zx12-iowa

This is pretty fair. Performance wise the ecoboost wins handily. Add a tune and the ecoboost will win by a LOT. Add a supercharger to the 5.0 and then it wins by a LOT. If you do put care, that's fine. But if you also say I don't rev my engine or race, you may benefit from the ecoboost since it has far greater low rpm torque. But you do pay for the premium engine.....

5.0GN tow

I think that really it's personal preferance. Both engines get the job done, but with the timing chain issues and some of the others, I think 5.0 may be a little bit safer. I love my 5.0 and have an eco in a lincoln mkt which is starting the noise on start up thing at 66k miles. I really like the eco too, but think if it's a severe duty application I might choose the 5.0 just due to it being less complex. That is just my opinion though so take it for what it's worth which ain't much lol.

Wannafbody

I'm not sure the 5.0 is that much less complex. And some 5.0's have knocking issues.

remr5

I went with the 5.0 as I like the sound and did not want the turbo charger issues I read about with the ecoboost.

HardcoreOffroading

I didnt trust the ecoboost. And being I go out hunting a lot. I didnt want an unreliable engine and I trust the v8 5.0 more so.

5.0GN tow

Yep some 5.0s knock as do some 5.4s, 4.6 3vs and every other vvt engine from various mfgs. That said they still seem less problematic than ecos (I love my eco in the lincoln mkt but it's starting to make noise at start up now. Thank God its under warranty to 100k) which also have vvt and turbo/cac and cooling issues while towing. I have yet to hear of a 5.0 overheat issue while towing, while a cottage industry has sprung up around cooling ecos. The 5.0 holds two extra quarts of oil has external oil cooling and cooling jets on the pistons, it's complex as any modern engine but less than an eco and built tough to work hard and stay cool doing it.

GriffFX4

Sigh

It's like the ground hog day movie with these threads

elfiero

I don't think either one has a measurable advantage over the other for "normal" F150 owners. They both work excellent for normal chores like hauling the boat, etc. I chose the V8 because: I LOVE the sound, it has more than enough power for my needs, and I am of that age group that believes pickup trucks must have 8 cylinders and no turbos. This is my opinion- nothing more.

SteveLord

Find a truck in the color you want and all the options.

Then take whatever engine is under the hood.

zx12-iowa

I disagree that one motor has no measurable benefit over the other.

Eco has gobs more torque and with a simple tune ridiculous power (and yes having a tune is somewhat common).

5. 0 is measurably cheaper.

I agree they both work, but one IS "measurably" better.

If you and I had the same boat behind us, an Eco would pull that boat up to hwy speed with far more ease and pull a hill the same. That's enjoyable for a "normal" owner.

My opinion as well. Funny how every manufacturer has this. Folks who don't buy the better engine and then explain why.... Mustang boards, camaro boards, truck boards.