Towing with an F250 with the 5.4
I tried a search on this subject, but wasn't successful. I am looking at changing out my TV with something newer and would like to go with a Ford since there are only a Ford or Toyota dealer in the d...
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APT wrote:
This isn't a question of will the 5.4L do it. It is a matter of why settle for the 5.4L? The 6.8L offers significantly better towing performance at the cost of two extra spark plugs.
I have to agree with the above post. Although I don't tow much in mountains, the only time the truck feels "sluggish" like some have said is when it's rpm was low, this engine wakes up @ 3000 rpm. The 3 valve 5.4L with the Torqshift transmission in the Superduty makes a decent towing truck.
My F-150 is 11 years old and have been towing since it's break in period. It's a solid reliable truck.
