Ford F150 STX V6
Does anyone out there have a 2020 Ford F150 STX V6 truck that they use to tow with? We've been narrowing down the choice of trucks that we are considering buying and something we've learned is that...
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Yes, the STX is a trim package for the XL. Kind of a half XLT deal.
Check the specs. The 2.7EB has the torque of the 5.0 V8 but at much lower RPM. It does have much less HP but still decent.
I simply don’t believe the 8500# GVWR you posted. All 2.7EB I’ve seen are well under 7000#. There is a 2.7 Payload Package that is higher than normal but not that high.
2.7EB WITH towing package (53A) is rated at 7600# towing. Bumper hole or Hitch Receiver (53B) is rated at 5000# towing.
If you think you might ever get a bigger TT, consider the 3.5EB with Max Tow (53C) (& preferable Heavy Duty Payload package). Once you pay for the 3.5EB, the Max Tow is a deal over the Towing Package. You get the 36 gallon tank, factory Trailer Brake Controller, 3.55 rear axle, reinforced bumper/receiver. IIRC, it’s like $400 for Max Tow over Towing Package. Otherwise the 36 tank, 3.55, & TBC are separate options. The HDPP adds a spring leaf, 3.73 strengthened rear axle.
I strongly recommend joining the Ford 150 Forum. They have a very informative Tow Hauling section. There is an actual “show us your Load Capacity” thread ;)
Buying off the lot, I had a choice between an STX with 2.7EB with Hitch Receiver or 5.0, Towing Package with TBC and 3.55 added. I bought the latter. I wanted those last two features and my wife was quite leery of turbos ;(
Note, the standard rear axle on the 5.0 & 3.5EB is 3.31. Apparently, the 10 speed transmission takes up the slack. AFAIK, 4.10 is only available on the Raptor, which has a crappy tow rating due to its suspension.
Check the specs. The 2.7EB has the torque of the 5.0 V8 but at much lower RPM. It does have much less HP but still decent.
I simply don’t believe the 8500# GVWR you posted. All 2.7EB I’ve seen are well under 7000#. There is a 2.7 Payload Package that is higher than normal but not that high.
2.7EB WITH towing package (53A) is rated at 7600# towing. Bumper hole or Hitch Receiver (53B) is rated at 5000# towing.
If you think you might ever get a bigger TT, consider the 3.5EB with Max Tow (53C) (& preferable Heavy Duty Payload package). Once you pay for the 3.5EB, the Max Tow is a deal over the Towing Package. You get the 36 gallon tank, factory Trailer Brake Controller, 3.55 rear axle, reinforced bumper/receiver. IIRC, it’s like $400 for Max Tow over Towing Package. Otherwise the 36 tank, 3.55, & TBC are separate options. The HDPP adds a spring leaf, 3.73 strengthened rear axle.
I strongly recommend joining the Ford 150 Forum. They have a very informative Tow Hauling section. There is an actual “show us your Load Capacity” thread ;)
Buying off the lot, I had a choice between an STX with 2.7EB with Hitch Receiver or 5.0, Towing Package with TBC and 3.55 added. I bought the latter. I wanted those last two features and my wife was quite leery of turbos ;(
Note, the standard rear axle on the 5.0 & 3.5EB is 3.31. Apparently, the 10 speed transmission takes up the slack. AFAIK, 4.10 is only available on the Raptor, which has a crappy tow rating due to its suspension.
