FuzzzMan

I wouldn't want the 1st year either, but I think it could be a step in the rite direction... It would however have to be a big step up for me to want to give up my Ecoboost

yokev

I guess if I were talking about 1990's diesels you'd be correct, but I didn't mention anything about old diesels.
The modern turbo-diesel engine can't be matched on both power and mileage by a gas motor. Squeeze-bang with diesel fuel is a more efficient ignition than spark-igniting gasoline, and that alone can't be overcome enough to match power and mileage with diesel fuel.
Because diesel's can take advantage of larger displacement without sacrificing mileage and emissions like gas motors do, the gap will just become larger and larger.
The Euro's have understood this for a long time(maybe thanks to Rudy Diesel being one of 'em), but the American market has been scared of diesels because they can't get the '70s versions out of their minds.
In any event, I'm not saying anything new.. it's all fact, and the world's auto manufacturers are starting to introduce and increase diesel production because of it. They've got ever-increasing CAFE standards to meet, and a customer demand for certain power levels. Diesels are the best way to achieve everything they need right now.

Centexguy

I've owned diesels all my life. Had a 6.7 power stroke before the Eco and a heavily modified cummins. My Eco has all the mods on it (tune, down pipe, exhaust, intake). If you are expecting diesel like performance then you will be heavily disappointed with the Eco. Get a diesel if you want that feel and performance. I wish I had gotten a deleted, tuned, and studded 6.4 over this Eco. Would have paid the same price as I did for my Eco. Hell, I could have gotten a king ranch crew cab 6.4 for what I paid for my Eco AND been happier. Oh well.

KILOFINAL

I don't miss my diesel engine maintenence bills. Good grief. Also, diesel fuel up here is priced much higher than regular gas, negating any cost saving from the added fuel economy

EcoboostKev

If your that disappointed with the Eco why keep it? Just trade it in on a 6.4??

Oak Hill Farm

I just traded in my 09 Powerstroke for my 2013 F 150 Platinum with Eco Boost for the very reasons Timschnell identified already. The govt mandated emissions have sapped the mileage advantage out of the newer diesel trucks. Sure,the truck might last longer since it is built heavier, and I will surely miss that turbo song and ability to tow anything I could hitch to it. I will not miss the $100.00 oil changes every 5000 miles and the $300.00 oil change with fuel filters every 15000 miles not to mention averaging $.35 - $.80 MORE per gallon of fuel at the pump. I could no longer justify these costs for a daily driver and occasional tailer puller. I think the Eco Boost will serve well as a commuter and should handle the occasional trailer tow for the weekend camping trip. All the while doing so in comfort and high style.

If I were towing heavy and often, then the diesel would be a no brainer. I just didn't need a Clydesdale when a Quarter Horse would do. Oh yeah, and I lowered my monthly payment too.

Centexguy

It's my second new truck in 2 years and my wife will kick my *** if I get another one before her. Apparently she's tired of driving a 12yr old Xterra. Not sure why?

thundergrey

I went from a 04 cummins 5.9 tuned. For $1500 I gained 150hp/280+tq. Yah it was great but for back and forth to work and in the mud and snow it was horrid. The Eco is so nice to drive every day, light and fast. Yah it doesn't rumble like the diesel but the neighbours are probably happier. Towing with a turbo is great though.

safetypin

^ it's a dodge. i wouldnt be a buyer of it any year

thundergrey

I wandered from the path but have seen the light again lol all of my Fords have been great trucks just bad on fuel. Not my Ecoboost though! Same mileage as the diesel day to day but soon much nicer to drive.