I bought. 2018 3.3 with the 6 speed auto 4x4 and it’s been a great truck. 290 hp and plenty of torque for what I do. No need to shy away from this motor unless you are doing extreme hauling.
I tow with my 2012 Silverado 2WD ext cab with the old timer cast iron 4.3 and it does ok. Just remember back in the day one ton trucks had less powerful six cylinder motors.
Thank you for the video. The 2022 F-150 with 10 speed is rated to tow up to 9,100 lbs with 3:73 rear. The engine sounds tight and it’s a great work truck. Tow 5,000 lbs and get 23 mpg is amazing. I know not towing mpg but a full sized truck getting 23 mpg and still be able to tow, amazing. Great truck, peace
My old inherited 2001 F150 with its 4.2L v6 is still running great. I wish it was 4x4, but my father didnt like 4x4 vehicles. Always said it was just something else to break.😂
I also have a 2019 f150 rcsb with the 3.3 and 4x4, I have the 3.55 ratio rear end, I have pulled my 6 x12 utility trailer in the North Carolina mountains, did surprisingly well, again, it won't win any races, but all and all did what I needed it to
Use higher octan fuel and you'll see an improvement believe it or not. The 3.3 has a 12:1 compression ratio and a higher octan fuel will get the full potential outta it. Even though its did awesome in the vid. The sound of the engine while going up hill in 1st kinda reminds me of an old 2 stroke Detroit but not near as loud. But still a beautiful sound none the less.
Thank you for filming this. I've got the exact same truck with the 3.73s, couldn't hear if you said this one was 3.73 or 3.55 but I'm guessing the former. I've pulled cars with mine a few times now and it's never had an issue but I've not gone over about 5k lbs. The 3.3L seems to do fine, so long as you're not in a hurry. Pretty happy with it I suppose.
Exactly what I'm after. Love the regular cab short boxes. If I can't get a 3.3, then I'll try for the 5.0. I'm avoiding the potential problems with the Ecoboost and others with turbos. That gas mileage is great btw.
@@noahlara13I’ve heard of timing chain failure, of course turbo failure is expected, and they’re just expensive to run in general. These simple NA v6s are a lot more reliable.
@@josephsamsor1698 Ive heard of timing chain failure (in 3.3) and of course piston seal failure is expected for NA V6's. (You can can use these baseless points in any argument, show me the graphs.)
@noahlara13 It's not baseless lol. It's documented and all over the web. Out of warranty, the oil leaks and turbo failures are definitely something to consider.
I have 2012 F150 reg cab 3.7 Naturally Aspirated 3.73. I have owned it sense 2014 and it does quite well for a V6. I tow regular 8,000 but have pulled 10k All flat land ., and trailer brakes . You just don’t tow in 5th or 6th , these motors need rpm’s to make power so I just lock it in 3 or 4 depending on conditions No I can’t keep up with the diesels 0 to the speed limit . But out of all the trucks I have owned before that we’re old school V8 ,s. This engine /trans combo beats them . I would not however be comfortable towing that much in the mountains. If you don’t like to here a engine rev you probably don’t want a NA V6 . But it sounds nice to my ear to hear it working up the rpm range , shifting at 5 grand is pretty normal and very composed . Push it empty getting on the interstate letting Second gear wind out to shift at 7,000 rpm is music to my ears.
Yes you can tell with anything does it mean the transmission or the driveshaft or the CV joints are going to stay in place no you may get away with it for a while but eventually it’ll come apart
I pulled a Samurai on a trailer very much like yours, with my 3.7 V6. I was surprised at how well it did, looks like the 3.3 does just as well. Are the 3.7 and 3.3 from the same engine family? I know the 3.5 ecoboost is very similar to my 3.7.
*Great video. I was looking into one of these. I was wondering what the day to day mpg was. I want to be able to tow a car but and also get good gas milage if i daily drive it . I only tow once or twice a year . Its flat where i live so i think it would be fine.*
I looked at a 2018 v6 same bed length. Manual windows. Didn't get what they were smoking by putting the window rollers where the cushion is halfway blocking them. Also some were mentioning in the forums crap about the starter location. Or getting to the bolts. Does it have a metal oil pan?
