The Ford F-150 PowerBoost's Onboard Scales and Smart Hitch system, designed to estimate the truck's overall payload and trailer tongue load, have sparked a debate among owners. A recent comparison between the truck's estimate and a crane scale revealed a discrepancy of 88.5 pounds, with the truck's estimate being 15.1% higher. This discrepancy highlights the limitations of onboard scales and the importance of using a separate scale for accurate measurements. The article delves into the complexities of measuring tongue weight, the role of Smart Hitch, and the potential impact of factors such as hitch hardware, weight distribution, and suspension settings. It emphasizes the need for a thorough understanding of the system's limitations and the importance of using a separate scale for accurate measurements. The author concludes by suggesting a repeat test with a well-documented and repeatable hardware state to settle the difference between the two scales.
