ford ecoboost

[boingram]

Hi all...my wife and I r going to buy a larger tt in the 7500 pound range. The new ford f150 ecoboost properly equipped is rated at 11300 with the 3.73 limited slip dif.

The f250 superduty w diesel is way overkill and another 20k in cost.

Anybody had experience w the ecoboost....340 pound feet of torque btw...thx.., bo

[gunner65]

Whitehawkmn wrote:
2013 Ecoboost XLT loaded pulling a Jayco Whitehawk 28DSBH. We traveled from Central MN to the Black Hills this June and LOVED the truck. We had plenty of power and when semi trucks tried to pass on hills they always dropped back and we held our speed. The torque is amazing. The only thing I wish ours had was folding mirrors. But I was too thrifty to go with the Lariat. Amazing truck for just over $32,000.

Im in the middle of a weekend test drive of a 2012 EB max tow SCRW Cab. I will sign the papers on Monday if all goes well. Heading out to test tow my TT in a minute. Looks like your trailer is nearly identical in dry and tongue weight to mine that gives me hope. Im lucky to have a brother in law who owns a car lot so I can do this. I will report back when I finish. The road that my tt is stored on has a deep vally that drops to a river then climbs sharply back up that should be a nice test as I know how my avalanche performs there.

Now unloaded this truck will put a smile on anyones face the acceleration from a dead stop is amazing. Going to be hard to keep the tread on rear tires!

[Whitehawkmn]

2013 Ecoboost XLT loaded pulling a Jayco Whitehawk 28DSBH. We traveled from Central MN to the Black Hills this June and LOVED the truck. We had plenty of power and when semi trucks tried to pass on hills they always dropped back and we held our speed. The torque is amazing. The only thing I wish ours had was folding mirrors. But I was too thrifty to go with the Lariat. Amazing truck for just over $32,000.

[jaycocreek]

I think most of the post are assuming rather than pulled the same weight side by side with both,a modern HD 150 and modern 2500 HD.

Heavier trailers maybe but not sub 8k. As far as power goes, the same engine in a 1500 will be more powerful than in a 2500 because of the weight difference.

I regularly pull a 8k trailer with a 2008 F-150/5.4 and a 2003 Chevy HD-2500/6.0 and there isn't much of any difference.I also pull a 10K loaded firewood trailer with both without a WD hitch and again, not much difference except the F-150 has a beefed up rear.

I've always owned 3/4 ton or bigger but these new 1/2 tons have taken the place of the older 3/4 tons and are more than capable of hauling 8k trailers around and with a better ride not towing on with better mpg.

This is coming from a 3/4 ton or larger guy for over 40 years of hauling stuff around and one that had to have motors like the mighty 454 big block.. Times have changed big time.

[tragusa3]

We just did a 6k mile trip through the southwest, including many of the tough passes in the rockies. The entire trip was a dream from a towing perspective. NOT ONCE did the truck labor (or even work). It was also stable under all conditions we encountered. Granted, I'm towing fairly light, but I was at max on payload.

Averaged 11.5mpg over the 6k miles, and 12.1mpg for the last 1100 miles from Kansas to SC. Beyond my expectations! The mileage was a bonus, the real value is in the effortless, low rpm towing.

Weak point was braking. If I had been towing your weight, I might have had concern.

I love the truck.

[brulaz]

westend wrote:

Lynnmor wrote:
I think that you owe it to yourself to completely price out the F150 and the F250. You might be surprised to learn that there is less difference than you think.

I just used the build your own feature and the F-250 in the configuration I wanted is a couple of thousand less than the ecoboost. Also, 2015 F-250 vs 2014 F150.

Dunno how you folks do that. I always end up 7-10K Can$ more for the F250 6.2L versus F150 EcoB with HD Payload and similar features. Thats either on the lots or with the build feature.

But I would expect to pay more. The F250 is a heavier built truck, and they build fewer of them than the F150.

