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Originally Posted by knesdad
Do you tow with it in Drive and engage the Tow/Haul feature? Or do you use the Manual or SST (if equiped) options?
Dave.
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I typically lock out 6th (as it rarely uses it anyway) as the torque and rpm just seem better in 5th for towing. I get better mpg in 5th than 6th too, as you are a bit higher in the torque curve.
Yes, use the tow/haul mode -- and you have to keep turning it back on every time you turn off the truck. Using t/h is the ONLY way to tow, and you will notice a difference in the way it hold gears and downshifts for hills. However, there have been a few times when the truck wanted to be at 5,800 rpm in 2nd gear going downhill, trying to use compression to hold my speed. At those times, I shift out of t/h, and manually select 3rd, then use more brake to slow the rigs. Once back on the level, I engage t/h again.
I love the EcoBoost for towing, but it simply is not big enough to slow you down on steep downhills -- it sure tries though.
As far as tire pressure, I use 39/40 front (as the equalizer hitch does move pressure forward), and 42/43 rear. Once the stock Goodyear Wrangler passenger tires wear out though, I am going to go with a good set of LT Michelins for their stiffer sidewall.