Just purchased a beautiful 2000 Expecition, loaded w/39k. I was told it had a tow package, but there was no hitch on the back. Just the bumper with places to attach a ball. These were never removed to place a ball hitch in.
I just had a hitch installed and asked the worker to further verify that this car did indeed have a tow pkg. After looking he said that the "Extra" cooler by the radiator was a power steering cooler, and felt that it might not have a tow pkg. That being said, there WAS an electrical attachment at the rear of the vehicle so that trailer wiring could be attached. (???)
Next I took it to a Ford Dealership. The mechanic checked it out and wasn't sure. "Maybe they came with towing, and that's the way it comes." He then checked the VIN # in his computer and there was no mention of a tow pkg, but said that cars back in 2000 may not have all options listed. Off to the Parts Dept...there IS a larger radiator that can be put in, at a considerable cost, but the parts guy said, this might be fine the way it is, because they have listed, "Heavy Duty" tow package, which might mean, it can tow without the Heavy Duty as well, and he would assume, my Expedition, the way it's set up might be fine for a tow rating of around 5,000 lbs (Approx. what I would need....boat and tandem trailer) So, the mechanic wants to sell me a larger radiator...the parts guy is telling me, maybe not necessary...Grrrrrr
Next up, the owner's manual....This states that the "Heavy Duty" package would have wiring both at the back of the vehicle, (Which there is) and an electrical component under the dash to attach electrical for brakes if needed...This I could not identify as I am unfamiliar as to what it would look like. There seems to be an electrical "Thing" or two under there...but I am in the dark as to what they are for...there is something attached the brake pedal arm...I have no idea what it is, but it's wired to something...
Anybody out there know what's up with my Expedition???
Help!!!
I just had a hitch installed and asked the worker to further verify that this car did indeed have a tow pkg. After looking he said that the "Extra" cooler by the radiator was a power steering cooler, and felt that it might not have a tow pkg. That being said, there WAS an electrical attachment at the rear of the vehicle so that trailer wiring could be attached. (???)
Next I took it to a Ford Dealership. The mechanic checked it out and wasn't sure. "Maybe they came with towing, and that's the way it comes." He then checked the VIN # in his computer and there was no mention of a tow pkg, but said that cars back in 2000 may not have all options listed. Off to the Parts Dept...there IS a larger radiator that can be put in, at a considerable cost, but the parts guy said, this might be fine the way it is, because they have listed, "Heavy Duty" tow package, which might mean, it can tow without the Heavy Duty as well, and he would assume, my Expedition, the way it's set up might be fine for a tow rating of around 5,000 lbs (Approx. what I would need....boat and tandem trailer) So, the mechanic wants to sell me a larger radiator...the parts guy is telling me, maybe not necessary...Grrrrrr
Next up, the owner's manual....This states that the "Heavy Duty" package would have wiring both at the back of the vehicle, (Which there is) and an electrical component under the dash to attach electrical for brakes if needed...This I could not identify as I am unfamiliar as to what it would look like. There seems to be an electrical "Thing" or two under there...but I am in the dark as to what they are for...there is something attached the brake pedal arm...I have no idea what it is, but it's wired to something...
Anybody out there know what's up with my Expedition???
Help!!!