I have two F150 Lariats on my shopping list. Both are 2018s.
Vehicle 1: Canadian import with the Coyote 5.0 and 66k miles
Vehicle 2: Ecoboost 3.5 with 58k miles.
Both are one owner trucks. Do Canadian imports have any different equipment or issues?
I'm a bit of a sucker for a V8 soundtrack, but that's only a preference, not a requirement.
Both are priced the same.
Any thoughts or advice?

 

Personally I would avoid a 2018. Early 10 speed models were prone to transmission issues from what I've read on here.

 

I have a 2018 5.0, which I bought because I thought I would do a lot more towing than what I ended up doing -- we have a 30' camper and planned on going around the country but 2020 put us in the camper for a very long time and pretty much ruined camping for us.

Not using it to tow often, I would have gone with the ecoboost (I've heard the ecoboost uses more fuel pulling a heavy load than the coyote).

As far as the transmission, the early 10R80s (pre-2023) have a CDF drum issue...I just had my transmission rebuilt at 125k

I would go for a 2015-2017 5.0, or a 2023+ with pretty much any engine.

 

Well, that is good to know. Thank you.

 

Thanks. We do plan to tow a small RV but nothing that would stress an F150. My main attraction to the F150 Lariat 13th gen is the seat comfort for long drives, I have some hip issues that makes it hard to find a comfy seat. I haven't tried a 14th gen truck yet, mainly due to trying to stay within a certain budget. But I also don't need transmission issues either.

 

I may get flamed for this, but id dodge the 10sp trans. The engines are fine.

 

I’d look for a 15-17 5.0 or 15-16 3.5 EB if that’s what you want. Otherwise, any built after October of 2021 will get you past the 10 speed issues.

 

Good to know. I turned my sights on a 2022 Lariat. It has the 2.7 but they are offering it at a really good price. Unfortunately, I won't be able to get up to see it until the end of next week due to my schedule and the distance from my place.

 

Give the 2.7 a try. It’s surprisingly powerful.

 

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i traded 2 5.0 trucks in on 2.7s. the 2.7 is a fun little engine and if you can keep your foot out of it, it gets great MPG