What can yore F-150 tow

[Rye]

We tow a steel horse trailer with 3 horses in mine from time to time and it handles it no issues. And it is only the 2.7L.

I prefer to use my F450, but if I am at race with the dirtbike hauler with my son, the wife and the F150 get horse duty if we have both things going the same weekend.

My trailer is 12” taller than standard enclosed trailers so it has a little more wind resistance. To clarify I can pull it at 75 but its in 7/8 gear and gas mileage is cut nearly in half. My company truck has the 2.7 and has a lot of giddy-up when empty, but it’s a 2WD extended cab so somewhat lighter than my 4WD crew cab. They are ‘16 and ‘17 respectively. Love the gas mileage though if I’m not towing.

 

[LargeOrangeFont]

My trailer is 12” taller than standard enclosed trailers so it has a little more wind resistance. To clarify I can pull it at 75 but its in 7/8 gear and gas mileage is cut nearly in half. My company truck has the 2.7 and has a lot of giddy-up when empty, but it’s a 2WD extended cab so somewhat lighter than my 4WD crew cab. They are ‘16 and ‘17 respectively. Love the gas mileage though if I’m not towing.

How is doing 75 MPH on command struggling to tow? What was your expectation? Floor the truck, get to your destination. Who cares if it is in 7th or 8th gear? 7th is 1:1 and gears 8-10 are overdrive anyway.

Or spend $75k on a truck that will get worse fuel mileage when not towing, ride worse, be more costly to insure, register and maintain. But hey, you won’t have to press your foot down a little more your when you occasionally tow.

 

[Rye]

How is doing 75 MPH on command struggling to tow? What was your expectation? Floor the truck, get to your destination. Who cares if it is in 7th or 8th gear? 7th is 1:1 and gears 8-10 are overdrive anyway.

Or spend $75k on a truck that will get worse fuel mileage when not towing, ride worse, be more costly to insure, register and maintain. But hey, you won’t have to press your foot down a little more your when you occasionally tow.

I guess you didn’t read the part about it being empty, not to mention gas mileage drops nearly in half. If your an F150 fan that’s great, I’d rather have some in reserve.

 

[LargeOrangeFont]

I guess you didn’t read the part about it being empty, not to mention gas mileage drops nearly in half. If your an F150 fan that’s great, I’d rather have some in reserve.

Struggling to tow and fuel economy while towing are 2 different things. You said it is “struggling” and then came back and said it’s doing 75 in overdrive. That isn’t struggling.

What does the gas mileage have to do with it struggling to tow? You bought a truck with a turbocharged engine. That is what happens when it makes power, it make boosts and drinks more fuel.

Loading the trailer with a car won’t change your mileage too much. It is the wind resistance of the trailer is affecting the mileage more than the weight.

You can tow with your F150 and get 9 MPG, or tow with a $75k diesel that “has some in reserve” and get 13 MPG. There isn’t any magic here.

 

[Rye]

Struggling to tow and fuel economy while towing are 2 different things. You said it is “struggling” and then came back and said it’s doing 75 in overdrive. That isn’t struggling.

What does the gas mileage have to do with it struggling to tow? You bought a truck with a turbocharged engine. That is what happens when it makes power, it make boosts and drinks more fuel.

Loading the trailer with a car won’t change your mileage too much. It is the wind resistance of the trailer is affecting the mileage more than the weight.

You can tow with your F150 and get 9 MPG, or tow with a $75k diesel that “has some in reserve” and get 13 MPG. There isn’t any magic here.

Sorry I hurt your F150 feelings.

 

[LargeOrangeFont]

Sorry I hurt your F150 feelings.

You didn’t. I’m just $75k richer because I can use my right foot

 

[Rye]

You didn’t. I’m just $75k richer because I can use my right foot

Less the cost of the F150.

 

[Happy Smitty]

I tow with my $42k f150 and get 9mpg.

I had a 6.0 and 7.3 in the past. towing with my f150 is just fine...

 

[SHOCKtheMONKEY]

 

[Taboma]

You didn’t. I’m just $75k richer because I can use my right foot

Not to be a pest, but I was hoping you'd share this "Nanny" eliminating software you'd mentioned.

 

[LargeOrangeFont]

Not to be a pest, but I was hoping you'd share this "Nanny" eliminating software you'd mentioned.

Forscan is the software.

