2020 Ford F150 3.3L V6... can it tow???

[@dave3682]

You know we're spoiled with truck engines today when people are complaining about 290 horsepower out of a naturally aspirated v6 being "not enough". 20 years ago you couldn't get a v8 in a half-ton truck that made that much horsepower and no one complained about not being able to tow back then!

[@BackyardBMX73]

You definitely have a point there!

[@axemanfishing2703]

I have the 3.3 as well, and gotta say, I love it. Old school trucks did not have this power and if pulling a boat or small RV, it is absolutely perfect for doing that. Also does 0-60 in 7.7 seconds, that is amazing for a truck and this engine is not under powered by any stretch. The gearing of this truck with its 6 speed 2 decade proven transmission, does make it rev high when doing hills. Its the nature of the beast, and this engine is made for high rpm, and that is where to torque lives on this thing. Its simply the gearing, not the engine that causes the high revs, but again, this engine has a higher compression ratio, so dont be fooled. Guess its what you are used too, and keep in mind, the coyote is a low rev engine mated the old 6 speed, so they geared it differently, and the new 10 speed trani, well, they geared that to keep low RPM changes as well. Bottom line, the 3.3 tows over 7000 lbs, and that to me is AWESOME. Nice to see a review on it though, so thank you Ponie 1992

[@BackyardBMX73]

@@axemanfishing2703 I think the 3.3 will work better with a 3.73 rear gear. This truck had 3.55's. For light towing, it'll get by just fine. The coyote is actually a higher rpm engine. It makes it's power up top. Ford tried to salvage mid rpm torque with a different intake than the Mustang. It works well, but the 3.5 eco with twin turbos will out tow any option, imo. Thank you for watching!

[@Suppercamper]

@@axemanfishing2703 I put a K&N direct cold are kit, bully dog tune, also FR3 friction reducer this made it tow much better and I did not lose any mpg.

[@BackyardBMX73]

Good tips!

[@hm12460]

9:21 wrong answer. The 3.3 tows BETTER than the older 5.4 3 valve F-150 from just a few years ago. Why are you reviewing the interior/cab when your video is titled "can it tow?"

[@BackyardBMX73]

Because when towing, you have to consider what you may be carrying inside the truck. How much room inside plays a part in what all you can carry.

[@hm12460]

@@BackyardBMX73 Thats what the box is for, carrying stuff.

[@Danielh45]

My 2019 f150 pulls a 4000 lbs boat great almost daily and I think it does great

[@BackyardBMX73]

Right on!

[@shanemayer5959]

I have an 18’ Crew Cab with a 3.3 and love it more than any of my other trucks I’ve owned including some of the 4.6’s and 5.4’s. I pulled my 71’ big block stingray with ease on a heavy uhaul trailer. I wouldn’t put 10k behind it but I’ve had close to 7k behind it without issues. It is probably the most reliable power train available at the moment next the the 3.5 eco. Just clean tried and true technology.

[@BackyardBMX73]

What gearing do you have? This one would have been much better with 3.73 option.

[@jg8263]

Fun fact, the most popular f150 config by annual sales is the f150 with the 3.3l ti-vct and the 3.55 gears. So, the most popular configuration of the most popular pickup by sales numbers, has the same payload and towing rating of a Honda ridgeline, the truck everyone calls not a truck due to its towing rating. Funny that perception plays such an important role in vehicles.

[@BackyardBMX73]

Very interesting!

[@matthewkim983]

Due to fleet sales. If honda could get more specialized for fleet work, sales will increase. Hard to beat ford when it comes to fleet as a company.

[@blackericdenice]

9:30 You don't need a 3.5 ecoboost to tow. I tow just fine with my 2016 F150 2.7 ecoboost. I've towed a 96 4x4 Tahoe 5,300 lbs on a 2,000 lbs. Uhaul trailer. I have also towed my 2004 Cadillac Deville on a Uhaul trailer. A 2.7 will pull a trailer up a hill turning lower rpm than a 5.0 v8.

[@BackyardBMX73]

I'm not saying a 3.5 Ecoboost is NEEDED for towing, but it will tow heavier loads significantly easier. The Coyote lacks torque, otherwise it tows decently.

[@tweetybird2059]

I have a regular cab with 3.73 gears. I have no complaints about towing. gets around 23mpg daily driving

[@BackyardBMX73]

Good deal

[@blackericdenice]

15:30 The 3.3 is just right for a base truck engine. If you are going to tow and you still want good mpg. Buy the 2.7.

[@BackyardBMX73]

My choices would be 3.5 Ecoboost, if towing on a regular basis and the Coyote for moderate towing like I do.

