2013 f150 ecoboost 3.55 towing capacity

[pwrstroke2012]

Originally Posted by bck4911

The 2013 f250s gas trucks that are in our price range have the v8 motors, not v10. Here is the 2011 6.7 diesel truck we really like with 22k miles:

I had a 2009 F150 with the max tow package and pulled a similiar weight trailer as yours. It had enough motor, just not enough truck. It was very nerve racking at times. I bit the bullet and bought a 2012 F350 with the 6.7 diesel and couldn't be more happy with it. All the myths about diesels does not apply to this vehicle. It is my daily driver and I don't tow a bunch of miles but i do not regret the switch. I live in Ohio and the temp was around 5 degrees last nite and it started and ran wonderful and i did not have block heater plugged in. The peace of mind and added safety towing with it is worth the added expense. I am getting around 14 mpg city and 21 to 22 mpg on highway. towing on flat highway at 65 MPH I am getting 13 mpg. With the F150 is was lucky to get 9 mpg. The tach on the 6.7 is around 1200 rpm when towing and on hills, it rarely downshifts, you will see the turboboost up. My decision to change to a bigger TV was when I was white knuckling the F150 one time towing, I looked in rear view mirror and saw the kids in back seat. nuff said. BTW, that is a beautiful truck

[debarymjm]

I wanted to pass along this FRESH report. Just took my new 2012 F-250 6.2 Gas Super Duty with a 3.73 on its first two hundred mile trip today. Driving alone with just the bare truck, with the Reese 5R hitch in the back and a toneau cover, I averaged 18.7mpg. At times I got up to 19.8. I am totally surprised and VERY VERY happy. debarymj

[ibjon]

I have a 2012 Eco-Boost with 3.73 rear end (MAX TOW) but not the large mirrors. I am pulling a 2013 xlr 27 hfs with two full dressed harleys, the wifes stuff= lots of extras and have no problem at all. Dry 900#hitch weight. In short, the Ford will pull it just get a good equalizer hitch, i have the E-2

[WEMig]

Originally Posted by debarymjm

I wanted to pass along this FRESH report. Just took my new 2012 F-250 6.2 Gas Super Duty with a 3.73 on its first two hundred mile trip today. Driving alone with just the bare truck, with the Reese 5R hitch in the back and a toneau cover, I averaged 18.7mpg. At times I got up to 19.8. I am totally surprised and VERY VERY happy. debarymj

Wow, that's great. The best that I've gotten unloaded over an extended trip was 15 traveling at or below hwy speeds. Do you have 2WD or 4WD? I would imagine that the biggest factor would be your toneau cover. May be worth the investment!

[Cajun Po-Boy]

Originally Posted by debarymjm

I wanted to pass along this FRESH report. Just took my new 2012 F-250 6.2 Gas Super Duty with a 3.73 on its first two hundred mile trip today. Driving alone with just the bare truck, with the Reese 5R hitch in the back and a toneau cover, I averaged 18.7mpg. At times I got up to 19.8. I am totally surprised and VERY VERY happy. debarymj

WOW...is that hand calculated mileage or from the DIC (driver information center)-DIC usually is off for the worse!
Want to make sure OP gets numbers he may based his decision on...that's pretty high for 6.2 but if that's what your gettin...party on!!!

[tspoon]

I traded in my 08 f250 diesel for 2011 f350 6.2 gas. I hated the regeneration cycle that diesel have now and and other expensive upkeep. I towed 5th wheel that weigh 12000 lbs loaded with all my stuff. I got 9 mpg towing. I get 8 mpg towing with the gas but gas is over 50 cents a gallon less then diesel so it cost about the same.

[dretired]

My 2012 F250 diesel.. It was a Ford excutive vehicle..bought at a " Ford dealer only aution" held once a month in Dearborn,Mi. It had 3,300 mies on it... my cost $33,100...A lot of truck for the $$..I had a 2010 F150.. nice truck...this one is a lot better for towing..my 5th wheel weighs 7,700 lbs dry and is 33 ft long

[Scratch]

Originally Posted by BicycleMark

No one I know has ever regretted getting too much truck, on the other hand ...

+1. We sadly traded our '11 F-150 Ecoboost three days ago for a certified 2012 F-250 6.7L with added Camper/tow suspension. Never loved a truck in my life as I did that 150 Ecoboost, and although the engine never strained, the TT, when loaded out, simply overmatched the 1/2 ton frame and axles. Trading up was an expensive lesson learned, but the white knuckles are now gone and it is a much more confident and relaxed drive; the truck is now in charge... Another bonus is to be able to eventually trade the TT for a 5th wheel. 400 hp and 800 lbs of torque will be plenty of muscle to handle that task.

The F-150 drove like a dream; got super mileage and I wish we could have kept it for all other purposes, but when I see the wife and grandgirls pile into the F-250 as we hitch up, I know we made the right decision to go with a heavier TV... Be safe out there...

[ibjon]

Sounds like a nice truck!!!!

