Need advice on 2013 f150
01-14-2013, 06:43 AM
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2018 F150 Platinum FX4
I'm really looking hard at pulling the trigger on a 2013 screw lariat in the near future. I have rulled out the Eco and think that I want the 5.0 engine. (Dont want the turbos, shutter probs erattic mpg etc..)
I have big concerns on the 5.0 being a relaible engine after reading several message forums reguarding the issues of oil consumption,ticking,knocking and #8 piston cooling issues.
Are the problems with the 5.0 engines rare or a epidemic? What about the 2013 5.0? Any upgrades to address the problems?
Just need some honest answers.
Thanks all
I have big concerns on the 5.0 being a relaible engine after reading several message forums reguarding the issues of oil consumption,ticking,knocking and #8 piston cooling issues.
Are the problems with the 5.0 engines rare or a epidemic? What about the 2013 5.0? Any upgrades to address the problems?
Just need some honest answers.
Thanks all
You need to take the worst and the best of what you read here and throw it away. The truth is somewhere in the middle.
01-14-2013, 07:55 AM
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Go with the 5.0 we have 4 of them in the family from mine with 300 miles now up to 45k miles on my brothers work truck, we have had zero problems just change the oil and rotate the tires
01-14-2013, 11:42 AM
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Every engine has some problems. I don't think you should buy anything . . .
01-14-2013, 08:33 PM
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Thanks to all for the detailed input. This forum is fantastic and makes making a big purchase that much easier. Looking more like the 5.0 will be the engine for my 13 f150 screw 4x4.
Thanks again to all, Stephen
Thanks again to all, Stephen
