pins .
The tow/ haul function only need the switch to be enabled and the connector for the brake controller is already under the dash
List of parts needed with price and description and qty
Trim piece for tow/haul switch ( black for mine) FB5Z-7804338-BA. $90
Tow/haul switch BB5Z-13D730-EA $16
Hitch GB5Z-19D520-A $250
Bumper wiring harness 4/7 pins + back up aid GB5Z-15K868-R $65
Under bumper air duct FB5Z-7810494-A $54
Clips for above (qty 3) W716006-S439 $ 3,5 X 3
Adapter oil cooler AT4Z6881-HA $54
Oil cooler 8A8Z-6A642-A $90
Bolts for above (qty 6) W503277-S437 $.85 x 6
Lower radiator hose BB5Z-8286-N $25
Oil cooler hoses BA8Z-6A715-A $30
Rear bumper fascia ( black) GB5Z-17K835-AA $90
Total part price : $ 780
Labor:
For me it was an easy project and all together I spent about 5 hours on it. Taking my time
Couple of notes
The front lower bumper valence need to have a hole cut in it to provide air to the duct but Ford was nice enough to outline the cut on the back of the valence
The most time consuming part was to remove the original rear fascia from the bumper and replacing it with the new one. Lot of rivets to drill out and fiddly tabs