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Are 2004-2020 Ford F150s Reliable? Recalls, Issues, Avoid These Years
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- Опубліковано 20 сер 2020
- In this video, we tackle the big question of whether 2004-2020 Ford F150s are reliable. We look at several sites and dig into large recalls, issues and model years you should avoid. If you are wondering if the F150 is reliable, then this is the video for you.
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Just read the article. They state three years with significant problems and they site 100 to 200 complaints for those years. Really do they even have a clue Ford sells a million F 150's a year and less than 200 complaints is significant.
@@NASCARBOB57 sure volume plays into all models and makes. We said several times to take these results with a grain of salt and understand these aren’t going to apply to each truck. These are the results we found and we reported on those results.
Easy answer from a mechanic: avoid 2004-2010 with 5.4 engine, 4.6 is great but harder to find. Avoid 2011 and early 12 ecoboost as the engine was brand new. 2011-2017 5.0 is great. 18+ 5.0 has oil consumption issues. As of 2018+ 3.5 is nearly perfected. 2.7 still alittle new but I see lots of them 150k+ in oil field work trucks running great.
Can the oil consumption problem be fixed easily?
Looking into buying a 2.7L after 2 years what’s the outlook?
how about the transmissions?
I've heard about some problems with the plastic oil pan leaking on the 2.7.
150k shouldn’t be impressive, it should be expected. For the price these trucks cost the benchmark for impressive mileage should start at 250k. We use Toyotas at work and they are run constantly and get replaced at around 500k miles with essentially no problems whatsoever.
I own the 2nd generation 3.5 EB, I bought only because three good friends had the 2013, 2015 and 2017 EB's and each of them say they love that engine, never had an issue. Each of my friends is a married guy like me that uses his truck to pull boats, drive to work, take the family to remote places. I researched the engine before buying it, I know of the air cooler issues of the first gen. Bottom line change the oil as you're supposed to don't flash the ECU and it'll last 300,000 miles as many are doing.
The question is will that overpriced EcoBoost truck of yours outlast the 5.7L I-Force V8 in the Toyota Tundra? Also what job do you and you're friends have and how do you and you're friends make to afford those EcoBoost trucks with ease?
I’ve bought my 2012 5.0 new. I’ve got 140K on it. Had to replace heater plenum, ignition switch, and evap purge valve that’s it. Never been in a garage always outside. Great truck, will get another when need to. Was a mechanic for 40 years, For now is the best truck on the road. Remember, these vehicles are mass produced.
Anyone who tells you that the F150 3.5 Eco boost engine is junk, is well UNINFORMED or just plain lying to you! I own a 2011 F150 Platinum with 250,000 miles on it and have had ZERO problems from day one with it. I plan on keeping it for another 100,000 miles. It still has maximum power and runs great, plus the interior and the ride is first class!
I have no problems at all with my 2014 F150 ecoboost with 130K miles on it. Best truck I ever had.
How’s it held up after a year
130 K miles on EB ? You need to trade that thing before major parts start failing that is well known on those engines . High pressure fuel pumps , turbochargers , rear axle bearings , head gasket , Stuck valves due to carbon build up . The biggest is spark plugs breaking off . Often times those plugs are under tightened or over torqued and because they are in aluminum cilinder heads - they vibrate and wear out the aluminum threads inside causing them to break off . How much oil are you burning per 3k-5k miles ? Oil consuming engine is the one that burns 1 qtr per 3-5k . If you are burning anything more then that - that engine is toast already at 130k .
I had none of these issues with it and I do put my trucks to work.
I have 2021 GMC Sierra Denali now and I could write a book about problems. Plus that mighty 6.2l V8 failed at 14K miles. What a disappointment this truck is.
@@antonbalek2968 6.2 failed at only 14k miles ? Yea ok LOL 😆 I don't believe it . If it truly did you are really one unlucky dude . Plus it's under warranty being 21' with 14k and it will get fixed what ever is wrong with it . But that it straight up FAILED , yea not buying it 😂
@@dannyt1705 It doesn't matter if you believe it or not, or if it's funny to you, new 80K truck should not spent 6 weeks in shop with mayor problems.
We all have different expectations. Good luck with your brand loyalty!
I put a catch can on my EcoBoost 2.7 and you should see the oil, water and crap that did not go back into the intake of the system. Well worth the time and money
I have a 2013 with the 5.0l 246k on it, still running wonderful. My son has a 2011 with the 3.5EB 262k on the odo and still running great.
No engine repairs?
I'm sure you take great care of them, that makes a big difference with any manufacture.
@@concernedcitizen9373 , not really. That's why he never replied to questions. Toyota is only truck that can last forever
repairvehicle yep. I have a 2010 toyota tundra 78k miles never once had a problem. Only had to get a new battery
@@calebkelly2093, I know tundras the best. I just purchased 2012 last year with 224k miles on, everything on the truck original including water pump. Now I have 226k miles and everything still original. Brother in law has f150, two times engine was repaired for timing chain problems with cam phasers. On his 3rd transmission repair and now computer problems. His truck has less than 180k miles.
For Toyota haters, my frame is clean and I am in the rust belt state. Video with details on my channel as proof if anyone cares.
Bought a new 2004 Dodge Ram 2500 w/hemi and sold for a new 2011 Ford f150 ecobomb. Gas mileage stank, especially in the city. After 3 recalls and numerous issues with power door locks and windows, I got rid of it. Changed oil on both trucks every 5 K at dealership. Now have a new 2019 Tundra and could not be happier.
A simple search shows that 2019 Tundras, depending on model, have 6 recalls available. Also Toyota cheated it's customers out of a transmission cooler starting in 2019.
@@user-gx2bs1vq7w, mine has transmission cooler, it's just liquid to liquid.
Agreed
I had a 2014, 2017 and have a 2020 F150 3.5 turbos. Put 150000+ on first two and pushing 80000 on the current one. Only normal maintenance and one coil pack on one and water pump on one right before 155000 miles. Driven fairly hard also. I think Fords do better if driven harder and worked
I have a 2012 F-150 with V-6 and 180,000 miles with no problems. I did change my trans fluid at 100,000.
