Hunting trucks ford 150, dodge ram or???

[last5oh_302]

That's weird bbd. My old 4 speed tranny in my 05 sits below 2000 at 90 as well, and in 09 ford went to the 6 speed. It almost sounds like you had it in tow mode.

Nine pointer that's the firs I've heard of that. The ecoboost has plenty of hp and torque. The only issue I heard about was timing chains. Not sure if they worked that one out.

[Bluebulldog]

That's weird bbd. My old 4 speed tranny in my 05 sits below 2000 at 90 as well, and in 09 ford went to the 6 speed.

Nine pointer that's the firs I've heard of that. The ecoboost has plenty of hp and torque. The only issue I heard about was timing chains. Not sure if they worked that one out.

I'd have to check my records but for some reason I think it may have been in 2011? Then again....it was a rental...

[last5oh_302]

I'd have to check my records but for some reason I think it may have been in 2011? Then again....it was a rental...

Yes, still a 6 speed so it should rev lower (Ford used less steep gearing too). Maybe you had the tow mode turned on? Either way it definitely doesn't sound proper to be reving that high.

[3Wheelerdude]

I just bought a 2014 F150 with the 3.7 V6 in November.
I was not interested in the ecoboost (maintenance reason) and did not need the HP of the V8. So I got the V6 wich has 305hp and 275 pound of torque. Plenty for what I do.
I shopped ALL models before making my choice and did not have a brand loyalty.
The F150 was by far the best equipped for the money. It was cheaper than a base Colorado or Tacoma and the specs are much better than those 2.
Its been in the shop twice for hub replacement under warranty, but I expect a few fixes from brand new vehicles.
Overall, for a SuperCab 4x4 truck, after 5 months of use, I could not ask for better.

[oaknut]

I've been warned by a mechanic to stay away from Ford's Eco-boost (too much truck for the engine).

I can't be too sure on this. If it was too much truck for the engine it wouldn't have the towing capacity it does and wouldn't be squashing all its competitors stock vs stock on the 1/4 mile. Even the little 2.7L is a rocket.

The one thing I have been told direct from Ford is that some are running into issues when they try and clean the intake. Apparently the caked on crud is goofing the turbos if someone tries to run a cleanser through it.

[ninepointer]

I can't be too sure on this. If it was too much truck for the engine it wouldn't have the towing capacity it does and wouldn't be squashing all its competitors stock vs stock on the 1/4 mile. Even the little 2.7L is a rocket.

The one thing I have been told direct from Ford is that some are running into issues when they try and clean the intake. Apparently the caked on crud is goofing the turbos if someone tries to run a cleanser through it.

I don't doubt you're words. My mechanic was clear on the "stay away" part, but my mind is foggy on the specific reasons...

[ninepointer]

Anyone out there with experience or knowledge of the Nissan Frontier?

[rick_iles]

I just picked up a 2015 ram ecodiesel. I spent have of my mileage towing approx. 2 ton. Traded a 5.7 hemi. Fuel mileage just killed me when I was towing. Had a Cummings in the past. For my type of driving, the ecodiesel really fits. Only 1000 km on it now, but it is getting well over 30 mpg. If I didn't tow, I would buy the same truck my son bought last year, v6 ram....he gets 30 mpg all day long. I've been a dodge guy since 98.

Glutton for punishment eh John !!!! Lol

[dutchhunter]

I will say that ford has a winner with the 5liter ,the hemi is just a glutton on fuel ,and my 4.6 sucks at anything other then getting the mail .I has a 08 dodge with the 318 and loved that truck I got over 400k out of it before she rusted out ,Dutch

[terrym]

My Hemi is,averaging 13.7l/100 right now and it has the,trailer towing pkg.it,will cruise at 110 @1800rpm.