[@blackericdenice]

@@BackyardBMX73 I hope one day you get to tow with a 2.7. It's funny when you have to slow down to get on the hwy. That don't make sense now but when you pull a trailer with a 2.7. You will laugh.

[@BackyardBMX73]

@@blackericdenice I'd be glad to try one out, for sure.

[@jeffreytalbot3431]

I have a 2018 F-150 2.7L. I would not recommend towing 10,000 lbs with it but I am pretty sure it could on flat or rolling hills. Tow 5,000lbs and it’s amazing how much power it has, like weight isn’t behind the truck. My engine is quiet, smooth and has plenty of power. Thank you for the information. Peace

[@joepellish5380]

Totally bummed there is no footage of the truck actually towing. Thats why I clicked on the video.

[@BackyardBMX73]

Sorry man

[@Str8sixfan]

It's getting more and more impressive what they can do with less cubes. That 3.3L looks like (at least by looking at the intake manifold) it's in the same family as the 3.7L Cyclone. I respect a ton out of that 3.7L V6, both in the modded S197 Mustang crowd and have heard some F-150 guys speak highly of them. But those same guys weren't hauling cars on trailers. Really good video. Yea I'd be curious to see if the 2.7L EcoBoost could do a decent job towing too. That crowd is starting to become more and more popular.

[@BackyardBMX73]

The 3.3L does look similar to the 3.7L. I had a 2012 Mustang with the 3.7L and it was a fun car that got great gas mileage. They also respond well to forced induction.

[@thesixgunfighter288]

To my knowledge the 3.3, 3.7, and 3.5 N/A are all in the the same engine family. As well as the 3.5 Eco, in its base form without the turbo hardware.

[@richardsmall8940]

The 2.7 ecos can tow over 10,000lbs...the 3.5s I think can haul 11,300lbs

[@tweetybird2059]

I have 3.73 gear. I haven't had any issues at all. I pull around 6500 on a regular basis. It took a couple times to get a feel for the motor under load. After that, I was comfortable with it. That motor likes to rev and that made me hesitant at first. Now I just let it do its thing. Better than my old 4.8 vortex....

[@BackyardBMX73]

Right on, man. I feel this truck would have done better with the 3.73 gear.

[@tweetybird2059]

@@BackyardBMX73 it definitely would have. It was hard getting passed the revving. After that, no complaints.

[@BackyardBMX73]

It isn't a bad combo, just not meant for heavy stuff imo.

[@markmankin4975]

I have the 2020 F150 . 3.3 motor and 373 rear end. We pull our camper twice a year from Ohio to North Carolina.. does a fine job. No complaints... Not as fast as my 2018 with the 5.0 but other than that it fits a good job

[@BackyardBMX73]

@@markmankin4975 your testimony shows how much better the truck tows with the 3.73 gear. I'd have had a better experience with the 3.73, I'm sure.

[@columbuspalmer846]

Can you put bigger tires on 3.3l v6 2wd f150?

[@BackyardBMX73]

@@columbuspalmer846 probably

[@gatorunleashed275]

I bought a 2019 f150 XLT 2wd with this 3.3 engine and the 6 speed transmission, I LOVE IT. I traded in a 2006 F150XLT that had the 5.4 and the 3.3 runs circles around it. Towing is no problem at all and the truck gets great fuel mileage. If I was towing 6-7K loads weekly, or even monthly yes I would get a bigger engine, probably even a 3/4 ton truck as well but that's not what I do, and probably 95% of people also don't do that. When I bought my truck in Sept of 2019 the new 10 speed transmissions were having loads of troubles and this 3.3 was the only way to get the tried and approved 6-speed. Now over 4 years later I still absolutely love my truck and this 3.3L engine mated to the 6-speed trans is by far and away the best combo I have ever owned for a pickup truck. I love that I kept seeing glimpses of a Nova in the background, I have a 71 Nova I been restoring, love the old Nova's.

[@BackyardBMX73]

Glad to hear you still love your truck. As long as it does what you need it to, that's awesome. I still love my 2016 with the Coyote. Yep, that's the wife's Nova. Full LS swap with TH350 😁

[@curseup]

I’ve been looking for this exact video since I bought my 3.3! Thank you so much!

[@BackyardBMX73]

Glad I could help and thank you for watching!

[@ajfam871]

If you have the 3.73 axle it can tow (~7,700 lbs) about as much as the 2.7 Ecoboost engine, which has 325HP & 400 Lbs/Torque. If you have the 3.53 axle you can only tow around 5,000 lbs. with the 3.3 V6.

[@BackyardBMX73]

@@ajfam871 Yep, that's accurate. I didn't know the 2.7 put out that much torque. That ain't bad!

