F150 3.5l w\EcoBoost, MaxTow package
You were all very helpful with my last question about towing with a Suburban. It sounds like I need a little more towing capacity, though nothing huge. I'm looking at the F150 3.5l w\EcoBoost and t...
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WyoTraveler wrote:I'll admit my EB has less engine braking than my previous 4.6L. It's noticeable but not a huge difference.MitchF150 wrote:
WyoTraveler, The Eco does pull grades with ease and will do it going 60 mph while pulling around 2800 rpms in 4th gear. If you want to go 65 mph, you'll be closer to 3000 rpms and not even close to the floor with the pedal.
The smallest size wheel that can go on the new F150's is a 17" wheel and the 4 wheel discs are huge.. Even with my 20" wheels, the brakes fill the hole..
With the Tow/Haul feature going down hill the trans will downshift to lower gears as you tap the brakes, so if you don't mind winding out over 3500 rpms, you won't have to hit the brakes much at all..
It's hard to believe a little 3.5L engine torque peaks at only 2500 rpms and that's over 400 lb/ft of torque too... :)
Bash it all you want.. Until you have driven one, you will never know the truth.. :)
Mitch
Others that have them admit they have a lot less engine braking while descending grades. Of course we don't have any wind in WY so guess wind wouldn't be a problem. LOL. Last trip in Feb South Pass was closed so we went around through Rawlins and encountered 60 MPH cross winds.
