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Max tow package on Lightning - how much can I tow without it?

AB852

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If I spec out Lariat with 511A, extended range battery without Max Trailer Tow Package, how much can I tow? Thank you! Can’t seem to find this info anywhere.
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No, I believe in one of the things ford released it is 7700lbs or so without max tow package.
I know standard range without max tow is 5000lbs
 

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No, I believe in one of the things ford released it is 7700lbs or so without max tow package.
I know standard range without max tow is 5000lbs
Oops, read the question wrong. I believe the answer is 5,ooolbs for SR and 7,700lbs for ER when max tow is NOT included.
 

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What does the Max Tow package add/change from the non-max tow trucks?
 

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someone else may know more but I believe it just adds extra cooling to the battery pack
When I click the Max Tow pkg it automatically adds the 9.6kw Pro power also . Instead of $865 it ends up being $1935 .

Also the Tow Tech pkg says "Late Availability" or is it just the Hitch Assist that will be a software update later that is the late availability ? I really don't want to add it if it holds up the build .
 

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When I click the Max Tow pkg it automatically adds the 9.6kw Pro power also . Instead of $865 it ends up being $1935 .

Also the Tow Tech pkg says "Late Availability" or is it just the Hitch Assist that will be a software update later that is the late availability ? I really don't want to add it if it holds up the build .
I honestly have no idea ?‍♂
 

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When I click the Max Tow pkg it automatically adds the 9.6kw Pro power also . Instead of $865 it ends up being $1935 .

Also the Tow Tech pkg says "Late Availability" or is it just the Hitch Assist that will be a software update later that is the late availability ? I really don't want to add it if it holds up the build .
i don't remember where i read it, but it said that part of it would be software update in the fall.
 

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I'm curious as well as to what exactly is included in the Max Trailer Towing package for the Lightning, vs the ICE F150's. The Ford website is super unhelpful in this regard. How are we potentially gaining 2k+ lbs towing capacity?

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I'm curious as well as to what exactly is included in the Max Trailer Towing package for the Lightning, vs the ICE F150's. The Ford website is super unhelpful in this regard. How are we potentially gaining 2k+ lbs towing capacity?

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From what I’ve heard elsewhere it’s additional cooling for the batteries to handle the extra weight.
 

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From what I’ve heard elsewhere it’s additional cooling for the batteries to handle the extra weight.
Kinda makes you wonder if that's really necessary or if Ford just knows that their customers always pay for the extra towing capacity. It sounds pretty questionable to me, to be honest.
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