Buying plow problems
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With the EcoBoost engines, running with a plow on will cause them to overheat, even in the winter. Even a small plow blocks too much of the radiator and intercooler. If all you are going to do is clear your own driveway then pull it off, you may be okay. But it will void your warranty.
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With the EcoBoost engines, running with a plow on will cause them to overheat, even in the winter. Even a small plow blocks too much of the radiator and intercooler. If all you are going to do is clear your own driveway then pull it off, you may be okay. But it will void your warranty.
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Honestly...I wouldn't put a plow on any half-ton truck unless it was one of those super-light ones for Jeeps. That's a LOT of weight on the front of a truck that isn't built to have much weight on the front anyway.
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I had a plow on my 2007 F 150 for 7 years and now I have one on my 2015.
They both have/had a 5.0 V8. Never had any problems plowing with either truck.
I researched before bought my 2015 and everything I read said you can put a plow on the V8 but not the V6.
So i dissagree with the statement you need a 250 to plow with,
They both have/had a 5.0 V8. Never had any problems plowing with either truck.
I researched before bought my 2015 and everything I read said you can put a plow on the V8 but not the V6.
So i dissagree with the statement you need a 250 to plow with,
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I had a plow on my 2007 F 150 for 7 years and now I have one on my 2015.
They both have/had a 5.0 V8. Never had any problems plowing with either truck.
I researched before bought my 2015 and everything I read said you can put a plow on the V8 but not the V6.
So i dissagree with the statement you need a 250 to plow with,
They both have/had a 5.0 V8. Never had any problems plowing with either truck.
I researched before bought my 2015 and everything I read said you can put a plow on the V8 but not the V6.
So i dissagree with the statement you need a 250 to plow with,
That said, when you can only get the plow 3-4 inches off the ground at best because the front end is sagging that much - why would you abuse your truck like that? If you get a decent snow and they haven't plowed the roads yet, you're going to be pushing it around if you don't take it off. Where I'm from, it's also not uncommon to see stores with parking lot approaches at rather steep angles, and I've seen many half-tons with plows drag their plow trying to get in or out.
With a F250 or bigger, that plow is going to sit a comfortable 5-6 inches or more off the ground. It's just a better truck for a plow.
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OK, I agree the 250 is better for plowing no doubt about it. But if a guy has a 150 already he can put an plow on made for 1/2 ton trucks.
I also know for a fact you can find F-150's with a plow package installed, my 2015 I bought last year has one.
If your going to plow commercially then by all means get a 250. I only plow my driveway and it works just fine.
I just don't agree with telling a guy to sell his 150 and go buy a 250. there are work rounds.
you can get the plow up a little by installing a 2 or 2 1/2 inch leveling kit. Not ideal but it works.
I also know for a fact you can find F-150's with a plow package installed, my 2015 I bought last year has one.
If your going to plow commercially then by all means get a 250. I only plow my driveway and it works just fine.
I just don't agree with telling a guy to sell his 150 and go buy a 250. there are work rounds.
you can get the plow up a little by installing a 2 or 2 1/2 inch leveling kit. Not ideal but it works.
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And we have been plowing our steep driveway and a few miles of private roads for 15 years with a used 1996 Ranger 4x4. Granted it came from a municipality and was well maintained and set up properly from day one. That set-up included air bags on the front suspension. The little truck has held up really well and we are hoping for many more years of service.
It came with a pretty heavy, but amazingly durable Western 6.5 plow.
It came with a pretty heavy, but amazingly durable Western 6.5 plow.