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Scotty, you forgot to mention that all EcoBoost engines are flex fuel (they can use E85, which is a mixture of 85% ethanol and 15% regular unleaded gas). E85 is actually preferred fuel for EcoBoost engines. Using E85 results in more power, and is costs about 25% less than regular gas. Also E85 is less harmful to the environment than regular gas. I am thinking about getting an F-150 PowerBoost (EcoBoost+hybrid) - it gets 24/24/24 MPG (and some people even claimed having up to 35 MPG in the city)
I have the powerboost xl , 2 wheel drive crew cab , 7.2kw , tow package. Around town , i easily get 32 -34 mpg. If i really baby it , 35+mpg. 430hp/570lb tq. @@tedantares2751
I towed a 7,000 lb enclosed trailer from Arkansas to Michigan with my 2017 F-150 3.5 turbo, it was phenomenal, I kept forgetting that I even had a trailer back there
I have a '21 F-150 with the 3.5 turbo and I tow/haul regularly (every other weekend at minimum) and it tows like a champ! The 3.5L Turbo has a higher towing and hauling capacity than the 5.0L, yet people constantly opt to be "size queens" cause "I want muh five oh". 🙄
@@adotintheshark4848they are all reliable. It’s all about maintenance. Every single truck has issues but ford has the least. That’s why they sell way more. To be exact ford sold 530k more trucks than Chevy or Dodge. 🤷🏽♂️🤷🏽♂️🤷🏽♂️🤷🏽♂️🤷🏽♂️🤷🏽♂️🤷🏽♂️ 500k homie. That speaks enough volume
I've been driving Ford pickups all my life, (been driving for 60 years...) and I have a 2016 F-150 with 135K miles. It has the 2.7 liter twin turbo Ecoboost, and it's the best engine I've ever owned. Have pulled a 19' foot boat to Canada twice and you can barely tell it's behind you. Got 16-17 mpg pulling the boat, and get 24 mpg on the highway without it. It's been the most bullet-proof truck I've ever owned. Use synthetic oil and change every 10K myself.
On my fourth f150, 4.6, 3.7, 2.7, and now I have the 3.5 in my 2016, put 155k miles on it and only change the oil when it tells me to, full synthetic. Absolutely no issues🤞🏾. But I had the most fun in the 2.7, it seemed more spunky than all of em.
I love my 2019 5.0 Lariat. Originally an Enterprise rental. It was six months old with 14,000. On the odometer, they prorated the original warranty and I got it for 34, fully loaded without a scratch. This is f-150 number 5 and it doesn’t disappoint. In about five more years I’ll go for #6. They last if you take care of it.
That’s a good buy lol. I just bought a 2019 5.0 xlt with 25k miles for around 35k 😬. I got the extended warrenty tho but I’m hoping it lasts me a good couple years since it’s both my work vehicle and daily driver. It’s the backbone of my business rn 😂
That's a steal. I just wrote a hell of a check the other day for a new lariat. Right now, at least locally to try and even go back that far there's just not the kind of depreciation and value for a used truck that I was expecting to see.
You know believe it or not I bought it from a Toyota dealer. All of the Ford F150’s I’ve ever owned were used with little miles, looked pretty much new, and bought at a different Japanese dealer. And for a low price than Ford would ask for the same truck. This has gone on since 1992 when I bought the first one. If you go at it with perseverance, patience and some determination you can find them.
I have a 2013 F-150 4x4 with the 5.0 V8. Got about 105,000 miles and still runs great. I always get new Michelin tires and it really runs a lot smoother.
I've got a 2018 F150 with 3.5 eco. I commute and average 21+mpg at 65-70 mph. I occasionally pull a car hauler trailer with no issues whatsoever. 171k miles on it so far it and still drives like new. Paid $45k for it used in December 2019. Prices now are unreal so I'll keep it for awhile. I love it.
I have a 2022 F-150... V6 2.7 daily driver 60 miles a day! I love it!!!!!!!!!!! best truck i have ever had.. I get like 23 mpg + on the highway!!! 20 combined city and highway!
Last year bought my 2nd 2.7 Ecoboost powered F150, the first 94K and not the first problem, best vehicle I ever owned and I’m 61, the thing would scat, the 2.7 towed 5 thousand pound camper just fine. The 23 has same 2.7, lower 3:73 rear cloth bench, longer 6.5 bed and FX4 package. Old truck got 20.4 and this one is averaging 21.5 and no stop start, Thank the Lord!
2.7 is a great engine. I would be worried about longevity with a 4 cylinder turbo especially towing. If you use the best oil money can buy and change it every 3,000 miles or 6 months average driving,or every 5000 miles with all long trip easy driving it may last.
You're getting better mpgs than my 5.0 DOHC V8 Mustang with manual and have big truck that is probably 4x4. Love the 2.7, would love to see Ford boost it to 350 horsepower and 450 lb-ft.
the '23 has the second gen 2.7, so it will be interesting to see how reliable it turns it to be. They do have a belt-driven oil pump. The belt is immersed in oil.
@@adotintheshark4848 '18 is the second gen, when they added port injection in addition to the direct injection and the oil pump belt. I am skeptical of the belt, but there have been millions sold over 7 years now and I have yet to hear of one single instance of that belt failing.
@DanRichter I had a 97 f150 it had 318,000 kms when I sold it. I honestly spent 0 dollars fixing anything on the engine. 4.6l are the best engine Ford ever made.
I bought a Ford 150 FX2 ecoboost in 2013 new. I still have it. I've towed a bunch and it's fine. It doesn't get the gas mileage they say but it's so comfortable to drive. I have leather heated and cooled seats and they are still like new. I haven't had any problems yet and I'm never getting rid of it.
Thanks Scotty. Yes, I love my F150 Ecoboost. It has plenty of power. That said, I pull a 7000lbs. GVW travel trailer, and when traveling west on !80 at 75mph, I get 5mpg. Let it rip!
Ford makes great vehicles. I had one once that made it all the way to 38,000 miles. The only thing I had to do was replace the motor mounts, new shocks and struts, brakes and rotors, main engine seal, heater core, spark plugs and a starter. Other than that it ran like a dream.
Ford is known for reliability and quality. Our Taurus made it to 326 000 kms. It needed a second engine, would have needed a 3rd transmission and I can't even begin to list all the other failed parts. Our 4 Toyotas combined cost less than one Ford to maintain.
I'm old enough to remember the flathead. That passed into history, and someday, for whatever reason, so will the monster V-8s and V-10s. I remember when "small" cars were rare on the highways, except for the Beetle, which was everywhere. Now, there's seldom seen an old '68 Pontiac Bonneville Wide Track about 25 foot long floating along with the top down, a magic carpet to the Eternal Vacation Cabin.
@@abeybabey701the 3.5EB is “bigger” than most V8s….all heads & cams & top end lol, less displacement, but PLENTY big. You know…I used to think the same thing but I’m literally involved in the drivetrain manufacturing industry for my career….ill just say there’s a reason Toyota (who sucks the proverbial d**k of reliability lol) opted to go to smaller displacement well cooled forced induction engines, & especially a reason they begged BMW to build their halo legend sports car & stuff their sweet B58 inline 6 turbo engine beneath the hood. Facts don’t care about your feelings (of n/a V8s anyhow😂😂😂)
I have that exact truck. Mine is a 21 so the headlight bezels are clear, not black. Agree with everything said in this video for all the same reasons. Have added a few cosmetic/functional mods in 2 years but would buy it again in a heartbeat.
I bought a 2022 f150 STX with the 5.0. Put over 16k miles on it and don't have any regrets. The gas mileage is atrocious, but I knew what I was getting into beforehand.
Let me know how good it is & how many problems you have in 5 more years. If you have any major issues in the first 8 years. It is junk. You should not have any major issues in the first 8 years.
