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Towing new rig with no break in?

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Old Feb 20, 2026 | 11:50 AM
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Default Towing new rig with no break in?

Ordered a 2026 F-250 Lariat yesterday for towing a 9,000 pound travel trailer. Expect delivery in May, just days before a scheduled 2,500 mile camping trip. No time for Ford's recommended 1,000 mile gradual break in before towing. What are the risks of damage to this vehicle, if any, towing without break in? Advice?
 
Old Feb 20, 2026 | 01:18 PM
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A lot could depend on the GVWR ,Gross vehicle weight rating, on the door sticker of your new vehicle.
 
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