Tow Test-2015 F-150 2.7 Twin Turbo

[pappy19]

Well, we all wanted to see how the new aluminum F-150 2.7 twin turbo actually tows, so here is a real world test on I-70 out of Denver headed west to the tunnel.

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[jcl]

I laughed when they called it the baby Ecoboost. The "baby" Ecoboost is a sub one litre three cylinder used in the Fiesta/Focus. Then there are the four 4 cylinder Ecoboost engines. This is the second largest displacement Ecoboost.

This 2.7 litre has 45 hp/50 lb-ft more than my first Expedition (5.4) had, and 110 hp/90 lb-ft more than my second Expedition (4.6) had. They were both 4 speed automatics as well; this is a six speed. The first truck was rated to tow 8100 lb. Times have changed.

Seems like lots of power and good performance. Cue the "no substitute for cubic inches" responses

Jeff

[KJRitchie]

I wish they performed the tow test with their box trailer. This would simulate towing an RV better adding more drag.

An XLT Sport Supercab has 1900 - 2000lbs payload.

A 3.73 axle should give you about 8000lbs tow capacity.

Wonder how it would tow a 25fb?

Kelvin