F150 Tow Vehicle Question

[ceblizzard]

My neighbor and I both purchased our Ford pickup trucks in 2004. His being an F-150 extended cab 4x4 with a short bed and the 5.4 gas engine. Mine being an F-250 super duty with the extended cab 4x4 short bed and the 6.0 Powerstroke and 6 speed tranny. He talks about how well it pulls his 21' Bayliner Cuddy Cabin but his fuel mileage is awful. I pull my 23SE with a T-top full of gas and fishing gear and 3 people. I hardly know it is behind me. I took a ride with him and I tell you, my F250 rode much better than his F150. My fuel mileage pulling my Parker or my 16' stock trailer is around 15 mpg. I get an unbelievable 21 to 22 mpg on the open highway of straight driving. My F250 has been the best vehicle I have ever owned. 150,000 miles and just started on my second set of tires.

Charlie
Eden, Md.

 

[Ranger Tim]

My mileage drops from 19 mpg to 8.9 mpg on the highway with the wind behind me, OD off, towing the boat. I lust after an F250 diesel but it just ain't gonna happen any time soon.

 

[B-Faithful]

How does the 5.4 with the 3.55 rear do towing? I am told it is rated to tow up to 9800lbs..

 

[rangerdog]

How does the 5.4 with the 3.55 rear do towing? I am told it is rated to tow up to 9800lbs..

A brand new one might be but my 2003 is #7500.

 

[Megabyte]

Is that Silverado a 1/2 ton?