Anybody tow with a new F150?

voltdr · 03-11-2018, 03:40 AM

Just because it can tow 13K, doesn't mean it should. If a 1/2 ton can do all this , why make anything else? js
Dan

Glenn Briglio · 03-11-2018, 06:56 AM

I have a 2012 f150 crewcab 3.5 ecoboost 6sp auto. Enclosed 24ft Intech aluminum trailer. 3500 lb car and tools.No problems so far. More than enough power and braking. I've got about 3000 miles towing so far. We will see how it lasts.

jmcarter · 03-11-2018, 08:15 AM

Rory, we use to pull a heavy Airstream and engaged in several discussions about suitable tow vehicles. Attaching a link that may be helpful and you can also search the airforum for other helpful threads. Airstream owners have millions of miles experience towing with 1/2 ton trucks, sure you’ve seen them hauling silver bullets. My only input would be if you tow through the Rockies much (as in Cabbage Hill on I-84 outside of Pendleton) a good diesel with exhaust brake takes the stress out of the equation. New trucks are so crazy expensive anyway you may want to give diesel a look.

http://www.airforums.com/forums/f463...st-164336.html

Fireofficer5 · 03-11-2018, 12:11 PM

I have a 2017 Expedition, eco boost V6, rated at 9100 lbs. towing.

It has the heavy duty towing package.

Meaning, touch the button on the shifter and you have engine braking.

2017 F150's are rated at 14,000 with the towing package.

Dave Turner · 03-11-2018, 06:09 PM

I would lean towards the 5.0L, just because I think it will be more durable if you plan to keep it for a an extended period of time. The turbo assist makes power, there is no disputing that. I towed a 7,000 lb. load from Toronto to Washington DC using an F150 with the 2.7L Ecoboost V6. They can do it, but I much prefer my F250 and 6.2L in front of almost 10,000 lb. of my junk.

Chris1529 · 03-13-2018, 08:35 PM

I have a 2016 F 150 with the 5.0. It has the large rear and 3.73 gears. I'm sure power wise it can tow, but I have a Ram Diesel and don't tow with the Ford.
My F150 is a crew cab short bed and does not have a factory rear sway bar. I would add one of them before I towed anything too heavy. I have looked at putting one on anyway. Most of the aftermarket ones are adjustable, so it would make the truck handle better too and not adversely affect the ride of the truck.

340Cuda · 03-14-2018, 11:28 AM

While I would not be afraid to tow anything that was under the manufactures tow rating, I sure enjoy the stability that dual real wheels provide, plus the effortless pull by the Cummins.

However dual wheel, crew cab pickups are not the best for daily driving just because of the size.

03-11-2018, 03:40 AM	#1
voltdr Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 706 Likes: 77 Liked 100 Times in 51 Posts	Re: Anybody tow with a new F150? Just because it can tow 13K, doesn't mean it should. If a 1/2 ton can do all this , why make anything else? js Dan __________________ Dan Foley SC 4698

03-11-2018, 06:56 AM	#2
Glenn Briglio VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Massapequa Park,NY Posts: 1,283 Likes: 1,900 Liked 972 Times in 309 Posts	Re: Anybody tow with a new F150? I have a 2012 f150 crewcab 3.5 ecoboost 6sp auto. Enclosed 24ft Intech aluminum trailer. 3500 lb car and tools.No problems so far. More than enough power and braking. I've got about 3000 miles towing so far. We will see how it lasts. __________________ 1989 Camaro Iroc-Z I/SA B&B Auto Machine Shop.

03-11-2018, 08:15 AM	#3
jmcarter VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Richmond Hill GA (and Port Ludlow WA) Posts: 4,296 Likes: 2,383 Liked 3,181 Times in 972 Posts	Re: Anybody tow with a new F150? Rory, we use to pull a heavy Airstream and engaged in several discussions about suitable tow vehicles. Attaching a link that may be helpful and you can also search the airforum for other helpful threads. Airstream owners have millions of miles experience towing with 1/2 ton trucks, sure you’ve seen them hauling silver bullets. My only input would be if you tow through the Rockies much (as in Cabbage Hill on I-84 outside of Pendleton) a good diesel with exhaust brake takes the stress out of the equation. New trucks are so crazy expensive anyway you may want to give diesel a look. http://www.airforums.com/forums/f463...st-164336.html __________________ Jim Carter 2340 Super Stock 2340 SST/2340 Stock Set another place at the table Last edited by jmcarter; 03-11-2018 at 08:17 AM.

03-11-2018, 12:11 PM	#4
Fireofficer5 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 89 Likes: 36 Liked 33 Times in 20 Posts	Re: Anybody tow with a new F150? I have a 2017 Expedition, eco boost V6, rated at 9100 lbs. towing. It has the heavy duty towing package. Meaning, touch the button on the shifter and you have engine braking. 2017 F150's are rated at 14,000 with the towing package. Last edited by Fireofficer5; 03-11-2018 at 12:16 PM.

03-11-2018, 06:09 PM	#5
Dave Turner VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Schomberg, ON, Canada Posts: 1,222 Likes: 1,606 Liked 364 Times in 138 Posts	Re: Anybody tow with a new F150? I would lean towards the 5.0L, just because I think it will be more durable if you plan to keep it for a an extended period of time. The turbo assist makes power, there is no disputing that. I towed a 7,000 lb. load from Toronto to Washington DC using an F150 with the 2.7L Ecoboost V6. They can do it, but I much prefer my F250 and 6.2L in front of almost 10,000 lb. of my junk. __________________ Dave Turner SS/GT #1153 Last edited by Dave Turner; 03-11-2018 at 06:12 PM.

03-13-2018, 08:35 PM	#6
Chris1529 VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: West Virginia Posts: 1,366 Likes: 6 Liked 70 Times in 29 Posts	Re: Anybody tow with a new F150? I have a 2016 F 150 with the 5.0. It has the large rear and 3.73 gears. I'm sure power wise it can tow, but I have a Ram Diesel and don't tow with the Ford. My F150 is a crew cab short bed and does not have a factory rear sway bar. I would add one of them before I towed anything too heavy. I have looked at putting one on anyway. Most of the aftermarket ones are adjustable, so it would make the truck handle better too and not adversely affect the ride of the truck. __________________ Chris Bowman The Mountain State Mustang 1984 Mustang GT350

03-14-2018, 11:28 AM	#7
340Cuda VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 1,672 Likes: 3,863 Liked 801 Times in 338 Posts	Re: Anybody tow with a new F150? While I would not be afraid to tow anything that was under the manufactures tow rating, I sure enjoy the stability that dual real wheels provide, plus the effortless pull by the Cummins. However dual wheel, crew cab pickups are not the best for daily driving just because of the size.