Download FORScan

forscan.org

You will need a dongle like this

Amazon.com: FORScan ELM327 OBD2 USB Adapter for Windows, Diagnostic Coding Tool with MS-CAN/HS-CAN Switch for Ford Lincoln Mazda Mercury Series Vehicles: Automotive

Buy FORScan ELM327 OBD2 USB Adapter for Windows, Diagnostic Coding Tool with MS-CAN/HS-CAN Switch for Ford Lincoln Mazda Mercury Series Vehicles: Code Readers & Scan Tools - Amazon.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases

www.amazon.com

Here is a Forscan tutorial

FORScan Tutorial

Updated 12/29/22 - Livnitup What is FORScan? FORScan is software used in conjunction with a specific type of OBDII adapter that enables you to make changes to your truck's default modules' settings. Some popular things that can be changed are: adding heated and/or cooled seat icons & heated ste...

docs.google.com

Spreadsheet listing all the features you can enable/disable

Auto stop start disable and message disable is at the top of the list. I just disabled the message and got the autostop eliminator dongle.

FORScan 2015-2020 F150s - Livnitup

Common Last Revised: 10/29/22 These features are not currently possible: operating cameras/spot light/ACC at any speed ** Below: ignore whatever you have where the x's are and just write the non-x value in the correct position ** Note: module BCM=BdyCM in FORScan Feature Name,Module,Address,Va...

docs.google.com

Autostop eliminator dongle here - this is just plug and play. But without Forscan you will still get the message on the dash it is disabled, but you will never have to touch the button to turn it off.

Autostop Eliminator - Disable The Auto Start Stop Feature

The Autostop Eliminator is an intelligent tech device for your car, truck or SUV that will safely disable auto start-stop feature and remember your preference

www.autostopeliminator.com

 

[Bpracing1127]

I used to tow this with my f150 10k loaded. Did it with ease

 

[hallett21]

I drive a 1 ton every day and I’m jealous of F150s lol.



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[LargeOrangeFont]

I drive a 1 ton every day and I’m jealous of F150s lol.
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If you need a 3/4 ton or 1 ton, you need it.

I would argue you don't "need" one if you just want to tow 7000 lbs at 1200 RPM once a month.

If you want one for that purpose, more power to you. Just don't complain about the cost.

 

[LakeMead Boater]

I thought everyone knew....you can’t tow with stock rims, especially on a newer truck.

I tell my customers this everyday!

 

[Taboma]

Forscan is the software.

Download FORScan

forscan.org

You will need a dongle like this

Amazon.com: FORScan ELM327 OBD2 USB Adapter for Windows, Diagnostic Coding Tool with MS-CAN/HS-CAN Switch for Ford Lincoln Mazda Mercury Series Vehicles: Automotive

Buy FORScan ELM327 OBD2 USB Adapter for Windows, Diagnostic Coding Tool with MS-CAN/HS-CAN Switch for Ford Lincoln Mazda Mercury Series Vehicles: Code Readers & Scan Tools - Amazon.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases

www.amazon.com

Here is a Forscan tutorial

FORScan Tutorial

Updated 12/29/22 - Livnitup What is FORScan? FORScan is software used in conjunction with a specific type of OBDII adapter that enables you to make changes to your truck's default modules' settings. Some popular things that can be changed are: adding heated and/or cooled seat icons & heated ste...

docs.google.com

Spreadsheet listing all the features you can enable/disable

Auto stop start disable and message disable is at the top of the list. I just disabled the message and got the autostop eliminator dongle.

FORScan 2015-2020 F150s - Livnitup

Common Last Revised: 10/29/22 These features are not currently possible: operating cameras/spot light/ACC at any speed ** Below: ignore whatever you have where the x's are and just write the non-x value in the correct position ** Note: module BCM=BdyCM in FORScan Feature Name,Module,Address,Va...

docs.google.com

Autostop eliminator dongle here - this is just plug and play. But without Forscan you will still get the message on the dash it is disabled, but you will never have to touch the button to turn it off.

Autostop Eliminator - Disable The Auto Start Stop Feature

The Autostop Eliminator is an intelligent tech device for your car, truck or SUV that will safely disable auto start-stop feature and remember your preference

www.autostopeliminator.com

Well that's a lot, thank you !!! The last option is probably the safest one Any other mods you made with the Forscan that's notable ?

 

[Runs2rch]

Well that's a lot, thank you !!! The last option is probably the safest one Any other mods you made with the Forscan that's notable ?