I recently purchased a 2024 STX 5.0. I'm getting 22 mpg on longer highway trips with 3.73 gearing and the big 36 gallon tank, which I'm content with. Around town, that drops to 18 (even lower if I'm feeling frisky on the accelerator).
I have a 2015 F150 with the 3.5L Ecoboost. Bought it used 2 years ago with 140k miles (King Ranch, paid $24k, 1/3 of new price). Pot 20k more miles on it so 160k now. I changed all the plugs and fluids in it when I bought it as I did t know the service history. Really the only issues have been an intermittent catalytic converter code and the rear window defroster quit working (I don't want to replace to fix so I'm ok with that). It runs good and everything else works just fine. Pretty good for the miles and age with all the bells and whistles the King Ranch has. And...it'd a very nice ride.
I have a 2019 XLT Super Crew with the 6 Ecoboost and chrome package. I get over 20 mpg around town. I'm 75 and if I live to be 95, and still can climb behind the steering wheel, I'll be driving it, because I only go 5K miles per year and it is a great vehicle. Gas may go up to 10 bucks a gallon, but it will be cheaper to own than any EV or most other cars. Ford rates the 2.7 Ecoboost for at least 225,000 miles. By the way. We have dual power heated seats ( my wife had to have one too) in the front with a fold down console. It's always left down. It's fine and has a lot of storage. However, someone else could ride there if necessary. We also have the cloth seats. I had leather in my prior vehicles. Nothing wrong with the cloth. I need to clean them though. Will do that when it gets warmer. Anyway, I love my truck.
I have a 2019 F150 3.5 turbo and i absolutely Love it i get around 20 on the highway anf it tows my 30 ft camper with 2 slideouts just fine. No problems because i change my oil every 4,000 miles with full synthetic.
I have a 2003 Silverado 1500, 5.3 with 323 rear end. It got 20 mpg the day I bought it new and it gets 20 mpg right now 170,000 miles later. Brakes tires, oil, axle seals, tailgate latch. and AC actuator switch. That's it. Oh and it rides like a Cadillac.
Scotty, Thank you for your informative reviews I have a 21’ F 150 STX, 2.7 V6 T It has 92k miles The only problem is the red squirrels in Michigan chewed the wires….. $1,500.00 repair bill Had many Fords, all good I want to try a Ram next Be safe out there
I have a 2017 FX4 with the 2.7 and I love it. Faster than my previous v8, plenty powerful, and extremely reliable (so far). Leather still looks like new. I do tow a 5k pound trailer occasionally and while it has plenty of power, my mileage drops in half. But you can't have everything.
2010 F150 with the 4.6 3valve, 160k miles and she doesn’t leak, tap, skip. Runs as good as the day I bought her 7 yrs ago, now the rust is another story, but as long as she runs, shifts and stops when needed why buy a new one when all have issues not just Fords.
2:23 actually Scotty the 3.5 EcoBoost is rated to tow more than the 5.0 coyote. In fact they recommend you get the 3.5 EcoBoost if you're going to do heavy towing not the V8 because the 3.5 makes 500 pounds of torque the 5.0 only makes 400tq.
This needs to be pushed to top comment because your very right. Its been proven on many other channels...Also to service the 3.5 is much more difficult than coyote. Most jobs require pulling the cB from the frame. Flying wrenches on YT covers this all the time.
I have a 2019 f150 STX with the 5.0 coyote engine coupled with a 10 speed automatic. Mine gets 17 mpg city and 26 highway. I don't know what mpg the 6 cylinder ecoboost gets but a 5000 lb truck with almost 400 hp that gets 26 highway mpg like mine is pretty impressive. It was my retirement gift to myself and I love it.
I’m happy with mine. Got a 2017 STX 4wd brand new, only paid $28k for end of year, got a 2.7l in it. I just do regular PM on it and it’s gotten me 165,000 miles so far, everything seems good to go.
I just recently traded my 2012 f150 with the 3.5 eccoboost. 212,000 miles. I only replaced the fuel driver module. I now have a 2019 F150 3.5 Sport. Amazing truck.
2016 f-150..2.7 ecoboost..6 speed trans..XL with the air cruz pw package..alloy weels crome bumpers..I get 27 mpg if a baby it..jump on it and wow..its fast..no issues..love my truck
Follower form the 🇺🇲 territory 🇵🇷 I bought one of these October 2020 F150 STX with the 2.7L Ecoboost its crewcab non 4x4 paid $40,000 and couldn't be happier with the truck it has a great ride and average commute is arround 24mpg 570+ miles between tank fill-up and in long trips with 93 octane gasoline it can get up to 28mpg.
Driving a truck is for work. And it reminds me of work. I enjoy driving my car whenever I don't need to haul something. Way better gas mileage. Handles better. Easier to park.
We just a new truck, a F 1-50 regular cab, 8 ft bed with the 5.0 V8. Love it. We paid in the 40s range. We didn't get a back seat because we don't & won't have kids. If I need to take the nephews & niece out, I'll take the car. The 4 seated trucks at the dealership were in the 60s range.
Fingers crossed. Bought my first Ford ever. I have been running Dodge/Ram trucks since 1998 but the $9000 off and 1.9% financing on 2023 F-150’s got me. Same trim and interior as the one in the video. 4x4 with the V8 crew cab. $45,000 before TTL.
I have the 2019 F-150 XLT 4x4 crew cab with the 2.7L V6. Didn’t want the extra crap in the Lariat, but had to get the XLT loaded to get power seats so I could adjust them to something more comfortable than the stock seats that dug right into the back of my leg. It is the most comfortable road trip vehicle we’ve ever had. It’s not a Mustang but it is fun to drive for as large as it is. With Blizzak tires I don’t need the 4x4 very much, but I have had to drive into snow drifts out in the country to let the plows go past on the other side of the road-I have to drive to work if it has been plowed to not.
I remember my dad going to Rayco and covering the cloth seats on his 58 Chevy Biscayne with clear plastic covers. Cold as hell in winter and would stick to your legs in the summer and cause mild burns 😅
2.7 might be a good engine, I had one, Pull the Oil Cap off while it is running & it sounds like a rod knocking..!!! Took it to the dealer and they said they all do that... Got rid of it and got a 5.0 Love that motor.
If I’m buying an American truck that has a turbo engine, it’s definitely going to be Ford. They seem to be better overall and they been doing it longer than the other two manufacturers. Heck, even the new tundras are having a bunch of problems and that’s Toyota!
The 3.5L is just fine for towing. The V8 won't help you much because it's still only a half-ton truck. You need to go to an F250 or higher for serious, frequent towing.
Hey Scotty- the 3.5 V6 EcoBoost tows MORE than the 5.0 V8. The V8 and the 2.7 V6 EcoBoost are entry level engines. 3.5 Ecoobost and PowerBoost are the nicer engines. The PowerBoost tows the most when properly equipped.
Thanks to you I got the 2016 5.0 V8 6-speed flex fuel for less than $21k at about 80k miles a while back. Very happy with it. It came tricked out with some really nice stuff. Supercrew XLT 6.5 bed but loaded with a lot of tow and duty additions!
I have this exact same truck same color and wheels but mine is a2021. I bought mine new and paid $39,000 cash. It’s a great truck. I’ve put 56,000 miles on it and so far zero issues. I change the oil myself every 3,000 miles, I know that’s overkill but it’s a 2.7 ecoboost and a small price to pay for engine longevity. Has a lot of power and is actually pretty quick. I’d definitely get the 2.7 ecoboost again. My neighbor has had a lot of problems with his 3.5 ecoboost F-150(cam phasers). I don’t know if Ford has fixed that problem with the 2024 but doesn’t seem to be a big issue with the 2.7. I’m not brand loyal, my other truck is an all original 94 Chevy C1500. I’ve owned nothing but Ford and Chevy Trucks the last 23 years.
