Using a 2011 Ford F150 as a tow truck???
I have a 2011 F150 that I am using as my tow truck and I was wondering if any of you who use the newer F150's as tow truck----do you lock out 6th gear when you are towing?
Forum Discussion
- Tow/Haul lock out 6th gear is what I recommend and do with my similar power and weight combo.
- Regardless of the engine or even the gear ratio, if the trans shifts in and out of 6th to 5th a lot, I lock out 6th.. Depends on the road, wind, speed limit, etc..
And I've got the EB and 3.73 gears and only towing a #5000 TT...
I did the same thing with my old 97 F150 towing the same TT and locking or not locking out OD (E4OD trans).
So, as I said, for me, it just depends... ;)
Mitch - 6200 lb. TT, 26 1/2 ft long. This is my loaded weight.
- What are you towing and how much weight?
- I have the 5L V8, 3.73 rear end with the tow package. Hope that helps.
- What engine?
