2k towing, why?

[Drew304]

I’ve been wondering this to myself lately, what stops the LOBO from towing more? It has the transmission cooler, you would think the brakes would be better than the regular mavericks. Maybe the transmission is what stops them from saying yes we think this can safely tow 4k? Not sure what do you all think?

Sorry if it’s been discussed before

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[DinoLord]

Lack of 2nd gear?

 

[Pknopp]

From the little I've seen it likely has a lot to do with the transmission. It's likely that the truck would tow fine BUT Ford has to warranty that.

 

[Blue_Max]

The lowered suspension can't help.

 

[Hot Runr Guy]

Lack of 2nd gear?

FWIW, ever since I put a ScanGauge3 on my '24 Tremor, it has NEVER indicated 2nd gear. The ratios of 2nd and 3rd are so close it's just programmed to skip it, but they only mention that on the Lobo.

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[icegradner]

I’ve been wondering this to myself lately, what stops the LOBO from towing more? It has the transmission cooler, you would think the brakes would be better than the regular mavericks. Maybe the transmission is what stops them from saying yes we think this can safely tow 4k? Not sure what do you all think?

Sorry if it’s been discussed before

Suspension, lower payload, gear ratio, more…? Put a max weight trailer on a Lobo and it might bottom out without aftermarket parts.

 

[Hunters Edge]

Both the lobo and the tremor have the same advanced AWD system/hardware. The RDU has everything to do with not being able to tow more than 2000. Even other models Ford sells that offer the lockers will not tow over 2000lbs. Probably something to do with the clutches but not sure, just in that configuration I have yet seen Ford offer 4000lb towing on any model.

The Bronco sport comes to mind. Especially when many said the front end change to allow a better approach angle on the Maverick didn't allow the transmission cooler, was the reason. Yet the Broco sport had the transmission cooler but with the Advanced AWD system still only allowed 2000lb towing.

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