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F150 Ecoboost Guys
andersonjk4:
I had a 2007 F150 with the 5.4L and it was a great pickup. I used it to pull a fairly heavy older 24' camp trailer and it pulled great and stopped it ok. We bought a newer and bigger 26' Outdoors RV trailer (6800# Dry). I was able to pull it just fine with the 2007 F150 but 60+mph on the freeway was sketchy even with a good weight distribution hitch. I Ended up selling the F150 and getting an F250 with diesel. It does a much better job towing and more importantly controlling and stopping. The increased stopping power alone saved me from a huge accident on I90 when traffic came to a sudden hault. I was able to stop with a couple feet to space and keep the trailer from jack-knifing. I can guarantee with the F150 I would have plowed into the vehicle infront of me. Be very careful when towing trailers heavier than the tow vehicle. Also we have a 2020 Expedition with an ecoboost. its been great and has plenty of power. I have towed a horse trailer and lightly loaded dump trailer without issue.
IdeehoT:
From what I've read '21+ models have updated transmissions. And the max tow comes with larger rear brakes, though I don't know how much it actually helps. I have a '23, but haven't towed with it. Lariat, very nice truck.
HikerHunter:
I don't have advice for towing big stuff, but I have a 2017 F150 3.5 EB and would highly recommend the 36 gallon fuel tank. Fuel up time stings a little more, but the extra range is awesome.
vandeman17:
--- Quote from: HikerHunter on October 29, 2025, 08:53:06 AM ---I don't have advice for towing big stuff, but I have a 2017 F150 3.5 EB and would highly recommend the 36 gallon fuel tank. Fuel up time stings a little more, but the extra range is awesome.
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This is very true when in the hills. Its nice topping off in town and getting up to the mountains, not worrying about having to go fuel up mid hunt
dreadi:
--- Quote from: vandeman17 on October 29, 2025, 09:02:41 AM ---
--- Quote from: HikerHunter on October 29, 2025, 08:53:06 AM ---I don't have advice for towing big stuff, but I have a 2017 F150 3.5 EB and would highly recommend the 36 gallon fuel tank. Fuel up time stings a little more, but the extra range is awesome.
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This is very true when in the hills. Its nice topping off in town and getting up to the mountains, not worrying about having to go fuel up mid hunt
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Yeah I agree with you having the 36gal as well. Now if they could make it a minimum 30mpg too, that would be great. I'm getting a max of 21mpg with an average speed of 60mph. Slow goings to get the mileage.
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