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Old 12-12-2018, 10:25 AM
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I don't tow, I just bought XLT XTR for mostly highway driving in the winter and daily city driving. But maybe in the future tow lightly trailer once a year? That was why I choosed 2.7 ecoboost. Now I found acceleration is not good. Is it because of new truck? it only has 100km on it.

I also found the brake is not very good compared to my SUV. Is it normal? What do you think?

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well, huh... 2.7 is great in acceleration.
brakes on a pickup truck...hmm... I think its a pickup truck, not a mustang.
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did you test drive both engines? what are you expecting from a truck?
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Hell no the 2.7 isnt weak...its stronger than my 5.0 in my old truck especially down low. Pulls like a damn freight train
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Read your manual regarding proper break-in. Don't take it over 4000 RPM or tow a trailer within the first 3000 miles. Also, don't get that spirited gleam in your eye when you pull up next to the modified Audi A4 and try to beat him off the line. You'll be disappointed.
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Flip it into Sport mode and double click the Traction Control button.....it will push you into the seat a ways.
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I don't tow, I just bought XLT XTR for mostly highway driving in the winter and daily city driving. But maybe in the future tow lightly trailer once a year? That was why I choosed 2.7 ecoboost. Now I found acceleration is not good. Is it because of new truck? it only has 100km on it. I hope I choosed 3.5L ecoboost. It is too late, feeling a little upset. I hope I came here earlier asking this question before I bought it.

I also found the brake is not very good compared to my SUV. Is it normal? What do you think?

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I think you need to learn how to break in your truck. The answer to your question is No, it is not weak.
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Originally Posted by roudan
I don't tow, I just bought XLT XTR for mostly highway driving in the winter and daily city driving. But maybe in the future tow lightly trailer once a year? That was why I choosed 2.7 ecoboost. Now I found acceleration is not good. Is it because of new truck? it only has 100km on it. I hope I choosed 3.5L ecoboost. It is too late, feeling a little upset. I hope I came here earlier asking this question before I bought it.

I also found the brake is not very good compared to my SUV. Is it normal? What do you think?

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acceleration is based on what the user is used to.. some people will tell you its great.. some people will tell you it sucks.. it depends on what you are used to
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Thanks Guys. My SUV is 2008 Acura MDX, 300hp. It is really responsive. The question is: is 3.5L faster than 2.7L? I don't tow, maybe once a year in the future.
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Thanks Guys. My SUV is 2008 Acura MDX, 300hp. It is really responsive. The question is: is 3.5L faster than 2.7L? I don't tow, maybe once a year in the future.
its faster and has better acceleration .. but the thirst for power never goes away.. maybe time to get a tune
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