Ford F-150 5.0 V8 Towing
I have a 30 ft TT at #7100 wet. I am looking at a 2013 F150 XLT 4x4 Supercrew with the 5.0 v8. How is this truck for towing Thanks George
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I believe that it was the 2011 or 2013 model year that Ford brought in the Max Payload package for the crew cabs with long box. I really wanted one but could not get a dealer to get me a good price locally. It gave a payload of approximately 2200 lbs or maybe a little more on the older F150's
Fast forward to this year and I have a 5.0 with just a standard F150 short box. The payload on one of those is 2000 lbs due to the aluminum body.
Agreed with the above in that you will need the 3.73 rear end and if you can find one with the higher GVWR (I think it was 7600lbs with the max payload package).
When I looked at a truck I stuck with just the 5.0 due to the simplicity of a standard V8 vs a turbo V6. I plan on keeping this vehicle for 7-10 years with likely close to 200k on a motor before thinking about a new vehicle. I just don't have confidence on the ecoboost beyond the warranty period. Yes it has a bit more power but gas mileage is just about the same as the 5.0 plus if you cook a turbo...
Just my thoughts.
Fast forward to this year and I have a 5.0 with just a standard F150 short box. The payload on one of those is 2000 lbs due to the aluminum body.
Agreed with the above in that you will need the 3.73 rear end and if you can find one with the higher GVWR (I think it was 7600lbs with the max payload package).
When I looked at a truck I stuck with just the 5.0 due to the simplicity of a standard V8 vs a turbo V6. I plan on keeping this vehicle for 7-10 years with likely close to 200k on a motor before thinking about a new vehicle. I just don't have confidence on the ecoboost beyond the warranty period. Yes it has a bit more power but gas mileage is just about the same as the 5.0 plus if you cook a turbo...
Just my thoughts.
