2.3L ecoboost V4 vs 2.7L V6 for towing capabilities ?

[Steve o]

I've always had a V6 for towing... 2009 F150, 2017 Explorer Sport. I'm in the throws of buying a bronco outer banks... need to choose between V4 or V6. The V6 model is obviously preferred, but not instock or available. Is the 2.3L Ecoboost v4 very capable of towing? Specs say up to 5300lbs, but realistically is it capable ?

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[CarGuy]

V4???

 

[DoubleADuster]

5300 lbs?

 

[MNBigfoot]

The Bronco has the tow rating of a Rav4, a V2 would be enough.

 

[Bsenecal]

I've always had a V6 for towing... 2009 F150, 2017 Explorer Sport. I'm in the throws of buying a bronco outer banks... need to choose between V4 or V6. The V6 model is obviously preferred, but not instock or available. Is the 2.3L Ecoboost v4 very capable of towing? Specs say up to 5300lbs, but realistically is it capable ?

I have the 2.3 in a Ranger with a towing capacity of 7500 pounds.
I have towed an enclosed 7/16 trailer with two snowmobiles weighing about 3500 pounds with no issues. We also have an Outer Banks with Sasquatch package Bronco with a 2.3 and have been very pleased with the power.
Brian

 

[spidydt]

V4???

Hey I climb V4s

 

[HighVelocity]

All Broncos except the Raptor are rated to tow up to 3500lbs with 10% tongue weight. Either engine is plenty capable, a lot of your decision is going to be whether or not you're going over mountain passes and such at near max load.

The weight distribution of your truck and trailer, plus the frontal area of the trailer is going to have a much bigger effect on how it handles than the engine choice alone.

I've towed my 3500lb 5x10 utility trailer between MT and WA over 3 mountain passes and have not felt more power was necessary. Mine is a 2-door Badlands, non Sas, 2.3, Manual. 4th gear up the grade gets it done @60-65mph with plenty of passing power available when needed.

 

[Sparkherd]

I rely on my 7.6L Ford to tow stuff.
Works great.

 

[Brian_B]

You are limited by the soft suspension waaaaaay before either engine will be a limiting factor in towing. Either of them have more than enough power/torque to handle the very light towing capacity that the suspension limits you to.

 

[Tricky Mike]

All Broncos except the Raptor are rated to tow up to 3500lbs

*All 2 doors. A couple of the 4 doors are less than 3500.

 

[HighVelocity]

*All 2 doors. A couple of the 4 doors are less than 3500.

Nobody cares about 4-doors.

 

[Fordified1]

The 2.3 is an inline-4 not a V4. There, someone had to say it lol.

 

[Quicklime]

Always get the bigger engine. It doesn't have to work as hard.

 

[Techun]

I've always had a V6 for towing... 2009 F150, 2017 Explorer Sport. I'm in the throws of buying a bronco outer banks... need to choose between V4 or V6. The V6 model is obviously preferred, but not instock or available. Is the 2.3L Ecoboost v4 very capable of towing? Specs say up to 5300lbs, but realistically is it capable ?

You're going to be disappointed when you learn the real ratings

 

[Haelous]

Doesn't really matter which engine you get, the rear suspension is butt for towing compared to any F-150.

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