Roadrunner2

6.2, max tow package 3.73 rear end and don't look back!

AluminumGT40

Thanks for all of the fast input. We bought a 2012 with the turbo Ecoboost. We drove the 302 and the Ecoboost. The Eco seemed to run harder and accelerated better. The 302 sounded better though. I did not try them with a trailer. Maybe my mistake?? Now I need to get a newer 22 to 24 ft enclosed trailer. If I find out this won't work out, I'll have a low mile Ecoboost for sale!

smurfs_of_war

EDIT: You can't go wrong with either, but the EB might give you more of what you're after.

speeddemon86

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smurfs_of_war

Still groggy- I wasn't thinking when I was typing and the words to sentence doing wasn't firing on all 8. Good snag- edited for a less dramatic footprint

509-FORD

You made the right decision. The EB does tow better especially hills. The 5.0L is a good engine but for towing it's not as good as the EB.

speeddemon86

Lol

jcain

with that weight and always towing, 5.0 . you'll just have to hump it in the mountain passes, but the trailer is ~2500lbs, the car is ~2500lbs, the 5.0 will be A-OK and "probably" get better fuel mileage.

jcain

d`oh... didn't see 3 pages, and a purchase already. meh

jcain

try to find a vertical or horizontal v-nose configuration to help cut the wind, trust me. the EB can suck the fuel down if you drag a sail. and put a bed cover on the truck to minimize the height difference at the leading edge of the trailer, unless you get a vertical V.

you also didn't mention what gears? max tow? hd payload?