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- Can the 2.7 Liter EcoBoost tow? Today we find out! We hooked up to a dump trailer leaded with fill dirt. The truck did great but the real question is how long will the 2.7 EcoBoost last while towing like this?
In my videos I compare the 3.5 EcoBoost to the 2.7 liter EcoBoost. both engines have their advantages and are great in different ways. comment below! thanks for watching!
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Cool fact. The 2.7 has 125% more torque than the 3.5 under 2700 rpms
smaller motor, revs faster.
It has more than DOUBLE the torque?
Thank you for this video, I was worried I would barely be able to tow 6000lbs, but watching you bravely haul 12,000 made me feel so much better
6k on the F150 wouldn't be bad the ranger alone is rated up to 7500 with the 2.3 I4. Stability though is much better on the F150 of course.
The 2.7 eco is my fav motor tbh its even more reliable than the 3.5 but a lot of people aint ready for that convo
2.7 block and crank is made from same graphite iron as 6.7 diesel
@@curtiswaldbilligtruckingla8798 yep its a tank
Dude I take 2015 deep in the mountains and deep and sand stock this thing is a fckn tank. Pulled out a few trucks in the sand with it 👍🏽 , about to level this puppy out for more comfort
@@kekoatecson1413 tru tru super nice truck
That’s a sharp looking truck. I love those special edition grilles.
Great video! I was considering a 2.7 because I like the fact that it’s a graphite block rather than an aluminum block. But I’d want to swap the rear end for a 4.30 or even a 4.88, you raised a good point about being on the highway and running out of gears
Now that's a good video.... Respect....💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪
I towed 10,000lbs or probably a little over that with my 2020 2.7 ecoboost and it was a load for sure but it pulled it good plently of power even good takeoff from a stop on a steep incline no issues
Thanks for posting the video. Its nice to see how the 2.7 pulls "max" towing weight.
Crazy. Thanks for the test
Ive accidentally towed even more than this on all kinds of hills and highway with my 2016 2.7L. These trucks are incredible!!
Yes. We would never do such a thing on purpose!
Impressive stuff man! Tons of people say Ford completely underrates this engine for towing, so judging by what you did, there might be some validity to the suspicions.
I agree 100%
I do agree but any truck CAN go past that rating
That is why Toyota decided to tow a damn spaceship
That’s what I’m sayin , just do some modifications to my suspension and gearing I bet it’d be capable
Well ya they don’t want to cut into 3.5 sales
The 2.7 seems to be plenty stout. Even comparing the Gen 1 engines, the 2.7 seemed to not have the timing chain issues that the 3.5 did. The block and bottom end design seem as stout as the 3.5. Perhaps the crank is stronger in the 3.5 as it is forged steel, but the 2.7 doesn't appear to be having any issues. I don't tow much so I would pick the 2.7 over the others right now, especially the 5.0 since it seems to be having oil consumption issues since 2018 and the 2021's will get cylinder deactivation (seems as though GM and Ram both struggle with issues from that). Love to see the ecoboost engines being tested heavy.
Thanks for watching and thanks for the input!
I towed 9500 pounds from LA to PHX with my 2018 2.7 4x4 four door. Full speed no issues.
@@tonecrazy88 thanks lol I have the same model but 19’ wanting to tow my 05 f150 to New Mexico. Only a 4 hour drive, About 7800 trailer included
from Phx as well👍🏼
The 2.7 is underrated that motor is amazing.
Looking forward to 6.2 video as well!
no apology needed bro ypur good thats what testing is all about going over board just for test. good vid bro very explicit!
Thank you…. I needed this to decide 2.7 or 3.5 I have a 3.5 but not towing enough to warrant the price increase
I am not surprised I did over 15k of dirt on a 14 ft trailer never will I do it again. It didn't like it but it is a beast no doubt.
i got a 2019 2.7 upgraded brakes and she does great towing
I just bought a 2018 2.7 EcoBoost have not towed anything with it yet but I never pay attention to payload capacities or anything if I tow something as long as my truck will pull it I figure I'm good lol awesome video brother
A test of the stopping distance with that kind of weight would be appreciated.