I wonder if it could pull a 28ft camper trailer which weighs 7000 lb and has a big wind surface. Probably better to have the 5.0 coyote since it probably has a more heavy duty transmission.
you would certainly prefer the 5.0. with a heavy load like that, the v6 could do it, but it would be at a high load all the time and would break quickly.
If ai was buying a truck with towing heavy already on the table I would definitely get the V8. I bought my V6 at a time I had another truck to tow with plus it was in my price range and 4x4 was a must but the V8 was not.
It’s funny cause my gen 2 Tacoma with the 4.0 v6 is rated to tow less despite have same torque and a little less power, mine actually having more torque and similar hp then this and only rated to tow 6500lbs 🤔
I bought. 2018 3.3 with the 6 speed auto 4x4 and it’s been a great truck. 290 hp and plenty of torque for what I do. No need to shy away from this motor unless you are doing extreme hauling.
I tow with my 2012 Silverado 2WD ext cab with the old timer cast iron 4.3 and it does ok. Just remember back in the day one ton trucks had less powerful six cylinder motors.
Its almost all in the gearing.
I've been so afraid of owning a turbo 2.7 this is the answer. Great video
Thank you for the video. The 2022 F-150 with 10 speed is rated to tow up to 9,100 lbs with 3:73 rear. The engine sounds tight and it’s a great work truck. Tow 5,000 lbs and get 23 mpg is amazing. I know not towing mpg but a full sized truck getting 23 mpg and still be able to tow, amazing. Great truck, peace
So when empty on flat ground you say it gets 23mpg? That is very nice. While towing that mpg is cut in half for sure.
My old inherited 2001 F150 with its 4.2L v6 is still running great. I wish it was 4x4, but my father didnt like 4x4 vehicles. Always said it was just something else to break.😂
I bought my 2018 F150 3.3L 6-speed with 17k miles, and I’m happy to say I’m approaching 100k and have never had any issues with it.
Have you done much towing? I've got a f150 3.7, but I'm considering a 2018 f150 3.3 to tow a 3500 lbs camper.
@@strayedarticle2838 I currently tow a 5x8 single axle trailer with ease. I believe you should be fine
I also have a 2019 f150 rcsb with the 3.3 and 4x4, I have the 3.55 ratio rear end, I have pulled my 6 x12 utility trailer in the North Carolina mountains, did surprisingly well, again, it won't win any races, but all and all did what I needed it to
Use higher octan fuel and you'll see an improvement believe it or not. The 3.3 has a 12:1 compression ratio and a higher octan fuel will get the full potential outta it. Even though its did awesome in the vid. The sound of the engine while going up hill in 1st kinda reminds me of an old 2 stroke Detroit but not near as loud. But still a beautiful sound none the less.
Nice truck, beautiful country!
Thank you for filming this. I've got the exact same truck with the 3.73s, couldn't hear if you said this one was 3.73 or 3.55 but I'm guessing the former. I've pulled cars with mine a few times now and it's never had an issue but I've not gone over about 5k lbs. The 3.3L seems to do fine, so long as you're not in a hurry. Pretty happy with it I suppose.
Almost 300 hp how can anyone not be happy about its performance. People are impatient these days.
Hows the mpg with yours?
Hows the MPG with yours?
@@HealthSupercharger Right? Going to my V6 F150 from a 4-cylinder colorado was a night and day difference.
@@Oddman1980did you ever try to tow with that 4 banger?
Exactly what I'm after. Love the regular cab short boxes. If I can't get a 3.3, then I'll try for the 5.0. I'm avoiding the potential problems with the Ecoboost and others with turbos. That gas mileage is great btw.
Like what potential problems
@@noahlara13I’ve heard of timing chain failure, of course turbo failure is expected, and they’re just expensive to run in general. These simple NA v6s are a lot more reliable.
@@josephsamsor1698 Ive heard of timing chain failure (in 3.3) and of course piston seal failure is expected for NA V6's. (You can can use these baseless points in any argument, show me the graphs.)
@noahlara13 It's not baseless lol. It's documented and all over the web. Out of warranty, the oil leaks and turbo failures are definitely something to consider.
