Best Ford F150 engine that a FORD service tech picks 

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5.0 v8

I have a 2013 f-150 5.0 all the way

You didn't mention the 3.5 high output model is different than the 3.5 I'm happy with my 15' supercrew xlt, 36 gal. No problems yet other than a faulty auxillary transmission pump which is only operating with start/stop feature. I love the 2.7l turbo sound.. Also worth mentioning turbos are great in high elevation areas as they do better towing as they aren't starving for air, I feel like the small engine warms up fast. No issues with the engine, I like the instant power.

Predictable.

*Raises hand*.

Yeah I can’t say I knew he’d pick it but I figured it was

Always listen to the technicians they fix them, managers and salesman just drive them. While the 3.5 is good durability wise you cant beat the 5.0.. I used to build race engines I have two 5.0's. both are 13's and have been trouble free. Plenty of towing power to pull camping trailers, tow racecars ect.

I dont know alot about fords, but seeing how long that engine has been around I would expect it to be the most reliable engine they have.

Because 5.0 is easy to work on.

The guys who hands on fix them know the engine that holds up better, the sales people just push the hype of tiny turbo engines that break down

@@colslaw69 it also has a long record of reliability.

When purchasing a new vehicle you start in the service department not the sales office.

5.0. Always.

Probably doesn't want one of then to say "LS swap".

@@toecutter1547 I agree, everything was changing in the 80s. From cc to liters. The mustang 5.0 and the v6's were the first ones I can remember being referred to in liters. Everything else was still 305,350, 351, 400,460,455, etc.. for a while longer. In trucks the cc lasted alot longer, until the vortex v8, the Tritan, and the Hemi came out

Brian Boe actually they did away with the 5 litre for years. They replaced it with a 4.6. Went back to a 5 litre after about a decade

Technically the new engine is a 302 instead of the last ones.

4.9 *

So what's wrong with old school???

Lol! Me2

Who argues with the sound power feel reliability fuel an ride

I don't think they will.

They made a brand new 7.3 V8 gasoline engine again, for HD's. I wonder why lol

not with this new green deal. we can kiss V8's goodbye. if you have Resorces start collecting V8's a friend of mine in fl., in the 70's began collecting big block chevy any big block ford any big block Chrysler and some small blocks of special interest. today Hes retired and selling motors last time I heard he had over 20 tractor trailers full of motors and select transmissions technically the motors were free, he did scrap so the car paid him and the free motors he saved, now motors go from a grand to 3 grand depending on condition. some more some less but the bucks are there. my 454 tall block iron heads, I been offers 1900. WTF! I paid $600 in '82 too much money then, but I wanted it and knew the owner of the Surburban that it came from with oil cooler trailer package oversize rad. all the toys, so I put a cam in it to hop things up and it's a "WTF rocket." 390 hp originally. likely now 425 easy possibly 450. never dyno. but runs like 500hp. so it seemed running in my 1970 C15. and trucks are likely to go electric, much cheaper to operate

​@@jeanraymond281 the v8 ain't going anywhere my dude

Exactly. Great engine, smooth and reliable with plenty of day to day drive driveability. It just doesn't have the bro sound and bro speed

So did I Thomas. Same reaction to it as well.

Hey thanks for watching!

The 5.0 actually has more moving parts, just as technically involved as the 3.5, has major oil consumption issues, and has to be revved very hard to reach optimal torque and HP. On the other hand, the two Ecoboost engines produce peak torque(500 lb ft. for the 3.5, and 400 for the 2.7)below 3,000 RPMs. So as a motorhead myself, working and stressing the engine less to produce greater results than the 5.0 equates to longer engine life. Turbos are actually very simple and have been around a long time. There is a replacement, it's called the Ecoboost. Both will out run, out tow, out haul, and out last the 5.0; especially the 2.7. Look into it. It may turn out to be the most durable engine in the F150 ever. It's built like a tank, and punches well above its weight. After driving N/A V8s for about twenty two years I jumped into the 3.5 Ecoboost(that was in 2013. Still have it BTW, and it's been reliable as Hell). The old 5.4 Triton V8, even with an intake and tune, felt like I was dragging a lead sled compared to how effortless the Ecoboost accelerated, especially when towing. And, I had 3.73's in the old truck. No comparison; not even close. You're mossing out buddy.

