Impressed with Ecoboost FWD Towing

[rdr1144]

Took my 2023 XL FWD Ecoboost out to tow some motorcycles on a 3 rail motorcycle trailer this past weekend. I was really impressed how it handled the ~1000 lbs load in tow/haul mode, didn't really notice it much and had plenty of power. I normally get ~27mpg empty and towing in the foothills of NC, Charlotte to Mt Airy I got ~23mpg. I did notice on the interstate it would stay in 6th gear below 74 mph in tow/haul mode but once you set cruise at 74/75 it would go to 7th gear. Its a shame Ford isn't making the FWD Ecoboost as an option anymore, such a fun and powerful little truck. The Hybrid may get more MPGs but I get more smiles in the Ecoboost. I have driven both.

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[James K]

Took my 2023 XL FWD Ecoboost out to tow some motorcycles on a 3 rail motorcycle trailer this past weekend. I was really impressed how it handled the ~1000 lbs load in tow/haul mode, didn't really notice it much and had plenty of power. I normally get ~27mpg empty and towing in the foothills of NC, Charlotte to Mt Airy I got ~23mpg. I did notice on the interstate it would stay in 6th gear below 74 mph in tow/haul mode but once you set cruise at 74/75 it would go to 7th gear. Its a shame Ford isn't making the FWD Ecoboost as an option anymore, such a fun and powerful little truck. The Hybrid may get more MPGs but I get more smiles in the Ecoboost. I have driven both.

So which bike did Goldilocks end up with? Photo made me smile. Thanks for posting

 

[The Real Maverick]

Tow mode isn't really needed for something that small and light weight.

But do what you like.

 

[Brianx]

Took my 2023 XL FWD Ecoboost out to tow some motorcycles on a 3 rail motorcycle trailer this past weekend. I was really impressed how it handled the ~1000 lbs load in tow/haul mode, didn't really notice it much and had plenty of power. I normally get ~27mpg empty and towing in the foothills of NC, Charlotte to Mt Airy I got ~23mpg. I did notice on the interstate it would stay in 6th gear below 74 mph in tow/haul mode but once you set cruise at 74/75 it would go to 7th gear. Its a shame Ford isn't making the FWD Ecoboost as an option anymore, such a fun and powerful little truck. The Hybrid may get more MPGs but I get more smiles in the Ecoboost. I have driven both.

is that a Beta trials bike? also what is the other one?

 

[rdr1144]

is that a Beta trials bike? also what is the other one?

2021 Gasgas Trials
1975 Yamaha TY80 Trials
2016 Yamaha TTR50 in the middle

 

[Brianx]

2021 Gasgas Trials
1975 Yamaha TY80 Trials
2016 Yamaha TTR50 in the middle

Awesome! I've seen some unreal stuff on Gasgas at a show. In the late 60's I had a Bultaco Alpina 350. Wish I kept it🥲

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