No doubt this could be a preferred situation when an ELD comes on handy, but I don't understand why you need so much revving and stuff?

Honestly I never pulled a boat out of water with this truck, but I did pull an heavy full enclosed trailer off an ice/snow bank, up an ice patched driveway in 4L and the truck didn't even hesitated. I barely touched the pedal either as I was expecting some resistance and wanted to go slowly. It was an awesome feeling of power delivery!

 

The reason I asked was because the 1 wheel spin control never kicked in for me in the 1 situation that I needed it to so I replaced the open diff w/e-locker with an Eaton "Detroit" Truetrac L/S and all has been good ever since.

 

. Well there is no doubt you are against ELD. you've stated and argued everyone's comment. It's a matter of choice and what the person that owns the truck desires. For what ever reason they desire. That's what's important.

 

No Kenny! You're absolutely wrong, I am not against ELD, on the contrary, and I even admit that I have no experience with the device. For my daily use I think it is a no need at all, but I'd appreciate if you could exemplify how really useful it can be in situations other than radical off-roading.

Like I said, you mentioned that on a boat ramp it is very useful to which I agreed to, but I didn't understand why the revving procedure and gave you an example of a slippery situation that happened to me so you could maybe compare and clarify what you mean. If I had ELD I'd probably lock it right away, but not having it just made me go carefully and was well surprised (that's all).

Maybe the open-diff works differently than before with the '13s -up? You're someone with ELD and open-diff (?) that can share opinion!

 

If I need that much traction I just use 4L. I have the ELD but it just seems to dig me deeper and in combination with the fact the advance track or stability control kicks in and if you get into the throttle too much the ELD deactivates. 4L and pull the fuse that method works great for me if im getting into a situation that needs it. I do pull a big boat and have never needed it on any of the ramps I use 2wd works just fine around here. Maybe I use it wrong?

 

The marina we frequent here has a very steep ramp. We have witnessed so many people have to get pulled up the ramp because of traction loss. I haven't thought of it but next time I will look at my off road screen to see what the angle is. My experience is no wheel spin with ELD, my 2010 without it I had to use 4x4. But it is tough to pull a 6000lb boat up that ramp.

 

Now I understand well the revving thing! Yes steep and slippery are a bad headache for most limited vehicles and I'm guessing maybe mine would be one too under those circumstances!

Everyone's feedback is important and appreciated. Crossing up different opinions will always be helpful to ourselves and others

Thanks for your explanation!

 

you worry too much. IN my experience the ELD has been worthless. I had it with my superduty I would get stuck in the snow and first turn on the ELD it made no difference. If anything ELD should be for the front, then you would have something with that. I use 4x4 alot in the winter, I also spend some time in the high desert remote areas every year. ELD to me has made no difference. It came with my new truck. I would not have paid extra for it if I didn't have to.

 

Only on 2012+ F-150s. *Not available on 2009-2011.
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Lockers on the front diff can be dangerous if you're not accustomed to them. Can't see Ford putting one on a stock truck. Best way to roll a truck on a steep hill is breaking both front tires loose with a locker.