itguy08

Smart idea. No real need for the can unless you're OCD. No reason it won't last well into the 200k's stock as long as you keep up with maintenance and if they get your issues sorted, which is the main problem - finding a competent dealer. If nothing else, keep all documentation and if it gets worse, pursue a buyback...

13'TwinScrew

I'm normally quiet when I read your post but there are PLENTY of reasons it probably will not make 200K miles, lol.

---Fuel dilution if it's not fixed is a huge one.
---The need for a better CAC---if he uses the truck like a truck this is the #1 mod any of the ecoboost trucks need.
---Some injector issues have "popped" up or maybe I should say "stuck open".

What is solid is that the BW turbos overall hold-up great, the tranny seems to be doing well even on some major power tunes, the aftermarket to fix Ford's issues are HUGE.

#1 if you aren't replacing the CAC, drill the hole...it's a sound piece of mind.

To the OP I think it's awesome that Ford has done you right, I wish they wouldn've been more "open" to my issues.

Lewis289

Services has been great, I will be honest I have no faith in the truck, and im almost positive resale value is gone

13'TwinScrew

Just another factor for my trading it in was that I figured that once the 2015 F150 comes out I would be getting raped on a trade.

I actually came out very well...31K (owed 20K)on my trade and and 29K OTD on the new Silverado after the trade.

itguy08

While we each have our own tolerance for issues, I believe I did say as long as they get his issues sorted out. Which means fixing the fuel dilution and oil burning issues. The vast majority of Ecoboosts are problem free.

The rest of the issues are relatively rare, regardless of what certain individuals would have us believe. And there are no real glaring manufacturing defects other than maybe some issues with the CAC which seem to be getting sorted out.

With well over 600k Ecoboosts on the road, even a 1% defect rate would be over 6,000 vehicles. I don't think the real #'s are anywhere near that for any of the "defects" of the Ecoboost. As with anything if you don't take care of it you will have issues. When I was searching for trucks, initially I was looking older and along with that came miles. Many trucks had "New" or "rebuilt" engines in them. And these were the venerable 302, 351, and 5.4. So even those engines failed.

But in the end we all have to do what makes us sleep better at night. For some that would be a trade. For others that would be fix it and enjoy it. If you look at the resale value for Ecoboosts it's not affected at all and in line with other years/models of F150's.

Tuner Boost

Agreed. No reason with some minor attention these wont go 200-300k miles. Ford still builds the best trucks IMHO, but these issues cannot be ignored.

Also agree Ford has been great to the OP which that dealer deserves praise for helping and not the usual push-off.

I know some see doing an oil analysis is a hassle, but it is a close and detailed look at what goes on inside your engine, and a real "finger on the pulse" of any issues you may have. Good full syn oil as well.

Even our old "beater" 2004 TDI Jetta, know for issues we have addressed all and currently have 230,000 miles on it and uses no oil between changes. We run all our vehicles for hundreds of thousands of miles, but you cannot ignore inherent issues if you want to keep a vehicle for long life, and the EB F150 should if issues are addressed and it is cared for go down in Fords history of other models through the years.

Lewis289

I am staring to believe there is an electrical issue with this truck. They have done all TSBs and called me on Friday, told me that I would not be able to pick it up until Tuesday, #6 coil failed after replacing right turbo and oil line.

Still want to give props to Ford for the support that I have been given both the Dealership and Customer Relationship Center.

I do plan on trading the vehicle in as soon as I get it back from the shop, and go with a 5.0 or I have even consider giving the EcoBoost another try.

I understand that any mass produced vehicle is going to have issues every once and a blue moon.

Currently best time to buy they are slashing the prices on the F150s to get ready for the 15's

FordService

Be sure to touch base with us once you bring home your truck on Tuesday, Lewis289. If you need assistance from my neck of the woods, just shoot a PM my way with your full name, best daytime phone number, VIN, mileage, and preferred servicing dealership.

Crystal

Bennyboy

I agree with '13TwinScrew. What makes people think it will last to 200k+miles? Has any Ecoboost done it? I haven't seen one on this forum yet.

I haven't seen a 3.7, 5.0, or 6.2 do it either, so no one try to say this is a trolling comment. I'd like to see any of the new engines with that many miles.

packplantpath

Excepting the rare blowups I think it is safe to assume most will make it to 200,000 miles. There really isn't anything in these motors that is new so why not .

I have seen a 6.2 in a f250 close. It had 170,000 highway only miles I think. Guy was doing some regional transit driving light trailers all over the state.