I haven't bought a trailer yet but looking in the 6500-7500 GVW . As far as a tow vehicle I was looking at either a 2010 f150 5.4 w/ 3.73 rear and max trailer package. Or a 2011 and up f150 with 5.0 and 3.73 rear. Looking for input, I know the 5.0 has more hp and tq then the 5.4, but the 5.4 setup (as stated above) can tow more. Which setup would the truck perform better? Not looking at the ecoboost but possibly would consider a new ram 1500 5.7lThanks

I have a 2010 F150 5.4L w/3.73. Towing a TT with a GVW @ 7,400#. No issues towing, even through some mountainous terrain and various elevations. The truck has never let me down, never wanted for more power. Fuel economy averages 10MPG. Even with all of that, I am in the market for a new TV. Because it is my daily driver, I want something that has better fuel economy. A 2015 with Ecoboost is in the cards. I am also planning to get the 6.5' bed.

10 mpg Is that towing or empty? danager wrote:I have a 2010 F150 5.4L w/3.73. Towing a TT with a GVW @ 7,400#. No issues towing, even through some mountainous terrain and various elevations. The truck has never let me down, never wanted for more power. Fuel economy averages 10MPG. Even with all of that, I am in the market for a new TV. Because it is my daily driver, I want something that has better fuel economy. A 2015 with Ecoboost is in the cards. I am also planning to get the 6.5' bed.

Personally, I traded-in my 2010 F-150 only because I was looking at trailers that grossed around or north of 10k for the most part. Also, with no trailer and maybe a total of 2000 lbs worth of people and gear, the truck felt like it was out of breath in Wyoming and the Cascades. Yes, mine was a max tow for the year. If you don't have any serious high elevation pulls, you'll most likely be ok, if you find your self high in the rockies or cascades, you will be finding yourself wanting. Ecoboost motors wouldn't have that issue though. As for Ecoboost getting better fuel mileage than the 5.4, if both are max-tow setups, you will only see 1, maybe 2 mpg at the most. So mpg isn't a good justification for getting an ecoboost, however suffering no power loss when in the mountains and the lower end torque are huge pluses in my book. If I wasn't looking at the trailers that I am looking at, I'd strongly consider an ecoboost or an ecodiesel. However you can see what I ended up with. In the end, it was cheaper than my 2010 F150 believe it or not LOL.

Ncm86 wrote:10 mpg Is that towing or empty? danager wrote:I have a 2010 F150 5.4L w/3.73. Towing a TT with a GVW @ 7,400#. No issues towing, even through some mountainous terrain and various elevations. The truck has never let me down, never wanted for more power. Fuel economy averages 10MPG. Even with all of that, I am in the market for a new TV. Because it is my daily driver, I want something that has better fuel economy. A 2015 with Ecoboost is in the cards. I am also planning to get the 6.5' bed.10MPG towing.

How bad is it empty? danager wrote:Ncm86 wrote:10 mpg Is that towing or empty? danager wrote:I have a 2010 F150 5.4L w/3.73. Towing a TT with a GVW @ 7,400#. No issues towing, even through some mountainous terrain and various elevations. The truck has never let me down, never wanted for more power. Fuel economy averages 10MPG. Even with all of that, I am in the market for a new TV. Because it is my daily driver, I want something that has better fuel economy. A 2015 with Ecoboost is in the cards. I am also planning to get the 6.5' bed.10MPG towing.

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Ncm86
Explorer
Apr 09, 2014
Thanks, I'll keep the ecoboost in mind while looking.
Kevin O. wrote:
Ncm86 wrote:
Is there a difference between the max trailer tow package and trailer tow package?
Yes, With the Max Tow Pkg you get tow mirrors, larger radiator, larger trans cooler, 7650-7700GVWR and 11,000lbs+ tow rating.

From what i have read i don't think you can get the Max Tow pkg with the 5.0? Only the Ecoboost or 6.2L.. I can say from personal experience the Ecoboost is fantastic towing machine!!
Kevin_O_
Explorer
Apr 09, 2014
Ncm86 wrote:
Is there a difference between the max trailer tow package and trailer tow package?
Yes, With the Max Tow Pkg you get tow mirrors, larger radiator, larger trans cooler, 7650-7700GVWR and 11,000lbs+ tow rating.

From what i have read i don't think you can get the Max Tow pkg with the 5.0? Only the Ecoboost or 6.2L.. I can say from personal experience the Ecoboost is fantastic towing machine!!
Ncm86
Explorer
Apr 08, 2014
Is there a difference between the max trailer tow package and trailer tow package?
Ncm86
Explorer
Apr 08, 2014
Wow that's a good deal, I should look outside of NY for a truck. That package starts at 44 here.
Fordlover
Explorer
Apr 08, 2014
Ncm86 wrote:
That's cheap, no way I could get that here in ny. A 2011 5.0 lariat 4x4 CC tow package is going for $34k

I don't know how you're going to find a max tow used. They are quite rare down here in truck country, can't imagine they are more common in NY.

If you work for a mid size or larger company, you might inquire with your HR if you have a X-plan purchasing privilege thru Ford. At least worth looking into. I don't know which options you are looking at, but the 2014 FX4 4x4 crew cab with 5.0 V8 x-plan starts at 39,700 and you take incentives off of that number, in my area is another 1,500 off, 2013 incentives should be higher.
Ncm86
Explorer
Apr 08, 2014
That's cheap, no way I could get that here in ny. A 2011 5.0 lariat 4x4 CC tow package is going for $34k
Kalabin
Explorer
Apr 08, 2014
Ncm86 wrote:
Ram has some good incentives and deals so I can get a new big horn with everything I want for high 30s priced but ford for the packages I would like mid 40's priced brand new. Anything above high 30's is out of my price range....rather go with used with ford and still get all the packages I want. Other than the payload package everything else is pretty easy to find.
go jets go wrote:
If you were considering a 2014 dodge why not a 2014 ford also?

You should shop around, I was looking at some left over 2013 Ford F150 Crew Cab FX4 Ecoboost Max Tow packages and they were right at 36,500 out the door but had an MSRP of 44k range.. Keep in mind I have a ford X-Plan Pin (gets me down to dealer invoice) then subtract rebates from that. X-Plan is by no means the lowest these guys sell for, so you could possibly negotiate lower.

When I did the same with the Dodge dealer they priced me out a Ram 1500 Big Horn, crew cab, full options etc for the same price as the ford.
Ncm86
Explorer
Apr 08, 2014
Ram has some good incentives and deals so I can get a new big horn with everything I want for high 30s priced but ford for the packages I would like mid 40's priced brand new. Anything above high 30's is out of my price range....rather go with used with ford and still get all the packages I want. Other than the payload package everything else is pretty easy to find.
go jets go wrote:
If you were considering a 2014 dodge why not a 2014 ford also?
Mvander
Explorer
Apr 08, 2014
You can get a 5.0 with a max payload pkg and a 9500# tow rating. Payload will be the limiting factor with a heavy tounge trailer. Not sure if this was available pre 11' with the 5.4. These are pretty rare and likely will require a factory order. Still waiting on mine........getting impatient;)
go_jets_go
Explorer
Apr 08, 2014
If you were considering a 2014 dodge why not a 2014 ford also?