Towing our chosen TT
We are going from a class c to a travel trailer and are curious about a tow vehicle. The chosen TT is a Flagstaff 25KS and we are trying to find a used but not abused Ford F150 Ecoboost or a Dodge 15...
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Mike Up wrote:
The Ecoboost was offered in 2011 - 2014. All models of the Ecoboost have had some serious problems but earlier models were worst. From the complaints I keep reading, Ford never corrected the condensation problem that happens in the intercooler and causes the truck to stall and go into limp mode on expressway and highway, full throttle situations.
They CAN also have carbon build up issues from the direct injection (as other direct injection engines do) but it's worse when carbon breaks off as it could damage the turbos.
Also early models had spark plug gap problems. Do some google searches to see for yourself. BTW, Ecoboost Crew Cab 4WD has a lower payload than the 5.0L Crew Cab 4WD for some reason. Ecoboost only has a 7200 lbs GVWR while the 5.0L has a 7350 lbs GVWR.
I really love how my 5.0L tows my trailer. A lot of lower rpm torque and upper end power as well. Just get the 3.73 axle with the 5.0L. Here's a review how great the 5.0L tows.
I don't know why Mike Up is so against the EcoBoost, other than jealousy. The low-end torque is much better with the EcoBoost, developing over 400 lb ft at 2K RPM, compared to less than 250 lb ft for the 5L V8. Yes, there were some problems with early EcoBoosts, but I venture to guess that most were corrected while still under warranty. I know my 2013 had the condensation issue ONE time, the dealership reflashed the computer and I have never had another issue in over 27K miles. Others I know with EcoBoosts haven't had the problem at all.
He does bring up a valid concern about payload. Be sure to look at the yellow sticker on the door jamb before deciding. My Max Tow payload is 1794 lbs, but Max Tows are fairly scarce, and the Heavy Payload package F-150s are even more scarce.