Looks like you took off just fine fro the stop light going left. I have a 2016 2.7. Never towed anything yet
They got the power but trucks are so light now. I drove my 15’ 2.7 and towed a 94’ bronco. Boy…on the highway. Had the power just not enough truck.
I'm going to a local dealer tomorrow to test drive a 2019 lariat 2.7, thank you so much for this video, I was thinking of 3.5l but your video really helps me to decide to go with 2.7 , my travel trailer is 4600lbs dry weight.
It's never bad to have too much truck. Nothing wrong with the three five or a super duty.
Did you buy?
@@mikecarmean1676 Yes actually I ended up getting the 2020 also 2.7 twin turbo Lariat. I have it for over a year now, got it in September last year, installed Mayhem wheels on it and I love it. th-cam.com/video/d9p6WNBTovo/w-d-xo.html
@@ruvrandomusefulvideos awesome congrats!!
@@mikecarmean1676 Thank you.
How this powertrain holding up over the years?
Remember both trucks are legal as long as your not over your GVWR or axles on the truck and your trailer is not overloaded you are legal. Manufacturers tow ratings are just for warranty purposes and a general guideline. You are DOT legal with the 2.7 as well, like I said as long as your not over on your rear axle. My only concern with the 2.7 would be the punishment on the small 8.8” rear axle over time.
It's hard on the diff for sure!
If you don't stay within the manufacturers tow ratings good luck getting an insurance company to insure you after you crash your truck and kill someone. The axle might be able to take a heavier load as they usually do, but you're not taking into account the frame, and springs. All the big auto makers spend billions on R&D, and they're good at what they do. you're also paying for their knowledge and expertise so why not trust them and stay within your trucks capacities, why risk it?
Funny thing is the 2.7, 3.5 and 5.0 all use the same Transmission so you cant really hurt your truck.
No fucking doubt 😂
I’ve been debating which one to get. I’ll only be trailering my camper which is 7700 once and awhile like twice a year now. Typically will be towing a Ferris and landscaping trailer. I plan to tune the truck either way. First wanted the 3.5. Then wanted the powerboost but I think I can save a ton of money and have a ton of options with the 2.7, 3.5 and even the 5.0 but I love boost. Have a twin turbo x5m as well. I’m thinking I could def get away with the 2.7
Camera you have MOUNT that you use for videoing the trailer
I know the mpgs doesnt matter, but on average what mpgs were you getting?
My 1979 short bed f-150 4x4 c-6 with 3:50 gears and a healthy 400m pulling a 24ft gooseneck with backhoe loader was more of a max load. My 95 chevy 3500 with 4:10 gears a 5.7l engine and 5 speed pulling the same trailer with 1400b turbo 4x4 jcb backhoe with loader was no better than the f-150. 3500 had better rear and springs but the 400m had more power. That 2.7l with a 10 speed is what I needed! Maybe add some load leveler rear bags, a trans cooler and better rear. 9inch was the week link in that f-150.
I bought my 2020 2.7 eco brand new. I have 65,000 miles on it and tow with it everyday. Even pulled my 30’ fully loaded travel trailer with ease. I recommend a weight distribution hitch when towing that much weight. This truck is amazing.
I put the Firestone airbag kit on and made a big difference with my camper on and towing. Easy to install, highly recommend.
Hey so I have a 2022 f-150 2.7L lookin at a 34 foot trailer about 7,800 empty, I’m trying to live in the trailer but idk if the truck will be able to handle it what’s your thoughts
@@travisg8943I have the same truck but it’s a 2017.. IMO buy a trailer based off loaded weight as you plan on living in it and won’t be towing it empty.. I know our trucks are rated at 9100lbs towing but I try and keep it under 8k max when traveling.. that’s my experience towing lots of trailers up the hwy through hell.
