Hi All,

I’ve posted a towing question before but I’m looking for a bit more direction. Before any flames me I have used the search button, but the more I read the more confused I get (maybe I’m just a ‘tard that way)

We currently have a ’98 F150 XLT, 4.6L Auto with the towing package. We go out to the desert quite a lot and I tow 12’ trailer with our quads (3) and all my gear. It tows it well and I have no complaints other than it isn’t 4WD so it limits where I can go.

We are considering buying a toy hauler, somewhere in the 16 to 22’ range. I’m fairly certain that’s going to be at the outer limit of what my current truck can tow, so we’re considering a vehicle switch.

We either going to pick up an Expedition or another F150 but with the 5.4L and 4WD, probably a ’97 to ’01. I know there are certain variables (gears, coolers, etc.) but based on most things being the same, am I going to get better towing out of one as opposed to the other? Naturally my wife wants the Expo, and I want the truck. I’m not opposed to the Expo as long as I can get the towing capacity I need out of it.

Any opinions or advice?

Thanks

P.S.
I know everyone will say get an F250, not an option as I’m working within a budget and they’re unfortunately not within my budget.

 

Well...you'll probably get a little more...towing capacity with the F-150, only because i would assume it'd weigh less than a Expo. i've drove a '06 Expo of my ex's parents alot while we were together and i didn't like it, it really did feel like you were on a barge haha, but had a lot of pep with that 5.4. I would pick the truck, you'd have more you can do with it, but either would do what your wanting, only gonna be harder to find a Expo thats 4X4

 

hard to find an expo thats 4x4? I dont think thats gonna be hard...

 

id say truck....i have an 01 f150 5.4l 4x4 with 230k and i haul stuff ALL the time...pull rigs out with ease....tow truck and trailer loads full and still really no hassle...i say get the truck cant go wrong

 

Correct, finding 4X4 Expos is not hard, at least every other one I look at is either AWD or 4WD.

I guess I'm wondering if there'a a major difference in capacity. If there's no difference, I'm probably going to let the wife get the Expo. =(

 

There shouldn't be any difference I don't believe... if it is, it's minimal.

I'd just look into a 4 door F150.. then you can stack stuff in the bed, and have enough room to fit 6 if you need.

 

Understood.

But both will outpull my current truck right? Neither would have issues with let's say a 20' toy hauler?

 

dont see why not...the 5.4 is a beast so i recon either would do that job for ya

 

doesnt expis have independant rear suspension??

 

DEFF the truck man!!!!!!!!