I'd like to know how many gen 1 eco boost trucks have 250k+ miles on them and have never had anything done to them regarding the engine, including the turbos as those are an essential component to the function of the ecoboost. Why gen 1 specifically? Well, because I own a gen 1 coyote in an f150 that meets all those requirements, so I'd like to see if the comparable EBs can stand up to the task.

The 2.7 is the more reliable of the EcoBoost.

@@anthonydescoteaux-mcdonald32543.5 is just as reliable if not more

@@nextlevelbjj3083 as someone who owned one, no it's not. If you want fast with lots of torque from factory, it's your choice. If you want reliability and lower maintainence/repair costs, choose the 5.0. If you want a city truck, get the 2.7.

@@anthonydescoteaux-mcdonald3254 The 2.7 is actually more reliable than the 5.0 and the 3.5. It'll leave the 5.0 in the dust for whether towing or racing. It's much more than a city engine. Let me add, if you want to buy 9 quarts of oil per change, and then constantly have to check and refill, get the 5.0. If you want to worry about cylinder deactivation failing, get the 5.0. My 10 year old 3.5 has been the most reliable engine I've ever owned, BTW. Doesn't burn a drop of oil. Still strong and smooth. But, I'm still going with the 2.7 next.

CANT go wrong with what you said!

Must be a 2017 or older ... they are great.

@@JohnDiMartino why 2017 and older

5.0l 312k on the clock

Can't beat that sound. However, in all the research I can find, the 2.7L is actually more reliable than any of the others, including the 5.0.

I don't worry about my turbos. They've been there and working fine for ten years. On past trucks I've replaced differentials, injectors, coils, ECUs, one transmission, alternators, starters, A/C compressors, power windows motors, water pumps, etc. Do you not worry about all those things failing? I don't understand the worrying about turbos rationale. And the 5.0 is not "all engine". It's just as technically complicated, if you will, as the Ecoboost. You spelled worry wrong, btw. I think the old school auto techs are just scared of the Ecoboost because you all can't wrap your heads around the technology.

@CajunRulez I'm not old school, just my preference. The technology is not intimidating because I'm well educated. I'd rather not daily drive something with twin turbos because I see problems from many manufacturers with turbos. Many things you listed do go wrong, your absolute right, and not that I don't worry about them, but most of the things you listed aren't overly expensive, with the exception of a few. Also, to be honest, I haven't personally condemned a lot of ecu's in comparison to turbos.

The 5.0 is easy to work on. Work smarter not harder.

Easy to make more power

Ford (and everyone else) has to push the small turbo engines to meet CAFE standards or pay huge fines, they are well aware of which engine is best.

And ford is reducing the production of this engine for the turbo stuff

Sales figures tell a different story.

Lamp true

The shop foreman chose the 3.5 as did I. Myself being a former FoMoCo master tech.

@@MichaelViewing Hi Michael, Why do you choose the 3.5?

@@MichaelViewing Do you have a solution to the water pump problem? Mine is in the shop right now for a new engine at 120K miles because the shaft seal failed and destroyed the engine.

many picking the 5.0 said 'power'. many are picking it because they would plan on throwing a supercharger on it.

That would be my choice as well. I am surprised that the 5 liter, which several other websites don't think too highly of, was talked of so well here. I have an 09 P71 that is quite trouble-free, but it does use gas in stop and go driving.

Didn’t even know it existed before this video

That’s what I would get if I was not towing. If I was towing I would get a Toyota Tundra.

The 3.3 is what I went with and I'm very happy with it.