He turned on the piped in Brap Brap Like the Raptor has hahaha

 

[LargeOrangeFont]

Well that's a lot, thank you !!! The last option is probably the safest one Any other mods you made with the Forscan that's notable ?

Turned off all seatbelt notifications and all warning chimes
Made navigation useable while driving
Added an aftermarket subwoofer to the factory stereo via the factory subwoofer plug
Added a few extra pages/features to the gauge cluster

I don't think mine had piped in engine noises, but I disabled them.

There were a few other things I did that I have probably forgotten as it was 2 years ago now.

The dongle is worth the $90 just to not have to press the damn button every time you start the truck.

 

[Taboma]

He turned on the piped in Brap Brap Like the Raptor has hahaha

Hell, I was just reading where I could shut the damned thing off. Oddly, I preferred the quiet of previous Eco-Platinum. They should have made the "Old Guy" exhaust mode
I keep reading about how the new 2021 is supposed to have "Modes", similar to my wife's Audi, which in a couple of performance modes it makes the Eco-Buzz more of a V8 roar ( I'm paraphrasing), I'm curious what this sounds like and if an update to my 18' will be offered. I've listened to all the videos of the aftermarket exhaust and I think they sound worse, certainly not better.

 

[LargeOrangeFont]

Hell, I was just reading where I could shut the damned thing off. Oddly, I preferred the quiet of previous Eco-Platinum. They should have made the "Old Guy" exhaust mode
I keep reading about how the new 2021 is supposed to have "Modes", similar to my wife's Audi, which in a couple of performance modes it makes the Eco-Buzz more of a V8 roar ( I'm paraphrasing), I'm curious what this sounds like and if an update to my 18' will be offered. I've listened to all the videos of the aftermarket exhaust and I think they sound worse, certainly not better.

What you need is the stock F150 "raptor killer" exhaust.

 

[DaveC]

I would drop my 3/4 duramax in a heartbeat if I could get a 1/2 ton GMC.

My toyhauler is too heavy. I can probably tow my boats with a half ton but I still have two other trailers.

What really kills the half ton is the fuel mileage difference but that only matters if one tows a lot over a long distance. My boat is kept local so that negates that. I simply do not tow enough for the mileage to matter.

If I ever sell my RV I will switch back to half ton.

Half tons are smooth quiet and more responsive with the power and more than capable to tow most boats even mine. They are also a lot lighter.

 

[Runs2rch]

What you need is the stock F150 "raptor killer" exhaust.

Turbos have a nice sound. Especially with the windows down. Love not hearing any V6 exhaust note haha

 

[Motor Boater]

Shit. Looks like I’m in the dreaded “tows with an F150” category!!

 

[Angler]

Nice setup.

 

[MeCasa16]

Just saw this online.. I wonder if he hooks his camper up too...

 

[Brokeboatin221]

It needs less sidewall

 

[zx14]

Shit. Looks like I’m in the dreaded “tows with an F150” category!! View attachment 986082

Me too, I feel like such a turd.

 

[c_land]

Which inmate owns this ranger

 

[jetboatperformance]

My 2.7 ecoboost will haul 8 bags of recycle beer cans and still 0 to 80 before the end of the on ramp... Duh

 

[CLdrinker]

I used to tow this with my f150 10k loaded. Did it with ease View attachment 985982

How much psi did you run in the bags?

 

[Bpracing1127]

Trailer unloaded 55, loaded 65-70

 

[jbird]

Always in the left lane cruising at 80

 

[Icky]

 

[Brokeboatin221]

a must have..............

 

[was thatguy]

My trailer is 12” taller than standard enclosed trailers so it has a little more wind resistance. To clarify I can pull it at 75 but its in 7/8 gear and gas mileage is cut nearly in half. My company truck has the 2.7 and has a lot of giddy-up when empty, but it’s a 2WD extended cab so somewhat lighter than my 4WD crew cab. They are ‘16 and ‘17 respectively. Love the gas mileage though if I’m not towing.

The hell you say...

 

[Rye]

The hell you say...

View attachment 988630

Doesn’t look like a F150

 

[was thatguy]

Doesn’t look like a F150

Right?
What’s game and fish issuing younthese days?

 

[Rye]

Right?
What’s game and fish issuing younthese days?

Tap, tap, tap

 

[was thatguy]

Tap, tap, tap

 

[Brokeboatin221]

I like steel

 

[calkid]

View attachment 985234

He forgot to put the auxiliary wheels on the landing gear