ford 6.2 engine

I own a 2012 F-250 CC/FX4/Lariat 6.2L pulling a 2015 Jayco 28BHBE (33 ft travel trailer_. Average weight towed between 7500 - 8000 lbs. Towing gas mileage is 8.5 mpg if I stay at 70 mph or below. Anything over 70 I start dipping into the 7 mpg range. The truck has plenty of power to run the high speeds but it will cost you in gas. Not towing I have seen everything between 12.4 and 17.1 mpg. Again, staying at 70 mph or below will significantly increase your mileage.

This truck was an upgrade from my 2012 Tundra Crew Max 4.6L which did not have enough power or suspension to safely tow the Jayco. With the Tundra, it was a struggle to maintain 65 mph and the handling was dangerously questionable at high speeds, even with the weight distribution hitch. Truck was supposively rated for 8100 lbs towing.

I read somewhere on the forum that you want to stay away from operating within the final 20% of your max weight (towing/GVWR). After trying that out for a few thousand miles on the Tundra, I am a firm believer in that concept.

If I had towed more than once a month, the Ford 6.7L diesel would have been a better choice, power wise. However, my needs and finances were in favor of the gas. The diesel is unquestionably better in HP and torque, but the 6.2L will cost you far less in the long run. I also use my truck as a daily driver and my wife loves riding in it.

I have a 2011. Pull a 10K+ 5th wheel. Love it. Pulls just about on par with my previous V10. The 6 speed is a great improvement over the 5 speed. The ability to shift manually or lock out top gears is great.

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I looked into the ford 6.2 if I didn't find the gm that I wanted. I came close in purchasing one, I think that it's a terrific engine and will work well for u. After driving one it reminds me of my gm 6.0 and better then the last 5.4 that I my BIL had. Not the the 5.4 was a bad engine,it's really stout and reliable, just the 6.2 is an improvement in many ways. Anyway good luck with ur purchase, it's a really good combo.

The 6.2 forums are the most boring forums on the internet, which is probably a good thing. Complete opposite of the ecoboost forums that I used to monitor. Wish I could own both for certain tasks but the 6.2 does it all. I don't even think about reliability or tow ratings any more. Just fill the tank and drive it.

We have a 2012 Ford F350 XL, 6.2L w/4.30 axle, Super cab long bed with 5th wheel pre package. Last year bought a 2014 5th wheel 37'long with gvwr 11769. Rollin down the road over 20,000 lbs truck n trailer. We have put close to 2000 mile towing and truck performed great. Finally using the truck for what it is made for - towing. average 9/10 towing. The platform of the truck feels very stable when towing. So, yes I love the truck.
There are a couple of web sites with 6.2 gas sections; Ford Truck Enthusiasts web site, and also recently noticed there is a section on dieselstop.com for 6.2 gas trucks.
Good luck in your search or purchase of your truck.

Here is a good thread.
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6.2 thread.

I have the 6.2 and have towed a 12,000 lb fifth wheel to the west coast and all over the mountains, no problems. 8 - 10 mpg towing and 12 - 16 mpg not towing. Very happy with it. No problems of any kind after 2 years and 30,000 miles.

When I was looking at the gasoline engines, the 6.8 V10 was still superior to the 6.2 V8 in towing but is only available in chassis cabs and gets worse mileage. The 6.4 Hemi seemed to be the compromise between the two Ford engines.

If you're on the western side of WA, you will hit mountain passes often. Even the coastal range out to the OR coast is a work out. Without knowing how much you are towing and how often, it's hard to make a recommendation.

I was strongly leaning toward a gasoline engine, but my demands put it too close the maximum capacity of the gasoline engines and I went back to another diesel (22-23K lbs current GCW and will be increasing). If I was towing less weight or less often or on flatter ground, I would have chosen the 6.8 or 6.4 gassers.

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Not to start the diesel vs gas debate because that's been beat to death, and the OP obviously has made that decision, but you really have to drive differently with a gas engine. The only people I've really heard that just couldn't live with a gas TV were the ones that expected diesel like characteristics. When towing with my 6.2 F250 I proactively use the transmission for each situation. Yes, I can just put it in drive, and go, but it seems like I can get the most out of my available HP by selecting gears as I see fit, keeping the trans from unnecessary hunting. Keep in mind also that Fords adaptive computer learning is very good. What you feel in a test drive is not going to tell the whole story. Hook up a trailer, and tow for a couple hundred miles and the drivetrain will get more aggressive.

I've heard good things about Ram's 6.4 hemi as well, but I like Fords overall package better. Very comfortable, stable, ergonomic cab, seems insulated very well also. Even when the 6.2 is revving up a hill, it isn't uncomfortable at all.