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Does My 2000 Ford Expedition Have a Tow Package Or Not?

Posted by Bob D on 6/27/2009, 9:30 pm
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Hello,

I'm new to this forum and would like to know if someone could help me.

I recently purchased a 2000 Expy. 5.4L I was told it had a tow package. (Dealer showed me a cooler near the radiator. ) When I took it in to have a hitch installed, the worker told me that this cooler was for the power steering. However, he did find the wiring at the rear of the vehicle, as it should be for towing.

I then went to a Ford dealership. The mechanic wasn't sure, checked the VIN in his computer. No tow package listed, but said that that far back, they may not have listed this option. Next off he brought me to the parts dept. There we all discussed installing a Heavy Duty Radiator since the one in my car didn't look much more than stock. The parts guy disagreed, saying..."Well..we DO have a larger radiator that's for a 'Heavy Duty' Tow Package...I'm guessing, the way yours is set up, it's probably fine for what you need"

I need to tow a 21' boat on a trail rite tandem. Approx 4-5,000 lbs

Next up..the owner's manual...This states that a Heavy Duty Tow Package would have electrical at the rear, (Which mine does) and an one under the dash...if electrical was needed for brakes...I checked under there, but I can't tell what's what. There IS something connected to the brake pedal arm, that might be it, but I just don't know.

Do I need to add a tranny cooler? Is this vehicle already set up for "Light' towing..?

Any help is greatly appreciated

Bob