I bought my 2016 F150 XLT with the 302a package, thus outfitted very well. I'm the second owner, but I got all the paperwork/receipts since new, as the fellow that bought originally always took it to the same dealer. It needed one exhaust manifold (warranty) but other than that, here it's 2024 and I'm coming up on 136K miles and it runs perfect! I've not had any issue, and I still keep oil changes to 5K and use the recommended Rotorcraft semi-synthetic and quality oil filter. The power these 3.5 Ecoboost put out in 'Sport' mode is crazy, not that I use it often, as I do personally drive for fuel mileage, and on a photography trip I took last year, I was getting 23 mpg, and that was mountain driving, so I was pleased. It's truly, a pleasure to drive, yet I often wonder if the higher end trucks put a higher end sound system in them? Mine is ok, but my last F450 King Ranch dually had a sub woofer and lots of speakers, and definitely preferred its sound over what I have now. Not complaining, as it's just ok...but I do love my tunes!
10 speed transmission is crap! Towing with a v6 is putting high RPM's and strain on the engine with turbos. Lots to go wrong. 🙄 My friend at the local dealership said they are working on them constantly. 😑
That’s funny cause the ecoboost builds power down low, they don’t need to rev and the 2.7 in particular is amazingly dependable with basic maintenance. But I will agree that the the ten speed is just too inconsistent and clunky at times
I have towed our 7200# trailer with a F150 3.5 Eco for 5 years & with a F150 - 5L -V8. MPG's are within 1 mi / gal empty or full. The Eco was actually better driving experience than the V-8. A lot better pick up to speed and going up long hills the turbo's kick in. Eco's make & have more torque on the low end. Now towing with a F350 7.3 Godzilla . MPG's towing is about the same as the others. Empty in town & freeway is about 3- mpg's less. but I bought it to tow. No replacement for displacement in this case. Diesels do not get 2x the mileage. More like 10-20% in my experiences & other friends with them.
@@Bruins77Fan No it won't. The current 3.5 Ecoboost makes more torque (500 lb-ft @ 3,100 rpm) with more torque in the lower rpms. 90% by 1,700 rpm. The 6.2 is only making about 420 lb-ft by 3,100 rpm and has to have premium to make that. Ecoboost does that on regular. It can also tow anywhere from 10,500 lbs to 13,500 lbs depending on options and axle ratio. I know the 6.2 has similar capacity but doesn't make as much torque and has to rev to 4,100 rpm to make peak torque.
Scotty: I love your videos and this one didn't disappoint. I took a trip from Boston to Florida and back, towing a Corolla with my 2018 F150 (2.7 liter) for the last 3 tanks (N Carolina to home). I have a video on my channel, but I averaged about 22 mpg without towing and about 17 mpg for the last 3 tanks, towing the Corolla and some luggage. More details, for anyone who cares, in the video. Thanks again for the great content.
This was also a supercab. The majority of new consumer F150s are crew cabs. I only see new full size pickups in regular and super or extended cabs as commerical vehicles. When I was young - I am almost the same age as Scotty - it was the reverse.
I know people that used to buy Ford trucks and the last couple of years decided to go with Toyota, Honda and other more dependable and less expensive brands
Bought my 2007 FX4 new. Not one problem with it, I haven't even had to change one lightbulb in it! My truck was definitely Built Ford Tough! I do all the Basic Maintenance.
I have a 2013 f150 with the 5.0 and have never had a single problem. Literally not one. Y’all are stupid if you’re paying these prices for these crappy little turbo engines they’re nothing but problems
Ecoboosts can go high mileage with no problem. I have a ‘18 5.0 and the biggest and most common issue with them is oil consumption, up to a few quarts every 5k miles
Just in case you guys didn't know, with all the newer fords, you don't have to hold the key in the start position. Just barely turn the key and let it start on it's own.
As someone who has owned both ego/boost & now the Coyote, I can say on the highway driving with some sence my Coyote gets just as good milage as my old ego/boost got. 85 highway miles daily with cruise control set I'm getting 23-24 mpg.
Crazy cause my first gen 5.0 Coyote Mustang with manual gets 25-26 mpg highway at best on a good day and lately about 23-24 in not so good weather at 75 mph. Much lighter and better aero than your truck.
I have a 16 F-150 with same cab. Due to issue I am often using a wheelchair. I can wheel out to my truck, open both doors, toss my wheelchair in the back seat and hop into the driver seat. Can't do that in many vehicles. Thanks.
Ive got a 2002 F150 with 235k miles and also a 2012 Raptor with 185K miles, both are great trucks. Both V8s and both run great. Id trust them much more than a new Toyota Tundra, all day any day.
I got very lucky with my 2020 f150 stx. It's actually been the best vehicle I've ever owned. I bought it new 2020 for the purpose of commuting to Atlanta every day. I don't off road or tow any significant weight and I get 25 to 30 mpg. I bought it as the plain Jane version for 32,000 just before the pandemic. It is an ecoboost v6 but I have it serviced riggerously. At this point I'm at 140,000 miles on it and other than regular maintenance I haven't had any major issues. I had to replace the turn signal switch and the head lamp bulbs. That's literally all I've had to do to it so far. I'm still driving on the original Michelin ,tires rotated regularly, at 140,000 miles and I still have another couple thousand miles before I have to replace those. Everything is wearing out perfectly. So I wouldn't buy a new f150 today but I'm glad I did back in 2020. Buy far the best truck I've ever owned.
My grandpa like to throw cans in the truck bed while he was driving. He was driving at Tacoma that didn't have a window that opens in the back. I'm sure he would have loved that feature LOL
OTD Price on my 2020 5.0 Lariat back in December was $45k it was fully loaded. New same truck and options, the dealership wanted $75k for a 2024. I said heck no! Lol and this used 2020 had under 13k miles was like getting a brand new one!
no, its just the "stupid tax". No truck should cost that much, and buying a truck for commuting is retarded. Truck owners deserve these high prices. They earned it by the each dumb dumb out paying the next.
I once had a pick up truck, a Ford F-250. I sold it 25 years ago and haven’t had one since. I realized that it was a wasteful way of transportation and have owned nothing but wagons since. You get the best of both worlds!! Unfortunately everyone has gone nuts with big SUV’s and Pick up trucks consuming huge amounts of fuel!! The exact opposite of what we should be going as a society.
Nothing wrong with a truck but I agree they shouldn't be unloaded daily drivers that get driven mostly on the highway. Lots of vehicles can do that and get much better mpgs. My first vehicle was a new 4cyl manual Ranger I bought 25 years ago and haven't bought a truck since cause I don't need it. I can rent one for $30-$50 for the rare times I actually do need one. Either that or buy a used commuter car like a 8-10 year old Civic and keep the truck just for truck stuff. The fuel savings alone would pay for the Civic and maintenance.
Since men are being degraded in every day society they can only feel some toxicity to feel like men in buying a truck and putting giant tires/lift on it to drive to starbucks or their kids soccer game. This is why Ford and the others charge so much for them. They have sold them the manly lifestyle when in reality a minivan would be a better vehicle.
I will always be a Ford XLT owner for life. The mid range truck is so perfect. Enough toys to feel new but basic enough to be nice and cheap. 49k is perfect in the modern era.
I have a 2016 f150 2.7 eco-boost and I love it the only thing I hate is the automatic start stop feature, but all new trucks have them I turn mine off every time I get in my truck
I have a 2016 5.0 V8 XLT supercab that I bought new for $32,000. I drive very conservatively, and my lifetime fuel average is 21.7 mpg according to the display. No issues so far.
Well Scotty you are partly wrong on the towing with the Ecoboost. This one must have been the 2.7 and it is down on horsepower but not on torque to the Coyote 5.0 V8. The 3.5 Ecoboost is down a little on horsepower but way ahead on torque to the V8 and it will out tow it. In fact, the 3.5 will out tow the Ram Hemi and the Chevy 6.2. It is because the V6 Ecoboost makes its torque way down low…..much lower than the V8’s. Also….the V8 is not that much worse on fuel Keep making videos!
