arodf150

I am currently in a 2010 5.4 F150. Now the 2.7 EB has more power and is WAAAYYY more fuel efficient. My travel trailer is 5500 GTW, so I dont see the need to jump into the 5.0 or 3.5 EB. My question is, if the 2.7 EB has more HP & TQ, why is it rated to tow less than my 5.4. Also, I usually keep trucks for 10 years, this is the only time I will trade sooner than that, so what is the projected longevity of these EB engines? I know its a solid engine, but for how long? Will it go 10 years or 150-200k miles relatively problem free. I have until Sept 8 to make up my mind, my local dealer is offering 0% financing for 72 months. What do you guys think?

StevieP65

I imagine it's so they can sell more up-scale high-dollar trucks, powered by 5.0 and 3.5L Ecoboost engines.

The 5.4 v8 would probably struggle more, but still tow up to its max rating, where the ecoboost would tow the same weight without straining.

Just a SWAG on both, though.

arodf150

Yup I agree 100%. Because even the XLT models with V8 or 3.5EB are going for 45k in my area. Lariats are at 50. For that much, I should be looking at Diesel 250's.

Livoniabob

I would spend a few days reading this forum before buying a Ford F-150 right now.

cwm180

I didn't pay anywhere near $45K for my XLT 5.0 and sticker was $47K+. Where do you live that prices are so high?

bigandtall

There is always a better deal. No need to rush.
I suspect the turbos would overheat under a sustained tow of too much weight.

As for reliability, research the 3.5 ecoboost from when it first came out until now. Lots of problems until recently. So the verdict is completely unknown for the 2.7. Heck, there are so many electronics in my 5.0 that it may not even last. There is just no way to tell. Negotiate hard for an 8year/125K mile $0 deduct Ford Premium warranty to hedge your bets.

arodf150

Southern California close to Palm Springs. My local dealer doesnt want to come down on price because of the 0% financing. They wont even give me invoice price. I like to give the local guys first crack, but I think I will take my business else where. I have noticed some issues with the new trucks, but the 0% financing is what is triggering this obsession to buy again. lol

For this kind of money im going to start looking at Diesels, although I have no real use for one at this point.

The turbo aspect is also what gets me. I have had turbo vehicles before but never under towing stress. If anything goes at high mileage, it will probably be the turbos.

Stingray Steve

I'm in Santa Clarita. I paid invoice. $54k MSRP on a Lariat Super Crew, with all discounts and rebates I paid $45,700.

Taylor Pogue

I feel like the turbo argument goes both ways. And this is totally unsubstantiated opinion but diesels have been running turbo for years. My father still has a first generation 7.3 f350 with 200000+ miles used strictly for hauling a huge camper to the mountains of Idaho and it's never had anything but ball joints replaced. I wouldn't worry as much about the mechanical aspects of the turbo as I do the computer systems involved with everything on these engines. Either way I love my 3.5 ecoboost, and I tend to trade vehicles shortly after paying them off unfortunately so I rarely run into the long term issues on engines

tsigwing

Maybe, but towing within its load limits should be no problem. Mine is rated for 8k towing. I suspect your V8 would overheat under a sustained tow of too much weight.