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RobertL0
Jan 09, 2011Explorer
Hannibal wrote:
The F150 will tow 11k lbs. It will not do so without downshifting on every hill. With a wind catching TT and interstate speeds, 11k lbs is a bit much. It will tow 8k lbs. We tow 8500 lbs with our heavier F250 with 5.4L and 3.73. It downshifts on every hill. Not a problem for me or the engine/transmission. If normal operation of a small block gas V8 and automatic transmission is a problem for you, you won't like it. If it's worth an extra $8k to tow in O/D with "less" downshifts, the diesel is for you.:B
$6500 for the diesel, not $8K
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