2025, which engine?
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I'm a fan of the 5.0. Yes it's slower than an Ecoboost and uses more fuel (not trying to start an argument, just going on the worst side of things lol) but in my opinion the less moving parts is always better. Is that true? Maybe not, but I also do most of my own work and just looking under the hood of a 3.5 ecoboost vs a 5.0, the 5.0 looks manageable. I had a 2015 F-150 with the 3.5 Ecoboost and every issue I had with that engine was turbo related. Oil fitting to the turbo had to be replaced, solenoid for a turbo had to be replaced, eventually the passenger side turbo got replaced, etc. I'm not 16 anymore, I don't need my truck to go from 0 to 100 in 2 seconds, realistically any of the engines have enough power for me and what I do.
This all goes without stating, I've never owned a 2.7 and I've only had the 5.0 for a few months now. Hopefully my 5.0 will be as reliable as my 3.5 was, I sold that Ecoboost for a 5.7 Hemi with the Etorque... What a disaster...
This all goes without stating, I've never owned a 2.7 and I've only had the 5.0 for a few months now. Hopefully my 5.0 will be as reliable as my 3.5 was, I sold that Ecoboost for a 5.7 Hemi with the Etorque... What a disaster...
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From: Winter Wonderland Alberta
Last truck was a 2.7 great engine but lacked the grunt in heavy snow, before that was a 3.5 also a great truck, now 2022 5.0, love it, as stated little more on gas but the torque and lack of turbo lag is great. First F150 was a 2011 5.0, but had cam phaser issue, new ones are more reliable. Love the Lariat AWD option, set it and forget it all winter.
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I’m in the same boat but getting a 26 next year.I read the 3.5 eco and the power boost are getting gpf in 2026 and I am not sure I want some more sensors and emission controls to possibly go bad.I have read that they have had these is cars in Europe for awhile now with really not a lot of problems.I guess the 2.7 and 5.0 are not getting them for 2026 so I am leaning towards the 5.0 probably be my last truck for awhile since I’m retiring in 3 years.
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I vote 5.0 without reservation.
My '23 XLT 4x2 Sport with 5.0 gets 27+ mpg at 70 mph; 21 mpg towing the Harley on a Uhaul (1600 lbs); gets 20+ mpg in town.
The 5.0 has been around a long time and still going, has plenty of pep, and it's a V8! 😎
My '23 XLT 4x2 Sport with 5.0 gets 27+ mpg at 70 mph; 21 mpg towing the Harley on a Uhaul (1600 lbs); gets 20+ mpg in town.
The 5.0 has been around a long time and still going, has plenty of pep, and it's a V8! 😎
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I'm getting ready to buy a new 2025 F150. I don't need or want fancy and highly optioned vehicles. I've been driving single cab work trucks since 1987. Hard to believe. The dealer is trying to get me to switch to a STX as he thinks it's a better value.
Most trucks on the lot have the 2.7 ecoboost engine but there is at least one that has the 5.0l engine, might be 4 x 4 but that one might be too tall to fit my garage. I don't tow so I don't need a high tow rating. I'd be happy with a short bed single cab.
Which engine would be best for the long term, 2.7 or 5.0? I kept my last truck for 24 years. The dealer even told me how much I spent in maintenance and repairs ($16,000) plus 3 sets of tires I didn't buy from Ford. I understand there are issues with all engines from coolant leaks into the cylinders to cam phasers and transmission problems. I'm hoping I don't get those problems down the road. I also read somewhere to put premium fuel in them.
Most trucks on the lot have the 2.7 ecoboost engine but there is at least one that has the 5.0l engine, might be 4 x 4 but that one might be too tall to fit my garage. I don't tow so I don't need a high tow rating. I'd be happy with a short bed single cab.
Which engine would be best for the long term, 2.7 or 5.0? I kept my last truck for 24 years. The dealer even told me how much I spent in maintenance and repairs ($16,000) plus 3 sets of tires I didn't buy from Ford. I understand there are issues with all engines from coolant leaks into the cylinders to cam phasers and transmission problems. I'm hoping I don't get those problems down the road. I also read somewhere to put premium fuel in them.
Last edited by RossRR; Nov 27, 2025 at 07:36 AM.
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You didn’t get 24yrs from your last one without caring for it well and not driving the wheels off it. If you look after the next one equally I think you will have pretty good luck with whichever engine choice you go for. We have a Powerboost and it’s been great but there are good arguments supporting the 2.7 and 5.0 as well.
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I had a 2019 RCSB 4x4 3.73 with the 2.7, and now I drive a 2024 RCSB 4x4 3.73 with the 5.0.
I like them both, and will not listen to negative comments about either engine.
The 2.7 seems to be more fun to drive under what I consider to be normal driving conditions. Incredible low end power at rpm’s I’m accustomed to driving.
The 5.0 sounds really nice, doesn’t get quite the mpg as the 2.7. If you rev it over 3500 rpm, it is as much fun as the 2.7.
As much as I like the 5.0, it really is fun to drive, i think the 2.7 is a better all-around engine.
I like them both, and will not listen to negative comments about either engine.
The 2.7 seems to be more fun to drive under what I consider to be normal driving conditions. Incredible low end power at rpm’s I’m accustomed to driving.
The 5.0 sounds really nice, doesn’t get quite the mpg as the 2.7. If you rev it over 3500 rpm, it is as much fun as the 2.7.
As much as I like the 5.0, it really is fun to drive, i think the 2.7 is a better all-around engine.
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I had a 2019 RCSB 4x4 3.73 with the 2.7, and now I drive a 2024 RCSB 4x4 3.73 with the 5.0.
I like them both, and will not listen to negative comments about either engine.
The 2.7 seems to be more fun to drive under what I consider to be normal driving conditions. Incredible low end power at rpm’s I’m accustomed to driving.
The 5.0 sounds really nice, doesn’t get quite the mpg as the 2.7. If you rev it over 3500 rpm, it is as much fun as the 2.7.
As much as I like the 5.0, it really is fun to drive, i think the 2.7 is a better all-around engine.
I like them both, and will not listen to negative comments about either engine.
The 2.7 seems to be more fun to drive under what I consider to be normal driving conditions. Incredible low end power at rpm’s I’m accustomed to driving.
The 5.0 sounds really nice, doesn’t get quite the mpg as the 2.7. If you rev it over 3500 rpm, it is as much fun as the 2.7.
As much as I like the 5.0, it really is fun to drive, i think the 2.7 is a better all-around engine.
I almost went with a 5.0 this time around, but it had a 3.31 rear end vs the 2.7 I picked with the 3.73 elocker.
Both engines are extremely advanced and it seems a few people get confused and think the 5.0 is going to be more reliable strictly because it doesn’t have turbos. That’s just outdated thinking and would only be sensible if we were talking about the original 1979 5.0 vs a turbo engine of that time.
Id highly recommend the OP do drive both and pick which he likes best. With proper care, either engine will last a long time.
