2.7 Ecoboost TOWING HEAVY 😳 

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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

Cool fact. The 2.7 has 125% more torque than the 3.5 under 2700 rpms

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

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.

Ive accidentally towed even more than this on all kinds of hills and highway with my 2016 2.7L. These trucks are incredible!!

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.

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

I just purchased the 2.7 crew cab 4x4 and I am very pleased with the towing so far. I have a camper that weighs 6100 pounds dry and loaded I’m at 7000 no problems at all so far. I was nervous buying it

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

The 2.7 is underrated that motor is amazing.

That’s a sharp looking truck. I love those special edition grilles.

Thanks for posting the video. Its nice to see how the 2.7 pulls "max" towing weight.

Funny thing is the 2.7, 3.5 and 5.0 all use the same Transmission so you cant really hurt your truck.

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

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 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.

Now that's a good video.... Respect....💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪

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.

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

i got a 2019 2.7 upgraded brakes and she does great towing

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.

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.

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’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

A test of the stopping distance with that kind of weight would be appreciated.

no apology needed bro ypur good thats what testing is all about going over board just for test. good vid bro very explicit!

I put that load in the bed of my 3.5 eco. Airbagged and drove like butter. 👌💪

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.

How this powertrain holding up over the years?

What is your gear ratio, and do you have the towing max equiped??thanks

Crazy. Thanks for the test

5:18 Rare creature. Caliber SRT4

Looking forward to 6.2 video as well!

Lol, he said it's his wife's truck. My wife would not be happy if I tested something on her truck!

Looks like you took off just fine fro the stop light going left. I have a 2016 2.7. Never towed anything yet

Can you show the tach when towing heavy sometime

I pulled 12.5 thousand. 2018 2.7 ecoboost

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

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.

I know the mpgs doesnt matter, but on average what mpgs were you getting?

What’s the size of the trailer ?

Camera you have MOUNT that you use for videoing the trailer

Who cares what anyone thinks. You do whatever you want with your truck.

My truck has a 3.73

I know exactly where your at. Lol Terry’s Terrace has the best lobster roll in the area.

Is that a 4000 pound trailer? 4 yards of dirt might weigh 8400 or so.

Ecoboost motors should only run SN+ Synthetic or Blend Synthetic. I suspect turbo failure would eventually occur if you ran conventional.

3.73 gear would be my choice

Well it looks like it did pretty well.

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

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 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?

does that have the heavy leaf springs

Do you guys think this truck could constantly haul a car through the west coast ?

That's maybe a single 2 yard scoop. 4-5 yards 🤣🤣🤣

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 can’ not confirm nor deny anything I say 🤦🏻‍♂️

DONT APOLOGIZE......????

Lol. My driveway is steeper than that.

That’s not max load.

Yoo broo your truck isn't rated to tow that much , mine is the exact same and the rating is 6700 pounds my guy

I don’t think you could of had flatter ground to test this...

2.7 has oil pan issues