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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APT wrote:
The 5.0L has plenty of power with any axle ratio Ford offered due to the 6-spd. Of course, numerically higher is generally better under load.
You'll want the upgraded transmission cooler if it doesn't have the OEM HD towing package. And you should make sure it has enough payload for 900 pounds of TW plus your family in the cab and 200 pounds of camping stuff in the bed.
In truth. The gear means as much now as it ever did. Accordint to Ford any way, and BTW according to GM as well
My SIL has a 5.3 Burb. With the 3.73, It can tow 9000lbs. With the 3.08 it came with. It can only tow 5000lbs. When it comes to towing. the 6 speed means little. You can't us those higher gears anyway, and you still have to get it going, and that is what the lower rear gear is for.
