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Jim Johnson 05-29-2002, 05:29 AM I am thinking of purchasing a 2001 V6 automatic x-tra cab F150. I will be using it mainly as my DD but I will also want to use it to haul my toyota 4x4 ( 85) have any of you guys hauled with a v6? and how does it do? Rock Puppy 05-29-2002, 06:00 AM To be honest the v6 has a hard time getting out of its own way. I just bought a f150 with the 5.4L v8 and Im getting 18-22 MPG driving through dallas every day. Im using it to pull a 94 Ford ranger so its about compareable to your truck in weight. I tested the F150 with the 4.6 and it struggled taking off with the tralier on the back. Hillbilly 05-29-2002, 06:42 AM Mr Johnson, Like mud said the V6 does have it's limit's. The only v6 I drove was just a regular cab 5 spd truck. It was alright, but I think when you add an automatic, ext. cab, then trailer and rig you'll really be disappointed. I would atleast spring for the 4.6 v8 at the least. You'll still get goood fuel mileage. I gotta an uncle that bought a 5.4 ext cab, loaded 2wd about 6 months ago, he says he averages 17.5 to 18 miles back and forth to work. Something else to ponder. But at the very least get the small v8:p Jim Johnson 05-31-2002, 05:54 AM the V6 deal fell through, I am now working a deal on a 2000 5.4 extended cab automatic. I believe I will be happier with teh V8. From what I have studied, the V^ only gets a couple more miles per gallon than the big V8... Hillbilly 05-31-2002, 06:32 AM There you go:D Always be safe and go bigger than expected. I think you will be happy overall with this truck. Good luck:p Rock Puppy 05-31-2002, 07:55 AM Glad to hear. The only mod Im doing to mine is a tranny tempature gage. Oh yah some of the 2000 F150's with the 5.4 came in a heavy duty tow package which is a upgraded drivetrain and frame. They also included the tralier brake controller wiring. Wish you luck getting a good tow rig. | |