Tow Package on '91

[TwoToneX]

Is there any way to check and see if the stock tow package is included on my truck? It doesn't say in the manual, and I don't have any other info. on it. We know the previous owners, so if all else fails, I'll call 'em, but I just wanted to check first.

 

[ChuckyD]

see if you got the tranny cooler right behind your front grill

 

[aldive]

The presence of a factory transmission cooler would be a positive indicator that you indeed have the tow package.

Good luck....

 

[TwoToneX]

Thanks guys..

 

[TwoToneX]

Would it be a thing that looks like a smaller radiator, or a small box with two knob looking things on top?

 

[JDraper]

Your auxiliary tranny cooler would be in front of your regular radiator, and look like a small radiator. Your tranny lines would run to it. Another indicator would be having a factory hitch and a factory light harness, although all could have been added afterwards. Best bet is to take the VIN to your Ford dealer. They should be able to tell you what options it came with from the factory.

 

[xwhaler]

Also check for skid plates under the vehicle, most notably, a big steel plate covering the gas tank.

 

[JDraper]

Originally posted by xwhaler
Also check for skid plates under the vehicle, most notably, a big steel plate covering the gas tank.

I don't think that the skid plates indicated towing package. My '92 had them, but didn't have the towing package.

 

[KEbert]

My 91 has skd plates but no towing package. I really wish it did though. I have no wiring for lights, 3.55 gears, and no tranny cooler. I got jipped!

 

[SteveVB]

The early Explorers had a couple of trans coolers so just the fact that you have a cooler dosent mean you have the tow package- 3.73 with the L/S was part of the package if I remember correctly.

Two coolers avail for the trans: first is a smaller cooler in front of the radiator on the passengers side, Super cooling has a larger square cooler on the drivers side, and a full shroud- that is the super cooling package and I think was included in the towing package but not sure.

From my navajo sales brochure: Towing package: upgraded engine cooling,limited slip differential with performance ratio(3.73), trailer wiring harness, heavy duty flashers(requires automatic transmisson)

This is all from the 91 Navajo sales brochure but should be the same for the explorer.