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SportTrac Discussion
General Sport Trac Discussion
Daydreaming about a new Sport Trac
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<blockquote data-quote="blksn8k" data-source="post: 1019358" data-attributes="member: 64142"><p>Keith, I would be skeptical of the towing limits on the 2.2L. Would probably get awesome fuel mileage but I need something at least as capable as my V8 Trac. My Kubota weighs about 5600 lbs with attachments and the Trac towed it on a tandem axle trailer with relative ease.</p><p></p><p>If Ford grew a set and decided to sell the T6 here I would guess the only diesel option would be the 3.2L in-line 5 cyl that has already been certified for the full-size Transit van. Personally, I would rather have the 2.7L EcoBoost. Probably lower initial cost (a measly $495 option in the F-150), less noise and stink and just as capable as the 3.2L diesel. Might not get the same fuel mileage as a diesel when towing but how often do most of us tow anyway? The 2.7L EB has 375 lb ft of torque and is rated to tow around 8000 lb in the F-150. That would be more than enough for all the more often most people would be towing with a Ranger and a hoot to drive when you're not. It is also rated at 19 mpg city, 26 highway, 22 combined in the F-150 and should be even better in a Ranger. IMO diesels belong in the Super Duty for those who need real towing capability more often than a daily driver. At least Ford got their engine strategies right.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="blksn8k, post: 1019358, member: 64142"] Keith, I would be skeptical of the towing limits on the 2.2L. Would probably get awesome fuel mileage but I need something at least as capable as my V8 Trac. My Kubota weighs about 5600 lbs with attachments and the Trac towed it on a tandem axle trailer with relative ease. If Ford grew a set and decided to sell the T6 here I would guess the only diesel option would be the 3.2L in-line 5 cyl that has already been certified for the full-size Transit van. Personally, I would rather have the 2.7L EcoBoost. Probably lower initial cost (a measly $495 option in the F-150), less noise and stink and just as capable as the 3.2L diesel. Might not get the same fuel mileage as a diesel when towing but how often do most of us tow anyway? The 2.7L EB has 375 lb ft of torque and is rated to tow around 8000 lb in the F-150. That would be more than enough for all the more often most people would be towing with a Ranger and a hoot to drive when you're not. It is also rated at 19 mpg city, 26 highway, 22 combined in the F-150 and should be even better in a Ranger. IMO diesels belong in the Super Duty for those who need real towing capability more often than a daily driver. At least Ford got their engine strategies right. [/QUOTE]
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