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Explorer

Dec 16, 2016

V-10 problems

I started out years ago towing our 7,000 lb trailer with my old chevy 2500 with the 350. I tow mostly in the Sierra and Rocky Mts. I hated the way I had to slow down to 45 mph going up the grades. So after reading what others had said about them, I bought a 2007 Ford 3500 V-10. I have been very disappointed with the power of the V-10. Now I can hold 50-55 mph while going up grades. I thought the v-10 would give better performance than that. Am I expecting too much from this motor, or is there a problem with my V-10?

Thanks,
John

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53 Replies

midnightsadie
Explorer II
Dec 16, 2016
I agree with the right gears you could pull a freight train.
carringb
Explorer
Dec 16, 2016
Are you pushing the gas pedal the way?

Have you checked basic maintenance items like the air filter?

My trailer is 12,000 pounds and and I pull 6% grades at 62 MPH.
n7bsn
Explorer
Dec 16, 2016
I doubt it's a "problem" then the engine. Your engine computer would be lighting the "check engine" light if there was.
More likely it's an issue with the rear-end, as in the wrong ratio. Do you know what it is?

With my ol trailer (about that weight) I had no problems with 60 mph on most grades. With the new (heavier) trailer (13,000) 60 can mean winding the engine to 4500 rpm (or higher)