Forum Discussion

ShinerBock's avatar
ShinerBock
Explorer
Jan 07, 2018

Ford finally releases specs for F-150 3.0L diesel

Power - 250 hp at 3,250 RPM and 440 lb-ft at 1,750 RPM Max Towing - 11,400 lbs Still underpowered to me(your towing preferences may be different) for the size of truck it is going in and an 11...
Tow Vehicles
River_Hill's avatar
River_Hill
Explorer
Jan 07, 2018
demiles wrote:
It’s good to see more diesel options coming out for sure and I completely agree about 1/2 tons being too light for the rating. As been demonstrated in various tests on the web the light weight 1/2 ton trucks suffer instability issues when towing at the higher end of they’re rating when compared to higher mass trucks. If the new PS F150 doesn’t gain weight it will be no different.


Good Point. You do need some weight in the trucks to handle the weight of the trailers today.

About Travel Trailer Group

44,056 PostsLatest Activity: Dec 27, 2025