3.5 eco boost or 5.0

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Old 09-16-2012, 10:22 PM
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3.5 eco boost or 5.0

I currently have 02 sc f150 and in the process of buying a 11-12 f150. I am unsure which engine to buy. the 3.5 or 5.0. The 6.2 is not even an option due to gas milage and the 29 ft trailer I have the 5.4 does a good job so I do not need to go larger.
For those who have towed with the 3.5 or 5.0; can you give me some real life answers regarding how well they tow. the Pro and Cons

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Old 09-19-2012, 07:04 PM
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The Ecoboost gets crap for mileage when towing. It has to stay in the boost so much that it sucks gas. 9mpg if your lucky.

I would personally go 5.0 its a good running engine and will be much cheaper to maintain down the road when the warranty is gone.
 
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