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re: Ford F-150 Turbo V-6
Posted on 1/13/21 at 11:25 pm to Nannyslayer
Posted on 1/13/21 at 11:25 pm to Nannyslayer
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I was just worried a V-6 would seem under powered (prob just in my mind)
Ecoboost has more power than any V8 out there except maybe the GM 6.2. The longevity is the only concern although I think they’re fine now.
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Posted on 1/13/21 at 11:56 pm to Nannyslayer
I’m sure I’ll catch hell for posting this, but I pull a 27’ camper with a super slide and my F-150 has the little 2.7L V6 ecoboost. I had to make a few upgrades to handle it comfortably, and I wouldn’t recommend it to anyone who isn’t experienced with towing, but it doesn’t lack power. I’ve never owned the 3.5 but I can’t imagine you would be disappointed with a V6 eco boost in a full size truck. I only have 78k miles so I can’t speak to longevity, but it has been a solid truck for my needs (just don’t pay attention to fuel mileage while towing haha).
This post was edited on 1/13/21 at 11:57 pm
Posted on 1/14/21 at 7:41 am to texag7
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Has plenty of power. Mine gets around 23 mpg
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Posted on 1/14/21 at 8:40 am to Nannyslayer
I rent cars almost every week for work.
When it comes to chosing an ecoboost versus v8 F150, I'd seriously consider the ecoboost. It drives nicer than the V8, less weight up front.
Either way I'm getting a hemi ram 1500 first.
When it comes to chosing an ecoboost versus v8 F150, I'd seriously consider the ecoboost. It drives nicer than the V8, less weight up front.
Either way I'm getting a hemi ram 1500 first.
Posted on 1/14/21 at 10:16 am to Nannyslayer
I traded in my 2013 F-150 with the V6 Ecoboost for a 2019 F-150 with the new 10 speed V6 Ecoboost. I've never had an issue and get great gas millage. Highly recommend!
Posted on 1/14/21 at 7:36 pm to Nannyslayer
I have a 2018 F150 Platinum Eco with 54k miles. I've had to change the rear brakes, sunroof, timing chain solenoid, and the differential pinion (bearings twice). Good thing all warranty work.
Posted on 1/14/21 at 8:44 pm to Nannyslayer
Yeah definitely in your mind. The 3.5 outperforms the v8 in every category.
Posted on 1/19/21 at 9:48 am to benwillis57
Thanks again for all the info. I went ahead a bought the truck. However, once I got out on the highway and really got down on it, it has a shuddering miss when it has a strain on the motor. I dealt with this several times with my '05 F-150 as it was a coil pack/coil over plug every time.
Any reason to think it's any different on the ecoboost?
Any reason to think it's any different on the ecoboost?
Posted on 1/19/21 at 9:53 am to Nannyslayer
Congrats on the new truck. What year did you get?
Posted on 1/19/21 at 11:37 am to Nannyslayer
Nice!
That year, it could be condensation in the intercooler.
Also, check your plug gaps.
That year, it could be condensation in the intercooler.
Also, check your plug gaps.
Posted on 1/19/21 at 2:07 pm to TheBoo
Hey you might want to look at my post earlier....... the dealerships think it maybe the intercooler but 3 dealerships told me 3 different things and none of them were 100% on the fix. One place even wanted to drill a hole in the bottom of the intercooler! They claim that was there fix.
Posted on 1/20/21 at 8:50 am to LSUDUCKMAN67
I'm going a head and replacing the plugs and coil over plugs. If that doesn't fix it, I'll have the drill nearby for the intercooler.
Posted on 1/20/21 at 9:17 am to Nannyslayer
I would go with the ford motorcraft platinum plugs when you change them. I changed them out on my 2012 and made a difference. I was getting a little miss as well. Sometimes the plug gaps get out of whack so this should solve your problem. I also drained my intercooler when I was having the problem but only had maybe had a couple of tablespoons of oil in it, nothing like some of the stories I read on the F150 Forums. There is also a sensor on top of the manifold that may need cleaning. Other than that, I traded it in with 68K but only because I wanted to upgrade to the '15 body style.
Posted on 1/20/21 at 9:51 am to joeyp
Thank you.
Do you remember which sensor it was?
Do you remember which sensor it was?
Posted on 1/20/21 at 4:18 pm to Nannyslayer
Had to look it up, its the MAP sensor on top of the intake manifold. You should see it when you take the plastic engine cover off.
Posted on 1/20/21 at 9:04 pm to joeyp
Thank everyone so much. New plugs, new packs and weep hole and I’m back in business
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