bballr4567

5.0 to 3.5EB on a Lariat is only a $90 difference on 24s.

OP, you might be able to find a 23 with the 2.7 if you look around if that's what you truly think you'll be happy with. My quick search found a few. Worth a shot! Plus, it'll be decently cheaper as well!

ToomanyFTs

I agree with you, as much as I like the 2015-2020, the new models are nice and the interiors seem much better
but your going to have all digital dash in a Lariat I believe

RubyRed Canadian

The seats alone in the new trucks are a reason to upgrade. My 2016(XLT 302a) and 2019(Lariat 502a) seats were not great. My 2021(XLT 302a) seats are far better than previous generations.

The 3.5L is a solid engine. I had the 3.5L in each truck. I didn't have timing chain issues, but I did have the cam phasers replaced on the 2019.

I tow A LOT, so for me the choice was a no brainer, if you don't tow, then the decision becomes harder.

sno1

I started shopping knowing that I wanted the V8. Now I would try the 3.5 turbo. They seem to have ironed out any issues with the 3.5 and the horsepower and torque numbers are impressive. I personally am against cylinder deactivation and that's what killed the V8 choice for me. They always deactivate the same 4 cylinders and I don't believe that's going to be good long term. There are some reports of failures starting to show up. I don't believe there is any real world advantage, just a game with the EPA to look "cleaner" in a mythical test chamber.

diambo4life

I follow the 14th gen 5.0 pretty religiously and there has been only ONE documented failure of cyl deactivation that I have seen and that's with an * because it wasn't really proven with true RC that that was the actual cause of the failure. Lots of these trucks making 1000HP with not a single failure of cylinder deactivation. We are in year #4. We need to put these BS cylinder deactivation fear mongering to rest. It's a solid engine!

Scott in PA

My 2015 GMC Sierra V8 had cylinder deactivation and it performed flawlessly for over 140,000 miles.

Brocar

I had a 2020 5.0 and now have a 2022 3.5 ecoboost and I would go with the 3.5.There is nothing wrong with the 5.0 it is a great engine.I tow a travel trailer though although it is not really heavy about 5500 lbs the 3.5 is better with the twin turbos.I towed the same trailer with the 5.0 and they both got about the same mileage when towing it because the 5.0 has to rev to get it moving and the 3.5 dumps more fuel when in boost.The 5.0 does sound really nice though when you lay into it.I do like both engines but when no trailer hooked up the 3.5 hauls ***.

SEMO F150

I had a 2017, a 2018, and a 2020 with the 5.0. My 2023 has the 3.5 ecoboost. The 3.5 drives much better on the highway and seldom downshifts going uphill. It gets better fuel mileage than the 5.0's and is vastly superior towing a trailer. I was satisfied with the 5.0's but I would not go back to one after having the 3.5.

sniper307

I have a 2022 f150 with the 5.0. 15k miles and not a drop of oil consumption . I previously drove a 2018 f150 with the 5.0 and had oil consumption issues. Mine was not drastic, but it did use about a quart every 4k. Had the TSB done and it improved, but was still present. I feel that this new engine is better in all ways than the 2018, doesn't use oil, feels more powerful and smooth, and definitely is quieter. I would have no issues choosing it again.

ToomanyFTs

I had a 2016 F150 Platinum 6.5 bed 3.5eb and pulled a 10k lb 5th wheel w/ no problem , pulled as good as my new f250 7.3 gas super D.
I can imagine how the new and improved 3.5 would do pulling the same. Tons of torque at low RPM