The car salesman I had when I bought my 2020 EcoBoost 3.5, just to see he talked me into test driving 2.7 with 5 and a half ft bed well I did. I thought it did 0 to 60 quicker it might just have been me though. Either way if you dont use the 2.7 for work as in tree work lawn mowing or what ever it in tails pulling a trailer over 6,000 it'll be more truck than a person just driving it for a regular vehicle would need. Ford trucks are expensive for a reason they are the best truck on the road compared to GM, RAM, Toyota also, I had a 2013 fx4 EcoBoost and I had 152,000 miles on it in 7 years I owned it. I never had a problem except I did a tune up at 96,000 and there was a bad spark plug gap had misfire in cylinder 4. The breaks did good also I had 100,000 miles on it of towing a little over 5000lbs only changed them once. But the Goodyear tires they come with are mediocre.
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What’s the size of the trailer ?
I put that load in the bed of my 3.5 eco. Airbagged and drove like butter. 👌💪
Can you show the tach when towing heavy sometime
Great video. But I am afraid you could be the type that will quickly talk himself in trouble, lol. I do mean it just in a joking way but you said in the beginning that you don't know the towing capacity on your truck and later you say that it's grossly overweight. If you ever get pulled by the DOT, don't say a word :-).
Anyways, I am watching the F150 videos as a want to get one. Thanks for sharing your experience. Btw, I don't think you were badly overweight. Depending on your rear axle ratio, and your chassis length, the 2.7 ecoboost can handle anything from 12,300 lbs to 14,300 lbs in the GCWVR category.
My truck has a 3.73
does that have the heavy leaf springs
Nope.
I pulled 12.5 thousand. 2018 2.7 ecoboost
Well it looks like it did pretty well.
It did good!
5:18 Rare creature. Caliber SRT4
It’s not surprising to me, the Nano has a ton of power. The hitch on the 2.7L is only rated for 10,000 lbs😳. Before you hook up the F-250 shovel some dirt to the front of trailer especially on a highway. That back tire on the trailer is taking the majority of the weight. I will be very interested in watching the F-250 pull that load, it will do so very easily. I still think the 3.5L would make a great base engine for the F-250. And you are right, the 2.7L trans has never seen that amount of weight and was learning how to shift with that much weight. Just my opinion. Peace
That's why I sent that emoji when you left a comment on the last video! 😬
My unicorn F-150 2.7L with heavy duty tow package and payload package has the 10,000 hitch. Lol. I just love my 2.7L, tons of power and great gas mileage. If people are going to be towing 6,000 lbs or less the 2.7L is all you need. For fun go back to around 2000 and look at power ratings for F-150, the power these days is incredible. Loved the video! Peace
I have the same truck and thinking about getting a camper that weights 7550 and I'm in Colorado. Just wondering if I'd have any issues towing
I towed a 5k lb trailer a couple hundred miles. It was probably close to 7k with all the stuff and people (I know that’s illegal) it was filled with. Pulled just fine, but gas mileage was shit.
I am thinking of buying a Winnebago 2801BHS. It is 6510lb dry weight, 8800 gross weight. I have a 2017 2.7 ecoboost with tow package. Do you think I can tow it? Google says my max weight is 8,500 lbs. I am not sure how accurate Google can be as it doesn't know the full specs of the vehicle.
Also, is there a way for a Ford dealer to tell me exactly what I have by using the VIN number?
Maybe they can tell you, but you can check using the Ford website. You need to know your rear gear ratio. 8800 gross is pushing it for the 2.7. I recommend something smaller
@@DS-TRUCKS Thanks man. I just found I don't have the MAX tow which boosts you to 8500. I only have the 8000 lb limit. I have 3.73 axles.
I know exactly where your at. Lol
Terry’s Terrace has the best lobster roll in the area.
Lol
3.73 gear would be my choice
Lol, he said it's his wife's truck. My wife would not be happy if I tested something on her truck!
Lolol. Idk if she has seen the video 😂
Right! Lol
What's the payload on this 2.7? Looks like the trailer has been loaded heavier at the back. I've used that trick.
I think the pay load is like 1500 lbs.
trick? that can be terrifying lol. Had a tractor loaded wrong once. not enough tongue weight. was sketch.
