5.0L or eco boost and why???
12-05-2016, 06:07 PM
#41
My thoughts exactly, I looked for a 2013-2014 model FX4 for a while, having to pass on about 15 eco's, I finally found the V8 I wanted and I have zero regrets.
With all the oil and brake problems the ecoboosts have plus I just couldn't justify driving a full size pickup truck with a little V6 turbo in it, I needed that V8 growl, plus the mpg's are so close it's a toss on that.
I understand people like what they like, and that is fine, I'm happy so many people are happy with the eco boost, but for me persoanlly, it was never an option.
With all the oil and brake problems the ecoboosts have plus I just couldn't justify driving a full size pickup truck with a little V6 turbo in it, I needed that V8 growl, plus the mpg's are so close it's a toss on that.
I understand people like what they like, and that is fine, I'm happy so many people are happy with the eco boost, but for me persoanlly, it was never an option.
12-05-2016, 09:05 PM
#43
Senior Member
Probably because it costs more up front.
No more than they are ditching the 3.5 currently. They're ditching the 5.0 for, apparently, a slightly smaller v8 with presumably more tech. Just like they ditched the gen1 eb in favor of the gen2.
Last edited by engineermike; 12-05-2016 at 09:12 PM.
12-05-2016, 10:36 PM
#44
Senior Member
I owned a 3.5 eb then later a 5.0, does that count?
Probably because it costs more up front.
No more than they are ditching the 3.5 currently. They're ditching the 5.0 for, apparently, a slightly smaller v8 with presumably more tech. Just like they ditched the gen1 eb in favor of the gen2.
Probably because it costs more up front.
No more than they are ditching the 3.5 currently. They're ditching the 5.0 for, apparently, a slightly smaller v8 with presumably more tech. Just like they ditched the gen1 eb in favor of the gen2.
12-05-2016, 11:10 PM
#46
Senior Member
12-06-2016, 07:49 AM
#47
If you want it to!
That's certainly one way to look at it. There's a reason why there's a $1,500+ upcharge if you want the ecoboost motor from the factory instead of the 5.0
I'd hardly say they are "ditching" the 3.5, the motor's displacement is remaining the same. Gen 1 vs Gen 2 of the same motor is still the same motor with improvements.
I've got a strong suspicion that as time continues to go on, the normally aspirated higher displacement motors in Ford's half ton line will continue to be overshadowed by it's turbocharged counterpart; combine that with more and more regulations till it's eventually gone.
That's my opinion on it though!
My intent was to provide the OP with the information that both engine configurations have the potential to have problems, both configurations DO have problems if you're unlucky, and that remarks many users make implying that the 3.5's are plagued by issues is simply incorrect.
That's certainly one way to look at it. There's a reason why there's a $1,500+ upcharge if you want the ecoboost motor from the factory instead of the 5.0
I've got a strong suspicion that as time continues to go on, the normally aspirated higher displacement motors in Ford's half ton line will continue to be overshadowed by it's turbocharged counterpart; combine that with more and more regulations till it's eventually gone.
That's my opinion on it though!
My intent was to provide the OP with the information that both engine configurations have the potential to have problems, both configurations DO have problems if you're unlucky, and that remarks many users make implying that the 3.5's are plagued by issues is simply incorrect.
12-06-2016, 11:33 AM
#49
Senior Member
That's why you need to drive them to decide for yourself. You will likely prefer the power curve of one over the other as they are certainly different.
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12-06-2016, 11:49 AM
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