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Ford Ecoboost
Posted on 11/15/13 at 3:23 pm
Posted on 11/15/13 at 3:23 pm
I might buy a buddy of mines 2013 F-150 and it has the eco boost.I was wondering if yall had any experiences with them.TIA 
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Posted on 11/15/13 at 3:25 pm to tigrbaseball
I'm about to start looking at them myself. I'm interested in responses here.
Posted on 11/15/13 at 3:25 pm to tigrbaseball
Dad has one and hasn't had any problems in 100k miles. His is a FX4 if that matters. From what I have heard/read, there really isn't much of a difference between the 3.5 and the 5.0
Posted on 11/15/13 at 3:26 pm to Hammertime
The one im looking at is a King Ranch but im not sure that matters
Posted on 11/15/13 at 3:30 pm to tigrbaseball
Love mine. Havent really got the advertised gas mileage, although I'm sure thats tied to my heavy foot with the turbo'd engine.
ETA: Have a 2011 FX4 with 60k miles
ETA: Have a 2011 FX4 with 60k miles
This post was edited on 11/15/13 at 3:31 pm
Posted on 11/15/13 at 3:33 pm to tigrbaseball
Ye Ye
Posted on 11/15/13 at 3:48 pm to tigrbaseball
though we are talking a sedan, i have a taurus with the eco-boost and love the car. engine runs great.
Posted on 11/15/13 at 4:34 pm to tigrbaseball
Before you buy it look at the 2013's in stock and check the price. You can get 11K off the sticker on a new one and really low interest. I just looked at a new 2013 FX4 in Houston for a little over 38K.
Posted on 11/15/13 at 4:38 pm to tigrbaseball
Just buy the V8
Posted on 11/15/13 at 4:40 pm to tigrbaseball
2011 XLT 45k miles. No issues. 18.7 mpg driving around BR commuting from Gonzales. 22 mpg cruising around 70
ETA: About 11 mpg pulling a 22' Baystealth to and from Venice
ETA: About 11 mpg pulling a 22' Baystealth to and from Venice
This post was edited on 11/15/13 at 4:41 pm
Posted on 11/15/13 at 4:45 pm to LakeCountryRed
I would buy the v8 but the deal hes gonna give me on his truck i cant pass up
Posted on 11/15/13 at 5:05 pm to tigrbaseball
I'm a V8 guy, just personal preference...but, good engine and good truck. If he's giving you a deal, go for it. Just make sure he was religious on maintenance, but that goes for any used vehicle.
Posted on 11/15/13 at 5:25 pm to Hammertime
quote:
Dad has one and hasn't had any problems in 100k miles. His is a FX4 if that matters. From what I have heard/read, there really isn't much of a difference between the 3.5 and the 5.0
You mean other than the Ecoboost having higher end hp at lower rpm
Posted on 11/15/13 at 6:18 pm to TulaneUVA
I have Ecoboost KR 2012. Honestly don't buy it for gas reduction. Minimal difference. Get it for the torque and performance specs. No maint issues yet after 20k miles. I do sometimes wish I could hear the rumble of the v8 but the turbo sounds are nice too
This post was edited on 11/15/13 at 6:19 pm
Posted on 11/15/13 at 8:35 pm to TulaneUVA
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You mean other than the Ecoboost having higher end hp at lower rpm
Which translates into more torque down low where you want it in a truck. In fact it makes more torque everywhere in the RPM range a truck can use.
Posted on 11/15/13 at 9:00 pm to Clames
2013 FX4 EcoBoost owner here.
Absolutely love it.
Getting ready to install SCT programmer in the next few weeks. Have a buddy that has 35s with the SCT and he chirps 3rd. Gets 24mpg from his dash reading. Anyone have the SCT? Thoughts? Reviews?
Absolutely love it.
Getting ready to install SCT programmer in the next few weeks. Have a buddy that has 35s with the SCT and he chirps 3rd. Gets 24mpg from his dash reading. Anyone have the SCT? Thoughts? Reviews?
Posted on 11/15/13 at 9:03 pm to belowmebama
24mpg? Holy shite? I drive 50/50 mix of hwy and get 17. Like I said I don't give it much credit for gas mileage but based on specs alone it competes
Posted on 11/15/13 at 9:40 pm to belowmebama
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Gets 24mpg from his dash reading.
Unless his ECM has been tuned to correct for the new tires his dash reading is going to be off.
Posted on 11/15/13 at 10:42 pm to Clames
I have a 2011 FX2 Ecoboost with 56k miles. I have no complaints. It is a great truck. Truck before this was a Toyota Tundra. As much as I loved that truck at the time, it does not come close to my 2011 F-150 FX2. It rides great. I get between 18-20 on the HWY. Around 15 in the city. Pull the trigger and don't look back.
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