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Anyone drive 2.7L Ecoboost?
Posted on 1/28/16 at 9:21 pm
Posted on 1/28/16 at 9:21 pm
Not sure if I should have posted on Soccer Board. 
The 2wd 2.7 SuperCrew is really appealing to me. I tow nothing and spend 90% of my time commuting under 60mph. Does anyone have experience with the 2.7L EB? Anyone cross shop this with anything else? Pros Cons?
The 2wd 2.7 SuperCrew is really appealing to me. I tow nothing and spend 90% of my time commuting under 60mph. Does anyone have experience with the 2.7L EB? Anyone cross shop this with anything else? Pros Cons?
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Posted on 1/28/16 at 9:23 pm to AutoYes_Clown
No experience, just call me when you need to be pulled out at Elmers.
Posted on 1/28/16 at 9:25 pm to AutoYes_Clown
I have one. I've gotten up to 28 MPG on highway (65mph). Unbelievable power.
When I tow a light utility trailer with 700-900 lbs, the mileage drops to about 11 mpg
When I tow a light utility trailer with 700-900 lbs, the mileage drops to about 11 mpg
Posted on 1/28/16 at 9:30 pm to AutoYes_Clown
Cons: I hate the auto shutoff feature. I sometimes forget to turn it off and the engine dies.
Posted on 1/28/16 at 10:29 pm to Tic44
I didnt buy one because of that. Stupid idea.
Posted on 1/29/16 at 7:54 am to DownshiftAndFloorIt
Read the other day that they are bringing it to all Ecoboost motors in the second generation (2017).
Posted on 1/29/16 at 7:57 am to YOURADHERE
hijack: AYC, YOURAD
yall 2 baws fishing tomorrow?
going wage jihad against some trout
yall 2 baws fishing tomorrow?
going wage jihad against some trout
This post was edited on 1/29/16 at 7:59 am
Posted on 1/29/16 at 8:32 am to maisweh
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No experience, just call me when you need to be pulled out at Elmers.
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I have one. I've gotten up to 28 MPG on highway (65mph). Unbelievable power.
Nice
What chassis/cab/trim? quote:
I hate the auto shutoff feature. I sometimes forget to turn it off and the engine dies.
But you can turn it off correct? Tuner disables it too?
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Read the other day that they are bringing it to all Ecoboost motors in the second generation (2017)
I think I read the same thing but didn't see what year. But some were questioning if they were fixing some of the earlier 3.5 issues (i.e. timing chain). I wouldn't mind the 3.5 but right now I'm reading reviews that have the 2.7L w/ 3.55 gear ratio as the best driving F150 combo out there.
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yall 2 baws fishing tomorrow?
I was supposed to fish today, but I'm on call till noon. A group of kayak baws is hitting Coco or Leeville tomorrow but I can't make it. Supposed to be beautiful weather.
Posted on 1/29/16 at 8:39 am to AutoYes_Clown
I would like to see an explanation on paper justifying shutting down the engine at every stop. I can't make it make sense in my head in any way.
Posted on 1/29/16 at 8:48 am to AutoYes_Clown
Was about to buy one, but went with the Ram Eco Diesel instead. Was told Ford would be adding a 10 Spd Tranny to the F-150, but still haven't seen it. The Eco Diesel is the best purchase I've could've made. I get 28-30 on the Hwy and my daily average is 23-25.
Posted on 1/29/16 at 9:15 am to AutoYes_Clown
it's a great engine. plenty of power. but.....don't freak out when you're at the redlight and the damn thing shuts off after 2 minutes. it's designed to do that for fuel economy. it will re-ignite when you press the gas. and there is a bypass switch to turn it off also.
Posted on 1/29/16 at 9:18 am to AutoYes_Clown
I would not be opposed to the 2.7 with the 3.73
Posted on 1/29/16 at 9:22 am to LSUlefty
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Was about to buy one, but went with the Ram Eco Diesel instead.
I plan on testing the EcoDiesel more but right now it's last on my list. In full disclosure, I'm not a Dodge/Ram fan, but the EcoDiesel is probably the closest to cross shop the 2.7L. The EcoDiesel gets expensive quick where the F150 gets better in creature comforts. If I towed at all or hauled more, I'd probably lean towards the Ram more.
Posted on 1/29/16 at 9:31 am to oldcharlie8
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don't freak out when you're at the redlight and the damn thing shuts off after 2 minutes. it's designed to do that for fuel economy. it will re-ignite when you press the gas. and there is a bypass switch to turn it off also.
a little wrong here. As soon as you lift your foot off the brake, the engine restarts. Instantly. No need for pushing the gas. when it shuts down like say in traffic, it will restart after a couple of minutes to maintain the temperature in the cab on hot days even if your foot is on the brake pedal.
I gotta think that this is horrible on the starter. They say its for increased fuel mileage, but that compared to a new starter is probably a wash.
This post was edited on 1/29/16 at 9:35 am
Posted on 1/29/16 at 9:37 am to maisweh
I'm also on call and it's killing me, probably end up staying home this weekend and doing some yardwork.
In regards to the auto start/restart I'm not familiar with the Ford's system but the cars I've been in with it would restart the moment your foot came off the brake or if the temperature changed 1 or 2 degrees. It was weird at first but you get used to it. There's an option to disengage it if you want.
In regards to the auto start/restart I'm not familiar with the Ford's system but the cars I've been in with it would restart the moment your foot came off the brake or if the temperature changed 1 or 2 degrees. It was weird at first but you get used to it. There's an option to disengage it if you want.
Posted on 1/29/16 at 10:07 am to AutoYes_Clown
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I was supposed to fish today, but I'm on call till noon. A group of kayak baws is hitting Coco or Leeville tomorrow but I can't make it. Supposed to be beautiful weather
i'll be posting pictures if im not hungover from one thing or another... supposed to be cooking some backstrap, ducks, and whatever else is in the freezer. have a goal of filling up a 55 gallon drum with white cans
Posted on 1/29/16 at 11:02 am to Tic44
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When I tow a light utility trailer with 700-900 lbs, the mileage drops to about 11 mpg
Woah. Is light towing really that bad? I get between 19 and 21 pulling my skiff with an SUV.
Posted on 1/29/16 at 11:15 am to Barf
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Is light towing really that bad
I hear its not as bad with the bigger motor, but it sure is with the 2.7
Posted on 1/29/16 at 11:18 am to Tic44
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a little wrong here. As soon as you lift your foot off the brake, the engine restarts. Instantly. No need for pushing the gas. when it shuts down like say in traffic, it will restart after a couple of minutes to maintain the temperature in the cab on hot days even if your foot is on the brake pedal.
my moms Mercedes does this. it freaked me out the first time I drove it, got to a stop light and it shut off. I thought I broke the car
Posted on 1/29/16 at 11:22 am to maisweh
Go drive one of the T8 volvos. It's spooky. It will switch over to full electric mode when you get within a certain distance of your house. Bizarre.
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