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Does a f150 Eco Boost pull more than the V8?

Does a f150 Eco Boost pull more than the V8?

Towing Capacity & Payload Rating The High-Output EcoBoost V6 can tow up to 11,000 pounds and haul up to 1,520 pounds of payload. In comparison, the V8 engine tows slightly less at 10,600 pounds but features a much larger payload rating of 3,270 pounds.

Is the EcoBoost F-150 overheating when towing?

Which is exactly what Paulb04 was facing with his Ecoboost F-150. “I have a 2011 Ecoboost with max tow (35,000 miles) and I keep getting the dash lighting up for overheating when I tow up a grade.

What was the issue with my 2011 F150 EcoBoost?

2011 f150 ecoboost 3.5 overheating while towing 6500 lbs Q: 2011 f150 ecoboost 3.5 overheating while towing 6500 lbs trailer up parleys, what could the issue be? Instantly cools when off gas While pulling a 6500 lbs trailer up parley’s canyon the engine temp gauge starts to rise very fast after 1/2 way up.

What should I do if my Ecoboost is overheating?

Back out of the throttle a little bit and grab one more gear and you should be fine. Maybe roll the windows down and blast the heater to eliminate hot temps.” JackandJanet points out something that most people don’t consider when towing.

What does it mean when your Ford truck is overheating?

If you are ever driving your Ford F-150 truck, and you notice the temperature gauge rising up, there is no need to freak out. A temperature gauge rising means something is wrong with your cooling system, and a defective cooling system could mean your engine is in the process of overheating.

Which is exactly what Paulb04 was facing with his Ecoboost F-150. “I have a 2011 Ecoboost with max tow (35,000 miles) and I keep getting the dash lighting up for overheating when I tow up a grade.

2011 f150 ecoboost 3.5 overheating while towing 6500 lbs Q: 2011 f150 ecoboost 3.5 overheating while towing 6500 lbs trailer up parleys, what could the issue be? Instantly cools when off gas While pulling a 6500 lbs trailer up parley’s canyon the engine temp gauge starts to rise very fast after 1/2 way up.

Back out of the throttle a little bit and grab one more gear and you should be fine. Maybe roll the windows down and blast the heater to eliminate hot temps.” JackandJanet points out something that most people don’t consider when towing.

If you are ever driving your Ford F-150 truck, and you notice the temperature gauge rising up, there is no need to freak out. A temperature gauge rising means something is wrong with your cooling system, and a defective cooling system could mean your engine is in the process of overheating.

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Ruth Doyle