I am considering upgrading to t new TV.They are offering some really good deals on 2014 F 150sI have read a lot of comments on how well they tow, but was wondering if any problems are showing up.Any comments good or bad would be appreciated.My TT is only about 4000# loaded (scaled)but am trying to plan for the 3 foot itch.

If your only towing 4,000 pounds you should just get the 5.0. I too have heard alot of cr-ap about that 3.5 Ecoboost. Theirs no replacement for displacement.

My 2010 F150 5.4 Gas engine with 3:73 gear ratio does very well pulling my 4200LB LOADED OFF-ROAD POPUP. Of course not having wind resistance associated with the travel trailers is somewhat helpful for my F150 towing. I also get great gas mileage with my 2010 F150 whether or not I am pulling my low wind resistant POPUP trailer. i.e. it seems like my F150 doesn't even know the trailer is back there...Roy Ken

Eco boost would work great. So would a 5.0. Try and keep payload in mind when shopping. The tounge wt comes directly of payload and sometimes that dosent leave much left over for ppl and cargo. There is a sticker in the drivers door jam that will tell you what the max occupants and caro can weigh.

If it were me, I'd get the new 1/2 ton Dodge Diesel. I'm sure it would give the best fuel mileage (and durability) both towing and not.Chip

No issues at all with my ECO boost. I pull the TT in my signature without issue. Came home today after spending three nights at a state park. Pulling at 65 mph.......2000 RPMs. My mileage has varied while pulling out TT. I seem to vary between 9.8 and 10.2 mpg.Very smooth ride and very good power!There is always "someone" who "knows someone" who "knows someone" who has had issues with the EB. I have yet to meet those with problem EBs. Not saying they don't exist, but I make it a point to speak with EB owners at campgrounds, each and every time. Do be cautious and check both gearing and payload when looking at the trucks.Good luck......hope you find something your happy with!

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Mvander
Explorer
Aug 10, 2014
Eco boost would work great. So would a 5.0. Try and keep payload in mind when shopping. The tounge wt comes directly of payload and sometimes that dosent leave much left over for ppl and cargo. There is a sticker in the drivers door jam that will tell you what the max occupants and caro can weigh.
RoyB
Explorer II
Aug 10, 2014
My 2010 F150 5.4 Gas engine with 3:73 gear ratio does very well pulling my 4200LB LOADED OFF-ROAD POPUP. Of course not having wind resistance associated with the travel trailers is somewhat helpful for my F150 towing.

I also get great gas mileage with my 2010 F150 whether or not I am pulling my low wind resistant POPUP trailer. i.e. it seems like my F150 doesn't even know the trailer is back there...

Roy Ken
OpenRangePullen
Explorer
Aug 10, 2014
If your only towing 4,000 pounds you should just get the 5.0. I too have heard alot of cr-ap about that 3.5 Ecoboost. Theirs no replacement for displacement.

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