Who's towing with a F-150 5.0 Liter
Looking at buying a new TV a 2014 F-150 5.0. Very new with this RV and our current truck a 2000 Silverado 4.8 won't handle it. We have a 96 Mallard 24 foot that is advertised at 3840 (yeah I know mea...
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jerem0621 wrote:
TIFWIW...the 2015 5.0 has more HP than the 2015 EcoBoost. 385 HP IIRC.
You may or may not be able to deal on the 2015 yet.
Also I would get the deepest rear end possible. 3.73 would be great.
Either way, 2014 or 2015 5.0 will handle your rig with no problem.
Thanks!
Jeremiah
X2 on the 3.73 and X2 should pull your rig well. Just double check the payload numbers and look for a tranny cooler and integrated trailer brakes.
And yes, the 2015 delivers 25 more hp at 250 higher rpm (5750) while also delivering peak torque at 3850 instead of 4250.
Stu
