7.3: w/ 4.3 ratio... Done !

 

Bottom line: For that weight it doesn’t matter which engine you go with. None of them will feel it back there. I tow my 4,000 pound boat + trailer with my Expedition EL - 5.4L Triton/6R80/3.73 and I have never lacked power to exceed the speed limit with it in tow. The Expedition really doesn’t feel it back there besides braking, so an F-250 will not be phased in the least. Anything under 4,000 pounds will be a breeze for any of your engine choices. For what it’s worth the 6.2 has more torque everywhere in the rev range than the 5.4, so that engine will do everything you need. Whatever choice makes you happy in this case as they are both overkill.

 

I’d go with the 7.3. From what I’m seeing the mpg is about the same. The only reason to get the 6.2 would be the lower purchase price.

 

I have not seen much on mpg with the 6.2 and 10 speed.

Any info?

Thx.

 

None but I am curious myself.

 

Get the 7.3 and don’t make the same mistake I did...get the 4:30 rear.

This truck is a slug with this camper...

 

If you feel it’s a slug with 3.73, it will be marginally better if none at all than if it had 4.30. I’ve had both, guys make the 4.30 sound like it turns the truck into a monster, it doesn’t. Slight improvement, maybe? I couldn’t tell. Other than on takeoff, same power once moving.

 

I'm also curious about the performance of the 6.2 with the 10-speed, but haven't seen any real world reports of this combination yet. I have to decide how long I can wait for more information before I have to pull the trigger...

 

OK. Either way, make sure you spec the optional 275/70R18E AT tires to help achieve the maximum GVWR and payload specs.

Selecting the slightly smaller 275/65R18E AS tires will cost several hundred pounds in GVWR and payload. The rear GAWR takes the big hit, losing 450 lbs.

The certification- and payload labels on the driver side B pillar will be based on the truck’s as-built configuration.

HTH,
Jim / crewzer

 

Thanks for that - I hadn't noticed it was an option!

 

OK...so how is your truck spec’d?

You trying to keep us guessing?

Thx

 

Those tires are option code TDX. I believe they’re included with the FX4 package option with 18” wheels.

HTH, and safe travels!
Jim / crewzer

 

6.2 motor 3.73 rear

 

OK...getting closer.

Your profile and sig don’t say...is that a 2020 With 10 speed tranny behind the 6.2l and 3:73?

Oh, and which lance is that? Trying to guess weight...

I can’t tell from pic...

Thx

 

My Lance weighs similar to yours, I ordered a 7.3. A 6.2 will easily handle the load, but once you start climbing in altitude, you’ll wish you had more power. You might want to start towing something in addition to hauling the camper too. I wanted the capacity to haul the TC and pull maybe a 10,000 lb boat. The 7.3 should be able to handle it fine.