Anybody tow with a new F150?

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.

Rory McNeil · 03-14-2018, 11:13 PM

My thinking was that if I could get a new F50, likely with the 5.0 V8 and the maximum towing package, it could be my "do everything" truck. I currently have a F350 Dually Super cab, with a V10 and 5 speed, which I rarely use for anything besides towing the trailer to the track, maybe 3000 miles a year. I have a Ford Ranger for a daily driver, as the dually is not very good for my 1 hour each way work commute, and parking in Downtown Vancover, so if I could replaced those two with something capable of towing my trailer, and gets semi decent gas mileage, it would free up room in the driveway. Both my current trucks do their tasks just fine, but it takes 2 of them to do it.

voltdr · 03-15-2018, 05:20 PM

While it all sounds good in theory, to me that's the same as having a street/strip car. It's always going to be a compromise somewhere........ Since you already have both vehicles, I'd keep them and put up with the driveway issue.
Dan

6130 · 03-21-2018, 02:11 AM

Certain F150s get the big rear end, but before I towed anything of any substance, I'd want to know what was holding the axles in (c-clips or positive axle retention) and the load rating of the tires.

A dually makes a lot of sense. Fuel is cheap compared to a single towing mishap at highway speeds.

Jim Bailey · 03-27-2018, 04:43 PM

I towed with my 150 Eco Boost for the whole 2015 season, around 35 thousand miles. From Florida to Ohio to Indy and back. 24' Motorsport Trailer pretty loaded up. Power was not a problem what -so- ever. But, I'd say towing capacity was pretty maxed out. Sometimes changing lanes being passed by a big truck all by its self. I'd say it pretty much lived up to all the Ford TV ads ... One problem, fuel mileage. It was great - not towing, but loaded up and hitched up, oh boy, I averaged around seven miles per gallon at 65mph. Anything over 70 mph, closer to 6 mpg. A bed capper and turbo wing really helped out. But if you're gonna "tour" at all, I'd look for a little more truck.

03-11-2018, 06:09 PM	#1
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	#2
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	#3
340Cuda VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 1,671 Likes: 3,859 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.

03-14-2018, 11:13 PM	#4
Rory McNeil VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: from Vancouver BC Canada, now in Nova Scotia Posts: 1,311 Likes: 317 Liked 1,104 Times in 302 Posts	Re: Anybody tow with a new F150? My thinking was that if I could get a new F50, likely with the 5.0 V8 and the maximum towing package, it could be my "do everything" truck. I currently have a F350 Dually Super cab, with a V10 and 5 speed, which I rarely use for anything besides towing the trailer to the track, maybe 3000 miles a year. I have a Ford Ranger for a daily driver, as the dually is not very good for my 1 hour each way work commute, and parking in Downtown Vancover, so if I could replaced those two with something capable of towing my trailer, and gets semi decent gas mileage, it would free up room in the driveway. Both my current trucks do their tasks just fine, but it takes 2 of them to do it. __________________ NHRA 6390 STK M/S 85 Mustang

03-15-2018, 05:20 PM	#5
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? While it all sounds good in theory, to me that's the same as having a street/strip car. It's always going to be a compromise somewhere........ Since you already have both vehicles, I'd keep them and put up with the driveway issue. Dan __________________ Dan Foley SC 4698

03-21-2018, 02:11 AM	#6
6130 Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 409 Likes: 295 Liked 117 Times in 50 Posts	Re: Anybody tow with a new F150? Certain F150s get the big rear end, but before I towed anything of any substance, I'd want to know what was holding the axles in (c-clips or positive axle retention) and the load rating of the tires. A dually makes a lot of sense. Fuel is cheap compared to a single towing mishap at highway speeds.

03-27-2018, 04:43 PM	#7
Jim Bailey Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 674 Likes: 15 Liked 584 Times in 94 Posts	Re: Anybody tow with a new F150? I towed with my 150 Eco Boost for the whole 2015 season, around 35 thousand miles. From Florida to Ohio to Indy and back. 24' Motorsport Trailer pretty loaded up. Power was not a problem what -so- ever. But, I'd say towing capacity was pretty maxed out. Sometimes changing lanes being passed by a big truck all by its self. I'd say it pretty much lived up to all the Ford TV ads ... One problem, fuel mileage. It was great - not towing, but loaded up and hitched up, oh boy, I averaged around seven miles per gallon at 65mph. Anything over 70 mph, closer to 6 mpg. A bed capper and turbo wing really helped out. But if you're gonna "tour" at all, I'd look for a little more truck.