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re: 2016 F150 w/ 3.5 ecoboost help

Posted on 5/24/17 at 6:38 pm to
Posted by LSU6262
Member since Jun 2008
8084 posts
Posted on 5/24/17 at 6:38 pm to
Damn this thread makes me not want a 2.7 anymore. I guess I should spend the extra on the 5.0
Posted by crews12
SELA
Member since Feb 2008
1770 posts
Posted on 5/24/17 at 6:52 pm to
2016 3.5 ecoboost 4x4 with 33k miles. Its been programmed since around 6k miles. No issues so far.
Averaging around 17 mpg with a leveling kit and on 34" tires
Posted by Tempratt
Member since Oct 2013
15312 posts
Posted on 5/24/17 at 7:18 pm to
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Also, any feedback on the new fuel saver system that cuts off motor when stopped? Sounds like a pain. Is it noticeable? 


If its defeatable then its okay.

Personally I find the GM method of turning off cylinders (v8 becomes v4 when the engine is loping) far less annoying.
Posted by White Bear
Homeless
Member since Jul 2014
17815 posts
Posted on 5/24/17 at 7:25 pm to
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So is it 7 or 3?
based on what I've read here, it's 3 before breakage, 7 if the chain breaks and wrecks other stuff. It's a gimmick engine I wouldn't touch with a 10' pole.
This post was edited on 5/24/17 at 7:26 pm
Posted by AndyCBR
Baton Rouge, LA
Member since Nov 2012
8331 posts
Posted on 5/24/17 at 7:36 pm to
Timing chain and cam phaser issues are well known. There is no way a twin turbo v6 will be as reliable as the v8 over the long haul. There's just more parts in the system.

Mileage gains are negligible.

My money would be on the v8.
Posted by Recovered
Member since May 2016
729 posts
Posted on 5/24/17 at 7:37 pm to
It's three grand to fix before it breaks, 6 to 7 if it breaks. And ford claims it's because you went 27 miles over a standard oil change.
Posted by Croacka
Denham Springs
Member since Dec 2008
61451 posts
Posted on 5/24/17 at 7:44 pm to
My 2013 had the issue at around 90k


Traded it in back in January for a GMC

No ragrets
Posted by crispyUGA
Upstate SC
Member since Feb 2011
16272 posts
Posted on 5/24/17 at 8:06 pm to
It's a 3.5 V6. That's your problem. It should be illegal to call that a truck.
Posted by creolechef
Member since Mar 2008
325 posts
Posted on 5/24/17 at 8:08 pm to
He pulled the trigger on it this afternoon. Has 70 miles on it and got it for 34,900.
Posted by St Augustine
The Pauper of the Surf
Member since Mar 2006
72455 posts
Posted on 5/24/17 at 8:08 pm to
I have that exact truck. I love it. The mileage is DEFINITELY overstated. I get about 17 in city and 20 on highway. It is VERY fun to drive though.
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