orangesoda

Hey Folks,

Well I thought I was sold on getting a lease on a new F-150 but a 2010 with only 35k on it popped up in my area.

The truck has pretty much everything I would want I'm questioning the rear diff. Its the 3.31 regular axle. I started another thread about the diff lock on the new ones vs open diff and I was pretty set on the open diff and trusting the "one wheel spin control" to handle it.

My question is do the 2010's have the one wheel spin control? I'd like for it to transfer power to the slipping wheel but I'm getting conflicting information in my research. Anyone know when "one wheel spin control" was introduced? I'd hate to buy the 2010 and find out that the traction control system isn't distributing power between the rear wheels and only limiting power to prevent wheel spin.

In regards to the axle ratio I don't plan on much towing. Maybe a boat one day and or a small camper. Would 3.31 suffice?


Thanks!!

orangesoda

Bumping in hopes someone has an answer to the "one wheel spin control"

gDMJoe

Unless you've got a limited slip differential be prepared to be disappointed by the TCS - "...hate to buy the 2010 and find out that the traction control system isn't distributing power between the rear wheels and only limiting power to prevent wheel spin.".

In addition to "limiting power", TCS uses the ABS to control wheel spin, it does nothing to distribute "power between the rear wheels".
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shortride

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I'm not sure what you would consider a regular axle. If you're referring to gear ratio, the most common axle in an F-150 is probably the 3:55.1. A 3:31.1 ratio is primarily for those that like the higher fuel economy that do not do heavy towing or hauling. You should always consult the recommended towing capacity when buying a truck that will be used for heavy towing or hauling.


I would have liked to have a 3:55.1 in my new 2014 Limited. If it didn't cost so much I would consider changing it.

orangesoda

Ford uses "regular axle" for anything thats not limited slip or locking. Judging by what others have said i'll probably hold out for at least an '11 and something with at least a 3.55 with a locker or LS.