18LeadLariat

Sound aside, practicality and probably even reliability 2.7>5.0
465k miles on stock drive-train 2.7
https://www.f150forum.com/f118/465-0...-2-7-a-389552/

eikO

one reason I chose the 5.0 over the 2.7 was towing ability. The other was thinking a non-turbo would last longer / be more reliable. I think Im talking myself into keepin the damn thing

18LeadLariat

My father in law has 16 5.0, I’d take 2.7 for towing over 5.0 every time.
The low end torque on 2.7 is on the tap, 5.0, you have to be in the power band/higher rpm to keep momentum.
Just my observation.
But yes, if your rig is paid off and has no issues, id keep it.
I would not want to deal with all the problems new F150's are experiencing, some of which are, axle bolts shearing, AC freezing over.
My vote is to keep it

Brian Bourgeois

thats the gen 2 the gen 3 is another animal. the ten speed improved the drivability the most of the 5.0, because it needs to be in a certain rpm to make power.

Boomerweps

It’s REALLY NICE NOT to have a truck payment
Sell it at 60,000 miles.
IME, vehicles bought new that haven’t had significant problems, aren’t fully broken in until 30K, and 30-60K miles is their minimal corrective maintenance period.