Who has towed what with a 4x4 5.0 and how did it do. And to open a can of worms. Please no war, Has anyone towed the same with an 3.5 eco then a 5.0 and a comparison.My 13 eco tows our 24 foot loaded toy hauler great but ,how would a 5.0 compare. We are looking at a 2015 5.0 So, how does a 5.0 tow and what have you towed?

 

If that toyhauler weighs less than 8000# loaded, a 5.0 will tow it fine except at high elevations. There, you do need forced induction.

 

WOW ! 212 views and nobody tows with there trucks. Thanks GLC for your comment.

 

I think your question the way it is asked not many members have had the opportunity to drive the load with the 5.0 and 3.5. So how could anybody answer.

I just purchased a 3.5 eco and had a 5.4 . Have not towed with it yet. This weekend. I cant reply to your post as I did not have the motors you want information on.

Try rewording your question and see what you get.

 

I've towed with my 14 5.0 several times and it runs great. From my experience the truck with downshift once or twice on a hill depending on speed and how tight you want to maintain speed.

I've usually get about 10.5 to 11.5 loaded up

 

Pat man thanks,what have you towed Bekool2323 ,I thought I had asked it both ways how does a 5.0 tow and has anyone towed with both. thanks I changed it. I have had more then my share of problems with our 13 eco and I really want to stick with ford I know there is no way all eco's have the problems I've had, i'm going to get rid of the 13 but i'm very gun shy on the eco

 

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What problems have you been having with it?

If I was to get a 5.0 and planned on towing much I would get the steepest gears possible. That engine needs to rev to make its best power. The tighter gears would really help it out.

 

I have a 3 place enclosed sled trailer. Had a trip to Idaho with 3 sleds and 3 people. '12 5.0 Supercrew 6.5' 3.73 gears 4x4. Towed the trailer very well and pulled just about every hill at 70 mph with room to spare. I averaged 10 mpg over 1000 miles.

I have absolutely no experience with the EB line of motors in the trucks so I can't compare, but I am pleased with how this 5.0 pulls. In fact I will likely be upgrading to a larger trailer so I can pull 4 sleds (5 sometimes) and the 5.0 will likely pull it decently as well.

 

You may want to look at the HD Payload package with the 5.0 as it gets the 3.73 gears and increased payload. The towing capacity in a Supercrew with Maxtow (requires Eco) is within approximately 100 lbs of the HD Payload and tow package with 5.0 combination. There is not going to be a trailer that one can pull that the other cannot, but the 5.0 will have to rev a little higher to get into peak torque. One of the disadvantages of the HD Payload package is you are unable to order the higher end trim packages. If you are towing a lot at altitude (or racing a Chevy or Dodge while towing) you will probably appreciate the Eco but you will be giving up that pleasant rumble of the 5.0 on a daily basis.

 

I have towed numerous times with our 13 5.0 Supercrew. I previously had a 90 460. The 5.0 does very well. It makes blistering power in higher rpms, but it has plenty down low too. I towed a 32' travel trailer, pulled a Ford Probe on a heavy trailer, pulled a 14' stock trailer twice, pulled a 10' cargo trailer once on 200 mile round trip, and a 12' UHAUL twice on the same trip. My worst towing mileage was 12.3 with 32' trailer. The truck has thankfully been trouble free for over 65,000 miles.

 

Also towed a Christmas float at much lower speeds 😏

 

Is the reason this is even a question because the F-150 is "punching above its weight" and taking on towing jobs normally reserved for SuperDuty trucks (and the good ol' 6.2L V8)?

Everything I've seen online (marketing) for their towing capacity, shows the 3.5L-EB w/ the 3.7 gear ratio pulling ridiculous loads, at ridiculous speeds. I plan to have a modest camper trailer with my 3.5 gear ratio and 3.5L-EB. Am I kidding myself? What's the largest weight trailer-hitched load you guys would risk on this truck?

 

The limiting factor with these trucks is not the lack of power or really even the brakes. It's the size of the truck itself. A really heavy trailer will push the truck around. A EB with 3.55s is factory rated around 10k with the limit being tongue weight and truck payload. I wouldn't have a problem pulling the max with my truck. Much more than that (ignoring DOT) is doable but starting really should be done with a larger truck.

 

I subscribe to the "70% Rule" that is discussed on many of the RV forums. In most cases you will be safe and comfortable towing at 70% of the rated capacities and achieve reasonable durability. While towing occasionally at max capacity is also safe, towing constantly at max capacity with an F150 will probably provide you with reduced durability. As Wookie said the limiting factor is not the motor, the 5.4 used to be the gas engine in the F250 and both the Eco and 5.0L have more HP and Torque than the 5.4. The HD Payload and tow packages have beefed up front and rear suspensions to address potential stability issues. IMHO, towing the same 10,000 lb trailer on a daily basis, an F250 is going to hold up better beyond the warranty period than an F150. In exchange, you have higher upfront costs and you have up give up some of the ease of daily driving, access to some underground garages etc. with an F250. For most of us that tow on weekends and a few weeks during the summer, the new F150's meet our needs perfectly. I am looking for a 2015, to pull my Tow Trailer which is about 8500 lbs loaded and I am confident either the Eco or 5.0 will tow it fine. I just want to make sure I get the HD Payload package as payload is typically the limiting factor.