[@mikeingeorgia1]

@@ajfam871 , how do you know which axle you have?

[@ajfam871]

@@mikeingeorgia1 it should be on your sticker tag. If you don’t have that. Look in the driver side, where you open the door and it will tell the you tire specs and towing info.

[@ki113rnewb]

2018 3.3L owner here. after 3 years and 173xxx miles with 2000LB of tools in the bed this is in fact a great truck. has yet to struggle or let me down. if you can pick one up cheap for a work truck get it this is extremely reliable. as for towing the 6 speed sucks if you find one with a 10 speed option it kills it.

[@BackyardBMX73]

That's some miles, for sure! Glad to hear longevity is good!

[@herb7877]

The first pickup you show at 1:50 is a Super Cab; not a Crew Cab. The 1/2 door with the hinges towards the rear ; opening like "suicide " doors is a "Super Cab" in Fords vernacular. If it has 4 full sized doors and the rear door hinges are on the pillar that separates the front doors from the back; then it is a "Crew Cab". I have a F150 3.5L Eco Super Cab. It has the full sized front doors and the smaller half rear doors. It is my 3rd F150 "Super Cab". FYI .. I tow a 7200# trailer up & down major hills and mountains with out issue. Plenty of power.

[@BackyardBMX73]

I appreciate your explanation and thank you for watching!

[@Suppercamper]

I have a 2018 f 150 3.3L I tow an RV all total about 4500lbs. I have towed it about 10,000 miles and I average 12.8 mpg. The best I have gotten is 16 mpg

[@BackyardBMX73]

That sounds about right for that size load.

[@rticblue2843]

Paul I'm looking to buy the same truck 3.3 2018. How are steady 70mph drives and slight inclines when pulling your trailer. Does it shift in and out of gear a lot? My 2009 silverado v6 is a pain in the ass. Just wondering if I should go with a V8, I'm pulling a 22' 3,500 lb travel trailer

[@Suppercamper]

@@rticblue2843 I tow at 63 mph. I can do 70 but gas mileage sucks. Up a slight incline at 70 it would struggle but at 63 mph no problem. My RV trailer is really wide so that makes it harder to tow. I have done a lot of work to my truck. I put a K&N direct cold are kit, bully dog tune, also FR3 friction reducer this made it tow much better. It does shift a lot. The v-8 would make towing easier but you do not get as good of gas mileage of the 3.3L, my last take of gas I averaged 24.2 mpg, the v-8 would never do that.

[@rticblue2843]

Thanks Paul, after looking at prices I'm half tempted to get a plain jane silverado 2500 6.6L v8 4x4. Dealer close to me has a 2021 new at $38,000

[@Suppercamper]

@@rticblue2843 That would definitely do the job with ease, but you need a big gas tank.

[@Wayne55125]

Are there performance tuners for this engine that would make towing feasible?

[@BackyardBMX73]

Possibly, I've never looked.

[@columbuspalmer846]

Thanks man you’re so right. My 3.3L 2018 f150 struggle going up the hill by itself lol😢

[@BackyardBMX73]

Different gearing would help a lot with these trucks.

[@mcciaccio]

I’m surprised they haven’t discontinued the 3.3 and made the 2.7 the base engine. I’d like to see a 2.7 eco boost with the hybrid option .. I think it would get 30mpg when not towing

[@BackyardBMX73]

I bet it would get good mileage.

[@brentbird9503]

it just has to many issues and they cost a good dollar, maybe in 5 more years when they get all the bugs worked out

[@tenebraygrace4099]

ponie1992, three of the spark plugs can be seen on the driver side of the engine clearly. Where are the other three located ? When I look for them on the passenger side of the engine, I can't see them. Where are they located please, Thank you!

[@BackyardBMX73]

The intake manifold and other under hood items are blocking the view of the passenger side.

[@jeremiahlove4200]

Just bought a 2019 xlt with a 3.3l and runs great haven’t towed yet though

[@BackyardBMX73]

Right on, lemme know how it goes

[@ugabulldogs2790]

I have a 2018 XLT 4x4 3.3L. I love it. Light towing and still getting 21MPH. Recently installed ranch hand grill guard.

