Ford F250 6.2 Liter gas any good?

[jlsdcen2]

I am looking into purchasing a new Ford F250 with the 6.2 liter gas engine and 373 gears. Does anyone have any experience with this motor? It has only been around 4 years. I currently tow a 6000 lbs TT with a 2006 F150 5.4 liter, does the job on level roads but struggles against the wind or up hills.

[RJCorazza]

I tow about 8500 lbs with a 2011 F250 CC LB 6.2L 3.73 without issue. I probably would not consider 4.30 gearing until towing closer to 10k. I do always lock out 6th, and sometimes 5th.
8.5-9.0 mpg towing and anywhere from 12-15 mpg unloaded with an overall average of 12.

[spud1957]

I have one with 3:73s. Pull a 10.5K 5th wheel. I love it. It pulls just as well as my previous '08 V10. As others have said, it will be night and day difference from your 5.4.

Comments regarding the 3:73s vs 4:30s and hill climbing are unfounded and speculative. Sure 4:30s would be better for hill climbing but I cruise up 6% grades at 55-60 mph at 3600 rpms with plenty left if I wanted it. I LOVE the 6 speed transmission.

If I were to upgrade to 12k+ I would go with the 4:30s but the 3:73s are no slouch.

From a reliability perspective, the engine is pretty bullet proof. As well as the transmission.

You should visit the http://www.ford-trucks.com/ website for more positive info on the engine.

[Ivylog]

My son gets 12 pulling a 31' Airstream with his 6.2 at 60mph.
With a 6spd tranny there is not any good reasons to go with a 4.30 axle, especially if it's a 4X4. If you could not get going on a steep hill with a 12K trailer (only time a 4.30 would be slightly better), put it in 4L until you are on flatter ground. OH, wait... it's a auto with a torque converter:S not my 7.3 with the 6spd manual tranny.
Want the effect of a 4.30 with a 3.73, do not pull in OD to increase the rpms and loose 1mpg.

[ib516]

Here's some reading for you

[WyoTraveler]

Probably is a lot of difference between 5.4 and 6.2. I towed a 4000 TT with 6.8 V10 and 4.10 rear axle. Sure wouldn't want to go smaller going up hill. Like mentioned I would go with the 6.2 and the 4.3 rear axle. It would be my choice if I towed a TT again. If you are planning just towing on flat land and no hills the 6.2 and 3.73 would probably be fine.

[Fast_Mopar]

A coworker got tired of diesels and bought a new F250 4X4 crew cab 6.2 gas in 2013 and thinks it is the best thing since hollow point ammunition.

[turtypointbuck]

Slownsy wrote:
Toving FW 10000 lb 10 mg no proplem and I used to have a 7.3 disel.
Frank

How about empty @ 75 mph?

[Slownsy]

Toving FW 10000 lb 10 mg no proplem and I used to have a 7.3 disel.
Frank

[ls1mike]

My buddy just did it. Night and day between the 6.2 and 5.4. You will love it.

[turtypointbuck]

Jack_Diane_Freedom wrote:
I have had a 2011 F250 with 3:73 and 6.2 and current 2014 with the same towing 8000lb TT and handles the trailer effortlessly. Would recommend without hesitation.

What kind of mpgs have you experienced?

[La_Gasser]

I have a 34 foot gooseneck horse trailer with living quarters that weighs 14,000 lbs that I pull with a 2013 F350 Dually CC with 6.2 engine and 4.30 rear end. Truck pulls this trailer with no problems - traded a 2006 6.0PSD F250 for the 6.2 gas engine with no regrets - I pulled the above trailer with both trucks and both pulled it equally well- you just have to learn to keep the gas engine in the higher rpm ranges. I had to order my F350 DRW as I wanted a 2wd with 4.30 gears with a gas engine - odds of finding that combination on a dealer lot is slim to none. If you're not ever going to tow a heavier trailer than what you have now, the 3.73 gears should be fine. The 4.30 gears are awesome and only hurt the mpg about 1 mpg. I believe you will be very impressed with the 6.2 engine, especially over the 5.4 - I won't be surprised if the mpg is higher with the 6.2 over the 5.4. Good luck.

[MFL]

After towing with the 5.4, you would be in for a real treat, towing with the 6.2, with 6-speed. Both the engine, and transmission, will be a huge upgrade! I made the same change myself.

Good luck,
Jerry

[mudfuel07]

See if you can find one with the 4.30's, it will make towing easier.

[Jack_Diane_Free]

I have had a 2011 F250 with 3:73 and 6.2 and current 2014 with the same towing 8000lb TT and handles the trailer effortlessly. Would recommend without hesitation.