Are the oil usage issues with the 18 5.0s solved ?
03-13-2019, 09:40 AM
#51
I think the Plasma Transferred Wire Arc technology they use for the bore is not working out like they had hoped. Look at the oil consumption issues the GT350 has been having since the tech was introduced way back in 2015. The 2017 Model 5.0 with the sleeved cylinders is the stronger engine surprisingly. The extra injectors definitely makes the whole engine feel more "ticky" but I still love it. So far with 1600 miles I am experiencing no issues but only time will tell.
03-13-2019, 11:01 AM
#52
03-13-2019, 12:21 PM
#53
Big Blue Flame!!!
im glad I got the 17 too, I just dislike my front end, I much prefer the front end of the 18, but that can all get changed too something different, minor, beats not having a truck lol
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Summers22 (03-13-2019)
03-13-2019, 03:10 PM
#55
Senior Member
9800 on my 18 5.0, no oil consumption, no off throttle rattle, engine is noisy at idle and the tranny pops on every shift in tow or sport mode. Build date 9/2017
03-13-2019, 05:07 PM
#56
Some people have problems with oil consumption that just a fact. Another fact is engines tend to burn a little oil when they are breaking in. I wouldn't worry about oil burn till about 8000 miles unless it just ridiculous. Mine had burnt about a quart in about 5000 miles and i added one quart and since then i have not noticed any oil loss. unit currently has 17000 miles
03-13-2019, 05:32 PM
#57
Senior Member
03-13-2019, 06:08 PM
#58
I’m very close to buying a new 18 KR 5.0 and I wanted this engine because my 13 Lariat has it
now I just stumbled across what seems like a boat load of people with knock and oil usage issues
has Ford addressed this ? Is it really common ??
I heard the EB were problematic but didn’t think the 5.0 was
now I just stumbled across what seems like a boat load of people with knock and oil usage issues
has Ford addressed this ? Is it really common ??
I heard the EB were problematic but didn’t think the 5.0 was
03-13-2019, 07:30 PM
#60
Senior Member
The 2015 F150 XL Sport 5.0 6spd automatic 4x4 3.55 SCAB I bought new used NO oil EVER and had power to spare! It did make a very slight rattle on very light acceleration between about 15-25MPH pulling a load from from a stop since the time it was new but never gave a moments trouble. It also gave me 14-15mpg towing and 24mpg not towing on a regular basis. It was an awesome truck - so much so I ordered a new 2019 F150 Lariat with the 5.0 10spd 4x4 3.55 SCAB and it has been perfect so far - no odd noises and ZERO oil use or leaks - BUT it has only been driven a little over 500 miles. I plan to change the oil at 1000 miles with full synthetic like I do with all my new cars (there have been many) and I have never had any car that used any oil between changes that I bought new. This includes Chrysler, Fiat, Chevrolet, Suzuki, Ford, Jeep, Subaru,,,, I know there are always bad ones in the bunch but the odds are the good ones outnumber the bad ones 100 to 1. I say buy what you like or want - everything has positives and negatives - everything is a compromise in one way or another - life is too short to worry about what if...