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Re: ford f-150 ecoboost?
I bought one of the first in 2011. Max trailer package. I would buy another without hesitation. I have a 7,000 pound 32 foot trailer. I had a Chevy 5.3 liter that did not do well with this trailer. The only thing I wish I would of done different is wait another year to buy my Eco. I have a 26 gallon fuel tank and in 2012 they introduced a 36. When traveling with the trailer it would be nice to have the extra fuel. Other than that no problems what so ever. I am retiring in 92 days (but whose counting) and me and the D.W. are looking forward to traveling. See you on the highway. Oh and yes the torque at low RPM's is great. The acceleration from a dead stop onto the interstate is great. When I hit a mountain 50mph minimum in 4th or 5th gear no problem.422Views0likes0CommentsRe: Ford F150 EcoBoost
I have a 2011 Ecoboost Max trail package and tow a 7,000 pound trailer. While that is not a real heavy trailer. I have towed it out of Hill City South Dakota and from Nebraska to Idaho over the highest mountain on I-80 at Laramie, Wyo also coming down Wahsatch. It handles quite well. You have an option with the trans which to lock out a gear or when you brake coming down a hill "in tow mode" the trans automatically shifts down a gear until you push the accelerator again. Its about the trans not the engine. Ford planned for it to tow. Uphill for the motor and downhill for the trans. Cap that off with a correct gain of 6 on the trailer brakes and never an issue508Views0likes0CommentsRe: Opinion on TV for my TT - Ecoboost Towing?
I have a 2011 Eco max trailer package with 25,000 miles comparable trailer to yours about 7,000 pound 32 foot TT. The comments about gas milage is correct not the best MPG towing but what truck does. What I like is when i am on interstate I wave to the other trucks as i pass them in the rocky mountains. This little engine does not know how to bog down it just keeps pulling and pulling.487Views0likes0Comments
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