loadchris83

Kind of a late post, but pulled the TT with my new FX2 5.0 bout 2 weeks ago for the first time. Previous ride, 02 Lariat Screw 5.4L. Trailer 2011 Eclipse Evolution 17FBS w/slideout 4100lbs dry.

Very smooth ride and trailer sway/trailer brake control worked great. Trailer package checklist onboard truck is very handy. I was weary of 5.0L low end torque compared to the 5.4L, although she doesn't have as much torque from a dead stop as my old 5.4L, she makes up for it when you rev her. My passing power and hill climbing compared to my 4 speed 5.4 is NIGHT and DAY. I always struggled to pass 18wheelers on the freeway at 55mph with my 5.4 pulling my trailer with loaded family/gear, but it seems like the 5.0 does it effortlessly.

I am in no way knocking the 5.4 guys. I absolutely loved my 02 Lariat, she had 157k miles, did not leak a speck of oil and I was on the original transmission. She towed anything I could ever ask of her and more. I just wanted to share my experience pulling with my new baby.

Team Canada

I have a 2013 XLT 5.0, 3.55 gears and pull a Kodiak 214 hybrid. It pulls effortlessly, zero sway and seems almost like the trailer weighs 1/2 as much.
I am impressed with it's hill pulling ability as it downshifts to 4th gear and has great power around 3000-4000 rpms.

BDYY

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The truck and trailer are a nice match.

sgtpatiolantern

I towed a utility trailer from work with my 2012 XLT. It had my Polaris and my buddy's Yamaha side by side on it. Total weight was just under 4,500 lbs. I had the 5.0 with 3:55 and the towing package. (The same as I have on my 2013 Lariat.) I was impressed with the tow as well. That little V8 is pretty potent and chugged along with no issues. I was impressed.

HCFX2013

I'm pretty impressed with mine too, for what it is. If I towed often I wouldn't have gotten the smaller V8 with taller gears but I only tow my cargo trailer during the summer on short ATV trips once in awhile. My only complaint is that the trans calibration makes it bog a little on hills. A tune should solve that.

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sgtpatiolantern

She scooted along pretty good when we went quadding.

dave91gt

I've towed with 2V 5.4's, V10's, 7.3 PS, 318 88 Dodge, 01 318 Dodge, 78 Ford with built 400M, etc. I love the 5.0 in comparison to all of them except the V10 and diesel (obviously). The 5.0 along with the 6 speed and 3.73 gear is a great combination. I've towed a utility trailer with a Kawasaki Teryx 4 seater, a 90 Mustang on a car hauler, a 2000 TJ Wrangler on a car hauler, and the heaviest being the wifes old 08 Expedition on a steel deck car hauler (estimated 7K total). The truck never worked as hard as I expected. Great handling, braking and acceleration. My Dad has an 03 f150 SC 4X4 with the 5.4 and 3.55's. It has towed a camper it's entire life. Most of it being a 26ft Jayco 5th wheel weighing 6900 lbs dry. Latest trailer (towed once to a lot in Florida) weighs 7500 lbs dry. Truck has 90K and wears 6 ply BFG AT's and has never had a mechanical problem besides the COP failures. It has upgraded brakes and otherwise stock.