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Post by cbarnes on Jul 16, 2021 7:21:42 GMT -5
I'm looking at purchasing a 2016 F150 with the 2.7L Turbo engine. Would this be a good choice for pulling my 2019 e191bh?
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Post by 660catman on Jul 16, 2021 10:13:54 GMT -5
I have heard in hilly terrain you’re on the turbo constantly. Also they have oil pan leak issues as the pans are made of plastic from 15-17.
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Post by nvguy on Jul 16, 2021 21:48:43 GMT -5
Here's a link to the Ford towing guide for 2016. Lots of factors- rear axle gear, cab..etc.... linkThe oil pan issue is fixable, the mechanic just has to follow Ford's procedure. And you will be in the turbo when you're pulling hills, but it was engineered for that. |
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Post by Edd505 on Jul 17, 2021 23:12:31 GMT -5
Instaed of wondering why not get a F250, you know you have enough and should you want a bigger TT you wont need another truck.
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Post by senior on Jul 18, 2021 8:47:47 GMT -5
It will do the job but with the 2.7 motor you'll be on the turbo constantly even with that smaller trailer, which will be quite a bit harder on gas.
My recommend would be the 5L or the 3.5 turbo.
The 5L will give better mileage when towing with lots of power & the 3.5 will have even more torque but tends to use more fuel when in the turbo
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Post by lynnmor on Jul 18, 2021 11:43:48 GMT -5
The 2.7 has a good amount of horsepower. Gas mileage will be low regardless of what engine you use, it takes a certain amount of fuel to do the work. The one thing that I would be concerned with is engine braking, that puny engine will not hold back as well as a large engine so you will be working the brakes hard. That may not be an issue in areas where the downhills are short, so only you know the conditions that will be encountered.
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