I am so glad I own a 2014 6.2 Lariat 12k miles bought new and a 2009 Lariat 5.4 39k miles bought as a chase bank repo with 430 miles on it.
I have a 2012 with the V8. The only problem I had was having to replace a coolant hose. My understanding is changes made to the newest generation of coyote engines have resulted in oil loss which subsequently results in engines shutting down.
Had a 2013 F150 with 5.0 V8 for 5 years. Not a SINGLE issue from 40,000km to 160,000km.
Traded in for a 2018 F150 with 3.5 EcoBoost, owned it for 1 year. I had problems on a monthly basis. Numerous Misfires, new Phasers twice, needed new heads, stuttering, power loss, rattles, timing chain wear. I could go on.
Traded it in for a VW Atlas. Maybe I had a lemon of a truck, but I do not like that 3.5 EcoBoost one bit.
Did they cover the cam phaser replacements? My 2018 also needs them replaced. Sounds like a common rail diesel on cold starts
Agreed mate, for me I chose the 5.0L Coyote V8 over the EcoBoost V6 anyday.
Great video. Maybe I am lucky, but I have a 2020 Ford F-150 King Ranch 3.5L Ecoboost, max towing package w/ Camco EAZ-Lift ReCurve R6 Wt Distributing Hitch Adjustable Sway Control System. This is my first truck in my life and love it. Have towed close to 10K+ lbs from East to West Coast x2 (both ways), northern and southern routes, without any problems, a lot of power, surprised of low gas consumption, smooth ride. A retired Ford mechanical engineer told me the 2020 F-150 KR is considered one the best overall F-150 models and by adding R6 towing system, it further decreases overall stress on the truck while towing, so I am very happy I got it. Of course, like my prior cars, I keep my truck in good condition, regular oil change, etc., and depending on travel distance, heavy or moderate towing or not, it’s maintenance changes. Overall, I cannot be more satisfied of owning this great truck, which I am keeping until the 22nd century, so by then I will be getting a flying F-150 w/ full warp engine package.🙂 Again thanks for that informative video.
How much did you pay for this overpriced EcoBoost truck, also what job do you have and how much do you make to afford that truck as well?
My 2016 F/150 had two electrical issues that cost me around $900 to fix. I had the bearings go out in my TwinTurbo which was $400 to fix. I had front and problems that cost me just over $2000 to fix. I was having an oil leak in the turbo which was like another $260 to fix. All these issues were before 100,000 miles. I finally have the TwinTurbo go out at around 153,000 as well as went through two starters and an alternator by that point. I sold the truck and went with what I should’ve gone with in the first place which was a Toyota tundra. That F/150 cost me an absolute fortune.
The difference in gas will pay for the repairs alone
@@losdesmayosdeNestor Will it Chavez? The purchase price is $15,000 more for the F-150. You are telling me the difference in gas is going to make up that difference plus the costs of repairs?! GTFOYGDN! hahahaha!
@@losdesmayosdeNestor NO ! It will not . In fact you will spend more on gas as you will be constantly laying on that gas pedal to get the turbo to kick in and give you the power you need with towing , accelarating and etc.. You are way off with that assesment .
All that you said are very common things with EB piece of crap . Ive seen all that happen to alot of people who owned it and they all hated it . Alot had trans. go out before they hit 100k miles as well . Funny thing is they all say " EB is the best truck i ever owned " Untill it starts having issues and costs them a small fortune in repairs LOL . Its absolutely not normal to have all those issues at around 100k . Try and explain to them that those issues are directly related by turbos exerting more strerss on small displacement engine and you are not gonna get ANYWHERE . They dont understand simple laws of phisics that exerting more stress on small displecement engine to deliver power you normaly get out of large displacement angine and V8's will cause premature wear ansd tear .
Go choice brother l, now had you bought the 5.0L Coyote V8 in the F150 instead of the EcoBoost then you wouldn't had any issues at all what so ever but either way glad you loved the Tundra (especially one with the 5.7L I-Force V8 in it).
2004 F-150 engine problems are probably because they had the 5.4 3 valve (really bad problems). I have a 2004 with the 4.6 2v and its been really solid with not major problems. Its an Xl work truck so it doesn't have power windows or locks. Has 243K on the odo. I currently still drive this truck daily.
2011 ecoboost. Put on a catch can,one quart, it solved the water slugging completely from intercooler. I empty every 1000 miles. It is ugly in that bottle. About 16 oz every 1000 miles. Get one!
turbos aren't like they were in the past. I don't even know if VW makes a non-turbo charged gas car anymore. The only issue I've had with any of my modern turbocharged cars is internal wastegate seals going out at high mileage. Which causes the turbo to leak some boost and the engine to burn more gas than necessary to compensate for the leak.
As you said, turbos are here to stay, they're easier to tune than superchargers, and fortunately they're a lot more reliable than they used to be.
Yet they won't outlast a good ol' Reliable NA V8.
The reason all the model years have the same problems is because ford doesn't fix anything. They keep using the same parts for years. They are really good at stringing their customers along until the truck is out of warranty.
Real talk. I have a 2005 F150 and they never solved the issues it had until the 2008 model year, then in 2009 brought out an entirely new truck.
I had a throttle body failure on my F150. Mine had moisture in it and messed with the throttle position sensor wiring inside it. The fix was to dry it out and seal it up good. Didn't need a new part. I think it got moisture from pressure washing it.
...I would NEVER pressure wash under the hood. Bag the essentials with the engine warm (not Hot). Spray with diluted dish soap or brake cleaner (or Both). Wait 10 or 15 and flush with a garden hose.
Your method worked great for 70's engines...it's not so good for your post 1985 under-hood electronics, though. The seals are designed for rain driven at 80mph, not rain driven at 1000psi. It's also the same method my wife used to fill up the airbox on her car. (LOL)
I have a 2016 F150, 2.7 L, with 89k miles. So far, at 12k I had one sensor go out. Moon roof, keep them lubed up with silicon on the gaskets. Mine has failed and not cheap to get fixed. The back passenger door lock likes to stick. That is it. I did put a 3" lift on it at like 38k, and 35" tires at 55k. My brakes haven't even been replaced yet. I pull a medium size pop-up camper 2-3k miles a year. I have taken it rock crawling once. I drive a mix of city/highway. I love this truck.