[@BackyardBMX73]

🤘

[@bobgripton4472]

A reasonable assessment. I have the na3.5 Ti-VCT, electronics package, tow package, 3:73 gears 6 speed. RCSB. Tow rated 7,400 lbs, payload 1,704. About 10 less in hp and torque than the 3.3. I tow regularly. Supercharged cobalt on a 2,300lb car hauler about 5.5k lbs in steep rolling prairie the trans hunts and pecks constantly. Stays mostly above 3k RPM to powerband. About same mileage as you stated. Pulled uhaul tandem cargo trailer 1,030 miles and averaged 16 mpg at 5k lbs. I assume because of lower profile. This motor has the same guts as the 3.5 turbo, so it’s not straining the drive train, but it does need to stay in the powerband and it’ll run high RPMs all day with no ill effect. I can say that once it reaches peak, any RPMs after that to redline are useless lol. Only had one time where I wished I’d got the bigger motors going from low speed trying to squeeze into traffic with a full load. The performance difference from 5k to 7k is minimal. Trans temp average was about 208 degrees towing. As to the having more hp than the old V-8s, true. I had an old 3/4 ton Ranger with the 390, and my 3.5 has more hp, but those old V/8s had some good torque, and as we know when it comes to towing, torque is king! Why did I get the base motor? A well equipped new truck for towing mostly 5k lbs and below for $25k. I have no complaints. It’ll do what the ratings say. It’ll never pull like a 5.0 or either turbo, but I’ll be on your bumper at the next light lol.

[@BackyardBMX73]

Well said and backed by real world experience!

[@High_Octane]

hell of a statement, so ill get a 3,000 lb camper then.

[@bobgripton4472]

@@High_Octane It’ll have zero trouble pulling 3k. I’m on the waiting list for a Bushwacker 17bh. Loaded about 3,300. Want smaller for off road fishing/hunting base camp. You’d even be good at 4-5k lbs. 5 and up it starts to work hard.

[@stevenstrawn5009]

I drive one as a work truck it’s not bad, good top end but the low end the GM 4.3 in the newer trucks has better torque down low.

[@BackyardBMX73]

Right on, thank you for the info!

[@rockerdad2]

Great truck that will save you the gas money. It can handle the load as long as your not towing mega wieghts. Its a great choice for alot of folks!

[@larrytucker222]

Picking up a XL RC 4x4 3.3v6 today. Only 3 options on the truck. I have owned 8 F150's in the last 13 yrs. Max towing will be less than 2k so should be ok.

[@BackyardBMX73]

Max towing less than 2000?

[@larrytucker222]

@@BackyardBMX73 The most I will be towing will less than 2k. Truck is rated much higher.

[@BackyardBMX73]

Ah gotcha. Yeah, you'll be fine.

[@Empok_Nor]

We have the 3.5 na in our 2016 super crew. Have not towed with it yet but on the interstate highway we get average 19mpg with the cruse set at 70. And we have mostly hills here in WV too. When the price of fuel comes down we'll try the premium fuel and see what the mpgs are like then.

[@BackyardBMX73]

I'd be willing to bet the mileage will increase some. Power should as well.

[@joewiese4174]

These trucks with the 3.3 are a light duty and in most cases fleet truck. They shine on the empty MPG side and for towing a mower or 2 or a 3500 lb boat. This option fits well for a lot of people that want a truck but drive them like a car. They are great for delivering loads under 1000 lbs that are bulky and large enough to require a truck bed. The rear end in these trucks do make a difference for towing at the cost of the MPGs. I have seen reviews of a 2019, 2020, and 2021 super crew with a 3:31 rear end where people tried to tow 8800, 10,000, and 12,000 lbs when those trucks state a tow capacity of 4 to 5000lbs. Of course those trucks fell on their faces under those conditions. They were never made for that. The people making those videos bad mouther the 3.3 and ford in general. It was comical. For 8 to 12,000 you should just get a 3/4 ton end of story. The Eco boosts are fine and dandy until you blow a fuel rail or a booster and both happen very often from what i can find. The Echo boost use more fuel than a 5.0 wile pulling and a lot of time during day to day driving. The naturally asperated 3.3 is a lower cost and very low maintenance engine as long as you don't try to pull a 9600lb shidder every day or at all. Even with the initial frills of the Eco Boost the durability of the 5.0 is always the best bet. And the 3.3 and 5.0 are easier to fix and much cheaper to fix. Each truck has its place and purpose. Towing 10,000 with a 5.0 or 3.5 Eco Boost every day will destroy either engine in 50 to 60,000 miles, tare up the trans, break the tow hitch or bend the frame. An f250 will tow 10,000 every day and not care. But people tend to try 25,000 with the f250s and they may do it for a wile but you will get the same results as with overloading anything. It is like any other tool out there. Get the one to do the job you have for it.

[@BackyardBMX73]

Very well put!

[@Tylnorton]

Ford should have kept the 3.7L V6. More horsepower, more torque, and they could have tweaked it so it was putting out over 310-320 and 290-300 lb/ft torque.

[@BackyardBMX73]

That is a good engine imo. I had a 2012 3.7 Mustang. That car was a lot of fun.