@@Rob-tl9md
I know exactly what you're saying. Once, I had a dump trailer loaded too heavy at the back and got really scary sway while pulling it on the highway with my half ton. Luckily I regained control and learned a valuable lesson.
Having said that, I believe that, in a pinch, it's acceptable to load a trailer heavier towards the back in order to take away really bad squat on your truck ONLY when you will be driving through town at LOW SPEED. Never on the freeway where you need to maintain 65mph+. It's speed that gets you in the most trouble.
@@przemeksledziewski1973 I hit the bridge split in road leaving iowa. about dumped it in the river lol. white knuckle till first exit. moved tractor 6 inches and it fixed everything.
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Ecoboost motors should only run SN+ Synthetic or Blend Synthetic. I suspect turbo failure would eventually occur if you ran conventional.
Every diesel semi rig is running a turbo that run 500,000 miles without a turbo failure running conventional oil. Syn oil is not much better if any than a good diesel rated conventional oil
@@williamshultz3598 Isn't conventional diesel engine oil different from conventional gas engine oil anyways? Not super familiar with diesel applications, but if you get glitter in your oil, most racers with run Rotella to pro long that engine a bit longer. Rotella is API Service CK-4 Standard for whatever that means. In my opinion I think Diesel oil is better than any Synthetic, Synthetic Blend , or conventional but you probably shouldn't run it in a Gas engine. Correct me if I'm wrong.
Full synthetic is required for the 2.7 I believe or your engine will have problems. I have a 2016 2.7.
That's maybe a single 2 yard scoop. 4-5 yards 🤣🤣🤣
There is zero chance that’s even 3 yards LOL
Is that a 4000 pound trailer? 4 yards of dirt might weigh 8400 or so.
Lol. My driveway is steeper than that.
Do you guys think this truck could constantly haul a car through the west coast ?
Idk... It's risky business.
@@DS-TRUCKS I’m looking into getting a 2020 2.7 STX with 15k on the odometer. The asking price is 37K What you think about that ?
I can’ not confirm nor deny anything I say 🤦🏻♂️
My 2016 F150, 5.0v8 I bought it with 18 miles on it. I put 80k miles on it, 90% of its life pulled hard and heavy loads, never did a dang thing to it. Might have changed the oil a couple times. Ran hard put up wet.!! Just traded it for the 2.7 2021 F150 time for a real stress test. hahaha
Keep us updated on how is it's holding up
would you trust yours to pull and 8500lb load 800 miles its my buddies asking me to tow his truck to daytona ?? just wondering if i should tell him no thanks
@@dscoutdoors5341 I'd say No. Its probably too much tongue weight and pushing the limits of the truck. 250 at least.
I Pulled a 35hp diesel, front lift tractor with a heavy bush hog, I figure is was close to 8500, with trailer and all.. Ran it about 3 hours north, I wouldn't do over 65mph .
@@Wontreplyeverdontbother soon as a sign of motor problems I send her on her way. The 5.0 started giving me that vct low rpm issues. 🙃😉
Who cares what anyone thinks. You do whatever you want with your truck.
Until you start putting other drivers on the road in danger
DONT APOLOGIZE......????
I don’t think you could of had flatter ground to test this...
That’s not max load.
Of course not. We would not be doing that. We would not be doing anything near that.
Yoo broo your truck isn't rated to tow that much , mine is the exact same and the rating is 6700 pounds my guy
Yep, I just bought a 2018 2.7. 6700 is the correct number. that engine is a hoss for sure, but abusing it makes no sense.
7600
2.7 has oil pan issues
Such as?
@@wjb111 oil pan trv gasket failed 3 times in 20k miles on my 17. Google it, it's a well documented problem
@@alexmartin1430 A select first gen did, but second gen no. Honestly it really was because of over tightening the plastic pan , and bolt. My buddy has a 16 2.7 with 67k , and zero issues. I have a 19 2.7 , and zero issues.
@@calebniederhofer6529 mines at the dealer now. Pans leaking again. 4th pan.
@@alexmartin1430 Sounds like you have a bad dealer. 4th pan leaking ? They are not installing it correctly, or lying to you .