I have an 05 f150 super crew with 5.4L, with 260,000, no check engine light ,still has orginal everything. Trans, motor driveline etc.. still has original cam phasers with no knocking present.i haven't barely done anything to it besides like oil changes, alternator, front end ball joints tie rods. Leveled and runs 35 x12.50 tires . I had it since 69,000 miles. Every oil change at every 3500 miles, with 2 bottles of stp oil treatment with qts of oil.. that's my secret, absolutely flawless . I love this truck its been very reliable and wouldn't be worried to take it any where
I had a 2014 F150 5.0L XLT with FX4 package. Nice truck. Great power in the 5.0L ,not the best towing engine.
The problems.
20 000km transfer case failed, needed all new bearings.
40 000km spark plugs replaced due to missfire issues. Ford would not cover it either.
3 sets of front rotors, 2 sets of rear rotors all for warping.
45 000km both from 4wd hub actuators failed. Leaving the truck without 4wd.
60 000km transfer case mount failed causing brutal driveline vibration.
80 000km , Timing Chain, cam phasers went bad, water pump was also leaking and replaced.
It also consumed oil, even at 5000km oil change intervals, with high quality synthetic oil, worse while towing.
Other than the plugs which Ford had a TSB on, everything was covered under warranty.
I had to ditch it though as I was convinced it would start costing me boat loads of money once the warranty was up.
As far as the oil consumption. Switch back to motorcraft 5W20 and it will go away. I had the same oil consumption experience using mobil 1.
@@mattknittel2929 Oil consumption was the highest with Motorcraft oil. Penzoil platinum was the lowest amount.
@@mattknittel2929 5/30
I have a 2011 Ford F150 with a 5.0L Coyote V8 in it with 159,000 miles on it and still going strong and its a beast and it sounds like a beast with the Borla ATAK exhaust on it.
I trade my F150 in every three years since 2011. I am on my 4th F150. My first three were all XLT 5.0s and never had any issues. Rock solid, always reliable.
This month in 2020 I am on my first eco boost. The 2.7L Lariat FX4. I hope it turns me, but I wish I had gotten the 5.0.
Interesting. A lot of owners seem to like the 2.7. What don’t you like?
@@Pickuptrucktalk No growl...I know that doesn't matter to most but...it is a super crew truck. It seems to struggle when towing my travel trailer, which weighs 5700lbs empty. Gas mileage, at least for me is not that much different. Its only been 1 month of owning it. Like I said, I hope I get swayed. I have never had buyers remorse after buying a truck, this one....a little.
@@dwaynestimpson5449 What is your opinion now 3 months later?
@@dwaynestimpson5449 go trade it for a 5.0 lol
Should've gotten the 5.0 man cause those EcoBoost engines I tell you won't last very long and they'll cost you an arm and a leg in the long run.
Don't forget, too, that there are more F150's sold than any other pickups by a long shot, so it would be interesting if complaints were ranked for different vehicles on the basis of percentage of total numbers sold. Obviously, the more vehicles of a given type on the road the more likely it is that you will hear of problems, but it doesn't necessarily mean that the vehicle is "bad".
Ford doesn't post the numbers for f150, how many they sell.
Indeed
The f150 is a machine. Machines break. The trick is to be smarter than the machine. They are making that harder to do. All of them, not just ford. Thats just my two cents.
I have a 2014 Ford F-150 with Ecoboost Engine and it literally self destructed driving to Texas and the Check Engine Light came on and right after that it started bucking and couldn't get any more push from the Engine! Timing Chain was the Issue!
And they just recently recalled the 2014. I actually got an appointment to have mine fixed.
Original owner of 2012 F150 3.5l Ecoboost. Started having issues throwing P codes at 100k miles. Loss of power and cold start timing chain rattle. Dealer had to replace stretched timing chain and VCT's (common issue with several TSB's over the years for ecoboost). $2700 repair. Now at 108K miles im having catalitic converter p codes. Too many issues! I will never own another ecoboost engine!
For me either get the 5.0L Coyote V8 in the F150 or get the Toyota Tundra with the 5.7L I-Force V8 from 2007-2021.
I think that was a fair objective presentation. My brother in law has an ecoboost 3.5 with well over 200K miles on it - no issues. Changed his oil more frequently than required.
Friend had a 2014 F-150 with the 3.5 EcoBoost and had all kinds of electrical issues with it...traded it in on a 2017 tundra and has had no issues with that truck whatsoever
2017 was last good year of Tundra. 2018 and up recall after recall.
@@user-gx2bs1vq7w Recall's aren't always bad. My wife had a Matrix with a recall. It was a replacement of a board that "could" have solder joints that fail and cause problems in the body control module. It was nothing serious so I appreciated that they replaced it without waiting for it to fail.
@@user-gx2bs1vq7w pump failures were widespread. The pump manufacturer screwed over not just Toyota but Honda as well.
alienation Really? Ha! The 2018 Tundra has 5 recalls. Very minor or limited ones. The 2018 F-150? 16, yes, SIXTEEN. For one year of the F-150.
Tundra is the only half ton truck able to reach 1 million miles without engine repairs. Only half ton truck capable towing 300k lbs space shuttle.
Tundra is the only half ton truck with 10.5 inch rear differential ring, just like 1 ton trucks have.
Dealer gave me a lifetime powertrain warranty on my new
22 F150 2.7 EcoBoost. Not worried about a damn thing!
Owned a 2004 for 12 years, sold it with 160,000+ miles. Was a reliable truck, but always feared the inevitable phaser issue. Had plugs changed twice, the first time the mechanic neglected to change all of them (thief). Decided to sell it before any more issues occurred. Got a 2018 with 5.0 and I love it.
