Towing capacity anyone?
01-14-2014, 09:22 AM
#2
It's been questioned but no data has been put out yet... Most are just worried about the MPG this little giant is suppose to put out.. On the videos that FORD put out it says more towing.. I'm guessing this little 2.7 will be around 10K and the 3.5 will be around 12K
01-14-2014, 11:07 AM
#3
The articles I've seen have been predicting around 8000. They indicate that the 2.7 is going to be marketed towards people that don't tow and want the best possible gas mileage.
01-14-2014, 11:11 AM
#4
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Ford says it is up to 700lbs lighter. I would assume the "up to" statement means Screw's with 6.5' bed.
So I would agree with your guess of ~10k and ~12k but with a much improved allowable tongue weight.
So I would agree with your guess of ~10k and ~12k but with a much improved allowable tongue weight.
01-14-2014, 11:16 AM
#5
Here's where I read it, and Motor Trend is predicting less than 8000 lbs for the 2.7 liter.
http://www.trucktrend.com/roadtests/...50_first_look/
http://www.trucktrend.com/roadtests/...50_first_look/
Next is a brand-new 2.7-liter EcoBoost V-6, and according to it Ford isn’t related to the 3.5-liter engine. This engine features a compacted-graphite iron block, which is light but tough, and the engine is optimized for high fuel economy. The 2.7-liter is designed for buyers who won’t need to tow 8000 pounds.
01-14-2014, 11:38 AM
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in the TFL Truck videos, he shows the new truck and it has a plow on it. Thats kind of cool if thats the case.
I know current ones shouldn't have a plow because of the Electronic power steering.
With these trucks being 700 lbs lighter I am thinking the payload will go up and towing as well in the 3.5 and 5.0
I feel like 2.7 8k lbs could be right but the 10k could be also. 2.7 just seems so small to me my accord had a 2.4. I know apples to orange here but displacement alone it just feels weird.
I know current ones shouldn't have a plow because of the Electronic power steering.
With these trucks being 700 lbs lighter I am thinking the payload will go up and towing as well in the 3.5 and 5.0
I feel like 2.7 8k lbs could be right but the 10k could be also. 2.7 just seems so small to me my accord had a 2.4. I know apples to orange here but displacement alone it just feels weird.
01-14-2014, 11:59 AM
#9
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in the TFL Truck videos, he shows the new truck and it has a plow on it. Thats kind of cool if thats the case.
I know current ones shouldn't have a plow because of the Electronic power steering.
With these trucks being 700 lbs lighter I am thinking the payload will go up and towing as well in the 3.5 and 5.0
I feel like 2.7 8k lbs could be right but the 10k could be also. 2.7 just seems so small to me my accord had a 2.4. I know apples to orange here but displacement alone it just feels weird.
I know current ones shouldn't have a plow because of the Electronic power steering.
With these trucks being 700 lbs lighter I am thinking the payload will go up and towing as well in the 3.5 and 5.0
I feel like 2.7 8k lbs could be right but the 10k could be also. 2.7 just seems so small to me my accord had a 2.4. I know apples to orange here but displacement alone it just feels weird.
01-14-2014, 12:16 PM
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I'm guessing the 2.7 will be rated to tow about 6,000. Hey, we already got great towing Ecoboost 3.5 and the 5.0. I don't see this engine getting too close towing capacity of those.