5.0 v 3.5. Which can make it from 100k miles to 200k miles with less problems
03-13-2018, 05:41 PM
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Better comparison: 6 vs. 6
Had a 1960 F-100 with straight 6 and 3 on the tree. Loved it, but maintenance+, especially points, plugs and tires. At 58K the head cracked. Now have 2012 F-150 EB with 125K and the only mechanical problem was from a software bug that got fixed with a reflash. The EB still runs sweet and only heard good things about the 5.0. So, give me either; don't want to go back to the "good old days". Of course, if my EB should collapse at 150-200K, well ...that'll be a great excuse to get a new one.
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wizwor (03-13-2018)
03-13-2018, 06:10 PM
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I hope the 5.0 v8 makes it a long ways. I bought a 2016 F150 with the 5.0liter v8. I was a little uneasy about the smaller ecoboost engine. I had a Tacoma with a 4l v6 in it and when I bought this truck I found it hard to believe that you could get that much power out of an engine that was smaller than the one I had. This question has been out there a lot, just hope I made the right decision.
03-13-2018, 06:53 PM
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I don't see him saying denigrating the 5.0 in his post at all. He addressed the fact that both diesels, know for reliability, and the Ecoboost have turbos but the diesel reputation for reliability indicates turbos don't equate to unreliability.
That is all so just calm down, Fan Boy.
That is all so just calm down, Fan Boy.
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tuckgt (03-13-2018)
03-13-2018, 07:14 PM
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5.0 vs 3.5 which will last
my work truck is a 2013 xlt ext. Cab 5.0 with 119.00. My personal truck is a 2011 ext cab xlt 3.5 ecoboost. With 93000. My work truck gets better gas mileage but i drive it about 2000 miles a week. Doesnt seem to have the take off power as my 3.5 though.
03-13-2018, 07:55 PM
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I am far from a fan boy of 5.0's. I just happen to own one. If you have seen any of my posts on the eco vs V8 debate, I am a fan of both types of engines. Many here will concure with my statement since they judge my thoughts on the subject based off more than one post. If it makes you feel better about yourself to label me or others, then have at it. But making ignorant assumptions is something that usually comes back on you and makes you look foolish.
I will probably buy a 5.0 just so I can put dual turbo's on it. Sounds fun.
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Summers22 (03-13-2018)
03-13-2018, 08:19 PM
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My brother has the 2.7 eco and my FIL the 3.5 eco. Both have been flawless. They are both around 75k miles on them and they would buy them again they said. Sure that means nothing to people on the internet. But since its my own family that has had good luck, I would buy one if it were in the truck I was wanting. I am not loyal to any engine in a F150.
03-13-2018, 09:04 PM
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I'm waiting for the 5.0 EcoBoost.
03-13-2018, 11:15 PM
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My 3.5 ecoboost
The only thing I know for sure, I'm not going to buy another ecoboost again...my warranty had just expired and the startup noise started about a month after. I had my truck in the shop 10 times in 2 separate dealerships before it was fixed. The dealership threw about 120 parts at it before it was finally fixed. Each time cost me my deductible. The last time in the shop was when i was out of town and the mass airflow sensor was apparently the problem that was making it hesitate...so dang frustrated with it.
03-14-2018, 01:40 AM
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