Some guy with a 2018 king ranch In the comments says he hated his f150 and sold it. He said it felt sluggish and that the 10 speed was horrible. Just wondering how you feel about your truck now
@@alecsanderfuentes3913 I don't have much time with an eco to compare with my 5.0. I guess I have grown used to more shifting with the 10 speed. Have had no performance issues pulling a boat or camper. Maybe some high rpm's at times, but that is what it is supposed to do.
I have a 2017 F150 King Ranch 5.0. The only issue I've had is the powertrain control/motor sensor. The transmission would sometimes jump.
Go for a Sunday drive and look at how every other vehicle
On the road is a F150 old and new should tell you they are.
Just the fact that so many videos like this exist talking about the seemingly many ford trucks to avoid tells me (a soon-to-be first time truck owner) to just avoid Ford altogether. In my weeks (2 and counting) of research about which used make and model truck to buy, I’ve come to the conclusion to just buy a Toyota Tundra.
The ongoing class-action lawsuits against Ford and Ford’s lack of satisfactory response to fix the issues driving the lawsuits is also a huge discouraging factor in my decision.
I don’t think the 18-20 f150 with the 5.0 is reliable
Everyone involved in the lawsuit would agree with you.
@@curtis1951 what's the lawsuit?
I got a 2017 F150 5.0 King Ranch and the only problem was torque converter, other than that the Dayum truck is so reliable
I replaced 3 regulators in my 04 F150, all on my driver's door. The rear passenger door (SuperCab) also got stuck, but I got it up and disconnected the power to it to leave it as is.
I have a 2010 XLT 4x4 supercrew 4.6L 3v. 60,000 miles. K&N cold air intake. 3.73 gears, limited slip axle. Convenience package. Heated power mirrors. AMP running boards. 2013 platinum grille. LED light swap on everything, headlights, taillights, inside lights. Opt7 60" tailgate bar and running board lights system integrated with turn signals, running lights and reverse gear lights. Turn signals on front and back of mirrors. Retrax tonneau cover. 265/70/17 Bridgestone Dueler revo 3 A/T tires with 17" chrome wheels. Tinted windows. LoJack. Ford remote start. Flowmasters dual exhaust coming out the back. To me I really didn't want the 5.4 and I knew I wanted a 3.73 limited slip axle. The 3.73 really makes a difference. So far she has been reliable, but only time will tell, I've always owned Honda's and Toyota's so I realize it may not be at that level.....but the ride quality and the interior is far superior for the year in my humble opinion.
The 3v 5.4 has great longevity potential, but stock it has significant issues. The big 1 is the oil pump failing, causing timing problems. Melling makes an upgraded oil pump that corrects those issues.
I had a 2010 5.4 3v and it needed a timing job because of that I ended up trading up to a 2013 3.5 and it’s at 140k still on the first motor and is quiet no rattling I’ve never hated the 5.4 but I knew it had its downfalls my 2010 got a warranties motor replacement at 30k and at 116k it took a dump too
My Chevy 5.3 only has half million miles and I think it started to burn a little oil.maybe it's just a bad engine design
😂😂
400k on my 5.3 runs like new still
@@elmerdane Which version of 5.3 do you have at what year? thanks
I bought my 2019, 3.5 eco-boost, super crew cab in April 17, 2019(brand new). After I bought it my wife drove it to British Columbia pulling a U-Haul trailer from Deer Park, WA and back, no problem. Plus, we have towed a horse with trailer numerous times with no problems. And I have driven this truck cross country to Kentucky, North Carolina, Georgia, Florida, California twice, no problems. Of course, I do keep up the maintenance of the vehicle and I use premium fuel and full synthetic oil with the oil change. That is just me. I love my F-150, XLT.
Wanna find out what year f150 to not buy? Look a Toyota lot and see what years the f150's are that people traded in.
I had a tundra Rad failure power steering hose failure emissions air pump fail battery ground fail and if you leave the key in engine off it cranks no start fail. It was a pile
@@Eric-lp4sk
What year was it?
@@curtis1951 2009 long box 2wd I got it with 38000km,drove until 240000km and traded it for a 2019 stx F150 with the 2.7. Hopefully it works out well for me. I used to have a 2001 F150 longbox 2wd and I loved it no problems with that truck really.
The tundra had an excellent engine transmission, diff and front end it wasn't a total pile but it wasn't as perfect as the Toyota cult would have you believe
@@Eric-lp4sk
Still that doesn't seem like a lot of repairs over 240000km.
People trade Junk F-150 for Tundra because it will get a million miles. Something you will never see in a F-150 ecojunk.
I had a 2018 F150 King Ranch 5.0 coyote and couldn’t wait to get rid of it. Engine would drink oil like college kid at an open-bar wedding and the transmission wasn’t suited for a pickup. The truck would be in 9th to 10th gear by 35mph and the truck would chug and lump along unless you were hard on the throttle. Very annoying to drive. The transmission was designed for great gas mileage and the engine needed to be pushed to get the benefit of the V8. I know it sounds weird but the truck always felt sluggish unless you were hard on the gas pedal because of poorly mated transmission. An then you had the cam phaser rattle in engine and the clucking sound coming from trans during hard acceleration, a backing sound under the passenger floorboards
What do you drive now?
@@alecsanderfuentes3913 F250 6.7L diesel
@@on2wheels275 did you get the f250 just cause or do you actually use it. Like I don’t need a diesel but u definitely want one
@@alecsanderfuentes3913 I probably don’t need the diesel but I wanted it because of longevity and reliability (as long as you keep up with the maintenance). I had a F150 ecoboost 3.5 and didn’t like it. Although it was quick and responsive, I felt it had no soul and I was afraid of those turbos going bad. They spin ALOT even if you are not hard on the gas. The 3.5 EB also didn’t really have good gas mileage for a small turbo driven motor. I actually get better fuel mileage with the F250 diesel (21.5- 22.0) than the EB. I didn’t go with the new 7.3L gas motor in the F250 because Indidnt want to be Ford’s Guinea pig again. If you know in 2018 Ford changed the perfectly tuned, perfectly wearing 5.0 coyote motor for the version they have now. And because of that, there are (were) oil consumption problems, cam phaser rattles etc with the new designed motor, all of which Ford was shamed into finally acknowledging (but not really fixing). For all those reasons and more I went with a F250 diesel (which I may be over-trucked) and never looked back. I’m going to a Super Duty F250 (and up 350,450) you give up a lot of ride quality (but no creature comforts). I hope this helps you
@@on2wheels275 damn that’s what I’m torn between the ride quality and reliability. But thanks for the insight man. Will probably search thru the 150s for now just cause I’m tired of my 2500 cat eyes trash ride. Ik with a 250 you can upgrade to have the best ride but I don’t want to put in all that money just yet for something like that. Just curious what year 250? I like the 17+ 250 bodies, but I also like the 11-16 bodies.
