This video is quite a game changer stating that range on the extended battery may actually be 460 miles. That potentially could mean towing range of 184 miles if using 40% or 230 miles if using 50% of that maximum range. Makes things as far as towing much more interesting.
I was in the same boat. The excitement of the moment got me and i figured I’d ride this out and see where it lands once the ordering banks opened up. I even posted recently in another thread that Ford should have given this vehicLe at least a 400 mile range so that towing distances might be...
Ford should have gone for 400+ mile range which would allow for at least somewhat tolerable towing range.
However their target market is certainly not people that tow long distances.
Makes perfect sense. The towing range is a huge barrier to ownership on this one for me. If it's in the neighborhood of 200, it might be workable. But I highly doubt it.
Tow range is my concern as well. I don't know if this is just marketing exaggeration but look at this image from Ford's Charging on the Go video:
It shows a range of 240 miles and in the very next frame shows this:
1. Will the XLT have packages like the current F-150 such as 300A/301A/302A?
2. Is the panoramic moonroof available on XLT?
3. I second Mnknolan's question above, what is the towing range on the standard and on the extended battery?
With all due respect I figured I needed that but how do I find the axle ratio from a specific Monroney?
I am looking for a Supercrew in either 2wd or 4wd with the 145" wheelbase.
Ford's towing guide shows the following towing capabilities for the 2.7 Ecoboost. However nowhere does it explain how to achieve that 10,100 lb towing rating. Usually there are footnotes stating how to achieve a specific tow rating.
Does anyone know how to decipher this so that I know exactly...
My VIN# was issued last week after I started this thread and therefore no further changes could be made. But that was ok as I decided to stick with my order for the 3.5L Ecoboost. My build date is April 19th.
To revitalize this thread, has anyone had any experience towing with a Powerboost recently? I am most curious about MPG numbers. I'd love to know if the Powerboost will give me any MPG advantage over the 3.5L EcoBoost when towing.
Thank you.
I'm not sure what the facts are regarding this. I've seen several mentions that the hybrid powertrain is essentially inactive in tow/haul mode. One person stated that it is to avoid unnecessary strain on the electric motor and battery. Again I am not certain so clarity here is still needed.
I had a Powerboost XLT on order to tow my 7000 lb travel trailer. Then I found out it had a 30.6 gallon tank, and the few videos and forum posts I found showed towing MPG to be around 8 or less, sometimes significantly less. So I switched my order to the 3.5L Ecoboost which has the 36 gallon...
You don’t have to guess. This dealer photographs the payload sticker on just about every F-150. They have a huge inventory too. Find the closest one to your build and you will have a much better idea...
There's some confusion here. The OP asked about XLT 302a, only option #1 below is available in that trim. I too am curious what improvement it offers over the standard audio system in a 302a XLT.
The following is quoted directly from Ford's site:
1. B&O Sound System by Bang & Olufsen with HD...
I never understood why they restrict HDPP to the lower trims. I get the philosophy that the package is intended to maximize payload. But why shouldn't I be able to simply increase the payload of any trim I'd like? The current generation allowed it on Lariat so I am disappointed and perplexed...