What is the towing capacity of a 2 wheel drive 1998 ford f150?

Answer 1

It all depends on the size of the engine, automatic / manual transmission and the rear end gear. My 1993 F-150 4.9L inline 6 with the E4OD transmission with the stock 3.08 rear gear was only good for 2000 pounds. Changed out the rear gear to a positive traction 3.55 and I am good for 7,200 pounds. Of course fuel mileage did drop some . If you are planning on towing with an automatic transmission, I suggest you add a LARGE external transmission cooler to the system. May even add a deeper transmission pan as well. Will give you more fluid capacity and cooler running. You cannot over cool a tranny but you can cook one in no time. Auto trannys will tow more than manual trannys. Best for you is to consult your Ford dealership or the owners manual. Inside the driver's door it has the weight of your vehicle. Also it states the Combined vehicle weight. Subtract the vehicle weight from the combined weight you should get your maxium tow weight. You may tow more but it may/will do damage to your vehicle or unable to control the load safely.