MaceWindu57

Hi forum members, I'm the proud owner of a 2017 F150 Lariat SuperCrew in Oxford White, FX4, with the 5.0 liter V-8, and I'm VERY pleased to have this engine and trim level. I'm NOT bashing Ecoboost engines at all, but I prefer a naturally aspirated engine; and I'm also glad NOT to have that stop/start feature; I've driven them and don't like them, so until it becomes unavoidable I plan to steer clear of forced induction and auto stop/start, I suspect the constant stop/start could limit starter life. I'm sure manufacturers have made allowances for this in design (perhaps), but I'd like to see some statistics.

I also love the sound of that 5.0 V-8!

rider_marc

Yup, digging the sound from the Coyote 5.0!

slowpony46

I’ve got the same truck as you basically only different color. I had a loaner with a 3.5eb for over a month so after daily driving both I much prefer my 5.0.

50thpony

Your comment about 5.0 vs Eco is very debatable. I live in a high elevation and pull a trailer. My 3.5 eco will out tow the 5.0 any day of the week. I reserve the 5.0 for my Mustang. In that car I love the 5.0. In my truck, don't want it. Everybody has the right to their opinion though. That why Ford builds so many different power plants.

As far as the auto stop/start feature goes, if you really understand the thinking behind it and what it can do for mileage you wouldn't knock it. I went to a fleet seminar when Ford was looking at this feature heavily and learned a lot about it and what it can do for fuel mileage. Limiting starter life is one of the very untrue issues of this feature. I have it on my truck, use it as designed, and love it. The last thing I am worried about is starter life, flywheel wear, and starter gear wear. Yes, they have made allowances for wear.

Summers22

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Welcome to the club! I am digging my 5.0, but really will be tomorrow after I get my Borla XR-1 installed!

Rupert

Congrats on the new truck! I love the raw power of an unmolested naturally aspirated engine, no question.

nampa45

I've got the Borla Touring exhaust on my 2017 5.0 and it sounds just right. Not too loud but you know your driving a V8. Your going to really be impressed when you get your Borla muffler on your 5.0. Enjoy!!

goathead

That XR-1 is a fantastic muffler. I had one paired with a Ultra Quiet resonator on my Titan and it sounded great and had ZERO drone. I'm sure my long tube headers helped too
Enjoy the sound!

1 Alibi 2

...................It was the right choice for me:
I don't tow.
Have no interest in turbos.
Have no use for the stop/start feature.....( yes I know you can turn it off )
Had I ordered an 18, it would have come with a 10 speed, overkill for the way I drive.
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MaceWindu57

I'm happy you're happy with your Ecoboost; however, don't make this post a debate on the virtues of the 3.5 vs. 5.0. Ford has offered different power plants for different uses and owners; you enjoy your Ecoboost, and auto stop/start, which I still suspect will end up with you paying for a new starter sooner than later, just don't try to make it my choice or infer it's superior, this is about choices; as I said in my original post I'm NOT bashing anyone's choices OR "knocking" the Ecoboost engines, I happen to enjoy the choice I made, and I respect your choice as well; kindly do the same, don't hijack this thread and turn it into a debate because that's not the intention of my post.

I'm not in the high elevations, and I currently don't tow anything, but if I do, I'm sure the 5.0 will be more than adequate and up to the task. Also, I asked 5.0 owners to come in, and you're kind of not in that category. Thank you.