Check engine light issues. Dropped at dealer
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toddstang (04-28-2015)
04-27-2015, 07:18 PM
#12
Senior Member
I also ordered 5.0 because an unfounded fear of problems with the turbos. Keep in mind this is just one single problem with a turbo i have seen in the 6 months they have been out.
I would love to see official true statistics on issues with each motor. Until then it is a moot point
I would love to see official true statistics on issues with each motor. Until then it is a moot point
04-27-2015, 08:52 PM
#13
keep in mind iv already seen at least one 5.0 motor be replaced. either one can have issue's. Considering how many they have made you cant go by what you see on a forum, if that were the case know one would buy any vehicle cause there would always be something wrong with something.
04-27-2015, 09:12 PM
#15
I've only ever owned 1 turbo vehicle in my life. The same thing happened, turbo failed and took the motor out with it. Car was a Subaru Legacy GT. The dealer called it a "catastrophic failure". I called it a lesson learnt, stick to a naturally aspirated motor. Not to say these won't fail but it doesn't have another part with a "if I go, you go attitude"...
04-28-2015, 12:29 PM
#16
I've only ever owned 1 turbo vehicle in my life. The same thing happened, turbo failed and took the motor out with it. Car was a Subaru Legacy GT. The dealer called it a "catastrophic failure". I called it a lesson learnt, stick to a naturally aspirated motor. Not to say these won't fail but it doesn't have another part with a "if I go, you go attitude"...
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Theres a reason for the warranty....
04-28-2015, 01:15 PM
#18
Ford Customer Service
Had to drop the truck off at the dealer. Check engine light keeps coming on. Saturday I was pulling a trailer and I gave it gas. The engine lost power and wouldn't go. It straightened out, or I thought, and I drove home. It just came on again so I drive straight to a dealer. No loss of power today though and wasn't hauling a trailer.
Brittany
04-28-2015, 02:53 PM
#19
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Thread Starter
04-28-2015, 03:04 PM
#20
keep in mind iv already seen at least one 5.0 motor be replaced. either one can have issue's. Considering how many they have made you cant go by what you see on a forum, if that were the case know one would buy any vehicle cause there would always be something wrong with something.
the guy said his 5.0 dropped a valve and blew a hole in the piston. I don't know, I think if I was going to have an engine problem id rather replace a turbo over the entire engine.
https://www.f150forum.com/f118/truck...engine-297423/
Not bashing the 5.0, had one in my 2011 and loved it. Almost went back to it but decided on the 2.7L no regrets.
Last edited by tsdahc; 04-28-2015 at 03:06 PM.