2017 Ford E-450 6.8L V10 Trition Review-Uhual 15ft

Here is a review of a 2017 Ford E-450 with the V10 Triton (305hp/420 ft-lbs). I ended up driving this rig 700 miles, so I was able to get a pretty good feel of how it runs. Over that 700 miles, I got exactly 7 mpg on mostly flat terrain. The total scale weight of the truck, trailer and load is 17,500 lbs. I was able to maintain 70-75mph on flat ground, but any type of slight incline would have this truck dropping gears in a hurry. It did not have the torque to maintain speed on the hills, and dropped often below 50 mph. This truck was very rev happy and really wanted to stay within its power band which is around 4500 rpms even at cruising speed. This made the cab an extremely loud place to be, and a normal conversation between driver and passenger not possible. The V10 is running '90s technology and is really reaching its end in service life with more efficient options on the market. IT's really marketed as a diesel alternative, but doesn't perform as such. The overall maintenance is hit or miss with Uhual, as pointed out in the video with the tire alignment causing the tires to go bad on one side. The pickup dealer didn't really care but I expressed the concern to the drop off dealer and they pulled it from service to get new tires. Uhual is not a customer friendly company as much as they try to persuade customers they are. If they were going for customer friendly company they would (a) equip trucks with cruise control (b) use trucks that feature more fuel efficient engines (whether diesel or next generation gas truck engines) (c) Renew their fleet at much quicker intervals (d) Ensure all employees are knowledgeable on trailer and truck hookup (e) Adjustable mirrors (f) Make the marketed truck size the actual full length of the usable box, not including the overhang.

[MrJohnnybmoore]

There are plastic covers on the end of the mirror arms that protects the mirror adjustment. Use a small screw driver to remove it. There is an Allen screw that you can loosen to adjust the mirror. Once set tighten it to set it. Don't forget to replace the cover.

[pto]

Thanks for this video. I just rented same setup from Florida to New Hampshire. I pretty much agree with your observations. I got 9.0 mpg towing a 3, 500 pound car. The E Series is ancient but I was impressed with the way tow-haul mode effectively used engine braking to slow the truck down. The cab was noisy but it got the job done without any drama.

[novavroomvroom]

I drove a 2017 E-450...
I was impressed by it and I actually bought a 2007 E-450 CAB AND CHASSIS...
I'm going to buy a gooseneck trailer next

[JeanLoggins]

Right on!!! I'm going to use this truck and car hauler in June. Got in saved for me already. I always use u haul 😊

[mekaimorris]

Funny thing. Those mirrors actually do adjust. U have to move the whole unit. I rented one and took it back immediately and they laughed and told me that I wasn’t doing it right. Essentially, u just have to tug firmly on them. They won’t break

[MakingCentsInTrucking]

One thing to keep in mind is these trucks are usually loaded and most of the time towing a vehicle behind. The short wheel base and cargo load + trailer tow causes the front end to become some what light as its working and creates a front end camber out problem. That causes the outer wear on the outside of the tires.

[joeblow]

3:54 That’s weird about it “not being maintained” because UHaul trucks when sold come with impeccable maintenance and repair records that start from when first used.

[ChuddleBuggy]

So glad I found this video. Pretty much everything you said was on point with my experience (rented one a week ago). To my shame I didn’t realize it was a v10. I find it interesting how the exhaust was loud given it’s a closed system and the muffler was quiet enough. I’d have to disagree about the engine being loud though because i intentionally listened to it through the firewall under load and could barely hear it. Heat from the engine bay was also nicely isolated. The carpeting by the firewall was indeed a bit warm but not as much as I would have expected from a design with the engine partly inside the cabin. By the way, would you happen to know who builds these vehicles for these companies? Also, in your wide experience with these trucks, does UHaul’s “gentle ride” claim have any real meaning as far as plushness of the actual ride quality goes?

[lilweezy]

transits are less reliable just sold mine with 100k mile and had nothing but problems. before that i had a e350 with a v10 and ran it up to 350k miles no problems, ended up buying a e450 because of reliablilty.

[disneyfan]

The only downside of Penske is that they limit their trucks to 77 mph. The cruise control is limited to 70mph

[capt.justinspiritairline]

One thing uhaul should do to their 15ft trucks is add more marker lights on the side.uhaul there nice trucks, and comfortable seats.if Penske could get rid of the bench seats and install 3 air ride seats that will be nice and Penske should add more reflective material on the trucks for more visibility.thanks for making these videos I learn something new about these rental trucks Everytime I watch your videos 👍👍👍👍👍👍

[JrH-yg]

Do you still have this truck and how long you had this truck

[matthewtrujillo]

The mirrors actually are adjustable. You adjust the whole unit. Not the glass.

[MichaelTJD]

It's interesting how they're still using the same front clip design that they've had for the past 10+ years. You'd think they would upgrade to a 17+ front end.

[luke]

Remember:
Just the cargo and passenger van were discontinued sadly.

[JasonECI]

I've just finished a 700 mile trip over Rocky mountain with a 26' uhaul at 5.9mpg, and agree with you, no cruise control, it's really exhausting! Watching your video since I'm going on another trip with a 15' and an auto transport, so seems not much of good news on CC either!
But for the side mirror, I think you will need to use a lot lot lot more strength to adjust them like I did on the 26' one, I assume they are so tight in consideration of the vibration on the road, but once you get it adjusted, they stay there all the way.

[yzhang]

9:49 U-Haul puts dummy stickers everywhere, because an average car driver doesn’t know anything about safely driving a large heavy vehicle.

[biggbm]

I know exactly where you’re at in the video! Small world.

[Grad]

Will the 2018 6.8l work on my older 2006 model e-450

[mikegreen]

I was curious on how often you had to fill the takes on the distance you traveled in the video