Ford Explorer Sport with ecoboost
Hello - I think we have finally decided on the Ford Explorer Sport with the 3.5L ecoboost as our next tow vehicle (an upgrade from our current tow vehicle, a minivan). Anyone have experience towi...
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I have a 2014 explorer sport. It has the power to pull a trailer. That said I think it's an awful tow rig. I pulled a 14' enclosed trailer with a Polaris rzr4 in it. Total of about 3000 pounds. It had plenty of power. The problem was this: 1. It got horrible mileage towing, like 8mpg at 60mph. 2. It has a tiny fuel tank. We towed from Provo to Vegas and had to stop in Fillmore, then cedar, then mesquite. It was miserable on fuel range. 3. Lastly it smelled "hot". Never leaked or anything, but when we stopped I could smell boiled antifreeze. Wasn't very comforting.
IMO the explorer should not pull a box style trailer. Open style flatbed sure, but I'm not interested in using it as a serious tow rig. That said it is a pleasure to drive as a commuter. Fast, refined and efficient. Just not a serious tow vehicle.
My .02 cents...
IMO the explorer should not pull a box style trailer. Open style flatbed sure, but I'm not interested in using it as a serious tow rig. That said it is a pleasure to drive as a commuter. Fast, refined and efficient. Just not a serious tow vehicle.
My .02 cents...
