5 pickup bed attachment points w / plugs, 1 frame
under - bed cross member and 1 integrated 7 - pin connector on driver's side pickup bed wall, 5th wheel hitch compatibility: the 5th Wheel / Gooseneck Prep Package (53W) is compatible w / the factory orderable 5th Wheel Hitch Kit (15K) and dealer - installed Ford custom accessories 5th Wheel Hitch Kit by Reese - part #BC3Z -19 D520 - A (8ft
box only), The prep package is also compatible w / Reese Signature Series 5th wheel hitch kits updated w / a new Leg Service Kit - part #BC3Z - A00A25 - A (8ft
box only), The 5th Wheel Hitch Kit (15K), 5th Wheel Hitch Kit (15L) and dealer - installed Ford custom accessories 5th Wheel Hitch Kit by Reese - part #BC3Z -19 D520 - A is not released to the short
box (6.75 ft
box), NOTE: the short pickup
box provides less clearance between the cab and 5th wheel trailer compared to long
box pickups, The receiver centerline of the hitch should be mounted at least 2» forward from the rear - axle of the
truck chassis,; When selecting a trailer and tow vehicle, it's critical that this combination provide clearance between the cab and tow vehicle for turns up to and including 90 degrees, Failure to follow this recommendation could result in the trailer contacting the cab of the tow vehicle during tight turns, Gooseneck hitch compatibility: the 5th Wheel / Gooseneck Prep Package (53W) is compatible only w / the factory orderable Gooseneck Hitch Kit (15J)(8ft
box only) or dealer - installed Ford customer accessories Gooseneck Hitch by Reese - part #BC3Z -19 F503 - A (8ft
box and 6.75 ft
box)
Out back, the cargo bed offers all the cool features of the 1/2 - ton
truck, including
under rail LED lighting, hand assists molded into the standard
box rail protectors, upper tie - down points, CornerStep rear bumper, and EZ Lift and Lower tailgate.
The XL - 7's smooth ride,
under the circumstances, was all the more remarkable because the vehicle is built like a
truck, with a body - on - ladder frame with
boxed rails.