Ford F-150 Eco Boost

[dretired]

A 2012... F150 Super Crew....4x2.. XLT..or Lariat.... 6 1/2 ft box .. 3.73 limited slip rear end ... Max PAYLOAD and MAX Towing packages... Both ..are the way to go.. Up to 2,600 lbs payload and 11,300lbs towing capability !!

[Triguy]

Originally Posted by dretired

Up to 2,600 lbs payload and 11,300lbs towing capability !!

Those numbers are pretty amazing. And, I read from owners that the tow experience is a good one. Too bad its not in an Expedition. Can't fit my family in a pickup anymore.

Does anyone know if Ford is using the new SAE standard J2807?

[acadianbob]

X3 on going with the 18" tires. You have more sidewall height that is better for impact absorption. You also have many more tire choices. I ordered mine with the LT tires; they feel firmer and probably a bit harsher than my buddies truck that has 17" P-metric Michelin ATs.

[saskrick]

Acadian Bob, My dealer said I wouldn't be satisfied with the 20s, especially because I live on gravel roads. I originally was going to do like you and get 18s with the 10 ply tires. Probably would've been better. I have used that kind of setup for years and its good. Just thought I would try something different.

I have a question for you though and tell me if I need to make a new thread here. I was wondering how you like the reese dual cam setup? My trailer weighs 6700 dry, probably close to 8g loaded and is 33 ft from tongue to bumper. I need something stable. Thanks

[acadianbob]

Originally Posted by saskrick

I have a question for you though and tell me if I need to make a new thread here. I was wondering how you like the reese dual cam setup? My trailer weighs 6700 dry, probably close to 8g loaded and is 33 ft from tongue to bumper. I need something stable. Thanks

I PM'd you rather than hijack the thread. b

[Triathletedave]

Added note:

I test drove an F-150 King Ranch without the Nav system, then one with Nav, and I discovered that the tiny backup camera screen on the mirrow was almost useless in broad daylight when you tend to get glare on the mirror. I couldn't see very well at all, and resorted to the traditional method of backing up. The Nav screen on the second truck was much more usable in sunny conditions.

I ended up ordering the Nav system, only because I got a few extra incentives due to my company's fleet purchase pricing. Now just the waiting...

[acadianbob]

Originally Posted by Triathletedave

Now just the waiting...

That's the tough part . . .

[walterw11]

I'm getting ready to order my FX2 and I am going with the NAV. With some of the savings plans Ford has going on now with some of packages it's cheaper than $2300. I have a 2010 Ford Taurus with NAV and I love it and it is the same in the F150. It's also a hard drive for your music and the back up camera is really nice.