Ford Expedition Towing

More suggestions to the OP based on our experience towing with F-150 4.6L, Expedition 5.4L 2V, F-350 6.7 Diesel: Although you probably would not notice the difference, in theory the 5.4 2V has a better torque curve for towing with torque peak at a low 2500 rpm. The 3v does put our more HP so at 3500 rpm in second gear, you’ll go up the hill a little faster. The Expedition weighs more than a pickup so some of that additional power of the 5.4 goes to moving the vehicle, not the trailer. I would really try to save for a vehicle with a 6 speed transmission—much more pleasant towing experience with closer gear ratios—less time spent listening to the engine screaming. In addition, try to save for a bigger engine. A 6.0 – 6.2 gas engine such as an F-250 with 6.2L 6 speed would be great but you’ll buy more fuel just to keep it running. The very best IMHO would be an F-150 3.5L ecoboost. It puts out about as much torque as the 6.2 but does it from 1700 – 5000 rpm with torque peak at 2500 rpm—great for towing. That engine will also consume less fuel when it is empty. You should be fine with the regular tow package (don’t need max tow package.) Another plus for a pickup truck, is that you can get them in longer wheel base lengths than the Expedition. At 30 ft. of trailer, a longer WB is going to help you in staying out of sway problems. Our son tows a 29 ft. trailer with an F-150 Supercab Short bed, and had lots of sway until we got the hitch set up PERFECTLY!