Look into the 3.5 Ecoboost cold start rattle issues. Related to VCT system, has been happening for years across engine generations. My 2018 has it, Ford can’t fix it, their previous repairs now known to fail were estimated at $3k if out of warranty. My small dealer has 20 sets of parts on order whenever Ford finalizes a fix- seems like a rampant issue in not only the F150, but Expedition and Raptor as well.
My 2012 3.5 Ecoboost had that issue at 100k miles. It was $2700 repair (timing chain and VCT's) took over 2 weeks for dealer to get parts and repair!
I understand, My 2017 3.5 Eco 115,000 (full synthetic oil every change) in Dealer Right Now. $3000 repair VCT & Timing Set. Don’t believe maintenance mileage intervals or odometer oil change settings. Change sooner 3-5?K DO NOT BELIEVE dealer lifetime power train warranty. Will not approve if you DIY even if receipts and documentation. I had a mix of DIY, WM TLE, and Ford Dealer receipts and documentation. Also had After Market Extended Warranty. Not through Ford. Guess what part was excluded in fine print? VCT. Most failed part on 3.5 Got a 85% refund on warranty. Was on the fence about trading it in. Dealer only wanted to give a fraction of what it is worth and NO Incentives (Deals) to Buy New . (Shortage of INV. ) Keeping mine .Having them replace water pump, thermostat, belts, and hoses while they have it tore down at my expense too . less labor since they already had to remove those parts. Love the truck . Feeling betrayed after owning 20 Fords including 6 F150s over the years.
If any body have 5.4 3v! Change the oil every 3,000 miles with 5w-30 and use mobile 1 20,000 oil filter to prolong your engine!
Ford have been a success in aur family. Take good care of them, don't force it a lot and you see how long it would live.
2004 (to 2010) with 3 valve engines had failure prone cam phasers and timing tensioners potentially leading to catastrophic engine failures due to the loss of oil pressure.
Wow good info. I was afraid of the EcoBoost and vowed to stay away from them you might've changed my mind🤔🤔
Just say no to the siren. I got out just in time. It's a timebomb.
Stay away from those EcoBoost, the host of this video is lying to you mate.
Drilled the corner of my 2013 EcoBoost F150 with a 1/32 bit myself Tim. Bought it new in 2014. I could go on here but I'll take the high road and say naturally aspirated V8 is the way to go. As long as it's not one of those new Coyotes with the plasma cylinder lining. I heard the gen 2 EB 2018 + which is an all new engine with dual injection, is quite reliable however.
Yep. Heard a lot of those stories back years ago. Lots of drilling going on.
@@Pickuptrucktalk Well I have a picture of the hole through the side of the block from the dealer shop too. I wasn't talking about only intercooler condensation that was minor. Lol. Anyways they all have their issues.
Mike the block?!? 😯
@@Pickuptrucktalk Yeah con rod wanted to say hello to the outside world apparently. New engine was warranty then trade time. Some will do hundreds of thousand of miles, others get complicated. I was gapping spark plugs on the thing because they would go out of spec in no time, maybe it was my fault. Maybe fuel in the oil with turbos and PCV system. Only Ford Canada will know they sent it to them for a post mortem tear down lol. I wasn't the only one in my area I can tell you that.
My 2018 raptor needed cam phasers twice, front diff seal leak, drivers heated seat went bad, not a switch, the actual element in the seat, water pump, rear window motor, the list goes on, terrible relio
How to fix f150 problems, purchase tundra .
My 2012 3.7 non turbo has had no engine trouble
After a year my 21 2.7 ecoboost has had no issues
1/32 hole will not drain water for very long, need to be at least 1/4”
You look at how many F-150 are sold compare to the other brands. How many are on the roads vs how many actual complaints there is. I don't think there's anything to worry about. This is my third F150, i currently own a 2015, 3.5L EB and i absolutely love it!!! It does everything so well. I've had no issues and i've also had a 2011 with EB and a 2014 with EB and had no issues. Bought the 2015 just because i liked the look and the aluminum body. :-). I'd buy the exact same truck if i had to.
I bet you had to go to the bank to buy these overpriced EcoBoost trucks with ease mate.
Consumer reports are garbage. We run Ford's and Chevy's in the gas and oil industry and it's 4 to 1 Chevrolet going in for repairs. They can't take the dirt and heavy loads. We've had more transmission issues with the GM. The Ford's hold up better under day in day out loads. Also the GM brakes and suspension don't hold a candle to Ford. These are half ton up through 1 ton. Buy what you like and move on. I know what I'm buying.
Consumer reports don't lie
@@damitbobby6677 I say consumer reports are garbage because there are certain kinds of people that report. People that do actual work and make a living with their trucks don't have time for that kind of thing. I will not buy a Chevrolet over a Ford based on a "consumer report". Or vise versa.
Young basically u doing a consumer report now. So u one of the people that have the time to do the reporting?
@@damitbobby6677 I've been making a living out of a truck for 20 years now.
How is the 2015 f150 2.7 l ? Haven’t found anything on it and am looking at a 2wd crew cab . Looks in great shape .
Got a 13 f150 ecoboost . Push the hell out of it . Have towed well over 11300 lb as I'm rated for . Actually have towed 13000 lbs .
Have 150k on it .
Raced it a few time .
0 issue st all . Awesome truck .
