gwpfan

Like others I say what? Compared to the RPM's of a diesel? Can't be compared to the RPM's of a 6.2/other gas vehicle. If you haven't watched the video's on the towing on the pass in Colorado with the Tundra, GMC and F150, maybe you should go watch that.

Granted you also are mainly complaining about the bounce, do you have the 6.5' bed or the short bed?

Truck owner

Your probably right but the KR I bought was already pre-packaged on the lot. I didn't realize how much play there would be between a F150 vs F250 in the suspension of the truck. I thought that buying the Maxtow would provide a more solid bed feel when towing. Not a big deal, it just a matter of getting used to the diff feel. For those of you saying i'm insane on tq curve. When I am towing my boat from light to light in traffic, to stay up to speed with other cars my rpm's have to be 3500rpms for the torque/turbos to really pull the truck in early gears. Again, not a big deal, love the turbo whistle, its like driving a diesel truck. Its just my opinion, its my first F150. I am coming from a SD. So it just takes getting used to this truck and how it handles.

gwpfan

Ok this makes a bit more sense, for just taking off, aka really putting your foot into it, but I see a change at just above 2000 rpm, but even more as the rpm get higher.

shimmer

Are we comparing a SD to a F150 or the 6.2 to the eco. I am not sure what the op was after in terms of opinions in this regard. A SD chassis is obviously at an advantage in the heavy load department. However, if we are comparing motors in the F150 for hauling a load, I would lean towards the eco for towing. It has a very flat torque curve and makes its peak torque at 2500 rpm vs the 6.2's 4500 rpm. So you are actually making torque lower in the rev band with the eco. I'm not knocking the 6.2, just trying to shed some light on where the eco is actually making all that torque in the rev band.

jferg92

To the original poster, how long do you plan on keeping the truck and what percentage of use will actually be towing?

Ssls6

I tow 7500lbs often and I went 6.2L. I always lock out 6th (mainly for fuel economy) and cruise at ~2500rpm. Both power plants are close in HP at this rpm so I doubt you'll see much difference. If you plan to rack up a bunch of towing miles, at least for now the 6.2L is probably the safer way to go. If you tow occasionally, then the eco will definitely save you on gas money.

Truck owner

I got the 6.5 ft bed and the Off-road package. I'm not sure if it is combo of longer wheelbase and off road shocks that cause my truck to be more bouncing in the tail, but it is a matter of just getting to know the handling characteristics of this F150. As time goes on and miles accumulate, I might change things out to help better or might just go back to a SD. Either way , I am just glad that Ford/Dealer were able to apply a TSB to my truck to get rid of the misfire/sputter in 6th under tow. It is so much more enjoyable to drive while towing the boat!

johndeerefarmer

If you are running the factory P- metric tires you need to dump them for some LT tires as the p- metric sidewalls are squishy. Ford puts p-metric on them from the factory for two reasons. One the Goodyear SR-A is one of the lower rolling resistance tires (helped them achieve the EPA figures for the truck) and two most people want their truck to ride like a Cadillac. The P- metric helps with that.

BigHutch

Just a question, not bashing. But why is the 6.2 the standard/base engine for a SD and not the Ecoboost if it tow's better?

Truck owner

My truck came with the Pirellis. Are they P metric or LT? I guess I better go check. Why would Ford not put a LT tire on a MaxTow truck,, seems a little stupid if they did..