My 22 3.5 eco has been great, zero issues. Scotty is right about oil, my 14 had 160k with a 3.5, change oil every 5k I've always used synthetic, OEM filter and oil. Love the 22.
Ford has continually improved the Ecoboost motor. The 3.5L is in its 2nd or maybe even 3rd generation. Twin timing chains, redesigned cam phasers, all kinds of stuff. Change the oil, and they’ll last forever.
Only hope for the EcoBoost line is discontinuation. The improvements between generations is marginal at best. Just look at the recall and reliability stats. They are an absolute disgrace and Ford should be ashamed and embarrassed.
@@lookingbehind6335 Just becasue they recall their vehicles doesn't mean that they are very unreliable, for example hyundai dct's break all the time but Hyundai doesn't recall it or do anything about it.
Depends entirely on the recall. A lot of things are minor. Now...the leaking fuel injector thing with the Bronco. That's no small matter and Ford's solution to it isn't great either.
I loved my 2017 F-150 Lariat 4x4 with the 5.0 V-8. Never would consider any other engine. I regularly Drove from Arlington VA to Tampa FL with it and got over 24 miles per gallon on a bad day. Same as the eco boost. I had the 36 gallon gas tank and could drive 850 miles without stopping for gas.
F-150 any day of the week! The 2.7 Eco V6 in the F-150 is a great combo for price and economy. The 2.7 is proving to be a great engine and it's coming in the Ranger also.
I bought a used 23 F150 Platinum with the 5.0V8. Truck had 12k miles when I got it. Honestly the V8 can get upwards of 20MPG if you are doing 55mph. Ill get 20mpg all day on flat ground in ideal conditions. My real world MPGs are right around 16mpg. The 3.5Ecoboost has a higher tow rating than the 5.0 does, but I went with the 5.0 specifically because of the reliability that the 5.0 is known for and that V8 sound
I have read a lot about issues with the 10-speed transmission on the 2018+ models. It usually isn't right away, but with the smart technology with the transmissions and maybe other underlying issues, apparently there is some excessive jerking between certain gears/downshifting. Looking into getting a used truck, and this alone has thrown me off of getting a 10-speed.
Not true. Firearms stolen from cars, was because the owner didn't lock the door. If you put the firearm in a glovebox safe & lock the car. Your firearm won't get stolen!
According to flyingwrenches youtube channel Ford has finally fixed the CDF bushing issue with the 10 speed in the 24 model year. Finally worth buying in my view.
I’d get on it soon then, I bet ford gives the 5.0 another year or 2. Then they’ll set it out in the pasture where the hemi is now. V8s are dead unfortunately, EPA and government regulations is making it basically impossible.
My F150 XLT is 100% loaded. It's an Fx4. F stands for fully loaded. 3.5l Ecoboost with 3.55 gears off road and tow package. Crew cab and 6 1/2 foot bed. The biggest rear-end. Mine hates town and city driving. I lose fuel mileage. If I drive it on the hwy. I get it back. Mine also has the 36-gallon gas tank.
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I'm optimistic.
Scotty, you forgot to mention that all EcoBoost engines are flex fuel (they can use E85, which is a mixture of 85% ethanol and 15% regular unleaded gas). E85 is actually preferred fuel for EcoBoost engines. Using E85 results in more power, and is costs about 25% less than regular gas. Also E85 is less harmful to the environment than regular gas.
I am thinking about getting an F-150 PowerBoost (EcoBoost+hybrid) - it gets 24/24/24 MPG (and some people even claimed having up to 35 MPG in the city)
Corinthian leather like the Chrysler Cordoba.
Scotty, if you gave $4,700 for the Ecoturd, you got slammed in you azz. Get read to replace the head gaskets.
I have the powerboost xl , 2 wheel drive crew cab , 7.2kw , tow package.
Around town , i easily get 32 -34 mpg.
If i really baby it , 35+mpg.
430hp/570lb tq.
@@tedantares2751
I towed a 7,000 lb enclosed trailer from Arkansas to Michigan with my 2017 F-150 3.5 turbo, it was phenomenal, I kept forgetting that I even had a trailer back there
I have a '21 F-150 with the 3.5 turbo and I tow/haul regularly (every other weekend at minimum) and it tows like a champ! The 3.5L Turbo has a higher towing and hauling capacity than the 5.0L, yet people constantly opt to be "size queens" cause "I want muh five oh". 🙄
same here, got 2.7 FX4, I was pulling the same weight for 1600K miles, the whole time i was worried if i had lost my trailer, got an average MPG of 19
Yeah Scotty needs to check his information haha
@@OfficialJohnnyNelson 😂😂 glad to know I'm looking for a 17-20 F-150 right now can't wait. First truck can't wait need the towing and bed space.
I have a 2.7 with 150,000 miles on it, and no problem on it. I love it!
the first gen 2.7 seems to be more reliable than the 3.5 Ecoboost.
@@adotintheshark4848 2nd gens are also very reliable.
I have a first gen 4.5 with 145 and the biggest thing I've had is it eats a coil ever now and then
3.5
@@adotintheshark4848they are all reliable. It’s all about maintenance. Every single truck has issues but ford has the least. That’s why they sell way more. To be exact ford sold 530k more trucks than Chevy or Dodge. 🤷🏽♂️🤷🏽♂️🤷🏽♂️🤷🏽♂️🤷🏽♂️🤷🏽♂️🤷🏽♂️ 500k homie. That speaks enough volume
2012 f150, 5.0 6 speed crewcab. 190,000 miles. bought used with 165k. love it so far.
Yep, i have 2011 5.0, supercrew long bed. Bought it in 2014 with 39K on it and only have 76K now lol
Just got a 2012 5.0 supercab. I love this damn thing. Just gotta finish blacking it out
My 2013 3.5 ecoboost bought new in Texas. 102,000 miles. No problems!!! Steel body. 6speed. Love it. Yes. CHANGE THE OIL
ford troll. in todqys video one less dislike😂
You stole the body? Wow. Sad. Repent!
@@ebutuoyebutouy Sorry man. Steel. 😂
Hopefully you installed dual oil catch cans so it can reduce the carbon Build up.
@@chupo4putinHow is he a Ford troll? If he was making it up, I'm sure he'd claim he has 300k+ miles like most of trolls like you.
I've been driving Ford pickups all my life, (been driving for 60 years...) and I have a 2016 F-150 with 135K miles. It has the 2.7 liter twin turbo Ecoboost, and it's the best engine I've ever owned. Have pulled a 19' foot boat to Canada twice and you can barely tell it's behind you. Got 16-17 mpg pulling the boat, and get 24 mpg on the highway without it. It's been the most bullet-proof truck I've ever owned. Use synthetic oil and change every 10K myself.
On my fourth f150, 4.6, 3.7, 2.7, and now I have the 3.5 in my 2016, put 155k miles on it and only change the oil when it tells me to, full synthetic. Absolutely no issues🤞🏾. But I had the most fun in the 2.7, it seemed more spunky than all of em.
I agree with everything you said
every 10k?? what???
Those 2.7s are good id say better than the 3.5 by a lot. Never reallt see them in the shop too much except for maintenance
I'll never own another ford for as long as I live.
I love my 2019 5.0 Lariat. Originally an Enterprise rental. It was six months old with 14,000. On the odometer, they prorated the original warranty and I got it for 34, fully loaded without a scratch. This is f-150 number 5 and it doesn’t disappoint. In about five more years I’ll go for #6. They last if you take care of it.
That’s a good buy lol. I just bought a 2019 5.0 xlt with 25k miles for around 35k 😬. I got the extended warrenty tho but I’m hoping it lasts me a good couple years since it’s both my work vehicle and daily driver. It’s the backbone of my business rn 😂
drink gas like a hipo
That's a steal. I just wrote a hell of a check the other day for a new lariat. Right now, at least locally to try and even go back that far there's just not the kind of depreciation and value for a used truck that I was expecting to see.