@@noahlara13like the fact that the 3.5 eco boosts are unreliable dogshit. They are amazing engines when they work though
Nice 👍
That's a beautiful truck
Loved the video, I am even more tempted to buy my next truck with a 3.3 liter crew cab 4 wheel drive. Thanks my friend
I’d keep that truck if I were you. That, Motor will outlive all the eco-boost and coyote motors that Ford makes.
I have 2012 F150 reg cab 3.7 Naturally Aspirated 3.73. I have owned it sense 2014 and it does quite well for a V6. I tow regular 8,000 but have pulled 10k
All flat land ., and trailer brakes . You just don’t tow in 5th or 6th , these motors need rpm’s to make power so I just lock it in 3 or 4 depending on conditions
No I can’t keep up with the diesels 0 to the speed limit . But out of all the trucks I have owned before that we’re old school V8 ,s. This engine /trans combo beats them . I would not however be comfortable towing that much in the mountains. If you don’t like to here a engine rev you probably don’t want a NA V6 . But it sounds nice to my ear to hear it working up the rpm range , shifting at 5 grand is pretty normal and very composed . Push it empty getting on the interstate letting Second gear wind out to shift at 7,000 rpm is music to my ears.
Nice little work horse
I prefer the venerable big boy 4.2 V6
Yes you can tell with anything does it mean the transmission or the driveshaft or the CV joints are going to stay in place no you may get away with it for a while but eventually it’ll come apart
I have a 3.3 v6 2WD looking to haul 2.2k lbs trailer and a 3.3k lb min skid. Am I good on weight?
I pulled a Samurai on a trailer very much like yours, with my 3.7 V6. I was surprised at how well it did, looks like the 3.3 does just as well. Are the 3.7 and 3.3 from the same engine family? I know the 3.5 ecoboost is very similar to my 3.7.
*Great video. I was looking into one of these. I was wondering what the day to day mpg was. I want to be able to tow a car but and also get good gas milage if i daily drive it . I only tow once or twice a year . Its flat where i live so i think it would be fine.*
You can tow with anything. A PT cruiser, voltswagen beetle, chevy volt, Toyota prius. It just doesn't mean you should.
Sure. I do it all the time with mine.
What kind of mpg does it get on the interstate going about 77-80 mph?
I`m considering getting the same rig as you have, is it the 3:73 rear axle ratio? Yours has all the power I need, tks for sharing, I just subscribed.
I looked at a 2018 v6 same bed length. Manual windows. Didn't get what they were smoking by putting the window rollers where the cushion is halfway blocking them. Also some were mentioning in the forums crap about the starter location. Or getting to the bolts. Does it have a metal oil pan?
Shoot i just got one with 200k miles she runs smooth except temperature is not going up but im sure that's just the water pump
4.1 or 4.3 gears would be ideal for towing bigger campers with this. 3.73 is not enough for 7k 8k trailers.
Saying it does better than a 5.4 I find that hard to believe because a 5.4 would cruise or lug all of those hills in a lot lower rpm’s
I'm torn between a 3.3 F150 or a Maverick with the 2.0T. Either one should tow my Polaris and its trailer with ease.
Go f150. It's just a better truck overall.
@Null the v6 gets great gas mileage with the new 10 speed, you'll be pleasantly surprised
Where the 7/11 at ?
I wonder if it could pull a 28ft camper trailer which weighs 7000 lb and has a big wind surface. Probably better to have the 5.0 coyote since it probably has a more heavy duty transmission.
you would certainly prefer the 5.0. with a heavy load like that, the v6 could do it, but it would be at a high load all the time and would break quickly.
If ai was buying a truck with towing heavy already on the table I would definitely get the V8. I bought my V6 at a time I had another truck to tow with plus it was in my price range and 4x4 was a must but the V8 was not.
That’s the engine I want..
Did you have the 4x4 on during this trip?
Sure it is a ford.
It’s funny cause my gen 2 Tacoma with the 4.0 v6 is rated to tow less despite have same torque and a little less power, mine actually having more torque and similar hp then this and only rated to tow 6500lbs 🤔
There's a lot more to calculating tow rating than hp and torque. Size of the vehicle, suspension, brakes, oil coolers etc all play a role.
Frame smaller and lighter duty suspension. Can’t handle as much weight stress over time.
Frame will rust in half.😂
What about a bad emergency brake says you can't use the van???