Here is my story...

I have an 02 3.0i (U.S.), and I have towed our 233 cobalt which weighs more than 4000 lbs without trailer. It lags... but for short distances (house to boat launch twice a year) it does fine.

But yes I would rather tow it with a 4.4 or a 4.6, btw I am looking into one...

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Dear Mr. F-150,
I may only have 225 hp but I sure owned you back when it snowed.
Regards,
X5 3.0i Bellevue, WA

p.s. with Toyo Proxy s/t's on