Engine Advice
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If you trade trucks every few years then the EB would be fine, If you plan on keeping it past warranty I would go with the 5.0. The EB has only been around since 2011, with problems. I haven't seen anybody on this forum talk about putting a lot of miles on a EB yet, looks like most trade them every 2-3 years. You might want to google direct injection motors.
BTW - the choice also depends upon with option package you order. Fer example, if ye order 502A on a Larry-At, the 3.5 EB is only ~$900 more beaverbucks, which makes it a relative bargoon, lol.
MGD
Last edited by MGD; Apr 4, 2015 at 09:51 AM.
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The EB, in one form or another, has been around since 2007. Official EcoBoost production began on May 19, 2009 at Ford's Cleveland Engine Plant No. 1. Far longer than.. well, you know
BTW - the choice also depends upon with option package you order. Fer example, if ye order 502A on a Larry-At, the 3.5 EB is only ~$900 more beaverbucks, which makes it a relative bargoon, lol.
MGD
BTW - the choice also depends upon with option package you order. Fer example, if ye order 502A on a Larry-At, the 3.5 EB is only ~$900 more beaverbucks, which makes it a relative bargoon, lol.
MGD
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4 EB's in 4 years, don't keep them long! Props to you, But in all seriousness I believe you are the perfect 3.5 owner. Get in and get out after a couple of years or less before you could have any mechanical issues, Sounds like you either work your trucks etc. where the 3.5 would be best choice., or you like new trucks
I seen a new f150 the other day. In the back window it had "God invented turbo lag to give V8's a chance". I own a 5.0.......
I seen a new f150 the other day. In the back window it had "God invented turbo lag to give V8's a chance". I own a 5.0.......
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4 EB's in 4 years, don't keep them long! Props to you, But in all seriousness I believe you are the perfect 3.5 owner. Get in and get out after a couple of years or less before you could have any mechanical issues, Sounds like you either work your trucks etc. where the 3.5 would be best choice., or you like new trucks
I seen a new f150 the other day. In the back window it had "God invented turbo lag to give V8's a chance". I own a 5.0.......
I seen a new f150 the other day. In the back window it had "God invented turbo lag to give V8's a chance". I own a 5.0.......
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I have talked with 4 different dealerships in Houston and they hardly ever have any in for engine service, I don't know why people label the Ecoboost like its some ticking time bomb. They have lil turbo engines in Europe that have 400k miles on them and the design of those engines can even hold a candle to the EB. The Ecoboost has done Baja.... Twice. It also went 100k miles with out an oil change. Also my buddy at work had to have his lifters changed out twice in his 6.2, under 40k miles.
Last edited by TMW; Apr 4, 2015 at 09:05 PM.
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Turbo replaced in my 2013 EB after 58,000km which would be 36,000 miles. My choice on my 2015 was the 5.0. Had too many issues with my EB. Maybe I'll go back to it in a few years when it's perfected
Not bashing it at all, I just don't have the confidence in it yet after my experience
Not bashing it at all, I just don't have the confidence in it yet after my experience
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Turbo replaced in my 2013 EB after 58,000km which would be 36,000 miles. My choice on my 2015 was the 5.0. Had too many issues with my EB. Maybe I'll go back to it in a few years when it's perfected Not bashing it at all, I just don't have the confidence in it yet after my experience