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Originally Posted by ted
I enjoyed my 99 Power Stroke for a decade.
Never had an issue towing.
But the newer trucks with the transmission with tow modes and Jake brake style engine braking make towing so much safer and enjoyable.
I'd like the 99 Ford with a new style transmission.
The 4 speed auto in the old Fords is primitive compared to the new transmissions.
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You aren't kidding! I bought an F250 with the 6.2L gas engine and the 6 speed auto hooked to it is incredible! I took my 7.3 with trailer to get the new to me F250. I put the 350 on the trailer and pulled with the 250. I realized when I got to the dealer that the brake controller wasn't working in the truck I bought and they didn't have shop time to look at it so I drove it home with lights but no trailer brakes. The way that thing downshifts in tow haul is amazing. I could barely tell I didn't have trailer brakes. Fuel mileage was about 2 mpg worse than with my 7.3 pulling but power was great and so was the transmission.