[bck4911]

We have decided to go for the 2011 F250 Lariat 6.7 Deisel that I posted a picture of. The truck is beautiful and we have peace of mind knowing that it can handle pulling our new beast of a TT. We have it at home now test driving it until we meet with the dealers salesman tomorrow or the day after. From the few rides we've took it on it's averaging 16mpg, but that is around town, not highway and my husband has been "tesing it's power out" lol. We're also pretty sure that we'll get the remainder of the 100k mile drivetrain warranty, but won't find out for sure until talking with the dealer. We really appreciate all of your input, it was not an easy decision, but we feel comfortable with pursuing this truck. Thanks a bunch and happy camping to you all!!

[debarymjm]

Good to get all the response on the post about the trip today in my F-250. A few things I should have mentioned is, the truck is a two wheel drive, I do live in Florida where it is fairly flat and I am going by the on board computer analysis. Previoulsy I had been getting between 10 to 12 around town so when I got those numbers today, it blew my mind. I hope it wasn't a fluke and I continue to have this luck.

[pwrstroke2012]

Congratulations BCK! When your hitched up just remember you are towing a trailer, sometimes you forget with that truck. A cool feature on your Lariat is trailer info on the DIC. It keeps track of how many miles you put on the the trailer. Don't let anyone talk you into any mods on your diesel motor. Friend is a Ford diesel mechanic and that was his advice.

[WEMig]

Originally Posted by bck4911

We have decided to go for the 2011 F250 Lariat 6.7 Deisel that I posted a picture of. The truck is beautiful and we have peace of mind knowing that it can handle pulling our new beast of a TT. We have it at home now test driving it until we meet with the dealers salesman tomorrow or the day after. From the few rides we've took it on it's averaging 16mpg, but that is around town, not highway and my husband has been "tesing it's power out" lol. We're also pretty sure that we'll get the remainder of the 100k mile drivetrain warranty, but won't find out for sure until talking with the dealer. We really appreciate all of your input, it was not an easy decision, but we feel comfortable with pursuing this truck. Thanks a bunch and happy camping to you all!!

Congrats, I'm sure you will be happy with your decision.

[LKicklight]

Better safe than sorry...Our two RV's both weigh in around 8K #'s..Realizing that we were sure to add more stuff that we needed in these units, we elected to go with a 2500HD 6.0 Gas Ext. Cab...This truck is rated at 12K, so with that said, we have a safety margin that we do not worry about the weight of either RV..One is a 03' Sunnybrook TT with one slide, the other is a 2011 Crusader 270RET 5th Wheel...both tow with no problems what so ever..The 5th Wheel gets used the most as we have parked the TT on a deeded lot here in North Georgia..
Be safe and comfortable with the extra towing capacity....

[Scratch]

The new (to us) TV. A 2012 with 51,000 miles that our Ford dealer certified bumper-to-bumper thru 125,000 miles. Looks brand new from tip to toe; previous owners obviously liked to drive, but were meticulous about how they cared for the vehicle... Had it pinstriped yesterday and a roll-top tonneau cover installed over the bed...





Can't wait to hitch it up and go!!!

[dwaynerz]

congrats on the new tow vehicle purchase. as somebody else already mentioned, you will not need to modify for more power. you will be more than impressed when you climb your first hill.

my only compalint with my truck is the small 26 gallon fuel tank. im looking for fuel every 200 - 250 miles when towing.

[dretired]

Originally Posted by dwaynerz

congrats on the new tow vehicle purchase. as somebody else already mentioned, you will not need to modify for more power. you will be more than impressed when you climb your first hill.

my only compalint with my truck is the small 26 gallon fuel tank. im looking for fuel every 200 - 250 miles when towing.

Maybe its just me ..but..i am usually ready to stretch my legs...use the restroom ...get a fresh cup of coffee..maybe something to eat and some more fuel at 1/2 a tank

[bck4911]

Originally Posted by Scratch

The new (to us) TV. A 2012 with 51,000 miles that our Ford dealer certified bumper-to-bumper thru 125,000 miles. Looks brand new from tip to toe; previous owners obviously liked to drive, but were meticulous about how they cared for the vehicle... Had it pinstriped yesterday and a roll-top tonneau cover installed over the bed...





Can't wait to hitch it up and go!!!

Nice truck!! Reminds me a lot of the truck that we are trying to buy, hope you like towing with it as much as we will!!

[acadianbob]

Originally Posted by dretired

My 2012 F250 diesel.. It was a Ford excutive vehicle..bought at a " Ford dealer only aution" held once a month in Dearborn,Mi. It had 3,300 mies on it... my cost $33,100...A lot of truck for the $$..I had a 2010 F150.. nice truck...this one is a lot better for towing..my 5th wheel weighs 7,700 lbs dry and is 33 ft longAttachment 23743

Nice truck! And a GREAT BUY!!

[pwrstroke2012]

Originally Posted by dwaynerz

congrats on the new tow vehicle purchase. as somebody else already mentioned, you will not need to modify for more power. you will be more than impressed when you climb your first hill.

my only compalint with my truck is the small 26 gallon fuel tank. im looking for fuel every 200 - 250 miles when towing.

X2, it is a pain but the long bed was a lot of truck to park for daily driver.