Okay here is my set-up. '02 F150 4x4, 5.4l, 155k miles. I plan on towing a 5x8 uhaul trailer cross-country with two motorcycles. Trailer is 900lbs+two bikes at approx. 250lbs each, total weight 1400-1500lbs. i will also have approx. 300 lbs of cargo in the bed. So maybe total weight of 2k lbs.
My question: should I turn off the overdrive for the journey? Or only in hilly sections?

Thanks!

 

you can leave the od on, it'l shift down on it's own. in the hilly sections i would put it in 3rd to keep the tranny from hunting between gears. i tow a 1200 trailer with my 800 quad with me, the wife and my 2 chocolate labs. they are a hundred lbs apiece with her expedition. no problem.

 

I would leave 'er in OD unless you find that she keeps kickin down, then I would take 'er outa OD.

 

Thanks guys. The trip was completed with no issues, I was able to leave in it OD most fthe time except for some mountain/hilly areas. Went from California to Pennsylania, used NO oil. clock's reading around 158,500 miles now. Just keeps on ticking.

 

glad you had no problems on your trip. the ford gets you home.