Yeah till it breaks and costs you an arm and a leg to replace those turbos and not to mention that the Toyota Tundra with the 5.7L I-Force V8 in it will outlast that overpriced EcoBoost truck of yours with ease.
I've seen many videos and heard about at the truck problems and how Ford has replaced engines , engines parts, and repaired problems on fairly new trucks and that must be way they are so expensive. Someone has to pay for the cost of parts and services under warranty and it's just built into the price.
You are correct . Ford has recalled the most vehicles in US automotive history . And yes people don't realize that having that many recalls will affect their price so manufacturer isn't loosing money fixing millions and millions upon millions of recalls . So the high recall numbers is directly effecting their prices .
I have a 2018 ecoboost is the 3rd motor is been a lots of problems and now is in the shop withing for a new motor only a 140,000 miles only las 50,000 each motor
Do you have the 2.7 or the 3.5 ecoboost. What is failing on them?
@@zx9green791 3.5
I see the 18-20 f150s with the 3.5 and 5.0 are having problems, i think the 2.7 is the way to go
Also 2018 3.5 Ecoboost here- VCT cold start issues. Ford cannot fix it. On top of all the electrical issues, 4wd issues that have been happening for years with no real fix- this is my last Ford.
It is hard to believe that the North American vehicle manufacturers which have many of the most brilliant engineers in the world , as well as so many decades of great experiences, can’t produce/a simple reliable, easy to maintain vehicles.
I’m a Toyota guy for a very good damn reason, but as an immigrant from a third world foreign country that became a US citizen almost three and a half decades ago, the big three aren’t definitely showing what true America is by making bad quality products, I would love to get a Ford F150 someday. But their not acting like the best, they are just as equal as Chinese sweat shops.
I owned a Ford 2013 unlimited F150 with a 6.2 L engine and it is been great! 😀
Grew up in a Ford family, owned mostly fords since I started driving, with mixed reliability so disappointed that they care more about their bottom line than the customer, however people are starting to see this now more than ever and that is why their stock price is plummeting and investors are pulling out of the company.
My new ford and a lot of other peoples newer fords have been adding miles when the vehicle is off. Mine went up an extra 10,000 miles in a year and ford is denying it. Write your mileage down every time you’re done driving and keep track. Ford needs to take accountability for this.
Interesting. First I’ve heard of it.
@@Pickuptrucktalk please share it I’ve been battling with ford it’s very sketchy stuff they know what’s going on and I think it’s to get people past their warranty’s sooner
@@HeinekenSkywalker636 If that is true, please make a video in UA-cam. You will hit million views in no time.
I work at a ford dealer as a collision tech. I’m curious to know why just about every 3.5 ecoboost we have in the shop billows lots of blue smoke upon startup?
Interesting question.
turbo motors do that it's normal
That’s what ignorant people think
I have a 18 f 150 with the 2.7 n 10 speed no issues at all thanks
That's amazing that there's no issues with a brand new ford. They usually barely make it off the lot
Hey fellas looking to buy my first truck an would love some advice. Would y’all pay 37k for a 2020 STX with only 15k on the odometer??
No mention of the 3.3L V6 with the six speed automatic. I am wondering what the reliability is. I can hardly find write-ups / reviews on this engine / transmission pairing.
Same with the 3.7L. I have a 2011 with the 3.7L and the engine has been great. The 6 speed is another issue but the engine is good.
I have it and it has been great so far after 2 years. Zero issues. I did another response about it further up the comments here.
There may not be too many issues with those. Check the Explorer forums though, the Explorer uses this engine as well.
I have a 2014 STX rwd with the 3.7 engine. Bought brand new. Started hearing "growning" sounds at around 30K coming off the hwy on a ramp around 30mph. Would do it every now and then. Would take to dealer, they never were able to duplicate or figure out what the problem was. Well, it became more frequent and started doing it at hwy speeds. I had the extended warranty to 100k, so it was somewhere in the 80k range, I took it in, demanded a tech drive it with me. I told him I feel it is a torque converter issue. Sure enough, it made the noise again and he concurred with me. Truck got a new torque coverter under the extended warranty. Now, at 145K, truck has been great. The only other issue has been two canister purge valves (5 min fix to replace). I am self employed and use this as my service truck and daily driver. Live in Virginia Beach, have driven it out west up in the mountains, towed cars behind it. The engine is certainly no power house, but when using it within its capabilities, it holds its own. It screams like a scolded banshee when towing up the hills of I-40 in Tennessee, but never lost speed. Just be meticulous with fluid changes (preferably high quality synthetics) and change often (including the transmission) and generally speaking, you will get a long, reliable life from it.
We have some in our work truck fleet. I love it. So much so I would have bought one if I hadn't found a used stx with a 5.0.
Why is it so hard for an American manufacturer to make a reliable gas half ton? Seems like GM, Ford, and Ram have more issues nowadays.
Cutting corners/cost to pay for many UNION dues. Union is all about entitlements. I do believe that many of the finest engineers that the North American big three have, basically are force to be to tied one hand back as well as half their brains. Oh damn it! This is USA we have the finest in the world and many of the world’s finest come here for that exact opportunity ! It’s not hard to figure out we’re the damn bottle neck is at..
@@rockkstah2550 you are a idiot unions have nothing to do with it every union employee could work for free and it would not lower the price 20 % the union employees don't engineer the vehicle
2015 f-150 2.7 ecoboost 4 oil pans in 5 years
Ford should have stuck with the metal oil pan could have saved them selves a lot of heartache and money hopefully someone got fired for that decision, the 2.7 still my engine of choice though
@@willie9397 real bonehead move for Ford
@@willie9397
Ford doesn't care, the customers are paying for it. Meaning they sell so many trucks that they can afford a few warranty oil pans.
My 2012 F150 hasn't let me down yet in the roughly year that I've had it.
lol ! and that is worth mentioning ? Its not sopposed to let you let you down in only one year you had it lol . Come back in 5-6 yrs if you can tell the same thing . Smh at Ford owners , they think its an achievemnt if their truck didnt let them down in one year lol
Ive driven a 5.3(gmc) for 12 years has 400k. Never had 1 issue it runs like new still. I change the oil sometimes
@@elmerdane 5.3 is the best engine ever put in the truck . It will literally outlast every component in that truck by two fold
Great job
I have a 2017 2.7 eco boost. I will be selling it.
