HuskyKMA

Tell him to buy it, he'll love it!

Chief Sexy

I got four buddies and me that have the ecoboosts and we have had no problems at all, I only have had mine for a month but I love it and my buddy's are all pushin 20k miles and had no problems, they had the 5.4 and said they wouldn't care to have another v8 great power and fuel mileage in a pickup

1968dave

2011 ECO, Never had a problem. I always been a V8 truck guy. The Eco drives great and has lots of power. However, I think either Eco or 5.0 you won't go wrong. They are both very good.

n0useforaname

Thanks for the input guys! I honestly only ever found the shudder issue online, and it looks like that was resolved. We found a local dealer offering a 500.00 gas card and lifetime powertrain if you buy a truck of their lot.. And they have exactly what he wants but with an upgraded tow package. When he buys ill post a pic or two!

n0useforaname

One last question for everyone.. the upgraded package of tow mirrors and 3.73 gears.. how much of a gas killer will that be? He would only be towing a 25ft camper once a year from PA to Delaware... he'd probably be better off getting the 3.53's huh?

RockhoundF150

Make sure he gets the 13 since it upgraded/changed some stuff with the EB. Not to say you cannot still have problems, but stuff like the CAC fix has already been properly applied.

3.73's give you better gas mileage around town, but marginally worse mileage on the highway. 3.55's are a happy median so to speak. The Max Tow package has the benefit of upgraded transcooler as well, from my understanding along with the tow mirrors. If he is around town driving and likes the tow mirrors, no harm in getting the 3.73's but the 3.55's are a nice sweetspot with the EB.

HunterSmitty

To add on this, make sure that 2013 is built after Sept 18. 2013's built before that date still have the old intercooler.

my2012F150EB-issues

Please take this seriously ....FORD needs to FIX their known Safety, Materials and Poor Build Quality issues, low real world measured mpg Not what advertised.
I SOOO Wanted to LOVE my new F150 ECOBOOST, but now Im SOO DISSAPPOINTED with my 2012 F150 SuperCrew ECOBOOST 4X4 XLT build date 06/12, My family and I No longer feel SAFE with Engine loss of power issues experienced several times.... I have had Engine Cut Out Severe Loss power trying to pass on 2 lane Highway several times were extremely Dangerous situations loss power in heavy traffic is DANGEROUS!!.
Ford Dealership Service Dept had truck 2 weeks and I have to pay TAX on Chevy Rental loaner truck also ???? Ford service put new CAC Intercooler in it and reprogrammed ECU , but do I risk myself and families safety to TRUST after 2+ years of known issue the Loss of power will not happen again. I have had POOR fuel economy consistantly even after 10K (Ford Service informed me 10K milage for breakin) still Not good at 20K miles properly broke in and 44 lbs tire rated cold pressure , 90% empty avg HWY 17.5 mpg with 93 Octane, City 13-14 mpg. Temp below 40 F drops mpg down to 9.5 mpg with good 93 Oct gas and same if Tow anything 1000lbs or 7000lbs same Guzzles gas. Harsh Transmission shifting hard ECU issues and Not Confident will last past 40K and definately would Not trust past 60K drive train warranty. AC poor not good in 100+ F heat... Cheap build quality front grill fell apart 2x, brakes make noise since new, doors, bumpers, sides sheetmetal wobbles and Dents so easily, rear bumper can bend with 1 finger, if you press on it or bump with shoulder. Where are the internal Transmission and Engine parts really made? why need assembled in US sticker if poor parts and engineering for profits quality...
But worst of all how can I risk my Families Safety if Engine cuts out on acceleration. Many others having same issues now NHTSA is investigating and others have pursued multiple class actions lawsuits. I just want to keep my family safe, and wish I could have an F150 Screw 4x4 dependable truck that gets close to advertised mpg and will be reliable long after the stock Manufacturer warranty. Sincerely, sad Ecoboost owner ..... (btw I was a Sr Machinist for many years and we had Fords on our Farm , I WANT AMERICAN MADE to be the BEST !!!! Not a Marketing for Profits over Risk to families Experiment)

FordService

my2012F150EB-issues,

I responded to this post on another thread!

Ashley

iFord

Whew, we'll, we ran the gamut on this one again! Hey, nousefor, did ye Dad ever get his Ecoboost? That was way back in January, so wondering. Now, my2012, man, I hope Fords aren't that bad! They'll go belly up for sure! Hmmmm, all ain't right here, you must have just gotten one that's a bit weak.

Me? I'm just holding out for Chinese catfish here in Mississippi. When that happens, hey, I'm gone!!