2015 Ford V-6 Ecoboost vs V8
http://www.ford.com/trucks/f150/specifications/towing/ Am I reading this correct? It appears the 2015 Ford F-150 with a 3.5L ecoboost engine has more towing capacity that the same vehicle with a V-...
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tragusa3 wrote:
OP, I tow almost the exact weight you do. Loaded with a family of 4, it uses a fraction of its power to tow. I'm on a six hundred mile trip right now and am averaging 11.1 on this trip. Of course I keep it at 58mph on the highway. I'm in flat country right now, and with cruise set, I'm at 1600rpm at that speed.... Feels like it is idling. My wife commented yesterday that as a passenger, she notices no difference with trailer and without. I wouldn't go that far, but it is close!
Anyone that doubts the EB really needs to find an opportunity to try it.
I have had a similar experience in our F150 ECO. Pulling >9k, mpg is great (up to 11.5, 8.9 into 30mph headwind) power is substantial, and like yours, my wife says she feels no difference. She even wants to try driving it (not sure I am ready to give that up yet!) Seriously, she drove our 32 ft class c no problem, might be a nice break! I dont think you really can understand, until you tow with the new 150. Awesome!