Nothing special about my 1999 7.3L extra cab dually with 149k. It's actually really weak and slow an is outperformed by my little Bros 2000 Cummins.

I am the original owner of my 1997 F250 7.3 Diesel . Truck has 550,000 on it. bad injector on number one piston ruined the motor 500,000. Put a genuine Ford long block in it .Truck still running strong

I know the 7.3 doesnt get 18mpg even downhill...

3 weeks later.. how you liking it?

Lololol!!! I just pulled off the lot with a 2018 xlt sport with the 5.0....i am happy as a pig in a blanket.

275,000 miles on my 2011 5.0 coyote. Love my truck. Awesome strong engine. Going for 300k, 400k, or more. Change fluids regularly and she will treat you well. 157” wheel base. My friends with Ecoboost not happy in long run.

Same here. twinsies!

And the daily adding oil to keep it full,, those dipsticks now are about 3.5’ long

3.6

Techs these days.

It definitely has the most potential, supercharged, or twin turbos on a 5.0 is no joke

Smaller motor doing same work doesn't last as long.

Right. The V8 SOUNDS bigger/badder/etc. But the 3.5 is WAY more powerful than the V8. About 14% more horsepower and a whopping 28% more torque. The techs aren't familiar with performance, clearly, they just fix the engines. So it makes sense why they'd choose the simpler engine. But anyone who has towed with both knows the 3.5 blows the 5.0 away. It just doesn't SOUND as cool. Kinda disappointing from the techs here.

Any tech would 10times rather work on the coyote...its the coyote lol.

Or a 1994 Toyota Celica.... lol

Scotty says V8 all the way

Lol

Lolol

Scotty is a legend on RU-vid. Scotty: The Ecoboost is a money pit. I have a customer who has one and... Get yourself a '94 Toyota Celica GT. REV up your engines...

I'm a die hard small diesel guy... but you're absolutely spot on with that one. Though I will say that with all the smog equipment modern diesels have now, they've also never been more powerful. We have 3.0 V6 diesels that can blow the old 7.3s V8 diesels into the weeds.

Maintainance is key on any engine. My dad has over 150k on his 3.5 and has never had an issue.

Meegs Tomtom not a Chevy. I’ve relentlessly tormented my 5.3 with over 230k miles, even pushed it so hard with nitrous once the oil filter collapsed in on itself leaving me with hardly no oil pressure for over two weeks until I changed it. Only gets changed MAYBE every 15k miles. You ford pansies can keep that raggedy ass blue oval. PUSH ROD V8’s are the way to go.

@@Tanner-bg2qn I had a chevy 5.3 once. Mine was a pos. Oil burning turd. And when a lifter failed I scrapped that's truck. The body rusted horribly. The 4wd har failed a few times. Not to mention the cheap interior. My old 5.4 2 valve treated me way better and lasted longer.

@@dzelpwr The 7.3 makes as much or more torque and hp than ram's 3.0 ecodiesel(according to a quick google search) and it does so without being as stressed. The peak figures don't even tell the full story, either. I'm willing to bet that the 7.3 makes more power everywhere and has significantly more area under the curve on a dyno sheet. If the 7.3 in the standard, 20 year old configuration had today's technology in transmissions connected to it, it would definitely out do the 3.0 by a lot. Blowing the 7.3 into the weeds isn't the correct terminology. Try huffing and puffing to keep up with a 7.3.

Maybe he bought one, is sorry he did and wants to sell it (to you maybe) and the 5.0.

I don't think they offer it anymore, but from a reliability standpoint, I've heard the 3.5 duratec is also amazing. My Explorer has one. The biggest issue are the internalized water pump issues, but from my understanding, this issue isn't that wide spread, and was sort of worked out over the years. Most techs/mechanics I've talked to have said the 3.5 duratec should last easily 150k-200k without issues. Considering the fact that my 2017 Explorer only has 9,800 miles on it, with oil changes roughly every 1,500 miles, and that it's almost never revved past 3k, I think reliability shouldn't be an issue lol.