Why are you having problems with it
@@Vedo729ify at 50 k it smokes like it has a ring issue. A motor should not smoke at 59 k
I had a 2016 with the god awful 90HP 3.5 v6 that had that throttle body problem. It would break down every 4- 5 thousand miles like clockwork and was extremely dangerous. Ford could never fix it for good...it also was having transmission problems when I traded it in with only 60,000 miles. I had a 2010 that I put 130k miles on 100% trouble free, and a 2019 F250 thats been the best truck ive ever owned. Just stay FAR away from those 3.5 non turbo v6's. They also require the entire engine to come apart just to change the water pump, so it was a ticking time bomb right out of the gate
Absolutely love the ecoboost. Way better than the 5.4 Triton
Yet it won't outlast the 5.0L Coyote V8 in the F150 nor the 5.7L I-Force V8 in the Toyota Tundra (especially if those turbos fail and costs you more money in the long run).
2003 had the same issue. They just refused to recall with the window.
I'm no authority. But for some of these engine problems, and a majority of the transmission problems, I blame poor factory lubricants. (All factory lubricants are horrible regardless of car company).
Drain your motor oil, transmission fluid, and diff fluid asap and put a 100% synthetic in (Amsoil), and you'll be ok.
Yes!
I definitely say avoid the EcoBoost Trucks at all costs get yourself a Toyota Tundra with the 5.7L I-Force V8 in it from 2007-2021.
A whole video on f150 problems? I'm surprised it was only 17 minutes. 😏
😂
Considering how many they sell, I'd say they are above average when compared to the alteratives. !!! Go Ford !!!
@@darrenhefford3722
Nope. Even considering the huge number of sales they still only rank average for reliability compared to other brands.
@@curtis1951 SO PERCENTAGE WISE THEY ARE ABOVE AVERAGE !!!!!! GO FORD !!!!!
@@darrenhefford3722
Whatever makes you feel better. 😉
All f150 have problems, just like the rest of the trucks out there. I have a 2017 5.0L had door handles replaced due to freezing bad seals and cheep spring in latch, with a bunch of fighting. altanetor wiring harnesses burnt all with 80 thousand km plus 2 or 3 recalls. The eco boost are lot harder to work on with all the turbo junk in the way you’ll wind up spending a lot more to repair them . Roll of the dice and good luck. My thought is rebuild a 70s model will cost a lot less and last another 50 years!!!
2019 ford stx 2.7 ecoboost engine replacement at 5,034 miles 😔
Ugh. That sucks!
Did you declare the Lemon Law?
@@Pickuptrucktalk in my opinion, the trucks health and reliability is on how it was assembled from the factory. Some truck plants from ford have horrible quality checks and just churn lemon truck after lemon truck people should pay attention to what plant their truck was assembled in.
Class action lawsuit on Ford's smaller EcoBoost engines. As Scotty Kilmer sez you can not take a small engine and inject gas at high pressure along with turbo charging an expect long trouble free service. Inject proper Scotty arm waving to emphasize the point.
bought new in 04 4.6L never been in the shop 19 yrs later still hauls bass boat indiana winters put the hurt to it need 3.5 I guess ....all new trucks scare me with e torque ,collapsable lifters cam phasers stop/start cylinder shutdown a laptop screwed into the dash( BTW how does that last in the summer ) blahhhhhhh....
Every manufacturer and models have problems. I hear people complaining and raving about every manufacturer and brand.
Yea I agree Toyota is more reliable but the do lack in power/torque and low MPGs.
I have had Ford, Jeep and Toyota in my possessions for 40 years. Each had its issues, strengths and weaknesses.
I know that Toyota had major rust issues and now transmission and rear axle problems.
225k miles on my 2012 tundra, original everything and no repairs. Even water pump still original. No rust, just one reliable tundra. I know a guy who purchased Tacoma with 300k miles on , needed a clutch. He purchased Tacoma for $700, replaced a clutch himself and sold it a year later for $5000 with over 300k miles. No rust, everything except for clutch original on truck.
repairvehicle - I bet and I had a 1990 4Runner I bought in 1998 with 110k mikes on it. I drove it to 440k miles..
It had a head gasket leak, which was even fixed on a recall yet leaked after the fix but still ran. I just kept dumping oil into it but that didn’t stop it.
It was a gas hog and gutless but I loved it!!! I miss that truck.
Yea, it had its issues but reliable.
repairvehicle I bet you can get 500k out of that Tundra, might need some minor repairs or issues but you can get that.
I have a friend with a 2003 F-150 with 321k and only a couple minor issues. Still running strong
@@steved1880 , my brother in law has 2004 f150, 180k miles on it. He is on his 3rd transmission, two times cam phasers with timing chain has been replaced. Now truck has more problems with engine running and no engine codes. It's his last Ford ever.
@@steved1880 , tundra is the only half ton truck that has been proven to last 1 million miles without engine repairs. 700k miles transmission repairs for reverse.
After my issues I won’t buy a F150 again. I am doing a follow up video soon. I miss my Tundra. The nagging issue of mpgs vs reliability... surprised the dash didn’t come up. It was on lower trims so maybe that’s why.
I won't buy a Tundra again after my 2012 Tundra dropped a valve at 62,000 miles because the valve cover/cam tower leak. Toyota has known about this issue since since 2007 and refused to acknowledge it. So many problems with that truck, 2 air injection pump failures, ecm reading wrong alcohol density issue (never resolved in 3 years of ownership), rear axle bearing failure causing axle damage (entire axle assembly replaced). I'm sure I'm forgetting a few things but please hear me when I tell you that any auto manufacturer can build a pos. I was a blind Toyota fanboy before my 2012 Tundra as I'd owned a 91 pickup, a 96 Tacoma and a 2001 Tacoma, the only issue I'd ever experienced was rust related and rectified by Toyota. Boy, was I in for a wake up call when I purchased my Tundra. I'll go on record here and say my Tundra was the worst vehicle I've ever owned. I bought a leftover 2014 F150 and Ford has earned my loyalty.