[@Tylnorton]

@@BackyardBMX73 Damn that's cool.

[@Tylnorton]

@@BackyardBMX73 Welp, a whole year later, I ended up buying a 2012 F150 with the 3.7 2 weeks ago. It was $10995 with 154k and it's a SuperCab XL.

[@BackyardBMX73]

@@Tylnorton nice man, congrats!

[@Tylnorton]

@@BackyardBMX73 Thanks!

[@rdsii64]

Mine is a 2018 SuperCrew 4x4. It as the 2.7L ecoboost. I'm over the moon with my new (to me) truck I got it used this past January. I don't think I'll ever own another truck that isn't turbo charged. When I'm not towing, I get 24.5 mpg on the highway and right at 20 in town. Mine came with the the brake controller and the previous owner installed a trailer brake controller.

[@BackyardBMX73]

Sounds like you're ready to tow! Great mileage on it!

[@mckrackin5324]

This helps me. My Dad has a 2019 F150 Super Crew with the 3.3. He collects old tractors. I always pull them for him with my Super Duty but I just sold it because it doesn't get used enough to justify having the payment since I retired. I was wondering if Dad's truck could handle the tractors. Problem is, my trailer is 4000 lbs empty. So he'd be pulling around 7000 lbs. Looks like we will need an older Super Duty just for the trailer or maybe get a lighter trailer. My next new truck is going to be a half ton regardless. Maybe even an SUV. Might look for a 2000ish Super Duty to keep around for trailering. Thanks for the info.

[@BackyardBMX73]

Glad my video helped and thank you for watching!

[@mckrackin5324]

@@BackyardBMX73 After watching your video, I went and got Dad's truck, hooked up the trailer, loaded a tractor and went for a drive. It actually did okay. Good enough for shortish hauls.

[@BackyardBMX73]

That's good news!

[@douggie85]

Great video. Very informative. This is the exact truck I am looking to buy, just with the 3.73 axel instead. You hit it on the head that the truck is for lighter around town towing. I will not be using it for towing, but instead to haul light loads of lumber for decks, sheds, and play sets. Also nice mustang.

[@BackyardBMX73]

Hey, thanks! Glad you enjoyed the video and I think the 3.3 with 3.73 option will serve you well.

[@joracer1]

I have a 05 with the 4.6 2v, no cruise.it has 220hp and 280tq I think and It pulls my camper fine its 3000lbs mt, but max is 3500lbs do you think the 3.3 @ 290hp 265 tq will pull that load all over the usa. Mostly Florida to Virginia to texas...The max ill ever tow is 3500lbs. Don't care for the turbos...

[@BackyardBMX73]

I think the 3.3 would probably do well with a max of 3500 lbs. My recommendation would be to get the 3.73 gear option and I think you'd be fine.

[@garywhite1753]

I've towed more weight with a 2007 4.2v6 with 205hp so the new 3.3v6 with 290hp should have no problem and it doesn't I own a 2019 3.3 now.

[@autobez3132]

I have the 5.0 coyote 2011 f150 can it tow 🚗 🚘

[@BackyardBMX73]

Yes indeed!

[@NorthCountryOutlaw]

Does it have external water pump or is it timing chain driven?

[@BackyardBMX73]

Not sure. I didn't look.

[@hectorquinones4524]

External pump.

[@AeroAngle]

Can i tow 2450 lb with the 3.3l?

[@BackyardBMX73]

I think the 3.3 will tow 2450 lbs just fine.

[@storemannc]

I never understand why they dropped the 3.7 for the 3.5 now apparently a 3.3 My 3.7 3.73 tows better than my old 2000 2500 6.0 but the 6 speed has a lot to do with that . When I do tow heavy I am using 3rd or 4th depending on the speed under 50 I am in 3rd 50 to 65 4th . What’s heavy you ask 9,000 on flat land is not a problem. I installed the oem brake control. But hilly towing I would not want to exceed about 6000 pounds. This engine is a option you can get bigger if needed. Good review though. I basically just bought what I could afford 20k in 2014 for a 2012

[@BackyardBMX73]

Great comment! As long as you're happy with your truck and it does what you need it to, that's all that matters.

[@joshodin19]

That motor prob fine in that truck without a load. Maybe a home to work truck to drive maybe. Hopefully they'll get your truck done soon!

