The Ford F-150's 6 Engine Choices Are Confusing: Here's Our Expert Guide To Choosing The Best One 

Stupid High Output 😂

Under warranty. They fix it for free. Coming off lease this fall. Will move on to no ecoboost ever again

All I know is that when I'm towing my 10000lb trailer and I'm pulling out to pass, because my hoe has it where it counts. I'm grinning ear to ear. Truth be told..

@@timmaw9559 But, will it still be able to do that when it has 200,000 miles on it or will it take a 10,000 dollar trans and engine rebuild. Truth be told? There is a lot to the total truth. Now for those where are rich and can get a new truck every 100,000 miles great, but some of us can't do that. My trucks have to work and earn their keep and some of my employees run the trucks into the ground. If I give them a twin turbo, they are going to have their foot to the floor 90 percent of time and get 10 MPG.

Marty Wilkinson any problems?

Lug nuts are a major issue, I hope they come up with solid replacements... spent over $400 so far

You shouldn’t be towing over 10,000lbs with a half ton anyway

@@USA____ No, so far so good. I have not had a single mechanical issue with it.

Marty Wilkinson good! Glad to hear.

I think the same thing about the mid-size pickups. They have more HP and similar torque to even Heavy Duty trucks from the 80's and 90's.

That's what I've been saying with my 3.5l n/a v6 in my 2016, the power is great compared to the 90's trucks we have at my job and most 90's half tons in general. And I find I never really go above 3000rpm, but I'm also in a regular cab with 6.5" bed so the power to weight ratio is great. I dont think these base v6 options get enough credit for what they do.

Turbos dont make the engine less dependable if the engine is built up to have one. My car has a turbo hax 200.,000 k miles diesels have turbos. Ford built the ecoboost to be able to handle more power than they come with

ArchV1 I don’t have a problem with the turbos, but I’ve heard of a few trucks that had trouble under 100000km with the turbos maybe people didn’t change the oil on time, one truck the guy said it would out run his old cummins pulling a horse trailer. I put mine in sport mode and it has lots of power and is a bit of fun.

All of the engine's produced today are putting out more hp/tq than the one's from the mid 90's on down,pretty impressive how the 4 and 6 cyl's are putting the power down.

I have the same truck, 13000 miles so far, same experience as yours.

Harvey Henry “

I have the same with 31.000 miles and it's in the shop as we speak for rattling timing chains. NOT GOOD!

lets see how much it cost to repair those turbos at 100,000+ miles

@@eljuancho2 Whewww!

A 5.0 Coyote and a Manual Transmission in the Ranger would be a blast!

Not enough room for the 5.0. That’s s huge motor.

No the 3.0 eco boost in the ranger would be better

2.7 isn't much of an upgrade from the base 2.3. A 3.0L V6 ecoboost makes much more sense as an upgrade -- and it leaves room for the raptor trim to have a HO 3.0

@@glenm2229 the 2.7 would be a great improvement over the 2.3. 55 horsepower and 90lb/ft is a really healthy jump, and I'd be the area under the curve would show and even greater improvement. That being said, if a Coyote wont fit due to size, neither will a V6 EB unless the manifolds are completely reworked. They are pretty massive engines when including all the plumbing.

Underrated? That’s their volume seller right now

@@booya6437 people scoff that I only got a 2.7 and that I'm not towing a yacht to work everyday.

@@thedoubleop I hate when people talk about towing but never tow anything. If you don't need it that is wasted power, money and gas.

I agree, it is under rater. I believe it produces more then 325 hp and 400 ft lbs of torque. It should also have the same payloads as the 5.0L but it does not. It should also be rated to tow as much as the 5.0L in some trucks, like the regular cab SWB, but it isn't. It's all marketing.

Are you related to Bailey Ford?

That's pretty much the same as my V8 truck.

@The94GTC 2wd but my 2015 4X4 wasn't much different on the highway too.

I dont need pictures i believe you. Drove my 2017 3.5 ecoboost 10 spd. Round trip from Wisconsin to Colorado and toured round the mountains. 24.4 mpg for whole trip. Crew cab, 6.5 box, 3.55 gears. And it still had great power in the mountains. That being said i wasnt pushing it. I know if you crank em up to 80+ mph they like to suck gas.

It’s not towing weight that’s the problem, it’s payload.

Why buy a 2 wheel drive get a 4x4

@@Jv19979 why by a 4wd if you dont need it?

