New Tow Vehicle - Ecoboost! - Page 4

acadianbob · 09-30-2011, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by bean

Yeah, I was trying it with a XL model. I can pick the ecoboost, but only with an 8' bed. I just tried it with the XLT and it will let me pick a short bed. Arrgg...

Anyone with the supercab... Is there enough room for adults in the back seats ?

Bean

IMO space in an extended cab is limited. A tall person will not fit. Smaller adults are OK for shorter distances. Works for our dogs though!

dretired · 09-30-2011, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by bean

Yeah, I was trying it with a XL model. I can pick the ecoboost, but only with an 8' bed. I just tried it with the XLT and it will let me pick a short bed. Arrgg...

Anyone with the supercab... Is there enough room for adults in the back seats ?

Bean

I have a 2010 XLT, Super cab ..Adults can sit back there no problem... But... for how long ?? an hour or 2 at a time or less...OK..We seldom if ever have any one else in the back except for the dog a (pomeranian) and a cooler with soda,water, iced tea, jackets ,etc.. My thoughts are... do you want a truck WITHOUT power windows and power door locks ?? That.. can be a real pain at times unless you have very looooong arms to reach the passeger door ???

bean · 12-08-2011, 09:04 AM

I ended up ordering:
2012 F150 4x4 Lariat
Super Crew
5.5 foot bed
Ecoboost engine
Max tow package
Lariat plus package (for the rear camera)
Golden bronze (two tone)

I picked her up last tuesday. I've only had her a couple days, but I already love it.
I'll try to get a couple pictures today or tomorrow.

Bean

Bean

dretired · 12-08-2011, 09:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bean

I ended up ordering:
2012 F150 4x4 Lariat
Super Crew
5.5 foot bed
Ecoboost engine
Max tow package
Lariat plus package (for the rear camera)
Golden bronze (two tone)

I picked her up last tuesday. I've only had her a couple days, but I already love it.
I'll try to get a couple pictures today or tomorrow.

Bean

Bean

Bean .. were you able to get the Max payload pkg ?? I had recently talked with a dealer and found if you order that 2012 Supercrew with a 6.5 foot box it would have a payload of 2,300 lbs in a 4x4 or 2,650 lbs in a 4x2.. with a 3.73 limited slip axel.. that would be an XLT model.. Max payload would help some of us 5th wheel owners..

MilCop4523 · 12-08-2011, 09:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bean

I ended up ordering:
2012 F150 4x4 Lariat
Super Crew
5.5 foot bed
Ecoboost engine
Max tow package
Lariat plus package (for the rear camera)
Golden bronze (two tone)

I picked her up last tuesday. I've only had her a couple days, but I already love it.
I'll try to get a couple pictures today or tomorrow.

Bean

Bean

The back up camera is on mine as well and its a great feature unless the gate is down then all you see is the dirt beneath you lol.

The_Stuff · 12-08-2011, 10:21 AM

lol i still hate the tail lights :P maybe ill try building one again. i wanted a reg cab xl short box 4x4 with the eco boost but it dont seem to come up. now that ive been daily driving a 07 4door regular cab with a long box it doesnt seem that long..

also its a disadvantage but the 2x4 is rated for more towing for some reason..

The_Stuff · 12-08-2011, 10:40 AM

still have to pick the long box but a reg cab long box with eco boost and maxtow package only has 8000 and some lbs rating...

dretired · 12-08-2011, 10:53 AM

Google Fords 2012 towing guide for the F 150.. It will help in deciding what model ,engine, axel.. etc.. to fit ones needs

Len & Cheri · 12-08-2011, 11:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bean

I ended up ordering:
2012 F150 4x4 Lariat
Super Crew
5.5 foot bed
Ecoboost engine
Max tow package
Lariat plus package (for the rear camera)
Golden bronze (two tone)

I picked her up last tuesday. I've only had her a couple days, but I already love it.
I'll try to get a couple pictures today or tomorrow.

Bean

Bean

Congrats! I'm jealous

tom50mg · 12-08-2011, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by teamgl

The wait is over. We finally found an F150 ecoboost equipped the way we want.

The power from the EB and overall ride quality is very impressive.

I can't wait for our next campout and the opportunity to hook up the tt.

Ended up trading in the 2004 Titan and a 5 year old base model mustang.

