doug97gxe

what reliability issue is there?

Kingofwylietx

It seems to me that when designing all the F150 engines, the design parameters for longevity would have been the same. So, I expect all the newer engines are similarly reliable.

Having said that, I’m just stoked that someone thought to post a new EB vs V8 thread.
The handle of Corporal Punishment is particularly clever for a first time poster to create such a thread.

I’ll swing back in here tomorrow night to see how it’s going.

moparado

I'll tell you what, the latest crop of 5.0's of which some here are reporting abnormal amounts of oil usage for a starter.
No telling what all the latest 5.0 engine noise complaints are all about...a potential part failure resulting in a call for the hook?

Any abnormal mechanical noise in an engine could be a red flag for potential decreased reliability if not addressed and fixed ASAP.

Julian703

I went for the 2.7. It has decent towing and is a really advanced engine. I hate to admit it but I wanted a 5.0. I was set on the v8, the displacement and the sound but after seeing the price, the lower mpg and not being impressed with the exhaust note (dont hate me), I settled with the 2.7. It has plenty of power and drives almost like a diesel. I kinda gave up on the exhaust note, maybe Im just getting old lol

doug97gxe

when is oil consumption and rattles deem an engine unreliable? i also swore i saw John post his 3.5 had a rattle as well .. FYI my 5.0 doesn't have oil consumption issues and a little off the throttle rattle isn't what i would consider unreliable .. i've seen more ecoboost total engine failures on this forum than 5.0's .. the difference is the 5.0 owners couldn't care less and don't feel the need to post it in every thread

cthusker

The best advice is to go to your friendly dealer and drive both eco motors and the 5.0. No one here can really explain the difference in the way these engines feel when driving them. For me it was easy because I tow quite a lot and the 3.5 was the best imo for towing my flatbed and dump trailers. I had a 2012 3.5 eco with zero issues during the 5 years I owned it. The Gen II has a lot of improvements with the exception of the craplastic oil pan.

Don't believe you can really make a bad choice with Fords engine options..............

Stu Cazzo

Good for you! I've seen your posts in a number of threads playing the fanboy and denouncing owners with concerns with regard to their engines as nonsensical.
Seems you're pretty quick to jump on anyone who raises concerns or who voices their displeasure with the engine rattle noise...

Metal on metal rattling sounds in an engine is NEVER a good thing and is ALWAYS cause for concern.

I post my engine experiences in every thread I deem appropriate! And if it helps one potential buyer then I consider it to be justified!

If you don't like the posts...you can always hit the back button!

doug97gxe

Stu we are both in the same threads saying the same thing.. you say the 5.0 sucks .. i say i love my 5.0 so why are you being hypocritical and trying to make me see like i'm some fanboy when you are going the opposite direction. I'm truly sorry you have problems nobody wants problems but i don't have problems and if you're going to constantly post you have problems i'm going to constantly post i don't so don't try to passive aggressively try to get me to stop posting my personal experience because i'm not trying to do that to you.

tvsjr

Ooh, yay, the show is starting!

lawndart

So poorly designed timing systems and bad cylinder liners are the cost of progress? False. Fords aren't less reliable because of technology. They are less reliable because Ford engineers and builds them.