Fords altitude towing recomendations
Interesting article about what Ford recommends for towing at altitudes and how they reduce the trucks towing and payload. http://news.pickuptrucks.com/2015/09/should-your-pickup-tow-less-at-altitude....
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I think it's pretty much a non-issue. Yes your engine loses power. All that means is that you slow down a little or your transmission shifts into a lower gear sooner.
I've driven (towed) over most of the passes in Colorado. The interesting thing here (in the mountains) is that as you gain elevation, the roads generally become more twisty with many curves speed marked at 25 to 45 mph. The general speed limit is usually lowered as well as is I-70 approaching the Eisenhower tunnel. So what does all that extra power get you? You have to drive slower anyway.
If Ford is rating their vehicles at sea level, they do a disservice to the majority of drivers since other than people who live directly on the coast, who drives at sea level?
I've driven (towed) over most of the passes in Colorado. The interesting thing here (in the mountains) is that as you gain elevation, the roads generally become more twisty with many curves speed marked at 25 to 45 mph. The general speed limit is usually lowered as well as is I-70 approaching the Eisenhower tunnel. So what does all that extra power get you? You have to drive slower anyway.
If Ford is rating their vehicles at sea level, they do a disservice to the majority of drivers since other than people who live directly on the coast, who drives at sea level?
