jimmurr wrote:
I've been reading about this ecoboosts...is it an add on or a certain type of engine? looking to purchase a 2007 Ford F-150 XLT SuperCrew Short Bed 4 speed automatic with a v8 and tow package (not sure what kind of tow package). would that do?
Am I the only one that has picked up that he is looking to buy a truck over 10 years old, presumably to save money?
The Ecoboost engines did not come out until 2011. They are turbocharged engines that deliver the power of a much larger engine while still giving good fuel economy when you only need a small engine. Under heavy load they will burn about as much fuel as a large engine.
Please keep in mind that tow ratings for all full sized pickups have increased dramatically in the last 10 years. On an eleven year old truck the 5.4L V8 is probably as good as you are going to find. Try to find out if it has the Max Tow package. A dealer could tell you by the VIN number. You would be working the truck fairly hard going up the mountains and need to have a good brake controller and take your time coming down but would be well within specs if you don't two tons of extra stuff in it. You might want to consider travelling with a minimum amount of water when going into the mountains.
It looks like the truck you are looking at is rated to pull up to 8,200lbs when properly equipped so you have about a ton cargo capacity. Just be sure that it is properly equipped, in pretty good condition with a good hitch and take you time and you should be OK. In the mountains always remember that it is bad enough to have a failure going up and have to pull over. A failure going down can be a lot more exciting, and in a very bad way.
This link gives you the Ford specs for that model.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/specs/2007-2/2007-ford-f150-specifications/
Good luck and stay safe!