You know believe it or not I bought it from a Toyota dealer. All of the Ford F150’s I’ve ever owned were used with little miles, looked pretty much new, and bought at a different Japanese dealer. And for a low price than Ford would ask for the same truck. This has gone on since 1992 when I bought the first one. If you go at it with perseverance, patience and some determination you can find them.
@@LuisOpenione ha! Smart move
I have a 2020 F-150 4x4 with the 5.0 and 26,000 miles and I could not be happier. Wonderful, perfectly reliable.
Give it another 40-50k, after the warranties are expired. I hope you do better than I am.
You don't drive anywhere
I have a 2013 F-150 4x4 with the 5.0 V8. Got about 105,000 miles and still runs great. I always get new Michelin tires and it really runs a lot smoother.
Not sure why you're happy. You've done no miles at all.
Keep checking your engine oil!
I've got a 2018 F150 with 3.5 eco. I commute and average 21+mpg at 65-70 mph. I occasionally pull a car hauler trailer with no issues whatsoever. 171k miles on it so far it and still drives like new. Paid $45k for it used in December 2019. Prices now are unreal so I'll keep it for awhile. I love it.
I have a 2022 F-150... V6 2.7 daily driver 60 miles a day! I love it!!!!!!!!!!! best truck i have ever had.. I get like 23 mpg + on the highway!!! 20 combined city and highway!
Last year bought my 2nd 2.7 Ecoboost powered F150, the first 94K and not the first problem, best vehicle I ever owned and I’m 61, the thing would scat, the 2.7 towed 5 thousand pound camper just fine. The 23 has same 2.7, lower 3:73 rear cloth bench, longer 6.5 bed and FX4 package. Old truck got 20.4 and this one is averaging 21.5 and no stop start, Thank the Lord!
2.7 is a great engine. I would be worried about longevity with a 4 cylinder turbo especially towing. If you use the best oil money can buy and change it every 3,000 miles or 6 months average driving,or every 5000 miles with all long trip easy driving it may last.
@@petejansen7220the 2.7 is a V6 twin turbo. You must be thinking of Chevy who has a 2.7 4cyl single turbo.
You're getting better mpgs than my 5.0 DOHC V8 Mustang with manual and have big truck that is probably 4x4. Love the 2.7, would love to see Ford boost it to 350 horsepower and 450 lb-ft.
the '23 has the second gen 2.7, so it will be interesting to see how reliable it turns it to be. They do have a belt-driven oil pump. The belt is immersed in oil.
@@adotintheshark4848 '18 is the second gen, when they added port injection in addition to the direct injection and the oil pump belt. I am skeptical of the belt, but there have been millions sold over 7 years now and I have yet to hear of one single instance of that belt failing.
Bought a 2005 STX 4WD new. Still going strong 19 years later👍
Been very reliable. Nothing but routine maintenance. Has 4.6 V8 in it.
I've had 2 f150 with the 4.6 v8 super reliable engine.
That 4.6 was one of the best motors Ford made
How many miles?
@DanRichter I had a 97 f150 it had 318,000 kms when I sold it.
I honestly spent 0 dollars fixing anything on the engine. 4.6l are the best engine Ford ever made.
Junk 4.6 😂
I bought a Ford 150 FX2 ecoboost in 2013 new. I still have it. I've towed a bunch and it's fine. It doesn't get the gas mileage they say but it's so comfortable to drive. I have leather heated and cooled seats and they are still like new. I haven't had any problems yet and I'm never getting rid of it.
As someone older, it's impossible to justify paying more for a vehicle than I did my house.
Hopefully you have something reliable that can last you 20 years or more without repairs because prices are not coming down.
That's understandable.
Right !
I agree with you 💯 lol.
My generation can never own a house. Thank you.
Log in to find that my exact, almost exact (I got the regular cab 4x4 short bed) truck is reviewed.
Glad I got the Scotty seal of approval.
Thanks Scotty. Yes, I love my F150 Ecoboost. It has plenty of power. That said, I pull a 7000lbs. GVW travel trailer, and when traveling west on !80 at 75mph, I get 5mpg. Let it rip!
Same here bro 2011 3.5 108000 miles I pull a 16ft cargo trailer everyday gas mileage sucks but we all know its gonna
Ford makes great vehicles. I had one once that made it all the way to 38,000 miles. The only thing I had to do was replace the motor mounts, new shocks and struts, brakes and rotors, main engine seal, heater core, spark plugs and a starter. Other than that it ran like a dream.
You sure it was a Ford and not a RAM? My F150 is just getting started and it’s got 150k on it. Wish I had a GM that ever lasted that long.
Ford is known for reliability and quality. Our Taurus made it to 326 000 kms. It needed a second engine, would have needed a 3rd transmission and I can't even begin to list all the other failed parts. Our 4 Toyotas combined cost less than one Ford to maintain.
That had to have been sarcasm lol
@@JRs-guitars Extremely thick
Is this a typo or actually 38k and sarcasm? Lmao
I want V-8’s in a truck. No turbos! Longevity is a must with a pickup. If you choose wisely, you only buy one in your life. 😂
Exactly, a bigger vehicle needs a bigger engine...
Nothing turns like a V8👍🏻
I'm old enough to remember the flathead. That passed into history, and someday, for whatever reason, so will the monster V-8s and V-10s. I remember when "small" cars were rare on the highways, except for the Beetle, which was everywhere. Now, there's seldom seen an old '68 Pontiac Bonneville Wide Track about 25 foot long floating along with the top down, a magic carpet to the Eternal Vacation Cabin.
@@abeybabey701the 3.5EB is “bigger” than most V8s….all heads & cams & top end lol, less displacement, but PLENTY big. You know…I used to think the same thing but I’m literally involved in the drivetrain manufacturing industry for my career….ill just say there’s a reason Toyota (who sucks the proverbial d**k of reliability lol) opted to go to smaller displacement well cooled forced induction engines, & especially a reason they begged BMW to build their halo legend sports car & stuff their sweet B58 inline 6 turbo engine beneath the hood. Facts don’t care about your feelings (of n/a V8s anyhow😂😂😂)
Not if you live in a salt state.. they all still rot. My last truck was only 11 years frame rotted from the inside out.
I have that exact truck. Mine is a 21 so the headlight bezels are clear, not black. Agree with everything said in this video for all the same reasons. Have added a few cosmetic/functional mods in 2 years but would buy it again in a heartbeat.
I bought a 2022 f150 STX with the 5.0. Put over 16k miles on it and don't have any regrets. The gas mileage is atrocious, but I knew what I was getting into beforehand.
V8
Really? I get about 21 mpg with my 5.0
I get 18 mpg
Let me know how good it is & how many problems you have in 5 more years. If you have any major issues in the first 8 years. It is junk. You should not have any major issues in the first 8 years.
I recently purchased a 2024 STX 5.0. I'm getting 22 mpg on longer highway trips with 3.73 gearing and the big 36 gallon tank, which I'm content with. Around town, that drops to 18 (even lower if I'm feeling frisky on the accelerator).
I have a 2015 F150 with the 3.5L Ecoboost. Bought it used 2 years ago with 140k miles (King Ranch, paid $24k, 1/3 of new price). Pot 20k more miles on it so 160k now. I changed all the plugs and fluids in it when I bought it as I did t know the service history.
Really the only issues have been an intermittent catalytic converter code and the rear window defroster quit working (I don't want to replace to fix so I'm ok with that).
It runs good and everything else works just fine.
Pretty good for the miles and age with all the bells and whistles the King Ranch has.
And...it'd a very nice ride.
Interesting. Have any idea if the original tranny is in it? Those drive trains can fail early in those.
