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Question on the 2014 F-150
Posted on 11/13/14 at 12:38 pm
Posted on 11/13/14 at 12:38 pm
I plan to buy one next year with the XLT trim. What is your opinion on the V6 EcoBoost to the regular V8? Has anybody with the EcoBoost, had any problems at all? Thanks for everyone's help
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Posted on 11/13/14 at 12:40 pm to biggsc
V8 is a good engine. Grandpa has it
Posted on 11/13/14 at 12:42 pm to biggsc
I had a 2011 fx4 with the 5.0 with zero problems. I now have a 2012 platinum with the ecoboost and haven't had a problem yet.
Posted on 11/13/14 at 12:42 pm to jimbeam
Both are great engines. First year ecoboosts had some kinks to be worked out but they are solid and have a lot of torque. I don't know that the MPG is as high as people hoped.
Posted on 11/13/14 at 12:42 pm to jimbeam
Okay thank you. I plan to use it for everyday driving to and from work plus to go to my family's hunting camp to do projects like (beating up beaver dams, cutting firewood), hunting and fishing, etc
This post was edited on 11/13/14 at 12:44 pm
Posted on 11/13/14 at 12:51 pm to Jblac15
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I don't know that the MPG is as high as people hoped.
I got a 2014 Platinum with eco-boost. I get 15.7 driving highway speeds (70-75)
To get close to the 22 they advertise you have to drive 55 on level ground with the a/c and radio off.
The engine is great - lots of torque when you need it. Had no problem accelerating around a semi towing my travel trailer at 80+mph.
Posted on 11/13/14 at 12:56 pm to biggsc
Consumer Reports says the ecoboost is crap. Get the V8....it scored noticeably better in their reliability surveys.
Then again, I don't think your typical Ford customer cares about that.
Then again, I don't think your typical Ford customer cares about that.
This post was edited on 11/13/14 at 12:59 pm
Posted on 11/13/14 at 12:58 pm to jimbeam
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V8 is a good engine. CaptainsWafer has it.
Posted on 11/13/14 at 1:00 pm to biggsc
That V8 is tried and true.
Posted on 11/13/14 at 1:01 pm to Jblac15
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I don't know that the MPG is as high as people hoped.
Definitely not what most people hope. I get 17-18 avg. That's with 33" open country MT's. If you are worried about gas mileage, get a car.
Posted on 11/13/14 at 1:02 pm to ChineseBandit58
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I got a 2014 Platinum with eco-boost. I get 15.7 driving highway speeds (70-75)
Jesus, I get 16.7mpg in my 2011 5.0 Lariat 4x4.
Something's wrong with your situation.
Posted on 11/13/14 at 1:02 pm to biggsc
Are you getting an aluminum truck?
Posted on 11/13/14 at 1:05 pm to tracytiger
No way, I don't want the 2015.
I'll get the V8
I'll get the V8
Posted on 11/13/14 at 1:05 pm to tracytiger
Not if its a 2014
Posted on 11/13/14 at 1:08 pm to CaptainsWafer
I want a 2014.
Why the hell are they making truck in aluminum?
Yes they will be more light weight but still
Why the hell are they making truck in aluminum?
Yes they will be more light weight but still
Posted on 11/13/14 at 1:10 pm to ChineseBandit58
ecoboost with a mpg tune on a programmer gets around 24. I've seen't it. Thats driving around 65 MPH.
Posted on 11/13/14 at 1:10 pm to biggsc
i've got a 14 xlt with the V-8, don't think you can go wrong with it.
Posted on 11/13/14 at 1:11 pm to biggsc
I have the 2013 with the V8 and no issues. I get around 19 driving around normal and have gotten 22-23 on long interstate trips to Texas.
Posted on 11/13/14 at 1:11 pm to Patches O'houlihan
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If you are worried about gas mileage, get a car.
This argument is ridiculous.
Posted on 11/13/14 at 1:12 pm to AUCE05
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That V8 is tried and true
The ecoboost has been in ford vehicles for longer than the V8 actually
I drive an ecoboost. Both are great motors
If you want power and torque, buy the ecoboost. Don't buy it for the mileage or you'll be disappointed
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