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F-150 2.7 EcoBoost
Posted on 12/30/19 at 11:44 am
Posted on 12/30/19 at 11:44 am
I am looking at buying my son a truck. He is looking at a 2015 XLT Sport with a 2.7 EcoBoost. Anyone have experience with that truck/engine?
TIA.
TIA.
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Posted on 12/30/19 at 11:45 am to Ambassador
Is it a 4x4?
He will get ripped on if it isnt
He will get ripped on if it isnt
Posted on 12/30/19 at 11:45 am to Ambassador
2.7? Dear Lord
Posted on 12/30/19 at 11:47 am to Ambassador
Get a Toyota
Posted on 12/30/19 at 11:48 am to Ambassador
quote:thing is a beast tbh. Like it better than the 3.5 eco
2.7 Eco
Posted on 12/30/19 at 11:51 am to Ambassador
quote:
2.7 EcoBoost
Get the V8. A small turbo V6 like that has no place in an F150.
The wear on that engine by forcing that much air into it to power >4500 lbs of truck is immense.
Posted on 12/30/19 at 11:51 am to Ambassador
I've had a 2017 with the 2.7 for several years. It's been a solid engine and is a lot more peppy than you'd think. Sounds like a sewing machine though.
Posted on 12/30/19 at 12:01 pm to Ambassador
2.7 ecoboost is fine for hauling groceries, garbage and girls.
Posted on 12/30/19 at 12:07 pm to Ambassador
I sell used vehicles for a living, in Montana, where we see thousands of trucks traded in a year.
We get a LOT of EcoBoost F150s traded in with between 90k and 110k miles. They do not age well and have lots of pricey issues as the miles increase. Oil lines to the turbos, turbos themselves, timing chains, head gaskets are all weak points. We wholesale a large portion of the over-100k EcoBoosts we get on trade, because a lot of them are too fricked up to be worth keeping.
Granted, these are all things that apply to the 3.5L specifically. Maybe the 2.7L is better. I have no experience with those.
Bottom line is, I see hundreds of used EcoBoost F150s a year, and based on my experience, I wouldn’t buy one with more than 50k miles.
We get a LOT of EcoBoost F150s traded in with between 90k and 110k miles. They do not age well and have lots of pricey issues as the miles increase. Oil lines to the turbos, turbos themselves, timing chains, head gaskets are all weak points. We wholesale a large portion of the over-100k EcoBoosts we get on trade, because a lot of them are too fricked up to be worth keeping.
Granted, these are all things that apply to the 3.5L specifically. Maybe the 2.7L is better. I have no experience with those.
Bottom line is, I see hundreds of used EcoBoost F150s a year, and based on my experience, I wouldn’t buy one with more than 50k miles.
Posted on 12/30/19 at 12:14 pm to Ambassador
Do not buy the ecoboost or anything with eco in the name.
Get the V8
Get the V8
Posted on 12/30/19 at 12:16 pm to Ambassador
Make sure it's a crew cab so there's plenty of room in the backseat for all the gay sex that happens in trucks with a 2.7 liter engine
Posted on 12/30/19 at 12:25 pm to Ambassador
quote:
2015 XLT Sport with a 2.7 EcoBoost
the engine itself is great and mine towed better than my old 2500. everything else (TRANSMISSION) was crap and i literally fled the scene after i traded it in before they changed their mind at the dealership
Posted on 12/30/19 at 12:28 pm to Ambassador
I just bought a new 2019 Lariat with the 3.5 EcoBoost. Now have about 3500 miles on it. I researched all of the Ford engines and decided the 3.5 would fit all of my needs. Even though I don't tow a lot, it has a 13,000 lb towing capacity. I'm getting 23.5 mpg on the highway and close to 20 in town. I love the torque when in high traffic areas. Good luck with you decision. 
Posted on 12/30/19 at 1:04 pm to Ambassador
Just get the kid the truck.
The comments here won’t help you.
The kid will love the fact that he has a truck. It isn’t something he is gonna have for 10 years anyways
The comments here won’t help you.
The kid will love the fact that he has a truck. It isn’t something he is gonna have for 10 years anyways
Posted on 12/30/19 at 1:11 pm to Ambassador
Get the 5.0L V8 or even the 3.0L diesel.
Posted on 12/30/19 at 1:13 pm to Ambassador
quote:
2015 XLT Sport with a 2.7 EcoBoost.
I've got a 2015 Lariat with the 2.7
Currently have about 120,000 miles on it.
I haven't had the first problem with the 2.7 and I tow a 24' boat.
I have never thought it felt underpowered.
Its a solid setup imo.
Posted on 12/30/19 at 1:44 pm to Ambassador
I have the 3.5 Eco and I suggest you get the V8.
Posted on 12/30/19 at 3:39 pm to Ambassador
I had the exact same truck and highly recommend it. Im in the repair business if that holds any weight with you. If not that truck Id recommend a Tundra.
Posted on 12/30/19 at 7:42 pm to Ambassador
25 year Ford Parts/service manager here, I know a little bit about the 2.7. It’s a fine engine for an everyday driver. They don’t like to work hard everyday, but very few work their F150’s very hard. I would not hesitate to buy one with 100k on it if it has been maintained properly. If you like the truck, buy it.
Posted on 12/30/19 at 9:16 pm to Ambassador
My dad has had one for a few years. He actually pulls a camper with it with no problems. I drove it once and was sceptical but the little engine hauls arse. I would buy the v8 personally but for my dad he loves it.
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