tanked_darren

I jumped ship from a tried and true 4.8 liter GM V-8. The low RPM torque of the eco made me do it.

frieed

Hey!!!

That's my line, give it back

https://www.f150forum.com/f38/2013-5...3/#post3122183

depami

Fixed it for you.

What's "better" for you may not be "better" for everyone.

It's all a matter of usage and preference. One is NOT "better" than the other.

HardcoreOffroading

Dont know what im more sick of, these threads or those jokes that people make when they do start. Lol

2014F150STXV6

5.0 ALL THE WAY! I Love the ecoboost, but here is why I choose the 5.0L V8.. First off... IT'S A FRIGGIN' V8, AND THOSE BELONG IN A TRUCK LOL LOL! But more importantly, 4+ years and certainly LESS than 7 from now you will be a happy camper... WHY? Ford is kind enough like anyone else. (Not picking on Ford guys) To ALLOW you to pay for the rebuild or replacement of those turbos and all parts for any thing needed, this is because at 36K your outta luck and warrenty. It's going to put you out at the low end a couple of grand. And remember things get less expensive every year right? Gas got cheaper, new trucks costs way less than ever before, food is definantly less, hell housing is way less expensive than 1970... OHH WAIT!... **** GOES UP, COSTS FOR ITEMS AND PARTS TOO Expect in 2020 that it will be around $5k with core exchange... NOT FOR ME THANK YOU! Any and all are welcome to challenge my thinking, I envite it!

Oldsmuggler

You sound drunk

NASSTY

Inflation is a biotch. Turbos are under $500 each now but in 6 years they will cost around $2500 each.
http://www.tascaparts.com/ford/f-150...e=turbocharger
http://www.tascaparts.com/ford/f-150...e=turbocharger

BobSchuman

I've got a curve:

5.0, eco or 3.7/3.5 THE FINAL ANLYSIS

The ecoboost is better for towing. It is a great motor, but there have been issues. The way turbos work, the fuel mixture compression costs mileage. That is why the eco gets less mileage than the larger 3.7. I don't see the eco as a heavy hauler. Just because it could, doesn't mean it should.

The 5.0. I don't see any drawbacks except for the lower tow rating. If you are worried about a little gas, get a prius. If you really want better gas mileage, slow down. You can get 30 miles to the gallon on the freeway going 45 and that has been proven.

The 3.7. Just as good with a little less towing capacity and power.

Here is the big question: Now that 5.0 has upped the power, which is faster the 5.0 or the eco.

Summary: Get the eco for some heavy hauling. The 5.0 has been more reliable and is close to the eco in performance. The 3.7 is competes too. Some people and the epa thing this truck gets the best gas mileage. It does on the freeway. Around town with the natural acceleration, the 3.7 runs higher rpm's and side by side all three of these motors are pretty even where most people do most of their driving.

rraiderr

Neither is any better they are just different. They will all do their intended job.

In the end they are all Ford F150's.

If you are looking for a motor to run for a very long time buy a diesel.

BobSchuman

That sounds inflated and irrelevant. Inflation applies to incomes as well.