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Curious, has anyone been using an F-150 Ecoboost to pull trailer?
Shopping around for a new truck and rebates are really good on
those trucks and before I cross one off my list I wanted some
feedback from someone that has used one for towing. I’m looking at
towing around 7000-7500lbs at most.
 
I was worried about that when I bought my 2016 F150. It's a regular cab long wheel base with the non turbo 3.5 v6. I put my 3000 diesel ford tractor and bush hog on a 2 axle 16 foot trailer and it had no problems pulling it. I did put the transmission in tow mode. It has the 6 speed automatic.
 
3.5L Non Turbo? The 3.5L was twin turbo. Had it in my 2016 and again in my 2020. Never found anything it didn't pull with ease at what speed you wanted to go.
 
(quoted from post at 19:50:39 10/22/20) 3.5L Non Turbo? The 3.5L was twin turbo. Had it in my 2016 and again in my 2020. Never found anything it didn't pull with ease at what speed you wanted to go.
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For 2016, 3.5-liter Ti-VCT V6
This is the base-level powertrain that comes on the new 2016 Ford F-150. This standard naturally aspirated base engine has a max tow rating of 7,600 pounds and is able to make 282 horsepower with 253 pound-feet of torque.
 
Bought a 2017 3.5L ecoboost in sept '17. I've pulled everything and anything with it including a 9750lb MM GVI home from the neighboring province. Empty- awesome on fuel. Loaded- it likes fuel.
Even took it to the track- 1/4 mile was dealt with in 15.3 seconds at 91mph.
 
With a load like that did the truck itself handle it ok or did it get pushed around a little bit? Having the power to pull it is one thing but the safety part is what I’m thinking of as well.
 
CNC_machinist, it felt ok. It was winter and miserable, and i was being very cautious. Hauling other things, mostly the skid steer I've had to hit the brakes for other people etc and it responds well. Up to around 8k trailer weight it is very good.
I did weigh the truck, its comes in right at 4400lbs. With the GVI and trailer and gear i was right at 16,500 or so. I wouldn't want to make a habit of being that heavy.
 
I've pulled trailers up to almost 10,000 lbs with my 2012 F-150 which is equipped with the max tow package. I definitely recommend heeding Ford's requirement that you use a weight distributing hitch with trailers this heavy. With a WD hitch the truck/trailer combo is completely stable and handles perfectly fine. And, with good-working brakes on all trailer wheels the slowing down part is as stress-free as the speeding up. The power of the Ecoboost engine at all engine speeds is very apparent when pulling like this.
 
I’ve watched a few videos on YouTube of people pulling with these trucks but none of them really explained how the truck handled it instead they just spoke of the incredible power these have. I don’t want to buy one and hate it after the first time I haul my tractor.
 
(quoted from post at 12:40:53 10/25/20) I ve watched a few videos on YouTube of people pulling with these trucks but none of them really explained how the truck handled it instead they just spoke of the incredible power these have. I don t want to buy one and hate it after the first time I haul my tractor.
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Ask your dealer if you can do a test pull.
If the dealer is hungry for your business he will sat yes.
 
If you are concerned,go with a f250.There is a really big difference between a 1/2 ton and a 3/4 ton truck.I know many guys who tow around 10k with a half ton.And just because you could,doesn't mean you should.half ton trucks are designed basically to throw junk in the bed,cruise around with the family,and still be able to tow smaller trailers every once in a while.If you are going to be towing heavy with a half ton frequently,than that truck won't last very long.For occasional towing,a half ton is just fine,But anything more and you will want a three quarter ton.JMHO

Rock
 
I am on my second F-150 with a 3.5L ecoboost (Turbocharged). Most I have tried to tow is a 4000 to 5000lb tractor, 2500lb trailer. Lots of power, more than a V-8. Towing a 4000lb tractor a couple of years ago through West Virginia and W Pa, speed limits dropped for construction, when construction ended and speed limit went back up to 55 mph or 65 mph, truck picked up quickly to posted speed, going up the grade. Balance your load and maintain your trailer and you will be fine.

One more thing, follow Ford's recommendation for tune ups.
 
I’m considering the F-150 because my truck is pretty much 95% daily driver. Probably would see a trailer maybe 10-12 times a year when we go pulling and that’s about it and of course the occasional trip to Lowe’s for lumber. The factory rebates are really good now on the F-150s and from what I’m finding dealers aren’t real eager to discount the F-250s much at all.
 
Is your 7500lbs the total load, tractor and trailer, or just the tractor?

How far you plan on towing is a factor as well. The farther you tow the more you'll want a little "extra" up front handling the load. You can put up with being pushed around a little for a trip across town, but on a 500 mile trip that can be tiring.
 
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