re: Ford F150 and ecoboost - is it as good as advertised/is it worth it?

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I know it will move quicker but does it really push your MPG up near 30? This seems like a to-good-to-be-true type thing.

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If you consider 20 and on rare occasion 22 to be close to 30, then sure.

But no. It's a good motor, but it's no the fuel efficient motor it's marketed as. They get better mileage when not in boost, but majority of the time they are in boost...in which case it gets the same or worse mileage as a V8.

It's a great motor if you are used to the boat anchor Ford Triton engine family. Otherwise, they are typical direct injection gasoline V6 engines with turbochargers.

The Ford turbocharged engine has had well reported problems and there are long term durability concerns with the turbochargers with regular towing. Consumer Reports recommends the V8 powered F150, but not the ecoboost models.

It's powerful, but offers no real advantage in fuel efficiency over the V8s from both Ford and the competition. I think the 5.0L is the first decent gasoline V8 Ford has made in a while, and that would be my choice if I wanted a Ford 150.

Ford is betting on gasoline turbocharged engines, which it think won't really offer significant gains in fuel economy over V8s until they figure out how to cut significant weight from their full sized trucks. They are heavier than the competition now, but they are trying to address that with the new model coming out next year.

Between the very competitive Hemi V8, GM small block V8, and the new Ford V8s.....the only alternative I'd seriously consider in a full sized trucks would be a turbocharged diesel engine. That's just my preference.

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Ford Triton engine family

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= crap

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Otherwise, they are typical direct injection gasoline V6 engines with turbochargers.

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no they are not.They are the most technologically advanced motor offering ever put out on the Domestic market.

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The Ford turbocharged engine has had well reported problems and there are long term durability concerns

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condensation in the intercooler?

List a few others.

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with regular towing. Consumer Reports recommends the V8 powered F150, but not the ecoboost models.

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i'd like to see what sort of testing CR has done to come to this conclusion.

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It's powerful, but offers no real advantage in fuel efficiency over the V8s from both Ford and the competition

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i looked but cannot find any articles claiming it to be more fuel efficient. I see articles claiming the motor to be "greener" but i'm pretty sure that is referring to emissions.

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I think the 5.0L is the first decent gasoline V8 Ford has made in a while

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we agree. Love the new Coyote 5.0 as well.

yep.

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i'd like to see what sort of testing CR has done to come to this conclusion.

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It is based on statistical analysis of the problems reported by their subscribers. The turbocharged V6 model F150s had significantly more issues than trucks with the gasoline V8.

There's also the problem that Ford charges more for the Ecoboost. I would not pay more for a more complicated engine with questionable long term durability and costs of ownership over the 5.0L V8, which appears to be the obvious option to me. I think Ford, General Motors, and Chrysler all have very good naturally aspriated gasoline engines, and they are all the safe bet for a vehicle expected to be used in harsh conditions for 8-10 years.

I'd definately go with the 5.0L V8....or that naturally aspirated V6 job if you are only looking for a basic rig.

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with regular towing. Consumer Reports recommends the V8 powered F150, but not the ecoboost models.
i'd like to see what sort of testing CR has done to come to this conclusion.

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probably just basing on years reliability vs not many years of testing of the eco boost and how those wound up motors have to be maintenanced thoroughly to keep it reliable.

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those wound up motors

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The 15's are coming with a new Ecoboost engine. It's a 2.7 v6 rated at 325hp with 375lbs of torque, early indications are that this engine will get up to 28 on the highway

Ford has overrated mpg #'s before, 28 seems a bit ambitious...but probably not impossible.

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It's a 2.7 v6 rated at 325hp with 375lbs of torque, early indications are that this engine will get up to 28 on the highway

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If it can do that in a four wheel drive model, my concerns over the durability problems and long term maintenance costs of the more elaborate engine configuration would definately start to melt away. I can overlook at lot for a full sized truck with that kind of mileage.

I suspect that they mean 28 mpg on the highway in a regular cab, two wheel drive model with gearing that handicaps performance though. It's going to be hard to see numbers like that without a diesel engine, unless they start making trucks out of paper.

Has Ford announced pricing of their new aluminum body trucks?