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Published: March 30, 2026
Video Description
I Tow 8,000lbs with the Ford F-150 3.5L PowerBoost Hybrid to see if it the BEST Towing half-ton truck in the segment on my 120 mile loop through the Appalachian mountains
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What I Use:
6.4L HEMI
AMSOIL Engine Oil - https://www.amsoil.com/lookup/auto-and-light-truck/2022/ram/2500-pickup/6-4l-8-cyl-engine-code-j-esb-j/?zo=31309211
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Cabin Air Filter - https://amzn.to/3JMZAHh
Gear Oil - https://www.amsoil.com/p/amsoil-severe-gear-75w-90-100-synthetic-gear-lube-svg/?_gl=1*it5o9x*_up*MQ..*_ga*NDgxNjkwMDUxLjE3NDc0MDExNzQ.*_ga_E8P3KK8JV8*czE3NDc0MDExNzMkbzEkZzEkdDE3NDc0MDExODQkajAkbDAkaDE1NTc0MzUzOTE.?zo=31309211
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What I Use:
7.3L POWERSTROKE
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Engine Oil Filter - https://amzn.to/4gHTwRb
Fuel Filter - https://www.amsoil.com/p/wix-fuel-filters-wixfuel/?code=33817-EA&_gl=1*hx3uv5*_up*MQ..*_ga*MTQxMzc5MjkxMS4xNzQ3NDAxOTA0*_ga_E8P3KK8JV8*czE3NDc0MDE5MDMkbzEkZzAkdDE3NDc0MDE5MDMkajAkbDAkaDMyMzA0OTY2OQ..?zo=31309211
Gear Oil - https://www.amsoil.com/p/amsoil-severe-gear-75w-85-100-synthetic-gear-lube-svl/?code=SVLPK-EA&_gl=1*hka7u4*_up*MQ..*_ga*MTY5MjU2MjE4Ny4xNzQ3NDAxNzM2*_ga_E8P3KK8JV8*czE3NDc0MDE3MzUkbzEkZzAkdDE3NDc0MDE3MzUkajAkbDAkaDI5MTA4ODEwNQ..?zo=31309211
Grease - https://www.amsoil.com/p/amsoil-100-synthetic-multi-purpose-grease-glc/?code=glccr-ea&_gl=1*hp8cr9*_up*MQ..*_ga*MjAzNjEzODc5Ny4xNzQ3NDAxNDg3*_ga_E8P3KK8JV8*czE3NDc0MDE0ODYkbzEkZzAkdDE3NDc0MDE0ODYkajAkbDAkaDU5NTEyMTc4NA..https://www.amsoil.com/p/amsoil-heavy-duty-metal-protector-amhsc/?code=amhsc-ea&_gl=1*10x1frk*_up*MQ..*_ga*MTkzMjMyOTA3OC4xNzQ3MzM5MTQz*_ga_E8P3KK8JV8*czE3NDczMzkxNDIkbzEkZzAkdDE3NDczMzkxNDIkajAkbDAkaDE4OTQwMDEyNDg.?zo=31309211
In this video, I put the Ford F-150 3.5L PowerBoost Hybrid to the test by towing my standard 8,000 lb enclosed trailer through a full 120-mile towing loop in the Appalachian Mountains. This is the exact same route and trailer I use to test every half-ton truck, making this a true real-world comparison.
On paper, the PowerBoost is one of the most powerful engines in the segment, combining a twin-turbo 3.5L EcoBoost V6 with electric assist to deliver impressive torque and acceleration. Around town and from a standstill, this truck pulls incredibly hard—but how does it perform under sustained load on long highway grades?
That’s where things get interesting.
I break down acceleration, in-town drivability, highway towing performance, and fuel economy to see if the PowerBoost truly lives up to the hype. I also compare its real-world performance to other half-ton trucks I’ve tested, including hybrid competitors like the Toyota Tundra i-FORCE MAX.
Towing Gear:
10 ton Pintle hitch (2.5" receiver) - https://amzn.to/3r7Axvm
7 Ton Adjustable hitch (2" receiver) - https://amzn.to/46i2iAf
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15 Ton Pintle hitch - https://amzn.to/45SaCqv
10,000lbs Tie Down Straps - https://amzn.to/3ZBnxeh
00:00 - Intro
01:19 - 3.5L powerboost Specs
02:50 - Acceleration Testing
05:44 - Highway Section 1
08:11 - Driveline Specs/Max Towing Figures
10:50 - Fuel Economy
11:09 - Transmission Temp
11:17 - Towing Disappointment
16:16 - Pulling Hills
17:23 - Toyota IforceMAX
18:54 - Final Fuel Economy
19:14 - Conclusion