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Originally Posted by john rogers
Over the years I was racing, all those that bought a "V8 powered" truck from any company and tried to tow their race car and trailer suffered for a while and then went to diesel power. The ads that are run showing a truck zooming up a grade pulling a trailer are not the real world. If towing is not an issue, then I'd say go with the F150.
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Like your diesel, the EcoBoost is a direct-injected turbocharged engine. Torque is available throughout much more of the powerband, with over 400 ft-lb as low as 1250 rpm.
Real world, the EcoBoost will out-tow ANY stock naturally aspirated gas V8 offered by any manufacturer before 2007. So unless you own or have owned a 2007-up Ford, Dodge, GM, or Toyota you have no claim to know.
The fact that the EcoBoost F150 weighs 2000 pounds less than a comparably equipped Diesel F250 should give a little clue to why, even with "lighter duty" brakes, tires, and springs it can still tow 11K pounds and maintain a factory warranty.
A quick Google search will turn up hundreds of results on EcoBoost towing, including "real world" 10K pound trailers from previous diesel owners.
My opinion: If you own a truck as a dedicated tow rig and have the money, buy a diesel 3/4 or 1 ton (or bigger). If you are towing less than 50% of the time, or are towing a "light" trailer (<7000 pounds) then save your money in purchase price, maintenance costs, and higher fuel costs. Towing heavier than 7000 pounds on a regular long-distance basis the safety margin of full-floating axles, heavier duty bearings, massive brakes, and E-load range tires is worth the hassle/price. But most of you don't use your truck like that.