Ford 150 5.0 review

[rustyb]

Never 70-80 unless unloaded. Usually around 65 mph and only searches with my camper. With my 25ft bay boat it doesnt search, and my 18ft bay boat it makes 14mpg at 65mph.
At 80 mph the eco boost will suck some fuel. But it goes.

[Em591991]

I'm gonna test drive one of these things

[rustyb]

If you want to see it tow come here and you can see how it performs towing. Im in Laffayette

[dave]

The American version of top gear put all these 1/2 ton trucks thru their paces. Worth watching if anyone has doubts about towing abilities.

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[Goooh]

Originally Posted by rustyb

Never 70-80 unless unloaded. Usually around 65 mph and only searches with my camper. With my 25ft bay boat it doesnt search, and my 18ft bay boat it makes 14mpg at 65mph.
At 80 mph the eco boost will suck some fuel. But it goes.

Hard for trucks not to search now with 6,7 and 8 speed transmissions.

[alphaman]

Originally Posted by dave

The American version of top gear put all these 1/2 ton trucks thru their paces. Worth watching if anyone has doubts about towing abilities.

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Im going to look that up in a few.

I had no complaints about how the hemi pulled my 21ft boat with no problem! I got 15 mpg at 60-63.

I just was something that will do just the same or better but not a diesel

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[PUREBAY2200]

Tundra

[alphaman]

Anyone has the f150 with the 6.2l engine

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[Country Boy]

Just traded in my dodge for a tundra but didn't have a chance to hook up to the boat yet to see how it pulls but I have no problems at all pulling it with my 6.0 2500 hd, that things a beast for towing!!


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[Clampy]

That 6.2 is a man but always thirsty


Spiral Out

[outdoorsman]

My boss has the 6.2L. 12mpg highway and arround town, does not matter. He does have a large bumper pull trailer, he is scared to pass up gas statins while towing.

[SHORT SHANK]

Bought a 2014 ford 5.0L 4x4 back in December and it pulls a 21' Sea Pro just fine. Got about 13 MPG back and forth from BL to Youngsville. Hell of a lot better riding than my last 2 Zs and a lot more quiet on the inside.

[4fish]

Ecoboost Torture Test Full - YouTube

Ecoboost Torture Test Full - YouTube

if u r a little interested in the ecoboost u maybe shud watch this video.
What do yall think?

[Ray]

I have a 2011 Eco-boost with the 3.55 rear end.
I get 22 to 24 mpg most of the time on the interstate.
I get 12 to 14 mpg towing a 2000 boat and loaded truck from Lake Charles to Grand Isle.
It never bogs down. Pulls great but not like a diesel.
It's super fast off the line or passing, but you can't get HP if you don't burn BTU's.
It takes gas to get them horses running. No one is going to get good MPG towing, except if you have a diesel.

Boating magazine did an article about the 3.5L Eco against the 6.2L, towing the same boat.
The Eco won the overall due to milage without a boat.
The 6.2L had more HP and Torque but only had a slight advantage over the 3.5L.

Mine is 3 years old, with no issues yet.

[bayouchub]

Originally Posted by 4fish

Ecoboost Torture Test Full - YouTube

if u r a little interested in the ecoboost u maybe shud watch this video.
What do yall think?

If u believe all of that u prob also fish with banjo minnows. Nice infomercial

[PUREBAY2200]

Bahahaha

Banjo = winning

[I make oil]

Originally Posted by Ray

I have a 2011 Eco-boost with the 3.55 rear end.
I get 22 to 24 mpg most of the time on the interstate.
I get 12 to 14 mpg towing a 2000 boat and loaded truck from Lake Charles to Grand Isle.
It never bogs down. Pulls great but not like a diesel.
It's super fast off the line or passing, but you can't get HP if you don't burn BTU's.
It takes gas to get them horses running. No one is going to get good MPG towing, except if you have a diesel.

Boating magazine did an article about the 3.5L Eco against the 6.2L, towing the same boat.
The Eco won the overall due to milage without a boat.
The 6.2L had more HP and Torque but only had a slight advantage over the 3.5L.

Mine is 3 years old, with no issues yet.

Ray hit the nail on the head. Towing is important but you need the truck every day and only tow on occasion. Ride, daily driveablity and comfort along with mileage are much more important to me. That personally is why I chose the 5.0 Ford. I've ridden in all of the other trucks and I find the Fords ride better, are quieter, better laid out and have much more room than the others. That and I like the way they look better. From all of the replies I've seen in this thread I don't think you will go wrong with whatever you choose. They will all satisfy your needs. Just pick whatever one YOU like the most.

[kb7722]

Originally Posted by Em591991

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I'm callin the ford 5.0 out. The 5.4 z pulls slightly worse than the 5.7 tundra.

Uhhh... you mean 5.3 z?

[kb7722]

I think the problem here is that most of you think you need to do 80 mph while towing a 20+ foot boat. Where is the fire?

[all star rod]

Originally Posted by kb7722

I think the problem here is that most of you think you need to do 80 mph while towing a 20+ foot boat. Where is the fire?

I agree....I get 12-13 with my Ford 4x4 ECO pulling my 22' Xpress bay boat and I never go more than 70mph.