Puff the Magic Dragon that is true the 3.5 is a great engine but when the water pump goes its a pricey repair. the 3.5 was never offered in the f150 only the 3.7 was which is a similar engine to the 3.5 but that engine is no longer offered

Tick tick tick

@@thomasdavis3998 huh???? You realize the original f150 EcoBoost was the 3.5 right? The water pump on the 3.5 f150s is external. Just had mine done for 500 bucks. Learn what you're talking about dude

Brandon Newhouse learn what your talking about tough guy. we are talking about the non turbo 3.5 not the ecoboost so before you get all high and mighty read before you decide to put your two cents in.

I had an 09 w 5.4. Recently got a 2017 w the 5.0. And omg what a difference on how much easier everything is with the 5.0.

Is HP a category?

Which engine would you pick?

Thing is the tunabillity and upgradability of the 5.0 is unprecedented. It's the Mustang gt motor with minor changes. Theres a reason they didnt put the ecoboost in the mustang gt, gt350r, or gt500. It would suck ass. I still think it was a mistake to put the 3.5 in the new GT car. How much better it would have been with the 5.2 Terminator motor that's in the gt500. Then the GT would have 800+hp and sound beautiful likes it's supposed to instead of 650hp in the EcoBoost

As usual in this subject there are those that comment with no experience with the ecoboost. Bradford want to know if HP is a category, and of course it is and he doesn't know that the HO 3.5 ecoboost has SIGNIFICANTLY more HP than the 5.0. Clay shows his lack of knowledge with his comment about the ecoboost by stating that the 3.5 would suck ass, which is absurd, and WRONG. The naturally aspirated V8 will never make the horsepower that the ecoboost does, period. If you want to change the dynamics of the question, by adding a twin turbo Coyote, then you are going to see it outperform the V6. That is just common sense. I agree that few things sound better than a Coyote V8 with a great exhaust system, I love it too. That great sound doesn't mean so much when the 3.5 Ecoboost blows by them though, does it? Oh and I forgot to mention that the 3.5 is upgradable as well. You can put larger turbo's and upgrade the computer to pull massive power from the 3.5 as well. To make the statement that the 3.5 would "suck ass" is idiotic; everyone knows that less weight in a race car is better, and that is one of the many reasons that the GT has the ecoboost. Those that have no experience with driving one in all situations don't have a clue, and for good reason. It is impossible to explain the difference in power, you have to feel it.

So...if we turbocharged the 5.0, would the V6 still beat it?

FYI.... the current 5.0 (Coyote) has only been around since 2011, the same year that the 3.5 EcoBoost was introduced as well.

3.3 you mean 3.5?

@@doctorcropse2795ford makes a 3.3 it’s there base model engine

People are aware of the five oh, that’s why the eco outsells the little v8 10 to 1

Not an option in an F150

We definatley sell tons of them! I love the torque that engine provides!

I was honestly surprised how quick the 2.7 moves the new f150. Not bad

@@Worm976 It is pretty quick and meets many drivers needs. Limitation is in towing capacity.

It does keep them busy fixing the five oh

I'm in the market for a 19-20 f150. Was torn between the 3.5 Boost and the coyote. This video sealed the deal. Getting rid of my 06 ranger with the Vulcan to get a more capable truck for work. The little Vulcan has served me well all of these years.

Thank you!

The "team" is a joke. They have no clue.

This was slanted big time

Awesome... it's a great engine... keep enjoying it

If you want fuel efficiency, buy a sedan or coupe, or a small truck. Yes, it's awesome to have a full size pickup for daily commute. Let's not use trucks the way it's intended, drive up fuel prices and then want fuel efficiency. Hahaha idiots. But hey, I served this country, a few friends died in service, just for your freedom to choose poorly.

David Smith Thank you for your service. However, nobody asked for you opinion or your crappy attitude.

