2018 F150 5.0 towing In high elevation/mountains
05-23-2018, 04:58 PM
#21
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I've been OCD'n out on the research the past week and still not totally sure. Definitely feel a little more comfortable about the 5.0 for my needs though then before.
05-24-2018, 01:37 PM
#22
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It seems like I would be okay with the 5.0 for my Towing needs and in just regular daily driving compared to the EcoBoost I could probably deal with the power difference.
seems like not many people go from EcoBoost to a 5.0 it always seems like it's the other way around for the most part
seems like not many people go from EcoBoost to a 5.0 it always seems like it's the other way around for the most part
05-24-2018, 07:29 PM
#24
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I've test drove a few 2nd gen 3.5 ecoboost, they were nice but I wasn't blown away by them... I guess that could be partially because I'm coming from two tuned EcoBoost tgough
05-26-2018, 09:17 PM
#25
I have a 2018 5.0 with 10 speed with 3.31s with the trailer tie package (no max tow). Came from a 2015 2.7. I tow about 5000 lbs every weekend. No issues to date. The transmission shifts smooth and stays at 6-7th gear when climbing.
05-26-2018, 10:39 PM
#26
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Very nice! Out of curiosity do you happen to tow much in high elevation and/or through mountains?
05-27-2018, 04:51 PM
#27
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It will tow differently, but once you get used to it you wont notice much other then it will run at a higher rpm and you will lose a bit of power as you climb. It will sound better if that matters to you. 2018 is a good year for ford truck engines, the 10 speed plus the new gen 5.0, second gen 3.5 and the 2.7 are all great choices depending on what you want.
05-27-2018, 05:46 PM
#28
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I have a 2015 5.0L w/3.55 gears and live at 8,000ft in south central Colorado (near Monarch Pass). I tow a 4,000lb TT. No issues at all and would buy the same truck again tomorrow.
05-27-2018, 06:19 PM
#29
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Thanks for your reply and input! Sounds pretty much exactly like the conditions /weight I'll be towing in occasionally.
06-09-2018, 10:06 AM
#30
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Thanks, interesting article.
I will look for more in the future and yes, keeping an eye on these beasts for issues as they age. When I started my journey for a new truck I initially tried to find another 5.0. My 2011 was worry free but knowing we would be doing much more travel I opted to buy something new. There weren’t a lot of 5.0’s available. A couple of drives in the newer designed 3.5 and 10 speed really helped with the final decision. Extended warranty was also part of the purchase as I knew any expenditure would likely pay for the extra bucks.
