Ford Offers Heavy Payload F-150 to Commercial Users - Truckinginfo

Ford has begun offering a heavy payload package with its 2015 F-150 pickup that increases the payload and towing capabilities for fleet and other commercial users. The Heavy-Duty Payload Package increases the truck's payload and towing capabilities with an eight-foot cargo box, upgraded springs, tires, and wheels, as well as a heavier duty leaf supension. The package is available for the regular cab or extended cab (SuperCab) models equipped with the 5. 0-liter V-8 or 3. 5-liter EcoBoost V-6. The package increases the truck's GVWR to 7,600 pounds for the XL trim and 7,850 pounds for the XLT and... The package is paired with the Max Trailer Tow Package on the EcoBoost and the Trailer Tow Package on the V-8. The Heavy-Duty Payload Package retails for $1,500. The package increases payload to 3,300 pounds for the V-8 and 2,900 pounds for the... The heavy payload package includes five LT245/70R17E BSW A/T tires for the XL. five LT275/65R18C OWL A/T tires for the XLT or Lariat. 17-inch silver steel heavy-duty wheels for the XL. 18-inch silver aluminum heavy-duty wheels for the XLT or Lariat. Source: www.truckinginfo.com