[majorgator]

Look at the 3/4 ton truck. Either Chevy or Ford (or Dodge, I guess LOL)
As others have said, price difference is negligible for the gas engines. I tow a lot (my TT being the least of them), and I can safely say that a 3/4 ton will be will be better in every way except unloaded fuel mileage. The ecoBoost can do it, but you're pushing the limits. Pushing the limits too many times ALWAYS equals failure (everything, not just automobiles). A larger truck will pull better, handle better, be more stabile, last longer, etc. You can also throw all the payload calcs and concerns in the garbage. Last thing I want to do right before a trip is be worried about the payload or tow rating, and whether or not I need to evaluate my weight. I would also be concerned about the safety of an aluminum cab truck, and all other light-weight trucks. At some point, you have to be worried about that trailer behind you weighing twice as much (or more) than the TV. When a trailer of any kind that significantly outweighs the TV loses control, there's nothing stopping it from imposing its will on the TV. Longer trucks, heavier trucks, trucks with better suspension, trucks with more tire surface in contact with the road...these vehicles handle such a situation better than shorter, lighter duty trucks. Just my 2 cents...let the bashing begin LOL

But if you're dead set on the ecoBoost and you don't pull the TT around all that much, then get it and have fun.

[westend]

Lynnmor wrote:
I think that you owe it to yourself to completely price out the F150 and the F250. You might be surprised to learn that there is less difference than you think.

I just used the build your own feature and the F-250 in the configuration I wanted is a couple of thousand less than the ecoboost. Also, 2015 F-250 vs 2014 F150.

[DB_Family]

I have a 2012 F150 XLT Ecoboost S/C 4x4 6.5 ft bed Max payload and trailer package. After factory installed accessories the delivered payload is 2,196 lbs vs brochure 2,400lbs. Accessories reduce the advertise payload...saw trucks advertised/brochure with 1,900 payload delivered in the 1,500 - 1,600 range. The Ecoboost pulls our Outback 301BQ w/o any problems with sufficient payload for passengers and gear in truck bed. I ordered the truck, dealers normally do not stock the max payload. I would purchase again, no regrets with this truck.

[mosseater]

If you are getting the 150, like the others, I'd make sure you get the HD payload package. Mine has 2200 lbs of payload and I use it up pretty quickly. My trailer weighs around 8000 lbs every time I pull out and I use up all my GCWR of 15300 lbs, too. The truck handles it fine, however the engine needs more power to handle getting up to speed.

Regarding the reciever rating, I had to replace mine because it failed. The square tubing began to split running tongue weights of 1050-1150 lbs (measured). Not to mention the Ford reciever winds up like a limp noodle compared to the DrawTite unit I replaced it with.

Had I to do it again,(and next time I will!) I'd probably opt for the 250 min, just for the receiver rating alone. You might be surprised at the tongue weight of a trailer that size. I agree with others, price them out and you might be surprised. You don't need the diesel option to pull a trailer. The 6.2 L should do fine.

[Lynnmor]

So have you done an actual price comparison of the F150 vs. the F250 yet? I went to the Ford website and did the build your own thing. Again, you might be surprised at the results.

[boingram]

...yep...been reading up on the 2015...alum cab for a 700 pound weight savings...question is how much of a premium will the alum composite require and will it affect insurance rates...also...ford website does not have ecoboost listed as an option on the lariate...thx..bo

[windpusher]

If you do not buy now you might want to wait and check out the 2015 F150 as it is going to have more payload, re-tuned 3.5 Ltr, reinforced frame and 700 lbs lighter due to composite body. On the other hand you might get a better deal on a 2014 as the 2015's come out. I hope its not all hype as I have been considering trading my 2007 F150 in for a new 2015. I am not in a hurry as the 2007 still runs great but I too am looking for a bit more payload.

Jeff

[gunner65]

Great topic to see on the same day that I am signing the papers on a 2012!

[420brady]

I have a 2013 FX4 EcoBoost,157" wheel base with the max tow (7650 GVWR). I added RoadMaster Active Suspension. I'm towing a 2015 Rockwood Windjammer 3006WK. I use a Reese Dualcam WDH. I've towed well over 1,000 miles since we got the TT in May. No issues! The EcoBoost has tons of power off the line and pulling over hills. My payload is 1550 pounds. I'm probably close to limit when fully loaded for an extended trip.
I also use my truck as my daily driver and LOVE it. It's the most well equipped, most comfortable vehicle I've ever owned. Just my two cents, good luck.

[mbopp]

+1 for the Max Payload package.

Since it's just DW & me and we have a small TT I didn't get the Max Payload option. But for a heavier TT and / or hauling kids and their gear it's a must-have.

As far as the EB - love mine! Lots of low-end torque, 36-gallon fuel tank, and a nicer ride than DW's Toyota.