Towing When Using A/C
ColdWar Vet-USN Shellback
Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 435
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From: STL area
39,000+ miles on my '11 and never had the limp mode. Live in the Midwest with every kind of weather possible from HOT (100 deg+), HUMID(90-100%) days to sub-zero snow packed days. We have towed our 5er from the Smokey Mountains to the Ozark Mountains to Upper State New York thru torrential downpours without a miss.
It is also my daily driver so it goes out EVERYDAY!
It is also my daily driver so it goes out EVERYDAY!
Senior Member
Joined: Oct 2012
Posts: 675
Likes: 128
From: Connecticut
26,000 miles on my 2011 and it hasn't skipped a beat and tows my 7500lb trailer with ease.This is my 7th pickup truck in 12yrs with 2 of those being diesels and this is by far the best truck i have ever owned!
USN Retired 1992-2012
Joined: Nov 2012
Posts: 979
Likes: 243
From: Chesapeake, Virginia
Once again, that "limp mode" thing scares me. Seems to happen to many people in all years. As of right now, does not appear to be a positive fix for the ‘11‘s. I so want to believe in this ecoboost but not sure if i am willing to fork out $36k for a truck that "may" have problems when my diesel runs/looks great (except for the horrible mpg‘s). Going to take wife and drive the EB again tomorrow and crunch some numbers. Maybe they will give me an offer i cannot refuse 
Richard
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Junior Member
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 13
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From: Wisconsin
Well, i bit the bullet and put a down payment on the ‘11 EB. The dealer gave me over $2k more than i was wanting to get for my diesel. I questioned the service department and sales manager extensively on the turbo problems. They both said they have only seen a few problems and fix them with the shield. Yes, i know they could be pumping sunshine up my a**, but since the Carfax was clean, the truck has a 100k mile powertrain warranty, so i said what the heck. The only other regret i may have is the 3.55 gears and no Max Tow package. But, since our camper is only a little over 5k pounds, i figured i would be just fine. If we decide to upgrade our camper, would just give me a reason to get another truck
Mrgooden, i looked at a couple '13's in that price range, they are all pretty bare bones. Since it is my daily driver, i like the comfort options.
Mrgooden, i looked at a couple '13's in that price range, they are all pretty bare bones. Since it is my daily driver, i like the comfort options.
USN Retired 1992-2012
Joined: Nov 2012
Posts: 979
Likes: 243
From: Chesapeake, Virginia
Well, i bit the bullet and put a down payment on the ‘11 EB. The dealer gave me over $2k more than i was wanting to get for my diesel. I questioned the service department and sales manager extensively on the turbo problems. They both said they have only seen a few problems and fix them with the shield. Yes, i know they could be pumping sunshine up my a**, but since the Carfax was clean, the truck has a 100k mile powertrain warranty, so i said what the heck. The only other regret i may have is the 3.55 gears and no Max Tow package. But, since our camper is only a little over 5k pounds, i figured i would be just fine. If we decide to upgrade our camper, would just give me a reason to get another truck
Mrgooden, i looked at a couple '13's in that price range, they are all pretty bare bones. Since it is my daily driver, i like the comfort options.
Mrgooden, i looked at a couple '13's in that price range, they are all pretty bare bones. Since it is my daily driver, i like the comfort options.
Richard