I have a 2019 XLT Super Crew with the 6 Ecoboost and chrome package. I get over 20 mpg around town. I'm 75 and if I live to be 95, and still can climb behind the steering wheel, I'll be driving it, because I only go 5K miles per year and it is a great vehicle. Gas may go up to 10 bucks a gallon, but it will be cheaper to own than any EV or most other cars. Ford rates the 2.7 Ecoboost for at least 225,000 miles. By the way. We have dual power heated seats ( my wife had to have one too) in the front with a fold down console. It's always left down. It's fine and has a lot of storage. However, someone else could ride there if necessary. We also have the cloth seats. I had leather in my prior vehicles. Nothing wrong with the cloth. I need to clean them though. Will do that when it gets warmer. Anyway, I love my truck.
I have a 2019 F150 3.5 turbo and i absolutely Love it i get around 20 on the highway anf it tows my 30 ft camper with 2 slideouts just fine. No problems because i change my oil every 4,000 miles with full synthetic.
I have a 2003 Silverado 1500, 5.3 with 323 rear end. It got 20 mpg the day I bought it new and it gets 20 mpg right now 170,000 miles later. Brakes tires, oil, axle seals, tailgate latch. and AC actuator switch. That's it. Oh and it rides like a Cadillac.
5.3 is 1 of the best motors ever made in the modern era.
My mom bought one in the 90s. It still works and is almost 30 years old. Got to love the ones that were never planned for planned obsolescence.
Scotty,
Thank you for your informative reviews
I have a 21’ F 150 STX, 2.7 V6 T
It has 92k miles
The only problem is the red squirrels in Michigan chewed the wires….. $1,500.00 repair bill
Had many Fords, all good
I want to try a Ram next
Be safe out there
I have a 2017 FX4 with the 2.7 and I love it. Faster than my previous v8, plenty powerful, and extremely reliable (so far). Leather still looks like new. I do tow a 5k pound trailer occasionally and while it has plenty of power, my mileage drops in half. But you can't have everything.
I own a 2018 Stx. 112k miles. Still running strong. No issues.
2010 F150 with the 4.6 3valve, 160k miles and she doesn’t leak, tap, skip. Runs as good as the day I bought her 7 yrs ago, now the rust is another story, but as long as she runs, shifts and stops when needed why buy a new one when all have issues not just Fords.
2:23 actually Scotty the 3.5 EcoBoost is rated to tow more than the 5.0 coyote. In fact they recommend you get the 3.5 EcoBoost if you're going to do heavy towing not the V8 because the 3.5 makes 500 pounds of torque the 5.0 only makes 400tq.
This needs to be pushed to top comment because your very right. Its been proven on many other channels...Also to service the 3.5 is much more difficult than coyote. Most jobs require pulling the cB from the frame. Flying wrenches on YT covers this all the time.
I have a 2019 f150 STX with the 5.0 coyote engine coupled with a 10 speed automatic. Mine gets 17 mpg city and 26 highway. I don't know what mpg the 6 cylinder ecoboost gets but a 5000 lb truck with almost 400 hp that gets 26 highway mpg like mine is pretty impressive. It was my retirement gift to myself and I love it.
I’m happy with mine. Got a 2017 STX 4wd brand new, only paid $28k for end of year, got a 2.7l in it. I just do regular PM on it and it’s gotten me 165,000 miles so far, everything seems good to go.
Awesome! I got 2019 stx 2.7 and love it!
I just recently traded my 2012 f150 with the 3.5 eccoboost. 212,000 miles. I only replaced the fuel driver module. I now have a 2019 F150 3.5 Sport. Amazing truck.
Sounds like Ford had a little talk to Scotty.
Ummmm 🤑😲
2016 f-150..2.7 ecoboost..6 speed trans..XL with the air cruz pw package..alloy weels crome bumpers..I get 27 mpg if a baby it..jump on it and wow..its fast..no issues..love my truck
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🇺🇲 territory 🇵🇷 I bought one of these October 2020 F150 STX with the 2.7L Ecoboost its crewcab non 4x4 paid $40,000 and couldn't be happier with the truck it has a great ride and average commute is arround 24mpg 570+ miles between tank fill-up and in long trips with 93 octane gasoline it can get up to 28mpg.
If I was buying a truck, it would definitely be the F150 ! I have a 98 F150 off-road 4 x 4 runs like the day I bought it!
My work truck (2016 F150 XLT 2.7 Eco) has 330k miles lol it’s had maintenance and stuff but still running 😂
Driving a truck is for work.
And it reminds me of work.
I enjoy driving my car whenever I don't need to haul something.
Way better gas mileage.
Handles better.
Easier to park.
We just a new truck, a F 1-50 regular cab, 8 ft bed with the 5.0 V8. Love it. We paid in the 40s range. We didn't get a back seat because we don't & won't have kids. If I need to take the nephews & niece out, I'll take the car. The 4 seated trucks at the dealership were in the 60s range.
Fingers crossed. Bought my first Ford ever.
I have been running Dodge/Ram trucks since 1998 but the $9000 off and 1.9% financing on 2023 F-150’s got me.
Same trim and interior as the one in the video.
4x4 with the V8 crew cab. $45,000 before TTL.
Scotty is doing every variation of the F-150
But, the 3.5L Ecoboost tows thousands of pounds more than the 5L V8 Scotty. At altitude, I beg the V8 to beat the Ecoboost.
I have the 2019 F-150 XLT 4x4 crew cab with the 2.7L V6. Didn’t want the extra crap in the Lariat, but had to get the XLT loaded to get power seats so I could adjust them to something more comfortable than the stock seats that dug right into the back of my leg.
It is the most comfortable road trip vehicle we’ve ever had. It’s not a Mustang but it is fun to drive for as large as it is.
With Blizzak tires I don’t need the 4x4 very much, but I have had to drive into snow drifts out in the country to let the plows go past on the other side of the road-I have to drive to work if it has been plowed to not.
These V6 2.7 engines are solid from what I hear.
I love my 2021 Lariat 3.5 Twin Turbo.
I just ordered the 2024 Platinum with the same 3.5
Powerful and tows very well.
I remember my dad going to Rayco and covering the cloth seats on his 58 Chevy Biscayne with clear plastic covers. Cold as hell in winter and would stick to your legs in the summer and cause mild burns 😅
Ha...my dad did the same to his '66 Pontiac Parisienne when new!!
@@elgar6743 yep ditto. My mom took it a step further by covering the living room sofas as well 😀
@@HotRod-wv4vm Good grief...so did mine!! It certainly was a thing to do back then. LOL.
2.7 might be a good engine, I had one, Pull the Oil Cap off while it is running & it sounds like a rod knocking..!!! Took it to the dealer and they said they all do that... Got rid of it and got a 5.0 Love that motor.
If I’m buying an American truck that has a turbo engine, it’s definitely going to be Ford. They seem to be better overall and they been doing it longer than the other two manufacturers. Heck, even the new tundras are having a bunch of problems and that’s Toyota!
The 3.5L is just fine for towing. The V8 won't help you much because it's still only a half-ton truck. You need to go to an F250 or higher for serious, frequent towing.
Scotty’s saying something nice about a Ford? Mind blown……
Hey Scotty- the 3.5 V6 EcoBoost tows MORE than the 5.0 V8. The V8 and the 2.7 V6 EcoBoost are entry level engines. 3.5 Ecoobost and PowerBoost are the nicer engines. The PowerBoost tows the most when properly equipped.
All you are doing is putting more stress on a smaller engine . It will never last as long as the 5.0 .
@@jeffwoods9666not true. Look into the engineering behind it. Displacement isn’t the only metric for reliability.
Thanks to you I got the 2016 5.0 V8 6-speed flex fuel for less than $21k at about 80k miles a while back. Very happy with it. It came tricked out with some really nice stuff. Supercrew XLT 6.5 bed but loaded with a lot of tow and duty additions!
