xoliex

don't know if 5800-5900lbs is really considered a heavy load but its getting pretty heavy for the 3.7. thanks on the mustang comment.

xoliex

only ran a 13.1, having carb issues. now it sits on the hands of a carb builder this morning.

JP2085

Don't really care what you doubt or not until you take one on a scale like I did. It is in fact galvanized steel.
GVWR is 7500.

BobLobLaw

What configuration do you have? Mine is a 4x4 supercab with 3:73 lsd and tow package. My tow rating according to the sticker is 6900 lbs.

xoliex

Just like the pic, I have a full body f150 which most people call a screw or a super cab. It's a 2011 3.7 motor with he tow package n 3.73 gears. I believe ford states a 3.7 max tow weight is 6100. I almost pushed that weight limit to he max. P more than likely went over my config of 5700lbs.

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iTrader: (1)

Super review of how the truck tows... dont count the 3.7L out
And nice pics/vid of stang.. thanks for sharing

Mike

BobLobLaw

I have to check with the dealer then when I pick up my truck. I've been told my 3.7 has a max tow rating of 6900 lbs. It does seem high

brulaz

From the Canadian brochure, the 3.7L only gets up to 6100# tow capacity with a regular cab, 4x2, 145" wheelbase and 3.73 axle ratio. All other configurations, including the 4x4's, SuperCab and SuperCrew are lower (typically 5500-5800#).

This is less than my Tacoma's 6500# tow capacity but still ok for my 4000# trailer.

But I was more interested in payload as my trailer has a 620# tongue weight, and we carry lots of stuff in the truck (people, cap, kayaks, bikes, and more). The Tacoma (1100# payload) was always way overloaded.

The 3.7L F150's payload (1600# in the SuperCab) was higher than the Tacoma's and would probably have been good enough. But I decided to go over the top with the 4x2, SCab, Ecoboost (2070# with Max Trailer). Could have gone to 2670# with the longer wheelbase and Max Payload package.

And why do people still call the F150 trucks "half-tons"?

BobLobLaw

I'm not sure why people still call F150's half tons. I also wonder why people still refer to tires as 10 ply, 8 ply, and so on.

I'm an idiot, I just realized I was reading the spec sheet wrong on my truck. The gvwr is 6900 lbs, not tow rating. My tow rating is 5800 lbs. Makes sense now.

The tow ratings for the 3.7 seem under rated. But so do the 5.0 tow ratings.

brulaz

Not so sure. I would say my old Tacoma's 4L V6 tow rating of 6500# was over-rated. When there was any head wind or slope, we spent a lot of time in 4th gear (5spd auto) when hauling a 4000# travel trailer. Now I guess that's what the gearbox is for, increase the rpms to get the needed torque, but it does make for noisier, busier travel. I never wanted to even try pushing its 6500# tow limit.

The F150 3.7L V6 seems very close in torque ratings to the Tacoma. It does have a 6spd auto but is also a 500# heavier truck. 5500-5800# seems reasonable to me.