[@BackyardBMX73]

Yep, light duty for sure

[@mikepino4954]

I appreciate your video my friend. I'm looking at this truck. A single cab long bed pickup truck with 4x4. With this being said I primarily would buy THIS truck for safety purposes and long road trips. Like from VA where I live now to las Vegas NV to visit my friend. I would tow a motorcycle..... A Honda shadow perhaps depending on the CC's. Or a micro camper maybe 2500 to 3500 lbs. I'm guessing. Light loads yes i can agree on. Lets be honest THIS insist a Ford F350 with the 7.3 V8 gas engine. I'm looking at this truck for what it is. Easy to work on and the capability of the old school 4.6 litre f150s from back in the late 1997 models. Mind you everyone is driving on there cellphone now a days. I personally have a 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis which I feel completely safe in. They don't make them like they use too. LoL 😂 I want this truck for it's purpose. I don't like the eco boost engine's because of the maintenance and reliability.

[@BackyardBMX73]

You make great points about the different engines and overall reliability from old to new. For light towing, I think this particular truck would serve well, especially if it were equipped with 3.73 gearing. Thank you for watching and commenting!

[@orlandoduran7740]

when the hell did ford start calling these crew cabs, they been called super cabs for over 20 years

[@bretc9644]

They're still called Supercab. Crew cab or Super Crew is the full four door version.

[@visearms5774]

Thats not a crew cab - its a supercab

[@12799MaDeuce]

That's a super cab (half doors, called an extended cab by other manufacturers) not a crew cab (4 full doors, now called SuperCrew in Ford parlance).

[@BackyardBMX73]

👍🏻

[@ranchhandrandy3213]

I wish they'd offer this engine with 4.10 gears. I think that would make for a great work truck.

[@BackyardBMX73]

Wouldn't be great on the highway, but would probably tow well through town.

[@michaelburke2824]

@@BackyardBMX73 I put 4.10 gears in my 2021 f150 with the 3.3 and I pull in closed trail fully loaded about 7kpounds and it does great!!!! Rpms are about 1800 at 65 mph on hwy!!! It has tons of power and great full millage and don't have to worry about pos turbos going out and never burns a drop of oil like my friends f150 turbo that drinks oil if he pulls a trailer!!!!! And 3.3 has a metal screw on oil filter unlike the 2.7 turbo plastic oil filter garbage!! The 3.5 v6 turbo does have a metal screw on oil filter but the 3.5 has carbon build up problems and uses more gas and requires more maintenance than the non turbo 3.3 v6!!!!!! Still getting 22mpg with 4.10 gears on the hwy!!!

[@codymcgonagill5392]

So it doesn't tow good compared to what Chevy square body C10 305? Consider what I half tons of yesteryear could do. I think the f150 3.3 is an excellent little truck when you consider 85% of them just haul groceries and golf clubs in todays world. You can still put a toolbox on one and haul a 14 foot cargo trailer full of construction tools. My coworker does it every day. 257000 miles worth and it's still going strong. And gets really good gas mileage when unloaded.

[@BackyardBMX73]

This isn't a comparison video, rather a review of the 3.3L F150 towing capabilities. If towing often and decent loads, there are way more capable trucks out there. The 3.3L is ok for general duties, but not as a more dedicated tow vehicle.

[@theredcorn8656]

My 18 supercab 4x4 with 3.3l v6 & 3.73 gears feels more powerful than my 2005 f150 4x4 crew cab with the 5.4…and my 3.3 is getting around 21 mpg combined and I tow around 6k regularly the 5.4s I’ve driven in the past got around 13 mpg maybe 15 on the highway

[@jamesm927]

Thanks for the info. I have a 2019 3.3 super cab with 3.73 gear and max towing capability of 7400 and was wondering how 6000 did.

[@Adventureswithmike1]

It seems like you don't know much about cars and engines... When you're towing and you hit a Hill the vehicle has to downshift into a gear where the rpms will be at its maximum horsepower.. And in this instance of the 3.3 V6 that's 5500 rpm so the engine will have to hold that in till you get over the grade.... Just like in my 2013 F250 with my 6.2 gas It will Downshift from 6th gear into 3rd gear And hold at 3800 rpm... Seems like me that you are just nit picking. The 3.3 V6 is 1 of the best engines 4 makes The 3.3 V6 is 1 of the best engines ford makes. I also have a 2020 f150 with the 5.0 v8 and it doesn't tow like my f250.

[@BackyardBMX73]

I know quite a bit about cars and engines. The 3.3L doesn't make the same power as say the 3.5L Ecoboost, so the 3.3 will have to turn higher rpm to climb a particular grade and use a given gear to get that rpm. The 3.5 will most likely downshift to a higher gear than the 3.3 because it makes more power and torque and doesn't have to work as hard. Also, a vehicle towing does not always have to use it's maximum horsepower to climb a grade. That depends on many factors. But, thanks for watching nonetheless.