That’s about £17,000 in the UK. You guys spoiled rotten
5.0 V8 is not an Ecoboost
Oops, meant flex fuel 😂
My 2003 Silverado had dual climate control..Drove it 500,000 miles with no problems with the dual climate control.. 6:16
i’lll say you got your monies worth. terrific!
The latest in fords POS line up with their ultimate POS eco crap motor. There's a sucker born every minute.
I have this exact same truck same color and wheels but mine is a2021. I bought mine new and paid $39,000 cash. It’s a great truck. I’ve put 56,000 miles on it and so far zero issues. I change the oil myself every 3,000 miles, I know that’s overkill but it’s a 2.7 ecoboost and a small price to pay for engine longevity. Has a lot of power and is actually pretty quick. I’d definitely get the 2.7 ecoboost again. My neighbor has had a lot of problems with his 3.5 ecoboost F-150(cam phasers). I don’t know if Ford has fixed that problem with the 2024 but doesn’t seem to be a big issue with the 2.7. I’m not brand loyal, my other truck is an all original 94 Chevy C1500. I’ve owned nothing but Ford and Chevy Trucks the last 23 years.
I got the Chevy with the 3.0L Duramax LZ0 Engine and lovin it
LZ0 and prior LM2 are awesome engines. Love the fuel economy of my LM2
You'll love it at 200k miles when the transmission needs to get removed to get to the oil pump belt in the rear of the engine to get replaced.
@@302Mustang13 Just because you bought a lemon doesn't mean everyone else did. sorry about your luck
@@macrostiffproductions2978 I didn't buy a Chevy. I'm a smart buyer.
@@302Mustang13 Sound like you dont even drive to me. salty
I bought my 2016 F150 XLT with the 302a package, thus outfitted very well. I'm the second owner, but I got all the paperwork/receipts since new, as the fellow that bought originally always took it to the same dealer. It needed one exhaust manifold (warranty) but other than that, here it's 2024 and I'm coming up on 136K miles and it runs perfect! I've not had any issue, and I still keep oil changes to 5K and use the recommended Rotorcraft semi-synthetic and quality oil filter. The power these 3.5 Ecoboost put out in 'Sport' mode is crazy, not that I use it often, as I do personally drive for fuel mileage, and on a photography trip I took last year, I was getting 23 mpg, and that was mountain driving, so I was pleased. It's truly, a pleasure to drive, yet I often wonder if the higher end trucks put a higher end sound system in them? Mine is ok, but my last F450 King Ranch dually had a sub woofer and lots of speakers, and definitely preferred its sound over what I have now. Not complaining, as it's just ok...but I do love my tunes!
10 speed transmission is crap!
Towing with a v6 is putting high RPM's and strain on the engine with turbos. Lots to go wrong. 🙄
My friend at the local dealership said they are working on them constantly. 😑
That’s funny cause the ecoboost builds power down low, they don’t need to rev and the 2.7 in particular is amazingly dependable with basic maintenance. But I will agree that the the ten speed is just too inconsistent and clunky at times
I talked to a Ford mechanic he said no 2.7 EcoBoost coming in but they do more work on the first gen. 3.5 EcoBoost.
I have towed our 7200# trailer with a F150 3.5 Eco for 5 years & with a F150 - 5L -V8. MPG's are within 1 mi / gal empty or full. The Eco was actually better driving experience than the V-8. A lot better pick up to speed and going up long hills the turbo's kick in. Eco's make & have more torque on the low end. Now towing with a F350 7.3 Godzilla . MPG's towing is about the same as the others. Empty in town & freeway is about 3- mpg's less. but I bought it to tow. No replacement for displacement in this case. Diesels do not get 2x the mileage. More like 10-20% in my experiences & other friends with them.
The 3.5 EcoBoost will out tow most v8 engines and get better gas mileage towing.
Even if it doesn't get better fuel economy towing, it will certainly outperform all of them including the GM 6.2.
Absolutely, the 3.5 Ecoboost tows great. It tows better than the 5.0 any day. The torque on the 3.5 is a lot higher than the 5.0
My 6.2 Trail boss will out tow that ford junk
@@Bruins77Fan No it won't. The current 3.5 Ecoboost makes more torque (500 lb-ft @ 3,100 rpm) with more torque in the lower rpms. 90% by 1,700 rpm. The 6.2 is only making about 420 lb-ft by 3,100 rpm and has to have premium to make that. Ecoboost does that on regular. It can also tow anywhere from 10,500 lbs to 13,500 lbs depending on options and axle ratio. I know the 6.2 has similar capacity but doesn't make as much torque and has to rev to 4,100 rpm to make peak torque.
@@302Mustang13 420HP 460lb torque
Scotty: I love your videos and this one didn't disappoint. I took a trip from Boston to Florida and back, towing a Corolla with my 2018 F150 (2.7 liter) for the last 3 tanks (N Carolina to home). I have a video on my channel, but I averaged about 22 mpg without towing and about 17 mpg for the last 3 tanks, towing the Corolla and some luggage. More details, for anyone who cares, in the video. Thanks again for the great content.
This was also a supercab. The majority of new consumer F150s are crew cabs. I only see new full size pickups in regular and super or extended cabs as commerical vehicles. When I was young - I am almost the same age as Scotty - it was the reverse.
I drive a 2010 F-150 5.4L since it was new. Still my daily driver. Great truck.
I know people that used to buy Ford trucks and the last couple of years decided to go with Toyota, Honda and other more dependable and less expensive brands
Bought my 2007 FX4 new. Not one problem with it, I haven't even had to change one lightbulb in it! My truck was definitely Built Ford Tough! I do all the Basic Maintenance.
I have a 2013 f150 with the 5.0 and have never had a single problem. Literally not one. Y’all are stupid if you’re paying these prices for these crappy little turbo engines they’re nothing but problems
Same year and engine, I'll never get rid of it. If something does happen I'll just pay to have it fixed, I'm not upgrading lol
Ecoboosts can go high mileage with no problem. I have a ‘18 5.0 and the biggest and most common issue with them is oil consumption, up to a few quarts every 5k miles
Just in case you guys didn't know, with all the newer fords, you don't have to hold the key in the start position. Just barely turn the key and let it start on it's own.
My 96 F-250 with 235000 miles on a 351 is still running great! I get 12 miles a gallon Awesome!
As someone who has owned both ego/boost & now the Coyote, I can say on the highway driving with some sence my Coyote gets just as good milage as my old ego/boost got. 85 highway miles daily with cruise control set I'm getting 23-24 mpg.
I have the 3rd gen. 5l great gas mileage on the highway.
Crazy cause my first gen 5.0 Coyote Mustang with manual gets 25-26 mpg highway at best on a good day and lately about 23-24 in not so good weather at 75 mph. Much lighter and better aero than your truck.
I have a 16 F-150 with same cab. Due to issue I am often using a wheelchair. I can wheel out to my truck, open both doors, toss my wheelchair in the back seat and hop into the driver seat. Can't do that in many vehicles. Thanks.
why not just get a van and fold the seats
Ive got a 2002 F150 with 235k miles and also a 2012 Raptor with 185K miles, both are great trucks. Both V8s and both run great.
Id trust them much more than a new Toyota Tundra, all day any day.
The 3.5 is made for heavy towing. It's rated higher than the 5.0.
I got very lucky with my 2020 f150 stx. It's actually been the best vehicle I've ever owned. I bought it new 2020 for the purpose of commuting to Atlanta every day. I don't off road or tow any significant weight and I get 25 to 30 mpg. I bought it as the plain Jane version for 32,000 just before the pandemic. It is an ecoboost v6 but I have it serviced riggerously. At this point I'm at 140,000 miles on it and other than regular maintenance I haven't had any major issues. I had to replace the turn signal switch and the head lamp bulbs. That's literally all I've had to do to it so far. I'm still driving on the original Michelin ,tires rotated regularly, at 140,000 miles and I still have another couple thousand miles before I have to replace those. Everything is wearing out perfectly. So I wouldn't buy a new f150 today but I'm glad I did back in 2020. Buy far the best truck I've ever owned.
