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Mike_Up
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Jun 16, 2013

First Tow with the 2012 F150 Screw 5.0 4WD and 3.73 axle

I just can't believe how good this pulled. It pulled much better than my previous 2010 5.4L at all speeds. It was most noticable how the truck wanted to speed away from a stop with the trailer. It...
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ReneeG
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Jun 16, 2013
Ford has done wonders with the engines. Our first camper was a 19' Kit Sportsmaster and we towed it with 1981 F150. It struggled. When the speed limit said 45mph up a hill, we'd laugh and say "no problem, we're going so slow we can count the wildflowers on the side of the road."

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