Ford850

Has anyone done a good test drive comparison of a 2011/12 vs a 2013 Ecoboost yet? I'm curious how the new larger turbos and other plumbing changes sound and act in the 13's compared to the 11/12 models.

hydro

hmm, wasn't aware of the turbo change? Are they still Borg Warners?

Ford850

According to Full-Race Geoff, they bumped the compressor wheel size from 48 to 51mm, and all are still BorgWarner.
https://www.f150forum.com/f70/13-eco...191708/index3/

I am curious if the difference is very noticeable. I've seen others report some sound differences with the 13's.

JohnnyC

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I don't have the 2013 to compare to but I like my 11. I'm a fan of the ecoboost. I have not had the no power problems that others have bad. So I'm thankful for that. I did have transmission issue that had a tsb and it was fixed.

Desert Dawg

I had a 2011 Eco and now have a 2013 Eco; it did seem to me that I noticed the turbo whine more when spooling up in my 2011 but not sure if that was because the twin-turbos were totally new to me back then and now I am just used to them. But honestly don't feel any different than before.

Ford850

DD, Thanks for the feedback.

1968dave

I have a 2011 and my friend has 2013. He drove mine and I drove his we didn't notice any difference. Also my 2011 never had any of the problems that have been posted here.

yokev

I drove both the '12 and the '13 when I bought mine. The salesperson told me the only differences between the two were the grille, HIDs, and radio/nav unit.
FWIW, the fuel mileage guide was the same, and driving them 34 miles each, I didn't notice a damn thing. Mileage was the same(reset the gauge before I took them both out), and I purposely stood on the accelerator(s) when entering the freeway NOT to see if there was a power difference between the two years, but to simply see if one was a 'Good' one and/or one was a 'Bad' one. Motors are different from vehicle to vehicle, so it's not uncommon whatsoever to get one that's a slug, or one that's a rocket-ship.
In any event, again, no noticeable difference.
I am curious about the turbo's being different. I'm gonna check to see if they're different P/Ns.

Bryce919er

I test drove a 12 then ordered a 13. On the 12 I noticed the BOV "PSHH" everytime I let off the gas. On my 13 I never hear the BOV at all but hear the turbo whine/whistle alot more than the 12--it sounds like a Peterbuilt.

D_ALLAN

I have a 12 and a 13. No noticable difference with the engine. No issues with either. The 12 has a 4.10 gear the 13 has a 3.73. The 12 is a little quicker from the gearing.