Tim13

Or, get the real, real, upgrade, and boost the 5.0L. Best of all options for performance, and fuel economy IMO.

Tim

LarryXLT

Not available in the King Ranch or I would have ordered the 6.2 in my 2014 KR

I went with the 5.0 and love the exhaust note.

The Ecoboost is a fine engine, but I want a V8 in my 50-thousand dollar truck.

MadocHandyman

Why?

LarryXLT

Exhibit A:

MadocHandyman

Just wondered what $50000 had to do with it since you can get the V8 in a $30000 truck.

Cowpig

agree on teh above "heads/tails" ... both should be good (though my 5.0 has been a pita recently)

I only went with the 5.0 because
1. cost of the EB meant that even IF it gets slightlly better mpg's it would take me about 6 years to break even on fuel costs v. the 5.0
2. I guess i'm old school, I love the sound of an American v8 (and of course an American v-twin)
3. KISS ... less fancy stuff = a good thing, gives me half a chance of trouble shooting if i'm way off the pavement and out of cell coverage

but again, either one should keep you happy - when my 5.0's running good I love it

Masi1926

I have no regrets about getting the 5.0. Especially seeing my coworkers eco's mpg's are at 16/18 routinely.
Then of course there's the intake growl and the occasional tire slip that gets the revs up and she just wants to get me a reckless driving ticket.
I've never had a stock pickup truck make me smile on the pavement, but this one does.
I think after 8 yrs with that 4 speed 5.4 slug, Ford owes me a little joy.

ZBoater

Actually, it's 6 of one and 8 of the other...

Sako

My eco avg is 15.3mpg for 20k miles.

My 07 4.6l avg 19 over 60k miles.

Teh Doucher

what it really comes down to is this, are you towing all the time? if yes, then get the ecoboost. i you just tow occasionally and mostly haul stuff in the bed then get the 5.0. i have the 5.0 because i dont tow with it. just use the bed for hauling crap and enjoy the exhaust rumble from my flowmaster muffler