@@user-gx2bs1vq7w would have brought another tundra and tried my luck b4 i touch another ford 😂🤣😂
I have a 2021 XLT and with only 12.9k on it the AC is not working
Absurd.
Last Monday (morning) I saw vapor coming from the vents. In the evening when driving home in the blistering heat it would not cool. I drove it on Tuesday, still nothing I had to endure 36c+ temperature. I am in Canada (Toronto area) very little need to use the AC since we had a long winter. Called the dealership, they were too busy to answer or return a call. I eventually got them on Friday and they cannot get me in until the 7th of July. I don't the vehicle for regular commute, I save the mileage for long Journeys.
Great video. You should do the Dodge Ram as well. I suspect the newer trucks will possibly be better than Ford. The 8 speed transmission has been very solid. The hemi is pretty solid although I have read of issues with the cams/lifters, although many seem to run 200+k miles without issues.
I did a Ram video last year: ua-cam.com/video/CiUQLpm6qGY/v-deo.html
I'll check it out. Thanks!
2016 Service Bulletin smoking engine. Why no talk about this.
My 2.7 first had cylinder heads replaced then a long block installed as it still smoked after heads replaced. This started at 27,000+
Only have 41,000 now and all has been fine. Dealer told me they were falling like fly’s at the time. Otherwise the 2.7 is great, faster than 3.5, better fuel mileage. Would think there would be lots of comments?
Was 2016 the first year for the 2.7? I've heard of tons of problems with it for 2016.
@@hellkitty1014 2015 was the first for the 2.7 ecoboost.
My 2.7 failed at 25k miles. A piece of the exhaust valve broke off and ruined the engine. Ford warrantied it with a long block. The new engine has 35k on it and has had zero issues.
So many problems with my 15 2.7
Drove me away from Ford
@@ronaldmorrison2571 what do you have now?
Much cheaper to buy a older ford with the 300 straight 6 They are lower (easy to get into the bed) and smaller (easier to drive and park). Install a better intake (with port injection) with the Holley Sniper system Upgrade the brakes and exhaust.... maybe put in lower gears for highway driving and economy (especially if not hauling much or towing much) much cheaper/ reliable than a newer tuck most of the trucks I see around never have passengers or cargo/trailers absolutely avoid any vehicle with a turbo or direct fuel injection from what I see the newer trucks from the big three have power and look cool but overall are less reliable than trucks 20 years ago.....they also rust even faster why haven't automaker put in stainless steel brake lines/fuel components????? they rust very quickly in Michigan
Agreed 100% brother, I have a 1996 Ford F150 with a 5.0L (302) Windsor V8 with 210,000 miles and still going strong, the only things I replaced on my truck was the starter, the rear fuel pump, and the power steering megunisum but other than that mostly was just simple maintenance, took out the transmission fluid just to get rid of the shuttering it was making and it hasn't had a problem ever since.
Every company has issues. Yes even Toyota, nowadays buy what u like and cross your fingers.
Are there any automatic transmissions you can buy and trust to be trouble free?
The 10 speed by Ford/Chevy
Toyota
I've noticed alot of bias against Ford with your channel... avoid EcoBoost, is Expedition better than Tahoe, then you did a vid on the 7.3 Ford gas super duty and to pass on buying it . Have you actually worked with a truck or ever changed your own tire? I'm thinking you're disconnected from guys that actually use these trucks. Cowboys, oil industry, mining, construction. They don't take time for"consumer reporting".
I wouldn't call it bias. I'm just trying to pick words that will get people's attention. As you saw in the video, I made the case for the EcoBoost being reliable. I also drove a F-150 STX that was AMAZING. The 7.3L Super Duty video also had the great things about it as well.
@@Pickuptrucktalk you have decent content. It appears to be bias. Keep being us the new stuff
Ford fanboys get upset when hearing the truth. Imagine
Any info on the 3.5 naturally asperated v6 with the 6 speed Transmission?
Nothing.
@@Pickuptrucktalk thanks for responding, it would be interesting to see the reliability of this engine, as well as, the 3.3 with 6 speed. Thanks again
K Blue sure. No problem. I haven’t heard of any issues with either so far. Low volume likely in each means less complaints.
@@Pickuptrucktalk thanks for the reply I didn't expect it so again I appreciate it. I'll continue to research both engines. Thanks again
I like 4.2 engine
Wow, Tim you are opening a can of worms. Expect to see the Ford lovers and Ford haters do battle over the the next day. As a Tundra owner, I'll stay on the sideline and offer to give anyone a ride to their dealership if needed.....Let the games begin...
No can of worms. The f 150 is not any worse than Gm or Dodge imo. I did all the research before I bought my 2018. No v8 or 10 speed for me. Zero issues after 20k. I was well aware of all the issues with the other engines and trans. I opted for the v6 with 6 speed. I just need a good standard work truck. People should know what they are buying before they get it. Its easy to check this shit out. Sadly some still buy even if they know the issues. Some just wont go to a standard v6 even if they dont need a v8 or ecoboost.
I expect mine truck to last many years and be pretty reliable.
It would be interesting If one was to do a ratio of complaint numbers to volume of trucks sold, one would wonder if Toyota is really that reliable.
@@lrr5586 indeed...
@@Anth230 hi do you have any good websites that you did your research I'm in the market for one thanks
das 1988 , I assume you are referring to the 3.3L V6? If so, how do you like it? Nobody hardly ever talks about it. Just wondering your thoughts on that engine with the 6 spd transmission.
What to consider is when the truck gets old. The turbos will wear out at some point.
2018 F-150 has 16 recalls. Ram 1500 has 11. Tundra has 5 & Chevy Silverado has 2. Ford winning again!
Won't buy a 1/2 ton truck, to much like a Family SUV with a box attached. Bought a 3/4 ton Chevy with a simple 6. L for the same price. People around here don't buy Ford trucks like before. Used truck lots have dozens of white iron fords just off lease. sitting there.