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Ford F150: V8 5.0 or V6 Ecoboost?
Posted on 12/3/18 at 3:52 pm
Posted on 12/3/18 at 3:52 pm
Just curious to hear opinions on this from everyone.
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Posted on 12/3/18 at 3:58 pm to Captain Want
The 5.0 is the best gas engine Ford has ever made.
Ecoboosts have had a lot of issue since inception.
I have the 5.0 in my truck I average about 17 mpg, good enough for me.
Ecoboosts have had a lot of issue since inception.
I have the 5.0 in my truck I average about 17 mpg, good enough for me.
Posted on 12/3/18 at 4:00 pm to Captain Want
My 14 3.5 Ecoboost would fly and haul like nobody's business. Gas mileage was around 16.7 if I recall. Never had any issues up to the 80k mark. Solid truck. I miss it.
Posted on 12/3/18 at 4:06 pm to beHop
Over the weekend i turned 130k on my 2013 5.0. Hasnt missed a beat yet. Hoping that stays the same to 200k.
33" ATs and im at 16.0 MPG lifetime.
33" ATs and im at 16.0 MPG lifetime.
Posted on 12/3/18 at 4:07 pm to kywildcatfanone
quote:agreed although the 4.6 would give it a run for its money
The 5.0 is the best gas engine Ford has ever made. Ecoboosts have had a lot of issue since inception.
Posted on 12/3/18 at 4:09 pm to jimbeam
Have the 5.0. I get 17.5 mpg.
60k miles currently
60k miles currently
Posted on 12/3/18 at 4:11 pm to beHop
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3.5 Ecoboost
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haul like nobody's business
Nahh
Posted on 12/3/18 at 4:12 pm to Captain Want
I've had both. I had a 2012 Eco. At about 145k, the engine rattled a couple of times and made me think about that timing chain problem. I've heard that Ford charges thousands to fix it. I didn't keep it long enough to find out. Traded it in at 150k miles for a 2018 5.0. I'm getting 16.5mpg city and 18.3mpg interstate/highway with 34.3x11.6" tires and Bilstein 5100 level. I've also read that the timing problem is only an issue on early production Ecos.
The 5.0 is a little more sluggish than the Eco was, but I'm more confident that it's a long term engine. I get better gas mileage both towing and in general with the 5.0 than I did with the Eco.
The 5.0 is a little more sluggish than the Eco was, but I'm more confident that it's a long term engine. I get better gas mileage both towing and in general with the 5.0 than I did with the Eco.
Posted on 12/3/18 at 4:13 pm to Captain Want
Wife has a 16 expedition with the 3.5 ecoboost. It’s at 48k with no issues. That thing will fly.
Posted on 12/3/18 at 4:18 pm to Captain Want
2017 with the 5.0 and about 25k miles. Getting about 19 hwy/16 city mpg. I know I'm at low mileage, but it has been flawless so far.
Towing.... compared to my last truck this is a man of a truck. My '06 Silverado was a pussy by comparison.
Towing.... compared to my last truck this is a man of a truck. My '06 Silverado was a pussy by comparison.
Posted on 12/3/18 at 4:30 pm to Captain Want
2.7 gets 23 mph and tows like a champ 63,XXX and no issues except I'm about due for new tires.
Posted on 12/3/18 at 4:46 pm to Captain Want
The Ecoboost engines were redesigned with the 15 model. I know plenty of people that have them with no issues. I have 2.7 EB and it's a fun truck to drive.
If you are the type to drive a vehicle for 250k I'd probably get the V8 though. I rarely drive mine much over 100k.
If you are the type to drive a vehicle for 250k I'd probably get the V8 though. I rarely drive mine much over 100k.
Posted on 12/3/18 at 5:24 pm to Captain Want
I had a 13 Ecoboost. Started to show signs of the timing chain issue. Took it to Ford on two separate occasions but they wouldn’t acknowledge any issues. On the third, after the 60k mark where the warranty ended, they acknowledged there could be a issue but the warranty was out and it was an estimated $7k if the timing chain was failing.
Traded in a couple of days later.
Traded in a couple of days later.
Posted on 12/3/18 at 5:36 pm to CajunSoldier225
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Took it to Ford on two separate occasions but they wouldn’t acknowledge any issues. On the third, after the 60k mark where the warranty ended, they acknowledged there could be a issue but the warranty was out and it was an estimated $7k if the timing chain was failing.
What a load of horseshite from Ford. They even had a TSB on the timing chain before the models were even rolling off the show room floor and still didn't give a shite.
Posted on 12/3/18 at 5:39 pm to Captain Want
2013 F150 176,000 trouble free miles.
Posted on 12/3/18 at 5:45 pm to Lefty Diego
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2013 F150 176,000 trouble free miles.
Which engine?
Posted on 12/3/18 at 5:57 pm to Jack Daniel
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Nahh
well, you're wrong
Posted on 12/3/18 at 5:58 pm to Captain Want
I have 120k on a 2011 5.0
Only thing I've ever had to fix is the $30 oil pressure sensor.
Been great
Only thing I've ever had to fix is the $30 oil pressure sensor.
Been great
Posted on 12/3/18 at 6:10 pm to CP3
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I have 120k on a 2011 5.0
You reminded me to add my own truck
2011 with 6.2 and 197k. Had to reprogram my transmission. Otherwise, flawless.
Posted on 12/3/18 at 6:14 pm to Captain Want
Just traded my 3.5 EB in with 138,000 trouble free miles. The only thing I replaced were disc pads and a battery. I just hope this 3.0 PS will hold up as well.
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