Towing Capability
#21
Member
Hi guys, brand new to the forum, and I already have a question. Having never owned a F-150 before, I feel like I've got the run around from the ford website and my guy at the dealership. I'm looking into getting a 2012 FX4, however I need the max 11,300 towing. So I have the ecoboost selected and the sticker of the truck i'm looking at says it has 3.73 Electronic Locking Rear Axle. will this get me my 11,300lbs of towing? because according to the website, the only gear ratio that will do that for the FX4 is the 4.10 gears. HELP!!!!
http://www.ford.com/resources/ford/g..._F150nov18.pdf
#22
Ski Bum
Thread Starter
One has to ask, why would you not just go to a heavier-duty truck, like an F-250? It has been my experience, in my 35+ years of driving and towing everything from boats to travel trailers to car trailers, that the 3/4 or 1 ton pickups are just FAR more suited to tow loads like you describe, for as often as you are going to be towing.
Not too many F-150s at the rodeo parking lot, from what I've seen...
Not too many F-150s at the rodeo parking lot, from what I've seen...
#23
Senior Member
Even tho I think you were ok before you are totally fine w a 2 horse trailer. You will love the EB and if your easy on the throttle you will ove it even more. Enjoy your new rig.