2018 F150 3.5L Ecoboost vs 2.7L Ecoboost?
11-13-2018, 02:22 PM
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2018 F150 3.5L Ecoboost vs 2.7L Ecoboost?
2018 F150 3.5L Ecoboost vs 2.7L Ecoboost?
Looking to buy a one-year old, less that 20K miles, crew cab, 4x4-not long bed. Hubby says no V-8. Which 6-cylinder Ecoboost is best?
Looking to buy a one-year old, less that 20K miles, crew cab, 4x4-not long bed. Hubby says no V-8. Which 6-cylinder Ecoboost is best?
11-13-2018, 03:14 PM
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If I had to choose one for a full size pick up with a crew cab, it would have to be the 3.5. Why does he not want a v-8? If it's because of gas mileage the eco's are not that much better.
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11-13-2018, 03:27 PM
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Do you know the mileage for 4x4, crew cab with a V-8? Too much in-town driving, so that might be why the 3.5
11-13-2018, 03:36 PM
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What are you going to be using the truck for?
Asking what engine to get on here is mostly a waste of time IMO, its basically people recommending what they have or how they had a bad experience with one and now think every one of those engines is garbage... I would just test drive all three and pick the one you like the best barring any drastic requirement for one or the other. .
Asking what engine to get on here is mostly a waste of time IMO, its basically people recommending what they have or how they had a bad experience with one and now think every one of those engines is garbage... I would just test drive all three and pick the one you like the best barring any drastic requirement for one or the other. .
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11-13-2018, 04:00 PM
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The reason I said 3.5 is because I think the 2.7 is a little small for a full size 4x4 crew cab. It's only 165cu.in. Of course that is my personal opinion, and everyone else can do as they see fit.
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11-13-2018, 04:10 PM
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As per your description, the 2.7 fits the bill perfectly. it has more horsepower and torque than the 5.4 V8 ever had and gets substantially better fuel economy. If I didn't tow 7000+ lbs around, it would be my choice.
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11-13-2018, 04:19 PM
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No experience with the 3.5L. I just purchased a 2018 V8 4x4 crew cab. Local driving I get 17.5 mpg. Highway I can get 21-21 mpg if I keep it around 65. Yesterday on the NJ turnpike doing 80 up and back I averaged 17.6. I have auto-start stop engaged and normal mode. Had it a month or so. I don't think you can go wrong with either.
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11-13-2018, 04:22 PM
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But not the 5.0L V8 the OP is asking about. 3.5L wins on torque, but not HP vs the 2018 5.0L.
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11-13-2018, 06:34 PM
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Get the 2.7. Peppy as all get-out & with the new 10-speed tranny's, I hear it gets 19-20mpg all around
(my 2015 2.7 got 17ish. my 2018 3.5 is at 17.16 over 23k, no towing, no lead foot).
For your needs, hauling just a small boat here & there & using it as a daily driver, the 3.5 is overkill & would probably have slightly higher maintenance costs over the life of the motor.
2.7 all the way.
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