@@DavidSmith-rf5je ford hasnt offered a truck smaller than the f-150 until this year, so if some people might be unaware of the ranger. Also, as someone who is 6foot 7, I physically can't fit in most sedans or coupe either at all or comfortably. I have to drive a truck or suv, especially for longer trips. And some people might not always pull or carry with their truck, but need the bed for weekend projects or hobbies and they can't afford multiple cars.

@@loganwatterson7308 My plumbing company has a small fleet of NA 3.3l. Very good light duty trucks, perfect for carrying toilets, water heaters, furnaces as well as 20" lengths of pipe. My boss uses one to pull his small bass boat. I'm considering one for my personal truck for side jobs.

Cough cough oil pump gears cough cough

You're not gay 😂😂

Well, technically they did with 2021 adding cylinder deactivation 👎🏼

Right on!

OH WOW! Yes, that is a superb set up!

Oh 100% I was literally thinking that while watching this. I would definitely boost the v8 and not even think about the v6s with the little turbos

I would get the 5.0 for reliability. Adding a aftermarket supercharger would defeat the purpose.

@@michaelmoroney1427 v8 for power potentials over a v6 is all I'm saying. And I seen supercharged coyotes with over 100k miles trouble free, as long as you drive it normally and not beat it up. I got a Roush supercharger on my coyote mustang gt since day 1 (all under extra warrenty) for my normal driver but whipped it on the drag strip once and it was a beast. I drive like grandpa on the road tho

I worked for a Roush dealer. A lot of issues. The warranty is through Roush and not ford (a pain to get paid on) the Warranty doesn't cover emissions (a big problem if you need to pass every year) the normal 5.0 is not designed for a supercharger. It will not be as reliable.

I two a trailer and a pretty stout fiberglass boat, fully loaded about 5000 lbs. The 3.5 Ecoboost is excellent on fuel driving around town and towing; far better than the old 5.4 Triton I had. Mine has also been extremely reliable after almost ten years; more so than any other engine I've owned. I don't know about expensive repairs cause I've never needed one. I'll bet that new cylinder deactivation in the 5.0 will be expensive to fix though.

@@CajunRulez yup, the cylinder deactivation will finish off that five oh, it has enuf problems already consuming huge amounts of oil, the coyote tick/death rattle, piston wall coating, among others

Caveman!!

Samsquanch

Greasy Sam lol

He saw the writing on the wall.. it was stick figures hunting mammoths, but he saw it

Well & Mexican.

Great, keep enjoying! I do love the exhaust sound of the V8!

Yes the 2014 is great but the 2019 is a garbage engine ask anybody.

mister robert I didn’t know that.

My 2014 needed Timings chains/phasers and the water pump replaced by by 50k miles. That was just the engine issues.

Terrence Jones Sorry to hear that. Not a single problem with my truck, just over 65000 miles.

I have both but I keep the 7-3 for Nostalgia only at this point

I guess it depends how heavy you tow and over what terrain. I couldn't pull my skidsteer up the grades here with a NA V8. Turbo diesel is a must.

If you like how the 5.0 tows, you'd be amazed how the 3.5 eco tows.

@@candmcarr had it.... no thank you sir.

I don't know what look for but the EcoBoost is far superior for towing. Just look at a dyno chart. All that torque available immediately in the low rpm. I have an 18 with 10 speed. And my uncle has the 5.0. EcoBoost does so much better. And better mpg too. And faster. The list goes on. People bash on it for reliability but I haven't had problems and 50k on the Odometer.

John 2 And that 5.0 as well!

That is because you don't tow anything heavy with it

Do not speak of what you do not know

I drive one and had nothing but trouble with the turbo, it could not handle it. Took it back to Ford and they agreed. So I traded it in on a Chevy diesel

Sorry to hear that, but it’s not the case with everyone. Sounds like any gas engine would have been an issue if you ended up with a diesel.