We had our first camping trip of the season and my first tow with the Ecoboost. I was pretty impressed with the power. My previous truck was an F350 Diesel and the Boost definitely could hold its own with the big truck. Acceleration/power and fuel economy were about the same, but I did notice a difference in ride stability. There was a little more sway/movement with the F150, but I never felt out of control. Overall, I'm pretty happy with the switch...especially since the truck is my daily driver too.

I just bought an F-150 with the Ecoboost engine and I have to say I'm impressed with the torque. So far I've only towed my trailer from storage to home but it felt great. Taking a longer trip this week with it though.

DaDubs wrote:I did notice a difference in ride stability. There was a little more sway/movement with the F150, but I never felt out of control.I was towing a trailer about the same size as yours and all was well until I got into some pretty windy conditions that made for some white knuckles. Made me wish for more truck or less trailer. I went with less trailer. Love that Ecoboost!

You might try adding some sort of sway control to your WD. Or invest in a better WD with built in SC.

goducks10 wrote:You might try adding some sort of sway control to your WD. Or invest in a better WD with built in SC.I never had an issue, just stating that it wasn't as stable as the F350. It still pulled great with no issues. To be completely honest, I think the little bit of movement had more to do with the crappy Saskatchewan Tertiary roads than anything else. There were big potholes, ruts, and broken pavement the whole way.

I was completely surprised at how 'easy' my trailer towed with the Eco compared to my old 5.4 F150... And I thought the old one was a great tow! Truck didn't even seem to work that hard on the grades where the 5.4 was in 2nd and screaming...That's a lot more trailer than I have, but it's nice to know I've got some room to 'grow' if needed! :)Mitch

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sharker6
Explorer
May 20, 2014
I wouldn't dare try pulling up 7% grades or high crosswinds with that combo but, to each their own.
Bamarickandlisa
Explorer
May 20, 2014
Must have been an old F-350 if you had the same boost, acceleration and power with Eco-boost.
Mt best friend just traded his 2013 EcoBoost on a 2014 F-250 diesel .
Not even close, million miles apart .
MitchF150
Explorer III
May 20, 2014
I was completely surprised at how 'easy' my trailer towed with the Eco compared to my old 5.4 F150... And I thought the old one was a great tow!

Truck didn't even seem to work that hard on the grades where the 5.4 was in 2nd and screaming...

That's a lot more trailer than I have, but it's nice to know I've got some room to 'grow' if needed! :)

Mitch
DaDubs
Explorer
May 20, 2014
goducks10 wrote:
You might try adding some sort of sway control to your WD. Or invest in a better WD with built in SC.

I never had an issue, just stating that it wasn't as stable as the F350. It still pulled great with no issues. To be completely honest, I think the little bit of movement had more to do with the crappy Saskatchewan Tertiary roads than anything else. There were big potholes, ruts, and broken pavement the whole way.
goducks10
Explorer
May 20, 2014
You might try adding some sort of sway control to your WD. Or invest in a better WD with built in SC.
EcoBullet
Explorer
May 20, 2014
DaDubs wrote:
I did notice a difference in ride stability. There was a little more sway/movement with the F150, but I never felt out of control.

I was towing a trailer about the same size as yours and all was well until I got into some pretty windy conditions that made for some white knuckles. Made me wish for more truck or less trailer. I went with less trailer. Love that Ecoboost!
Community Alumni
May 20, 2014
I just bought an F-150 with the Ecoboost engine and I have to say I'm impressed with the torque. So far I've only towed my trailer from storage to home but it felt great. Taking a longer trip this week with it though.

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