beljohns

All,

I currently run a 2008 Duramax and have hauled a camper across the country each summer for the past decade. Things are changing, and I'm not planning to do that kind of hauling anymore. Therefore, I don't really have the need for a diesel...and thus am considering what else would be good for me. The 2011-2012 F150, 4x4, SuperCrew w/Ecoboost/Trailer package sounds like a great option. I'm looking for guidance on known issues, costs I most likely will incur, etc... Any input is appreciated.

My diesel has 175K miles, and I've had to deal with the high cost of maintenance and repairs (couple break downs). Part of my considering the F150 and not just keeping what I have, is in fact possible future repair costs. Injectors are $2K+ a piece, Turbo $3K+ to replace,.... I realize there hasn't been many years of the Ecoboost to get lots of them with higher miles,...so that is a bit of a concern. But, F150 I believe is known to have good build quality. I test drove a 2012 today and it rode great. Anyway...appreciate input.

Thanks,
Ben

kidastra

iTrader: (1)

welcome to the site, if you aren't towing much anymore why not choose the engine with less parts that could fail? 3.7, 5.0, 6.2... no turbo to replace. 6.2 has hydraulic steering instead of electric. less chance of trac errors. Ecoboost also uses a brake vacuum booster that are known to fail

Sirikenewtron

Love my ecoboost, I'd suggest running full synthetic oil, this will help avoid timing chain issues, change every 4-6k miles, change plugs every 40k-50k miles or so, less if tuned(takes 30 minutes or less), drill a 1/16th hole in lowest part of intercooler, both of these will help prevent the condensation ingestion. Run good gas, higher the octane the better.
And enjoy the awesome power and torque of the beast!
This is just my personal opinion but I'd try to get at least a 2013

The 5.0 and ecoboost both could have problems, small amount of them do. 5.0 knock, long or short block replacement. Ecoboost timing chain stretch, condensation ingestion, see above^^^ to help avoid

H-60 Electrician

Eco is no diesel, but it is pretty stout. Most of the problems were prior to 2013 that I have seen, so I would agree with getting 13 or later. Been back to the east coast twice, once pulling a 7000lb enclosed trailer in the pouring rain, outside of bad gas mileage, the truck was great.

btexan

But there are tens of thousands of 2011-2012 ecoboost f150's with zero engine problems. Ford has built over 1 million ecoboost engines, If there was a huge problem with them the media would be all over it.

H-60 Electrician

Agreed, and what I seen was mostly CAC issues, not engine. Just my opinion

kidastra

iTrader: (1)

Guys don't get me wrong, I own an ecoboost, assuming all motors last forever, the ecoboost will be the most expensive to maintain down the road

H-60 Electrician

You must have a crystal ball.

beljohns

thanks for input so far. I am also considering the 5.0, but I see ton's of 5.0 vs EB threads already. For the 2013 EB, I still read a few comments about engine stumbling/lack of power ..... how common really is this? When looking at a used truck with say 50K on it, what are the types of things to be looking for on the EB? for non engine cost items, what else is the F150 known for problem wise that will cost money down the road? On my Chevy's the independent suspensions have always needed work every 60K or so. Thanks.

CreepinDeth

OP for the cost of a used 2012 you can score a brand new 2014 with $10,000 off MSRP.

I own one too, and his logic is sound based on the cost of the turbo's addition alone.

I saw a low mileage EB 3.5L with ~20,000 have both turbo's fail from another owner.
the repair bill was over $4,000......but it was free due to warranty.

that's simply something to keep in mind with ownership.