[@Adventureswithmike1]

@@BackyardBMX73 the 3.5 ecoboost has 2 turbos on it .so there's a lot more power available Throughout the rpm range And a flat torque curve. So you can't compare the 2. The 3.3 is happy to hold the rpms high While climbing a grade..

[@BackyardBMX73]

I can absolutely compare the two, which is what I was stating in the video. The 3.3 will not tow as well as the 3.5 will. So, you basically just agreed with my review.

[@Adventureswithmike1]

@@BackyardBMX73 Obviously you missed what I was saying of course the engine with more power will tow better. but you are trashing the 3.3 liter and saying that it cannot tow. But you proved it that it can tow you just didn't like that it downshifted and held the rpms high..

[@BackyardBMX73]

Apparently, you didn't watch the entire video or listen to what I said. You may want to watch again.

[@Jack-b5o6r]

I’m sure it got really crappy MPGs for sure Actually not too bad !

[@BackyardBMX73]

I expected maybe 11-12 mpg, but 13 ain't terrible.

[@Suppercamper]

I have a 2018 f 150 3.3L I tow an RV all total about 4500lbs. I have towed it about 10,000 miles and I average 12.8 mpg. The best I have gotten is 16 mpg.

[@hondata70]

I’ve towed 1000gl of disel+trailer with the regular v6 2014 f150 with no problems. Rear bottoms out and definitely over wait if dot catches me but pulled it just fine. 😅

[@charredskeleton]

I'm surprised ford even still puts these in. The 2.3 ecoboost has more power. I put a couple thousand miles on a Ranger with a 2.3. Awesome, punchey even. And a Ranger weighs about the same as a regular cab short box f150. But from the fleet Mgr stand point turbo=maintenance n/a v6 = about indestructible.

[@danokerr9929]

Have fun with water pumps. Chains and phasers. Forever oil leaks and terrible transmission issues

[@BackyardBMX73]

Lucky for me it was a loaner 😁

[@danokerr9929]

Lmao that’s always a good thing! The amount of work I do on these new cars and trucks working for the dealerships. Is baffling

[@BackyardBMX73]

@@danokerr9929 I bet man.

[@matrixdingler5981]

What about a 6.0 gas burner is that good for towing ?

[@BackyardBMX73]

Not sure, I'd have to try one out.

[@tweetybird2059]

When one has towed with a more powerful engine. I understand why they dislike the 3.3. With that said, you have to adjust your driving habits. Have a little patience and get a feel for it. The 3.3 likes to rev. Let it! It's not the 5.0 so don't expect it to be.

[@BackyardBMX73]

I didn't expect it to be like the Coyote.

[@beerentsgarage90]

Brother you should totally do a real world review on your coyote truck

[@BackyardBMX73]

I may have to do that.

[@CanadianCruisin]

42k does seem like a lot for the truck. It did not to bad.

[@BackyardBMX73]

I bought mine used, but sticker was $52k. This one wasn't even close to the same options but still $42k. Ford is proud of it lol.

[@GearHead704]

These vids always do well for you buddy. Wish you could've done one on my Expedition but we do know it can tow a rust bucket 😆 Great vid

[@BackyardBMX73]

Enquiring minds wanna know 😁 Thanks bro!

[@4vchuckles108]

Awesome video brother! We went with the super cab because with the wife and I that was all the room we needed in our 19 F-150. Plus when we where looking I couldn’t find a crew cab with the max tow package in our area. Definitely love the 3.5 eco V6 with the max tow package. The extended rang gas tank is definitely a plus on long trips to say the least. 😊

[@BackyardBMX73]

Yep, you have a nice one! I love having the larger gas tank for sure!

[@tredre9836]

should of just bought a car if you like the extended range of gas. The thing literally has less power than my car does.

[@MAKECANADAGREATAGAIN205]

ecoboost vs the coyote. id definetly go for the v8... the 3.5 underload burns more fuel then the v8. plus the v8 reliability far out ways the ecoboost

[@codyjoe1145]

Is there a video out there on the 3.5l duratec engine? no turbos on that engine either. I've been looking for videos on the engine towing a trailer and haven't found anything on it

[@BackyardBMX73]

I'm not sure.

[@THOMASGPII]

2020 3.3 had the 6 speed trans. The 2021 3.3 has the 10 speed.

[@BackyardBMX73]

The 10 speed probably would have helped.

[@codyjoe1145]

Do a video on the 3.5l duratec flex fuel engine

[@BackyardBMX73]

I would if I had one at my disposal.

[@Hellseventeen]

Crazy enough my grandpa has the same engine in his 93 Buick skylark

[@BackyardBMX73]

Damn lol

[@djclover1447]

It’s a Super Cab. Not a crew cab.

