which is better for towing 6000# travel trailer? i have the option for a 2016 3.55 6 speed or a 2017 3.31 10 speed

 

I have a 16 3.5 max tow and I pull the same size travel trailer. Power isn't an issue at all.

 

Are they both 3.5? if so I would go with the 17 and second gen eco and 10 speed. as far as towing that weight I don't think you would notice much difference.

 

IMHO: I would get the 3.55 diff and the 6 speed. Less transmission hunting. Of course I am biased as I have the 3.55 3.5EB 2016 myself.

 

I think most would say the 10 speed as it just has way more range. The harder part is there are some noises but most are on the 5.0, I believe. Ford definitely has lots of dollars and resources committed to the 10 speed, the initial vehicles have sometimes had issues. The 6 speed is mostly bullet proof, so hard choice. 10 speed definitely will provide the gear range hunting isn't a problem you just lock out gears and use tow mode in both transmissions.

 

You won't see a difference between the two. The gear ratios for the 10 speed and 3.31 will be very similar to a 6 speed with 3.73. I would look more at the package of the trucks, color, etc. on what you actually want. Check out post #5 in this thread. https://www.f150forum.com/f118/what-...ed-4x4-397864/