How to proceed
06-05-2017, 11:47 PM
#11
King Hater
Read up on the weep hole in the intercooler mod. Also look at getting a programmer for the truck. It really wakes them up.
06-06-2017, 12:42 AM
#12
Junior Member
Thread Starter
I'll def keep you updated, I was shocked that the bypass valve wasn't covered under warranty. Turbos are, as well as vacuums. However, bypass is not. I'm going to pick up my trailer tomorrow and drive it up a 3 degree incline at 65 mph to see what the results yield. Ultimately, I'm just hoping the truck performs normally. I appreciate the help. ford came back and requested I tow my trailer to see if there are still overheat problems.
06-06-2017, 02:17 AM
#14
Welcome to life with an Ecoboost. Like you, I was duped by the hype of this engine as well. I have a 4,000 pound trailer that my truck struggles to pull in virtually all scenarios. Dealers say it is normal for this truck to not pull well. I have been very disappointed with the Ecohype engine. Unfortunately I am not in a financial position to sell this thing so I am stuck with it for the foreseeable future. I feel your pain. If you can afford it, dump the Eco and look for a clean 6.2. It will be a challenge, I wanted a 6.2 and settled on the Ecohype because I couldn't find a 6.2 that wasn't a loaded Platinum.
Hi, it is not "Hype". My Ecoboost will pull my 6,300 lb. trailer up any mountain at whatever speed I set my cruise control at which is usually 60 or 65 MPH. If your truck can't pull a 4,000 lb. trailer something is wrong with your truck or it's operator error.
06-06-2017, 08:10 AM
#15
Not sure what you are looking for. I already stated I believe it is my gearing paired with a weak engine. I tend to agree with what my dealer says, it isn't a V8. I don't have the patience to list all of my issues with this truck. The biggest being it's inability to tow, which is why I bought it in the first place.
06-06-2017, 02:34 PM
#16
Junior Member
Thread Starter
Ive read that ecoboost tows well. Will be test driving with trailer this evening. I love my 4x4 screw and hoping this works
06-06-2017, 03:05 PM
#17
Senior Member
Not sure what you are looking for. I already stated I believe it is my gearing paired with a weak engine. I tend to agree with what my dealer says, it isn't a V8. I don't have the patience to list all of my issues with this truck. The biggest being it's inability to tow, which is why I bought it in the first place.
Something is up with your truck, mine tows 7000lbs quite well in the mountains or on the prairies.
Good luck with the road test OP!
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06-06-2017, 03:07 PM
#18
Senior Member
I had a 2011 and a 2013 both with the 3.5L EcoBoost and they pulled my travel trailer that is just over 7000lbs without issue as well.
06-07-2017, 01:42 AM
#19
Junior Member
Thread Starter
So I took the truck to a mountain road and filmed it. Turbos screaming like hell, she went into engine protection mode while maintaining 55mph on a 2 degree incline. Got about 5 mpg and couldn't accelerate beyond that. Time on in,Inez was about 1 min before the engine went into protection mode. Is this normal?
06-07-2017, 07:26 AM
#20
Senior Member
I think you knew the answer before you asked the question. No.