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09-10-2014, 02:43 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Ione
Posts: 582
M.O.C. #11371
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Tow/Haul
First time in the mountains with the new 2015 F250 with Tow/Haul. Ca 88 to Nevada The Spur, Red lake Grade, Sales Canyon and other long down hill grades. Then Nevada 50 and Spooner Summit 10 miles down a 6% grade. Had no load on but the Tow/Haul was great.
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09-10-2014, 02:46 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Wilsey
Posts: 18,799
M.O.C. #11455
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Ours isn't a Ford, but I'd never buy another truck without both the tow/haul and exhaust brakes. Makes the mountains more enjoyable for sure.
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Dick, Joyce, Diego, Picatso and Gustav
2017 3720 RL, and 2013 HC 343RL
Pullrite Hitch, IS, Disk Brakes, 3rd AC, Winegard Traveler, Bathroom door mod, Dometic 320, couch for desk swap, replaced chairs, sun screens, added awnings, etc.
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09-10-2014, 03:26 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: Winnipeg
Posts: 210
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There isn't much that I miss from my 2008 Ram 2500 Cummins but the Engine Brake is definitely one. Ford what were you thinking.
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2017 F350 Lariat, 6.7L, 6 1/2' box, Reece 18k Elite
2015 Mountaineer 331RLT, Dual pane windows, Dual A/C, Fireplace, 5th Airborne Sidewinder, Sailun tires.
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09-10-2014, 03:33 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Lake Gaston
Posts: 8,773
M.O.C. #12156
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Love our 6.7/TH. Best truck we have had.
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Mike and Lorraine
2002 3655 FL, 2005 3650RK
2010 3665RE, 2015 3910FB
F350 crew cab dually 6.7
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09-10-2014, 04:38 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: McKinney
Posts: 7,160
M.O.C. #6433
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by Charli
There isn't much that I miss from my 2008 Ram 2500 Cummins but the Engine Brake is definitely one. Ford what were you thinking.
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Your Ford does have engine/exhaust brake. But in tow/haul mode only. I typically put mine in tow/haul mode on steep declines, even when not towing, to utilize the exhaust brake feature. Easier than manually downshifting, and certainly better than excessive braking.
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Bill & Patricia
Riley, our Golden
2007 3075RL (recently sold, currently without)
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09-11-2014, 02:45 AM
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Established Member
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Richmond
Posts: 48
M.O.C. #8671
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The new 2015 SuperDuty's have a dashboard button for the exhaust brake, just like the other manufacturers.
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09-11-2014, 03:31 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Waterford
Posts: 3,693
M.O.C. #7500
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by DQDick
Ours isn't a Ford, but I'd never buy another truck without both the tow/haul and exhaust brakes. Makes the mountains more enjoyable for sure.
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Not to mention saving your brakes - on both the trailer and the tow vehicle! 
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09-11-2014, 04:04 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: North Ridgeville
Posts: 20,229
M.O.C. #2839
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IMO The exhaust brake is the most effective system . However the tow haul is effective once you learn how to use it.
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09-11-2014, 05:28 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Ione
Posts: 582
M.O.C. #11371
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gregh999, I have the 2015 F250, where on the dash is the exhaust brake switch?
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09-11-2014, 08:35 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Belvidere
Posts: 1,834
M.O.C. #185
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Ford does not have an Exhaust Brake instead they use a Tow Mode feature (transmission down shift) that is activated when you place the truck in tow mode and is coordinated with your braking activity. You can also manually use down shift control when you use the + and - feature on you gear lever or put the transmission in the manual gear. Hope I explain this well enough.
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09-11-2014, 11:02 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: McKinney
Posts: 7,160
M.O.C. #6433
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From Ford web site:
tow/haul mode utilizes seamless engine-exhaust braking and selective gearing to improve control on steep downhill grades and minimize brake wear
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Bill & Patricia
Riley, our Golden
2007 3075RL (recently sold, currently without)
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09-11-2014, 12:23 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Lake Gaston
Posts: 8,773
M.O.C. #12156
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Bottom line is it works well.
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Mike and Lorraine
2002 3655 FL, 2005 3650RK
2010 3665RE, 2015 3910FB
F350 crew cab dually 6.7
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09-11-2014, 01:52 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Ione
Posts: 582
M.O.C. #11371
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I am sure the dealer said the dashboard switch on the 2015 was to activate the 20 mph down hill mode.
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