Ford, GM, Ram all look nice until they brick in your driveway. At least you can fill the box with dirt and have a nice $80k planter 😊.
My grandpa like to throw cans in the truck bed while he was driving. He was driving at Tacoma that didn't have a window that opens in the back. I'm sure he would have loved that feature LOL
$46k for a 4x4 f150? That's a steal in today's market
OTD Price on my 2020 5.0 Lariat back in December was $45k it was fully loaded. New same truck and options, the dealership wanted $75k for a 2024. I said heck no! Lol and this used 2020 had under 13k miles was like getting a brand new one!
no, its just the "stupid tax". No truck should cost that much, and buying a truck for commuting is retarded. Truck owners deserve these high prices. They earned it by the each dumb dumb out paying the next.
Only 2k off the 48k sticker price seems like a terrible deal. You would think they’d go 5/6k off sticker 🤷🏻♂️
Scotty could hardly keep from smiling once he put the foot down good job Scotty.
I once had a pick up truck, a Ford F-250. I sold it 25 years ago and haven’t had one since. I realized that it was a wasteful way of transportation and have owned nothing but wagons since. You get the best of both worlds!!
Unfortunately everyone has gone nuts with big SUV’s and Pick up trucks consuming huge amounts of fuel!! The exact opposite of what we should be going as a society.
Nothing wrong with a truck but I agree they shouldn't be unloaded daily drivers that get driven mostly on the highway. Lots of vehicles can do that and get much better mpgs. My first vehicle was a new 4cyl manual Ranger I bought 25 years ago and haven't bought a truck since cause I don't need it. I can rent one for $30-$50 for the rare times I actually do need one. Either that or buy a used commuter car like a 8-10 year old Civic and keep the truck just for truck stuff. The fuel savings alone would pay for the Civic and maintenance.
Since men are being degraded in every day society they can only feel some toxicity to feel like men in buying a truck and putting giant tires/lift on it to drive to starbucks or their kids soccer game. This is why Ford and the others charge so much for them. They have sold them the manly lifestyle when in reality a minivan would be a better vehicle.
Commuting daily in a full-size truck is a waste of fuel and space. Yet so many people do it.
My 2.7 F-150's lifetime average fuel economy has been better than my wife's Chrysler minivan.
Bro shut up
I will always be a Ford XLT owner for life. The mid range truck is so perfect. Enough toys to feel new but basic enough to be nice and cheap. 49k is perfect in the modern era.
My 04 still runs fine! Most the time
I have a 2016 f150 2.7 eco-boost and I love it the only thing I hate is the automatic start stop feature, but all new trucks have them I turn mine off every time I get in my truck
I have a 2016 5.0 V8 XLT supercab that I bought new for $32,000. I drive very conservatively, and my lifetime fuel average is 21.7 mpg according to the display. No issues so far.
Is the 2016 5.0 v 8 mechanical strong when driving, just trying to decide between Toyota tundra and a Ford 150 v8 for towing….
@@showtime4956 I don't really use the power I have; but I think you're OK with both the Tundra and F150 V8.
I got a 2023 stx with the 5.0 I do not regret it
Can't see myself giving up my Tundra with with full size rear doors for a suicide door and a smaller back seat.
That would be going backwards, which is why you'd get the SuperCrew variant if you traded.
WAIT WHAT??! I thought this dude was dead wtf!!!! This guy has been my mechanic for years 😂 I’m so happy this dude isn’t dead
Well Scotty you are partly wrong on the towing with the Ecoboost. This one must have been the 2.7 and it is down on horsepower but not on torque to the Coyote 5.0 V8. The 3.5 Ecoboost is down a little on horsepower but way ahead on torque to the V8 and it will out tow it. In fact, the 3.5 will out tow the Ram Hemi and the Chevy 6.2. It is because the V6 Ecoboost makes its torque way down low…..much lower than the V8’s. Also….the V8 is not that much worse on fuel Keep making videos!
Was thinking the same thing. He's getting old and just blabbling now.
The 3.5 and 5.0 have the same horses, but less torque on the 5.0
You are correct. Mine is a 2018 and it was down 25 horses, but they boosted it since then to match the 5.0
My 22 3.5 eco has been great, zero issues. Scotty is right about oil, my 14 had 160k with a 3.5, change oil every 5k I've always used synthetic, OEM filter and oil. Love the 22.
Ford has continually improved the Ecoboost motor. The 3.5L is in its 2nd or maybe even 3rd generation. Twin timing chains, redesigned cam phasers, all kinds of stuff. Change the oil, and they’ll last forever.
Only hope for the EcoBoost line is discontinuation. The improvements between generations is marginal at best. Just look at the recall and reliability stats. They are an absolute disgrace and Ford should be ashamed and embarrassed.
@@lookingbehind6335 Just becasue they recall their vehicles doesn't mean that they are very unreliable, for example hyundai dct's break all the time but Hyundai doesn't recall it or do anything about it.
Depends entirely on the recall. A lot of things are minor. Now...the leaking fuel injector thing with the Bronco. That's no small matter and Ford's solution to it isn't great either.
Love my 2016 F150. Got it at a good price with 26k miles. Still running strong now at 76k miles.
I loved my 2017 F-150 Lariat 4x4 with the 5.0 V-8. Never would consider any other engine. I regularly Drove from Arlington VA to Tampa FL with it and got over 24 miles per gallon on a bad day. Same as the eco boost. I had the 36 gallon gas tank and could drive 850 miles without stopping for gas.
F-150 any day of the week! The 2.7 Eco V6 in the F-150 is a great combo for price and economy. The 2.7 is proving to be a great engine and it's coming in the Ranger also.
A friend of mine is a Ford service manager. He told me NEVER to buy a vehicle with the eco boost engine because the have so many problems.
My first car (76 Ford Maverick) had three on a tree. If I still had it I could probably leave the key in the ignition and it wouldn't get stolen. 😂
I bought a used 23 F150 Platinum with the 5.0V8. Truck had 12k miles when I got it. Honestly the V8 can get upwards of 20MPG if you are doing 55mph. Ill get 20mpg all day on flat ground in ideal conditions. My real world MPGs are right around 16mpg. The 3.5Ecoboost has a higher tow rating than the 5.0 does, but I went with the 5.0 specifically because of the reliability that the 5.0 is known for and that V8 sound
Ive got an 2001 ford f350 7.3 that wont run. Im over fords and im over non how too videos. Thanks
I have read a lot about issues with the 10-speed transmission on the 2018+ models. It usually isn't right away, but with the smart technology with the transmissions and maybe other underlying issues, apparently there is some excessive jerking between certain gears/downshifting. Looking into getting a used truck, and this alone has thrown me off of getting a 10-speed.
Just remember more than half of the secured firearms stolen were from vehicles lol.
A firearm is useless if locked away when needed.
Not true. Firearms stolen from cars, was because the owner didn't lock the door. If you put the firearm in a glovebox safe & lock the car. Your firearm won't get stolen!
According to flyingwrenches youtube channel Ford has finally fixed the CDF bushing issue with the 10 speed in the 24 model year. Finally worth buying in my view.
You could never give me any eco boost engines for anything. When I want a Ford truck I will buy one with 4 wheel drive crew cab, with a V8.
Ok
I’d get on it soon then, I bet ford gives the 5.0 another year or 2. Then they’ll set it out in the pasture where the hemi is now. V8s are dead unfortunately, EPA and government regulations is making it basically impossible.
My F150 XLT is 100% loaded. It's an Fx4. F stands for fully loaded. 3.5l Ecoboost with 3.55 gears off road and tow package. Crew cab and 6 1/2 foot bed. The biggest rear-end. Mine hates town and city driving. I lose fuel mileage. If I drive it on the hwy. I get it back. Mine also has the 36-gallon gas tank.