Ford F-150 Ecoboost 3:55 vs. 3:73
Looking for a used (2012-2014) Ford F-150 ecoboost to pull my 27 ft Jayco 27BH, and am only finding ones with the 3:31 or 3:55 rear end. Would love to find one with a max payload package (3:73 rear e...
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I've never driven an Eco with the 3.55's. I've got 3.73's in a Max Tow and they pull my #5000 TT very well.
My old 97 F150 had 3.55's and the 5.4 and it towed the same trailer fine too. At least I thought so before towing with the Eco! :)
Handling is pretty much the same. Power wise, the Eco walks all over the 5.4 and the 6 speed trans is so much better than that E4OD.
Whatever you do, make sure you get the integrated brake controller and the select shift trans. They both work great!
Good luck in the search.
Mitch
My old 97 F150 had 3.55's and the 5.4 and it towed the same trailer fine too. At least I thought so before towing with the Eco! :)
Handling is pretty much the same. Power wise, the Eco walks all over the 5.4 and the 6 speed trans is so much better than that E4OD.
Whatever you do, make sure you get the integrated brake controller and the select shift trans. They both work great!
Good luck in the search.
Mitch
