Traded in my ML350 today on a Ford F150 crew cab. Towing my .2 gt3 on a Trailex open, so not all that heavy, but with 4 extra wheels/tires, tools, dog, ..., well you all know the story. I didn't have much confidence. The Ecoboost has up to 11,300 lbs towing capacity! With gas prices, I opted for the 3.55 rear end, with 9,600 lb capacity. I can't wait to hook her up!

 

i loved my F 150

 

Nice, congrats on the new mule!

 

you're going to love the F150.
i have one with the 5.0L and the 3.73 gears. not brilliant mileage.

i kind of thought the factory max tow package came with the 3.73 rear. why did you select the 3.55? mileage?

 

Very nice track pack
I had the v8 f150 crew 4x4 and an open fl trailer - worked like a charm

 

Nice. I have the F250 and love it Will be interested to hear your experiences with the Eco-boost. Hard to believe that Ford is getting the HP/torque numbers from a turbo v6!

 

Another member has the ecoboost and is towing about 7400lb at 65mph and get s 13 on the hwy. Not to bad.

Enjoy!

P.S. Edge has a new tuner out of the ecoboost and it makes 54 more bhp and they say it helps increase the mileage as well. You may want to check it out!

 

Great choice!! I love my F150 for towing..... not so much the fuel economy

 

nice triple black

 

I love my F150 Ecoboost! It tows super well and is fast as hell!

 

Nice rig! That is trailex? That thing would look nice behind my black van! Can you open door of GT3 over the trailer fender?

 

Exactly. I chose the better gas mileage with the 3.55 rear end and still have a 9,600 lb tow capacity. You are correct--the 3.73 gives you 11,300, but worse mileage. Even with an enclosed trailer in the future, 9,600 is plenty!

 

I know. AND, the near 450 fl lbs of torque from the V6 come at 2,500 rpm compared to the V8s 5,000 rpm needed for similar torque.

 

Yes you can open the door over the Trailex fender--that's what I have.

 

Sold my F350 last month. Already shopping for a replacement.