towing on hills ?

Leon C · #1 (**permalink**) 05-10-2007, 02:38 AM

Hi I am new here and planning on getting an Expedition . I will be towing around 5000 lbs has anyone had problems towing up long hills with your expy?
my 1996 f150 4x4 with the 5.0 can`t handle it .
was just wondering if I should get an super duty V10 or stick with the expy
thanks
Leon

Monsta · #2 (**permalink**) 05-10-2007, 05:07 AM

An 07 shouldn't have any problems with a 5K trailer and going up hills. You won't win any races. My 04 pulled my loaded horse trailer adequately. However, I still moved back up to an Excursion for the added "margin".

rbarbot2 · #3 (**permalink**) 05-15-2007, 06:43 PM

We pull an 8000+ lb. boat trailer and I can always maintain 50 mph on even the steepest grades. THe 6 speed tranny does well, too, and doesn't have to rev out to mantain speed.

SemperFiDevilDog · #4 (**permalink**) 03-02-2008, 01:16 PM

Does it depend on the rear axle?

3.73 Optional or the STANDARD 3.31 rear axle