2015 Xlt 2.7 vs 2013 fx4 5.0

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02-10-2016, 12:53 PM

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They had the weights on a spec sheet at the dealership and the 5.0 was heaviest, then 3.5, then the newly designed 2.7 being the lightest (of course).

I believe the 5.0 is lighter than the 3.5 eco, the 2.7 is barely lighter than the 5.0 (smaller, but part of the block is cast iron). Or it would appear that way off these curb weights from Ford's site. Not that the differences in engine weight are enough to amount to a lot. And I could be mistaken, I never saw an actual engine weight printed, although I'm sure one exists somewhere..

Cab styleSuper CrewPickup box style5.5-ft. Styleside6.5-ft. Styleside8.0-ft. StylesideDrive system4x24x44x24x44x24x4Base Curb Weight - 2.7L EcoBoost® V64,560 lbs.4,782 lbs.4,585 lbs.---Base Curb Weight - 3.5L EcoBoost® V64,629 lbs.4,890 lbs.4,685 lbs.4,937 lbs.--Base Curb Weight - 3.5L Ti-VCT V64,489 lbs.4,729 lbs.----Base Curb Weight - 5.0L Ti-VCT V84,590 lbs.4,850 lbs.4,623 lbs.4,895 lbs.--

Well, that wasn't nearly as jumbled up before I hit "post". anywho, curb weight for 5.0 is 30ish lbs heavier than curb weight for 2.7. 3.5 eco curb weight is heavier than both.

Much easier to read at the bottom of this page:

http://www.ford.com/trucks/f150/spec...ns/capacities/

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02-10-2016, 01:02 PM

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Do you know build date of the 15? From what I hear, a lot of early build 15's had problems. I got an October build so I haven't experienced any thankfully, but you may want to take that into consideration

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02-10-2016, 01:05 PM

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I got a oct build and experienced the melting cargo light and bad door latches

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02-10-2016, 01:10 PM

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I got a oct build and experienced the melting cargo light and bad door latches

Sorry to hear that. Hopefully you don't experience any of the other issues that are common with earlier builds

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02-10-2016, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by jwterry3

Down to these two in a 4wd supercrew......they are basically the same price. The fx4 is loaded with every option and 50k miles....xlt has 9k miles.

I really like the idea of bells and whistles but I can get the 15 and put clazzio/katskinz leather in it for under $1000.

What packages should I make sure the xlt have and will the 2.7 be under powered if I level it and put 33s on it?

I drive my truck only 10k per yr or so.....and tow a 4500# boat every now and then.

Like both trucks just trying to decide and need vs want type deal......thoughts?

I prefer the 2010-2014's. I had 3 of them and like the ride better than the 2015.
The 2015 has some features unavailable in the previous models, but if I could choose again I would take any of those 3 over this one.
It's not a bad truck by any means, just stating my preference.

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02-10-2016, 01:54 PM

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2015 all day. The previous gen feels really outdated in comparison and the 2.7 Eco is a great little motor, tons of torque. I will say though, I've had quite a few issues with my 2015, most are common and have TSB's to fix them though.