[@BackyardBMX73]

That's been covered already in the comments lol

[@Mixwell1983]

Im more intrigued by the base 3.3 abd the pentastar 3.6 in Ram, i have heard nothing but good things about both engines reliability and 7k towing is enough for most people. At that price point id definately look for a 3.3 before an ecoboost

[@BackyardBMX73]

I agree, 7k capacity with the 3.3 and 3.73 gear would have been much better. I don't know much about what Dodge has to offer. As for the sticker price, I would expect a little more truck, but I'm no expert there either. But, this truck did have a few nice features.

[@High_Octane]

pentastar sucks! tons of issues.

[@Nostradamus_Order33]

Not a crew cab. Crew cab has four full size doors.

[@BackyardBMX73]

Supercrew cab has 4 full size doors.

[@Nostradamus_Order33]

@@BackyardBMX73 Not to be a wise guy. What does a crew cab F-series have?

[@BackyardBMX73]

@@Nostradamus_Order33 crew cab is only available on a Super Duty truck, from what I understand. F150 has regular cab, SuperCab and SuperCrew. The truck in my video is a SuperCab.

[@moneypitmustangbrian3934]

Very good overview using real towing experience. Sounds like that thing couldn’t pull a greasy string from a cat’s behind. I’ll take my old 6.0l 2500hd over that thing.

[@BackyardBMX73]

Yessir, you have the right one for the job!

[@daver2964]

Dude! Your not safe 6k is more than 5k towing cap. Period! Yes you can do it, getaway with it...but one accident and your at fault due to that.

[@BackyardBMX73]

Thankfully, all went well.

[@streetslayers410]

The real question is....can it finger?

[@BackyardBMX73]

🤣🤣🤣

[@joncolby3588]

You're full of it. I tow with my 15' F150 supercrew with 3.5 TiVCT non turbo with 3.55 rear (only rated for 6150lbs) and it does great. Recently had a 7000lb Avalanche on a 24' double axle car hauler (est. 12000lbs) pulling up and down hills and it did just fine. Yes it drops down gears because it's toque curve peaks around 4000 RPMS. I know you are entitled to your opinion, and the 5.0 coyote is a much better motor for towing, but the naturally aspirated V6 engines are fully capable.

[@BackyardBMX73]

I am just stating my opinion based on my experience. I'm sure there are circumstances where the NA V6 engines will pull fine, but for me it didn't do that great. For the record, I don't believe the coyote is best for towing either. I believe the 3.5 twin turbo Ecoboost would outperform them all. But, thanks for watching and commenting.

[@streetslayers410]

The crew cab is cool until 2 of your kids decides to not pay attention and close the doors at the same time

[@BackyardBMX73]

😳😳😳

[@Garth2011]

Cubic inches rules when folks are looking into pick up trucks, vans, suburbans etc. Add to that towing...you need cubic inches, not turbos, not superchargers etc. unless you only plan to keep it for a year or so. Why? small engines with turbos, twin turbos, super chargers etc. will not last as long as a naturally induction engine. Most towing rigs need to start with at least 350 to 400 ft lbs of torque with gasoline engines. Below that, you aren't going to have a great towing rig.

[@BackyardBMX73]

Good points, thank you for commenting!

[@snipert6841]

Idk why anyone would buy the 3.3 the 2.7 is only like 900 bucks more and is one hell of a motor

[@BackyardBMX73]

I'd love to do a review on the 2.7L. I've never driven anything with that engine.

[@snipert6841]

I’ve got a 19 super crew with 2.7 3.55. Tows my 4K travel trailer just fine. I think I’d go with a 3.5 if I was going >5-6k. I came out of a 17 5.3 Silverado, f150 feels better towing IMO.

[@BackyardBMX73]

@@snipert6841 very good info, thank you for watching and commenting!

[@marklion315]

They'd probably buy it to avoid headaches of dealing with maintenance on turbo engines, and they dont need to tow heavy.

[@tredre9836]

Based off of the title alone. I'd say no considering my car has more horsepower and torque than it does.

[@BackyardBMX73]

Really depends on what is being towed with this truck. Light loads would be ideal.

[@BackyardBMX73]

@@zacharyreynolds4303 or like I said, light loads. It can be a good truck for light duty use.

[@patricktorbiak7833]

The short answer is "No"

[@coyotecarguy2076]

second!

[@carmob7499]

First

[@matrixdingler5981]

Third

[@justarandomguy2486]

10th !

[@Sevendustfan2009]

Could this tow about 7500 lbs

[@BackyardBMX73]

Not the particular truck I was using.

[@jamesm927]

A regular cab with long wheelbase 3.73 gears and 4x4 tops out at 7500

[@dontask8979]

Resale value zero