SteveF
Titanium
- Joined
- Jul 4, 2004
- Location
- central NC
Well, a search shows we haven't talked about this in a while so here we go.
My 2000 F150 with a 4.6L V8 is having trouble remaining a trusty steed. It's official towing capacity is 5500 lbs but when towing 4000 it struggles to get up steep hills. Not really what I consider proper performance for a listed 5500. Not infrequently I'm towing 4500 - 5000 lbs.
Looking at the newer trucks most of them have a 3.7L V6 with a listed towing capacity of 5800 lbs. Granted I grew up when 5.0L was a really small V8 and Ford even made a straight 6 that was that size. Having a LOT of trouble thinking that a 3.7L will adequately tow my trailers. So are the marketing people from the same school as the ones telling us caulk is good for 25 years?
What say ye?
Steve
My 2000 F150 with a 4.6L V8 is having trouble remaining a trusty steed. It's official towing capacity is 5500 lbs but when towing 4000 it struggles to get up steep hills. Not really what I consider proper performance for a listed 5500. Not infrequently I'm towing 4500 - 5000 lbs.
Looking at the newer trucks most of them have a 3.7L V6 with a listed towing capacity of 5800 lbs. Granted I grew up when 5.0L was a really small V8 and Ford even made a straight 6 that was that size. Having a LOT of trouble thinking that a 3.7L will adequately tow my trailers. So are the marketing people from the same school as the ones telling us caulk is good for 25 years?
What say ye?
Steve