3.5 EB Gen 2 - Reliability sofar
04-02-2019, 04:48 PM
#11
I have a 2017 SuperCrew with 3.5 EB Gen 2 with 32K and it a beast!! If I am on a wet road, I have to use 4A or it will break the tires loose. The only issue is that I had to have the TSB done on the 10 Speed, but it all good now.
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Dan Church (04-15-2019)
04-15-2019, 11:03 AM
#12
My experience has been pretty much inline with everyone on this thread. I've got 31K on my '18 and in a little over 12 mos no issues whatsoever. Been changing the oil every 10K with high end synthetic and matching oil filter. I do a bit of everything with it: haul a 3horse trailer loaded typically, 4x4 a bit and run up and down the freeway. I've yet to ask it to do anything it hasn't easily accomplished. Spoiled!
04-15-2019, 11:12 AM
#13
I have a 17 EB Gen 2 with 33K and it's working great.
05-28-2019, 08:31 PM
#15
I have a 2015 Lariat 5.0 Coyote and its been bulletproof sofar...
On order I have a second truck coming, 2018 Lariat 3.5EB Gen 2..
I have a friend who is a ford regional district service manager in my area. He told me that many of the previous major problems with the Gen 1 EB has been addressed in the Gen 2 (ie. intercooler, timing chain and tensioner, wastegate etc)... From what he has seen sofar in the '17s has been very positive.... the feedback he has from his mechanics are also positive on this engine...
I would have ordered another 5.0 Coyote if it wasn't for his feedback...
So im interested on the feedback from current 2017+ 3.5 EB owners.... any issues with the engine sofar? how about the 10 speed? how do you like the drivability and performance?
Thanks in advance!!
On order I have a second truck coming, 2018 Lariat 3.5EB Gen 2..
I have a friend who is a ford regional district service manager in my area. He told me that many of the previous major problems with the Gen 1 EB has been addressed in the Gen 2 (ie. intercooler, timing chain and tensioner, wastegate etc)... From what he has seen sofar in the '17s has been very positive.... the feedback he has from his mechanics are also positive on this engine...
I would have ordered another 5.0 Coyote if it wasn't for his feedback...
So im interested on the feedback from current 2017+ 3.5 EB owners.... any issues with the engine sofar? how about the 10 speed? how do you like the drivability and performance?
Thanks in advance!!
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chimmike (05-31-2019)
05-31-2019, 07:44 AM
#16
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I also upgraded my intercooler. Absolutely one of the best upgrades you can do...…..but most folks won't because there's not "power" to be had and butt-dyno to report. But if you watch and compare the data, aftermarket ICs run so much cooler.
05-10-2020, 09:10 AM
#17
Love it over my Gen 1, VCT went at 19k
I love the truck all the way around. It did feel not quit there since I have had it new 2019 Lariat Special Edition. The cam phaser VCT issue showed it’s ugly head. I have to say I’m glad it did. Other than the truck being down for 3 weeks they did a great job. The VCT is in back order. They replaced all four cam VCTs with apparently a newer upgraded version. But I believe the biggest difference is the upgraded Engine control module software and tranny. The truck is a different beast. Smooth and feels like it pulls harder. It’s like I got another new truck.