Should the Eco make me nervous?
10-15-2016, 02:07 PM
#1
Should the Eco make me nervous?
First let me apologize as the more time in spend on the forum I read many passionate takes on their engine of choice.
We are going to be making a purchase in the very near future and think my wife is thinking about an ecoboost.
I recently looked at a '14 screw xlt with a 3.5 that has 30k km on it.
Dealership is asking $32 for it, has a 301a package, white platinum metallic, no nav or moon roof.
Really sharp looking truck but being almost three years old I am looking more long term at this truck being sound enough to last six or seven years without any major issues.
We haven't taken a test drive yet and if someone could maybe give a heads up as to any noises or quirks to set of red flags would really appreciate it.
Chris
We are going to be making a purchase in the very near future and think my wife is thinking about an ecoboost.
I recently looked at a '14 screw xlt with a 3.5 that has 30k km on it.
Dealership is asking $32 for it, has a 301a package, white platinum metallic, no nav or moon roof.
Really sharp looking truck but being almost three years old I am looking more long term at this truck being sound enough to last six or seven years without any major issues.
We haven't taken a test drive yet and if someone could maybe give a heads up as to any noises or quirks to set of red flags would really appreciate it.
Chris
10-15-2016, 04:36 PM
#3
I take it your referencing the timing chain issue that had been well documented?
I'm fairly aware of that issue from the reading I've done but the only other prevalent issue I've heard of would be the moisture build up in the intercooler mind you I doubt know if that would provide a warning or not.
10-15-2016, 04:44 PM
#4
I would and that is a great idea except we live more than an hour from the dealership (maybe worth a shot none the less).
I take it your referencing the timing chain issue that had been well documented?
I'm fairly aware of that issue from the reading I've done but the only other prevalent issue I've heard of would be the moisture build up in the intercooler mind you I doubt know if that would provide a warning or not.
I take it your referencing the timing chain issue that had been well documented?
I'm fairly aware of that issue from the reading I've done but the only other prevalent issue I've heard of would be the moisture build up in the intercooler mind you I doubt know if that would provide a warning or not.
Link to the vehicle is attached I'd love to get any good or negative feedback.
10-15-2016, 06:26 PM
#5
Senior Member
Guess it depends how good of a relationship you have with the dealer. Mine is 45 min away, they let me take it 2 days. I hooked it up to 3 different trailers and put about 200 miles on it before deciding I wanted it. And yes, for the timing chain issue. I wouldn't worry about the condensation issue that can be fixed with a simple small hole. Timing chain would be my #1 concern buying used, getting it fixed out of warranty is a major expense
10-15-2016, 06:32 PM
#6
Senior Member
It wouldn't make me nervous, but I ended up with the 5.0. If you NEED the 3.5 to tow heavier loads, especially in mountains, it is the best way to go. If you don't tow heavier loads then the 5.0 may be the better option.
Long term it is impossible to say which engine will work best. But I've found that everything else being equal you can buy more truck for the same money with the 5.0, it gets the same fuel mileage and will easily tow more than most people will pull.
Pay attention to axle ratios. When I was shopping for 2012-2014 trucks every single used 3.5 I found had 3.31 gears. Every single 5.0 had 3.55's and that difference pretty much cancelled out the more powerful 3.5 engine.
I ended up buying a 2014 with the 5.0 and 17,000 miles for exactly the same money as an identical 2013 with the 3.5 and 27,000 miles. That was 10,000 miles ago and I have no doubts I made the right call.
If I pulled heavier loads I'd have held out for a 3.5 with 3.55 gears.
Long term it is impossible to say which engine will work best. But I've found that everything else being equal you can buy more truck for the same money with the 5.0, it gets the same fuel mileage and will easily tow more than most people will pull.
Pay attention to axle ratios. When I was shopping for 2012-2014 trucks every single used 3.5 I found had 3.31 gears. Every single 5.0 had 3.55's and that difference pretty much cancelled out the more powerful 3.5 engine.
I ended up buying a 2014 with the 5.0 and 17,000 miles for exactly the same money as an identical 2013 with the 3.5 and 27,000 miles. That was 10,000 miles ago and I have no doubts I made the right call.
If I pulled heavier loads I'd have held out for a 3.5 with 3.55 gears.
10-15-2016, 10:26 PM
#7
King Hater
When you read these forums you find a lot of doom and gloom. Remember they are here for people to talk about problems. Not many people come on here to talk about how they love their trucks. Learn from these sites but dont take it that every truck has these issues.
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10-17-2016, 06:44 AM
#8
Dazed and Confused
Any engine will have concerns. Ford has sold over a million EB and it is in the 2017 Raptor. They must have confidence in it. I too bought a used 2014 EB with about 33K miles. I went with the extended warranty to cover me if there are issues. May want to consider that. I have had zero issues with the engine.
11-01-2016, 05:56 PM
#9
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