View Poll Results: 5.0 vs ECO
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Pure power 5.0 vs Turbo power ECO
11-09-2011, 01:54 PM
#71
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11-09-2011, 02:22 PM
#72
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After 6 failed fuel injectors and 3 dead fuel pumps not to mention excessive carbon build up in the intake valves I'll pass on Direct Injection technology for now. If the Eco got at least 5+ mpg more I might have considered taking another chance on DI. For now I'll enjoy my 5.0 and in a few years I'll trade up if these common DI issues are not as problemtic for the F150.
BG did a test on the Eco (in the Taurus I think) and the amount of gunk on those intake valves was scary. MPG and HP dropped considerably. Valve deposit cleaning should be covered under warranty though.
I believe once these wrinkles are ironed out and Ford can get noticeably more mpg's the Eco will truly shine. Only time will tell and once its proven I'll be stepping into one.
BG did a test on the Eco (in the Taurus I think) and the amount of gunk on those intake valves was scary. MPG and HP dropped considerably. Valve deposit cleaning should be covered under warranty though.
I believe once these wrinkles are ironed out and Ford can get noticeably more mpg's the Eco will truly shine. Only time will tell and once its proven I'll be stepping into one.
11-09-2011, 05:25 PM
#73
Eco-5.0-Eco again
Bit of an old thread but here goes...
As a hardcore Ford owner/racer, V8's have been the only thing I know. When I test drove the 5.0 and ECB, the ECB had a pull to it similar to my former 04' Lightning, the 5.0 did not. It took alot for me to go with the ECB but for now, I'm glad I did. I've put this truck through some very steep trails, towed a couple of medium weight loads and so far, this engine is very impressive to say the least...and the gas mileage is more than acceptable.
I'm sure if I would have purchased the 5.0 I'd be just as happy...I do miss that V8 rumble.
As a hardcore Ford owner/racer, V8's have been the only thing I know. When I test drove the 5.0 and ECB, the ECB had a pull to it similar to my former 04' Lightning, the 5.0 did not. It took alot for me to go with the ECB but for now, I'm glad I did. I've put this truck through some very steep trails, towed a couple of medium weight loads and so far, this engine is very impressive to say the least...and the gas mileage is more than acceptable.
I'm sure if I would have purchased the 5.0 I'd be just as happy...I do miss that V8 rumble.
11-09-2011, 05:43 PM
#74
Put them both on the line. Once with a real towing load and once without. What wins both?
As for quality and longevity. Both engines are just as suspect, it's the first year either engine has landed in an F150 and not a passenger car. Do you really think Ford is going to put out something unproven and have to recall billions of dollars worth of engines?
As for quality and longevity. Both engines are just as suspect, it's the first year either engine has landed in an F150 and not a passenger car. Do you really think Ford is going to put out something unproven and have to recall billions of dollars worth of engines?
11-10-2011, 09:01 AM
#76
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I have a 2011 fx4 5.0 and I love it. I decided on the 5.0 due to it's simplicity(less parts to go wrong). The EB has alot of extra parts that could fail. It has two wastegates two blowoff(recirculation) valves, intercoolers, boost controllers, etc. Plus the direct injection injectors are usually alot more expensive. With the boost all of the intake piping is pressurized which could cause boost leak problems. Not to mention the EB runs much higher cylinder pressures causing access wear. I believe turbos belong on performance vehicles not big heavy trucks.
11-10-2011, 10:24 AM
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11-11-2011, 02:45 AM
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I don't get all the debate about the "extra parts" that make up an ecoboost motor. The 5.0 is hardly a simple engine with fewer parts.
Keep on beating the dead horse...........!!!!!
Keep on beating the dead horse...........!!!!!
11-11-2011, 10:47 AM
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