I have a older Tacoma and am thinking about replacing it with a 2017 F-150 (3.5 engine). Has anyone else got a new F-150 and what do they think. I pull a 16 TBS and carry 2 bikes in the bed and 2 kayaks on top.
I think you will be fine with that rig. Our 3.5 liter Pathfinder probably isn't too different in curb weight from the F150 and it pulls our 16TBS just fine. The kayaks on top will cause you to lose a few mpg though. Probably 11-12 at 60 mph.
David
We have a 2013 F 150 ecoboost. Pulls our TBS without an issue. The F 150 is good to tow 7000 + and with our trailer being under 5000 lots of envelope left.
The 2.7 Ecoboost will actually do better towing than the 3.5 naturally aspirated motor will. I'd recommend finding one with that engine. Or if you really want overkill, go for the 3.5 Ecoboost or the 5.0 V8.
I have the 5.0L in my 2014, and it does a great job pulling our BC7X20 toyhauler (around 5500 lbs loaded up).
If I were you I would go with the 3.5L ecoboost or 5.0L V8 it is going to tow more than the regular 3.5L. I have a 2.7L Ecoboost 2016 and it tows my 13QBB fine, I bought that one because it was the one in the lot that was suiting me the best in term of options and price. But I think next one I'll take a bigger engine just to have the ability to upgrade to a bigger trailer, I regret not taking a bigger engine at the beginning because it is going to be harder for me to upgrade in trailer size than if I had took the bigger one at the beginning
Quote from: billmoore on January 10, 2017, 11:49:05 PM
The 2.7 Ecoboost will actually do better towing than the 3.5 naturally aspirated motor will. I'd recommend finding one with that engine.
The 2.7 Ecoboost may be a bit better towing than the NA 3.5 motor. But what about the 3.5 liter Ecoboost? More liters means more engine life, plus more torque. It seems to me that this engine is the best compromise between gas mileage, torque and engine life.
But if you want to tow a 21 RBS then i would go for the 5.0 liter V8. Less torque than the 3.5 Ecoboost but for that trailer size and weight, stress on the engine is more important and 5.0 liters can take it.
David
I waiting to see how the 2018 F150 diesels do!
Well, I still have not gotten my wife on board with this yet.
Quote from: DavidM on January 11, 2017, 09:53:53 AMThe 2.7 Ecoboost may be a bit better towing than the NA 3.5 motor. But what about the 3.5 liter Ecoboost? More liters means more engine life, plus more torque. It seems to me that this engine is the best compromise between gas mileage, torque and engine life.
But if you want to tow a 21 RBS then i would go for the 5.0 liter V8. Less torque than the 3.5 Ecoboost but for that trailer size and weight, stress on the engine is more important and 5.0 liters can take it.
David
I totally agree, my assumption based on the original post not specifying Ecoboost was that the OP was looking at an F150 with the base engine and lowest tow rating. The 2.7L is a significant upgrade over that engine. But the 3.5 Ecoboost and 5.0 are both better suited to heavy towing than either of those engines.
Quote from: Popup2012 on January 11, 2017, 08:00:04 PM
Well, I still have not gotten my wife on board with this yet.
Find a chick with a big truck. Problem(s) solved.
Ordered my 2017 FORD F-150 XLT 3.5 eco 4 door with max tow package and BLIS $$$ They say will take 12 weeks.
I didn't see the "like" button on your post, so I'll do a full reply and say LIKE on your '17 Ford order. But 3 months wait? Wow.
Did you ordered it with towing mirrors? I don't have them on mine and the 13QBB is not really wide enough to block the view but I heard they were really good!
Speaking of not having a "like" button, is there a way we can get one on this forum? That was something that was nice about the old forum.
No I did not order the towing mirrors. I wanted the BLIS (Blind spot) and you could not get it with them.
You can always order the tow mirrors and install them yourself, thats the way I went with my old Dodge.
Quote from: Merlin on January 20, 2017, 11:18:51 AM
I didn't see the "like" button on your post, so I'll do a full reply and say LIKE on your '17 Ford order. But 3 months wait? Wow.
I will be surprised if it takes 3 months, I was told the same thing when I ordered my 16 F350, came in at 8 weeks. The dealers state that incase there is a delay in the making of the unit ordered, depending on the Truck order sometimes some of the options are not available or back ordered.
There is a site that Ford New Orders can be checked to find your progress on your Ordered Ford, all you need is your VIN Number which you should have by now.
Quote from: Popup2012 on January 20, 2017, 11:04:26 AM
Ordered my 2017 FORD F-150 XLT 3.5 eco 4 door with max tow package and BLIS $$$ They say will take 12 weeks.
With a 10-Speed transmission, you won't be disappointed.
It came in Mar 1 and the Mar rebates went up a little plus a 24,000 mile/2year free oil change and such. I had a firm price when I ordered and the extra Mar rebate helped a little. I then took my 2012 Tacoma over and said I want to trade it in. Salesman said well we already have the paper work done. Since I had the Tacoma in the parking lot with the title, they said take it over to the used car sale and get a price. They started at 20,000 and we settled at 21,500. I then saved 1200 plus on sales tax, so a pretty good deal as I got the truck for 27,000 plus tax. I feel good about the deal but the F-150 was not cheap with what I wanted on it.
Awesome! Have fun. Drive like you stole it (you just about did). 8)
Sorry that should have 22,000 not 27,000.
New Truck
Nice you took the longer bed (6.5 foot) I have the 5.5 foot, it's fine most of the time but sometime I wish I had the extra foot! Really nice truck!
Sorry the figure 27,00 is the correct figure. On should stay off the internet after spending the afternoon and evening at your sister in laws BQ and retirement party here in TX.
My first new truck was a 1980 Toyota Hillux, I paid $8000, (which was too much). My first full size truck was a 1962 Chevy 3/4 ton, I paid $600 for that in 1977.Talk new truck sticker shock.
Good luck with your new truck, many happy carefree towing miles ahead!