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Old 07-17-2018, 11:51 AM
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What is the bottom line with the f 150 2.7L engines vs the 3.5. Have their been problems with the 2.7. I see alot more 2.7 f 150s available used
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Old 07-17-2018, 05:17 PM
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No idea. I put 44k on a 2.7 from 2015 and it ran like a scolded dog & drove problem-free for all those miles. The 3.5 has been the same way, with more power & dang near exact same fuel economy.
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I don't have experience with the 2.7L but I can tell Ya the 3.5L is a towing beast.
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have you tried the 5.0?

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In general the 2.7 is rated to tow less and has less payload (therefore less towing capacity and cargo carrying capacity) than equal trim 3.5 ecoboost.
Both motors are fine.
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have you tried the 5.0?

well played hahaha
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The 2.7 was purpose built from the ground up. I really wish they would have done some of the same things with the 2nd gen 3.5.. It's one weak point is its lower end
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Originally Posted by Sirikenewtron
The 2.7 was purpose built from the ground up. I really wish they would have done some of the same things with the 2nd gen 3.5.. It's one week point is its lower end
But once you get past that first week, it's all good from there. Sorry, I had to.
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Thank you fro all the replys!!! I would only be towing my 20ft center console boat ( around 3500 pounds) would the 2.7 be ok for that?
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