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2016 F150 w/ 3.5 ecoboost help
Posted on 5/24/17 at 11:05 am
Posted on 5/24/17 at 11:05 am
Father-in-law about to pull trigger on a F150 4x4. He wanted the V8 but one we found with all options he wants only has the 3.5 V6 turbo.
What are known problems on this motor? Have they been worked out in recent years? He doesn't tow anything really and he wants to keep this truck for the next 10 years or more. He is retired so it will be used mostly for around town errands and trips from bham to NOLA. Some light hauling since he does woodworking as a hobby. Might put 12k miles a year on it.
What are known problems on this motor? Have they been worked out in recent years? He doesn't tow anything really and he wants to keep this truck for the next 10 years or more. He is retired so it will be used mostly for around town errands and trips from bham to NOLA. Some light hauling since he does woodworking as a hobby. Might put 12k miles a year on it.
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Posted on 5/24/17 at 11:06 am to creolechef
1st question is why he needs a 4x4 then? As far as the motor, i've had no problems with mine and runs like a beast.
This post was edited on 5/24/17 at 11:07 am
Posted on 5/24/17 at 11:15 am to creolechef
Forgot to ask also about the fuel saver thing they added that cuts off the motor sometimes?? I don' think he'll like it, but any complaints? Is it seamless or noticeable when it happens?
Posted on 5/24/17 at 11:53 am to creolechef
I have a 2016 F150 XLT 4x4 with the 3.5 Ecoboost.
I like the truck so far (about 27,000 miles).
Gas mileage is pretty good at 21.0 mpg
The truck is fun to drive with the Ecoboost turbo.
I'm not a fan of the aluminum body because we use magnets for work to go in the plants.
I went from a center console GMC (with armrests) to this Ford with the bench seat and a fold down console... it is not as comfortable to drive.
I like the truck so far (about 27,000 miles).
Gas mileage is pretty good at 21.0 mpg
The truck is fun to drive with the Ecoboost turbo.
I'm not a fan of the aluminum body because we use magnets for work to go in the plants.
I went from a center console GMC (with armrests) to this Ford with the bench seat and a fold down console... it is not as comfortable to drive.
Posted on 5/24/17 at 2:46 pm to creolechef
If he doesn't haul anything, then why not just get the 2.7 motor...? I was a skeptic with mine at first , but now a believer. Cheaper and burns less fuel.
Posted on 5/24/17 at 5:31 pm to creolechef
Posted on 5/24/17 at 7:44 pm to creolechef
tell him he can have my 2011 if he wants it
I'll drop it off
I'll drop it off
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