Smart move,I love my F-150!

ddemme · 12-08-2011, 12:08 PM

I've had the Eco-Beast since March and the Roo since August. So far, my mileage has averaged on the low side of the EPA estimates. I attribute it to the fact that my daily commute is only 12 miles round-trip. If I drive long enough for it to warm up, it gets around 18 in town and 22+ on the highway. Towing the Roo is a different story, 11 is the best I've done so far, and that was with 93 octane. It does seem that no matter which direction I'm headed when towing, I've had a headwind, and the mileage is greatly affected by that. On our last trip, we had a 20 mile stretch that was with the wind and the mileage jumped up to 14. With that said, I absolutely LOVE the truck and wouldn't trade it for anything, except another Eco.

BTW its a 2wd XLT SuperCrew w/3.55 rear-end and a 9800 lb. tow rating. I didn't get max-tow because I didn't need it and I don't like the donkey ear side mirrors. I got Cipa slide-on tow mirrors that practically look like OEM when they're on.

Don't forget to get the integrated brake controller... its awesome!

bean · 12-08-2011, 02:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dretired

Bean .. were you able to get the Max payload pkg ?? I had recently talked with a dealer and found if you order that 2012 Supercrew with a 6.5 foot box it would have a payload of 2,300 lbs in a 4x4 or 2,650 lbs in a 4x2.. with a 3.73 limited slip axel.. that would be an XLT model.. Max payload would help some of us 5th wheel owners..

No, I would have had to get the 6.5' bed to get the max payload package. I didn't want a truck that long. But you are right, if you have a 5th wheel you would want the bigger bed anyway.

Bean

acadianbob · 12-08-2011, 03:37 PM

Well, I ordered my Ecoboost the day after Thanksgiving; now the LONG wait!

(about 4 to 6 weeks) Good news that I'll get the 36 gallon tank as it's a 4X4.

Len & Cheri · 12-08-2011, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by acadianbob

Well, I ordered my Ecoboost the day after Thanksgiving; now the LONG wait!

(about 4 to 6 weeks) Good news that I'll get the 36 gallon tank as it's a 4X4.

Congrats! What are the specifics?

4-6 weeks? Someone posted on another forum they have to wait 17 weeks

Maybe their dealer used the wrong priority.

acadianbob · 12-08-2011, 04:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LFugate

Congrats! What are the specifics?

4-6 weeks? Someone posted on another forum they have to wait 17 weeks

Maybe their dealer used the wrong priority.

Race Red FX4 Supercab
Ecoboost
Max Tow Package
FX Luxury Package
Box Side Steps
LT AT Tires

Dealer said their last one only took 4 weeks. This one will come out of the Kansas City plant. It's going to be a long wait!!!

shineysideup · 12-08-2011, 08:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by acadianbob

Race Red FX4 Supercab
Ecoboost
Max Tow Package
FX Luxury Package
Box Side Steps
LT AT Tires

Dealer said their last one only took 4 weeks. This one will come out of the Kansas City plant. It's going to be a long wait!!!

I could tell by the sound in your voice that you would have a new truck by year end! Now you just gotta let me know how this thing works when you get it. Is your trailer away for the winter?

Congrats!

shineysideup

teamgl · 12-08-2011, 08:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by acadianbob

Race Red FX4 Supercab
Ecoboost
Max Tow Package
FX Luxury Package
Box Side Steps
LT AT Tires

That's great! 36 Gallon tank and and LT tires - Ford finally got it right!

unfortunately my 2011 FX4 does not have either.

Enjoy that new truck!

acadianbob · 12-08-2011, 11:39 PM

Yeah the trailer is in the barn. About 0 here tonight. Mid April trip to Louisiana planned with the trailer.

acadianbob · 12-09-2011, 12:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by teamgl

That's great! 36 Gallon tank and and LT tires - Ford finally got it right!

unfortunately my 2011 FX4 does not have either.

Enjoy that new truck!

The factory LT's are 50 psi Load Rating C; not the E rated 80 psi. But that should be sufficient. I've been towing with regular P metric tires for years with no real issues. It will be interesting to see if these tires make a difference; although there are other differences between the '05 and the '12 that might make that tough to figure out; e.g. payload capacity increase, anti-sway, etc.

acadianbob · 12-09-2011, 12:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bean

I ended up ordering:
2012 F150 4x4 Lariat
Super Crew
5.5 foot bed
Ecoboost engine
Max tow package
Lariat plus package (for the rear camera)
Golden bronze (two tone)

I picked her up last tuesday. I've only had her a couple days, but I already love it.
I'll try to get a couple pictures today or tomorrow.

Bean

Nice machine Bean! (No pun intended)

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