Ford V10 Questions
I am new to this very helpful site. Our plan is to go fulltime mid next year. After researching and thinking for some time we would like to start with a used 3/4 ton truck (~15-20k) and a used smallis...
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cpaulsen wrote:
Tow my 5ver which is a little over 10K. Truck...01 F350/CC/LB/4x4/V-10.
Had a plug blow out once....had the heads pulled and steel inserts put in all the heads. Truck weighs about 7800 lbs. Tows just fine with 3:73 gears but changing them to 4:30's this week. Usually get about 6-7 mpg towing and around 15-16 empty. It has been a really good truck for me.
You`ll love the change to 4.30. You should end up seeing 8-9 mpg towing with the 4.30`s. and you hwy mileage should be 14-14.5mpg.
The V-10 is a workhorse! just when you think you`re pushing it too hard it will say "thank you sir, may I have another" LOL!
