I know tow vehicle is a passionate subject with many Oliver owners.
My specific question is as follows. I have a Ford Expedition Max (4x4) with a payload of 1,325lbs and the heavy duty towing package rated at 9,300lbs, which is further specified per the list below. I understand payload is the limiting factor due to tongue and cargo weight. It will only be my wife and I traveling. And yes, I would prefer an F250; however, this is my vehicle for the time being.
1. Will it safely tow an Oliver?
Ford Towing Package:
• Class IV hitch receiver with higher tongue weight rating (supports heavier trailers than standard Class III).
• Integrated trailer brake controller (in-cabin electronic control for trailer brakes).
• Heavy-duty transmission oil cooler and upgraded radiator/cooling system for sustained towing without overheating.
• Optimized axle ratio (typically 3.73) for improved torque and towing performance.
• Pro Trailer Backup Assist 2.0 (steering knob for precise trailer reversing).
• 360° camera system with dedicated trailer views and guidance lines.
• Trailer Sway Control (electronic stability system intervention).
• Pro Trailer Hitch Assist (automated hitch alignment with steering/braking assistance).
• Tow/Haul mode with adaptive shift programming for better hill handling and engine braking.
• Extended blind-spot monitoring that accounts for trailer length.
• Supporting wiring harness and other cooling enhancements.