Posted 2014-10-07 12:43 PM (#161069) Subject: Ford F150 Towing AND F250 Manual
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Location: Charlotte, NC
Please advise: Looking at purchasing a 2010 F-150 4x4 4.6L 2V V8 axle ratio 3.73 with tow package and low miles for a GREAT deal. I'll be hauling a Double D bumper pull (with dressing room) horse trailer that has aluminum skin. Don't have any oversized horses to haul, but will usually take two off the property every week, distance in any direction from 15 min - 3 hrs from Charlotte, NC. I'm not a speedy hauler - accelerate slow, very long braking distances...Question is do you recommend hauling with this size engine for what my needs are? Am I going to burn out this truck sooner than later? I'm one for buying a vehicle every 15+ years or longer, lol.Here is the F150 towing guide (I can't seem to find the max tow limit!!): http://www.ford.com/resources/ford/general/pdf/towingguides/10FLMrv... 2: In our price range, I've come across a 2005 F-250 4x4 5.4L V8 (gasoline fueled) axle ratio 3.73 with fairly low miles, but more than the F150. It's got a manual transmission, which I just love the idea. But with the more mileage, am I looking at massive engine repair sooner than later? My in-laws traded their PSD F250 just as the fuel injector problems showed up. I know that's with a diesel, and the one I'm looking at is a gas, but what other maintenance/repairs/concerns should I have with this one?Thanks
Ford F150 Towing AND F250 Manual
