Some Advice? Ecoboost Blew yesterday 124k Mi?
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02-21-2018, 09:13 PM
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Transmission shot at 76k really
Seriously my first Ford F-150 is this piece of crap 2012 ecoboost and the transmission goes out after 76k. Not to mention the three times I’ve had to have repair work done on the coolant. First two repairs said they fixed it and nope then to find out the leak was by the turbos and they found it after looking at the transmission. And the steering column had to be replaced at 34k. Complete joke, never had this issue with my Chevy or Dodge I had before. Call Ford and get a case number and you think they’d stand behind their product ha fat chance. Will never buy a Ford again
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I was building turbo engines in the 90's, I carried a whole person's weight of tools to try to keep from getting towed. I worked at several dealerships and took many classes for all kinds of procedure and process for new engine platforms coming online...they still blow (head gaskets, rods, blocks, valve trains, transmissions)
BOTTOM LINE buy a V8, it is the least likely to just pop for no apparent reason and just be shy of the warranty.....If you want to haul ***** or tow/ a V8 is the ticket most of the time. oB
BOTTOM LINE buy a V8, it is the least likely to just pop for no apparent reason and just be shy of the warranty.....If you want to haul ***** or tow/ a V8 is the ticket most of the time. oB
02-13-2021, 05:32 PM
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Hello forum crowd,
I have a 2012 F150 4x4 Ecoboost 3.5 Platinum. I bought it last year used, with 100k miles and have never owned such a nice vehicle. I was driving home from work yesterday when I heard a loud bang followed by lots of smoke. A little icon of a wrench lit up on the display. At first I thought I blew a tire because the truck was shaking so bad, but I pulled into a side street and cut the engine because smoke was coming from under the hood. The truck has just over 124k miles on it now.
I had heard people having trouble with the turbos, so I thought maybe the right hand one blew. There was a lot of oil dripping down. Called tow truck and hauled it over to Ford to take a look. Got a call this morning that the engine had blown. They could have me running by next week and could finance the repair if I wanted...So worried, I asked how much, they said $14,900 more/less with taxes. I only paid $22k for the Truck to begin with, so there is no way on this planet I can put that into the truck.
I called around and found reman motor for about $6k, but they don't come with the turbos, and Ford said mine were now full of oil, not sure if that would make them unusable or not.
I found a pull from a salvage yard, 74k miles with turbos still on it for $3300 +300 core. I have replace an engine back in the day on my old 1992 f150 and it wasn't too difficult, but under the hood of this beast is a whole different story, not even sure where to start. Guessing a Hanes or Chilton might have R&R information in it.
So, have any of yall replaced the 3.5 ecoboost yourself? Im wondering if it is doable, and very interested in your thoughts. I didn't think a motor would blow after 124k miles, granted I didn't own it for the first 100k.
Thanks all!
I have a 2012 F150 4x4 Ecoboost 3.5 Platinum. I bought it last year used, with 100k miles and have never owned such a nice vehicle. I was driving home from work yesterday when I heard a loud bang followed by lots of smoke. A little icon of a wrench lit up on the display. At first I thought I blew a tire because the truck was shaking so bad, but I pulled into a side street and cut the engine because smoke was coming from under the hood. The truck has just over 124k miles on it now.
I had heard people having trouble with the turbos, so I thought maybe the right hand one blew. There was a lot of oil dripping down. Called tow truck and hauled it over to Ford to take a look. Got a call this morning that the engine had blown. They could have me running by next week and could finance the repair if I wanted...So worried, I asked how much, they said $14,900 more/less with taxes. I only paid $22k for the Truck to begin with, so there is no way on this planet I can put that into the truck.
I called around and found reman motor for about $6k, but they don't come with the turbos, and Ford said mine were now full of oil, not sure if that would make them unusable or not.
I found a pull from a salvage yard, 74k miles with turbos still on it for $3300 +300 core. I have replace an engine back in the day on my old 1992 f150 and it wasn't too difficult, but under the hood of this beast is a whole different story, not even sure where to start. Guessing a Hanes or Chilton might have R&R information in it.
So, have any of yall replaced the 3.5 ecoboost yourself? Im wondering if it is doable, and very interested in your thoughts. I didn't think a motor would blow after 124k miles, granted I didn't own it for the first 100k.
Thanks all!
02-13-2021, 08:06 PM
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I think if I blew a 2012 engine I'd be talking about options to retrofit a 2018+ engine/transmission. What do the custom guys on TV get?
08-19-2021, 01:00 AM
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