Sounds about right if you're cruising at a reasonable speed. My V8 2WD XLT just barely topped that on a similar trip. But I fought a lot of headwind in West Texas so it hurt the mpg bad trying to keep it at 80.

@@ALMX5DP sir archibald probably drives on a gravel road once in awhile so he feels he needs it

Unless you want to tow in the mountains. Then you will get tired of over revving in 2nd gear. The 5.7 from Toyota is just far superior.

@@finerbiner that's a fair point but really a better gearbox is best in that case. I would look at a 10 speed, 13 speed, or, if they ever get around to it, a non-commercial 18 speed. really depends on what application and what tool to use for the job. outside of that: I would definitely go with a 5.7 v8 tundra before the 5L v8 f150; but it's a matter of price and budget. nissan titan isn't bad, toyota tundra is a step up, f150 is a great option due to high availability, 5.2L and 5.9L ram v8 is pretty substantial but for work related applications: 6.7 f250 or even an f-350 is preferrable just that with the f-350 it's going to hurt the wallet both in diesel and when it's due for an oil change (13 qts of 5w40 is 205 dollars at the dealership!)

Ugh...I need to keep my foot out of it. lol. I'm only averaging about 11 mpg. BUT that is mostly city driving and I have an E50 tune...so hard to not have fun. haha

Michael Godsey Yep that’s the key, keeping the RPMs down. As soon as you spool those turbos up, there’s goes your mpg.. Otherwise I’ve seen a few first gen Ecoboosts with over 200,000 trouble free miles, some pushing 300,000 with O2 sensors and tune ups. No matter what Ford says, I would stay a step ahead on oil changes especially if you pull mountains, drive hard or tow a lot..

@@Pilot545 who cares about mpg

ArchV1 haha... not this guy! I’ll gladly trade mpg for hp and torque 😜

Eric Fortune Jr. Couldn’t agree more. My dad always taught me the most important thing is keeping oil changed. Even more important with this tune.

I have a 2001 f150 XLT 2wd 4.6 V8 176,000 miles been driving with coil problem for 15 years 17.5 miles per gallon , you get used to it for the reliability. Working on replacing front suspension parts etc.

Same here, I just got the 5.0. planning on driving it to the ground. My last truck was a 02 Silverado

The 5.0 will last longer for sure! I have a 1997 F-150 with 4.6 and I have over 200k and it still runs great and sounds great also just replace the headers on it this time I put stainless steel ones on I've had this truck for 21years

@@johngriffin8853 be careful of the 2018 and 2019 5.0 they make a knocking noise and some consume oil

@@Celtics20 Nice man. Any issues with it?

@@alexpietrangeli6669 Yeah Ive heard that too

I love my 3.5. Tow Airstreams and other towable RV'S 5 days a week with mine with no trouble

I tow a 10000lb rv with my 3.5 EcoBoost. Gotta love that torque.

@@timmaw9559 What kind of gas mileage you getting when you do that?

Been very happy with my 17 3.5. I drive it easy most the time and keep the oil changed. 20k down and zero problems.

@@cschmi9624 I just looked at computer on truck, its showing 14.1L per 100km, life time average mileage. That's towing and every day driving. I have 42000 km on it. You do the math if you want to convert to miles per gallon.

The problem with this is: it doesn't save anything, quite contrary. Real-world testing showed this nonsense consumes more oil, goes more heavy on the engine and in the end you won't save any gas and more importantly, due to higher oil consumption, it doesn't save the environment at all. It's a political bullshit, once again, nothing else.

@@LukasDubeda that's where you're wrong. Motor companies wouldn't make the investment in software and drivetrains if there wasn't a gas mileage or emissions benefit, it makes no economic sense to do so. The savinffs all depend on your drive cycle. A lot of highway driving of course would see near zero benefit, but a standard commute with stop lights will net larger returns. As far as engine damage, that's nonsense from biased/old school 3000 mile oil change people. The engines are modified to retain oil near friction points to prevent wear, which is minimal in a warmed up engine anyway. And there is no physical way for starting your engine to increase oil consumption. The puff of blue smoke from a worn engine is due to the time the oil has had to slip past seals, it is still consuming oil through worn seals during operation, but you just can't see the smoke due to the amount.

Any issues since this?

I’m from the future. It’s true.

Don't believe him, my name is John Connor and I'm from the future future, he's an assassin

Ford technicians drive Rams

Most reliable out of the unreliable

Too bad it comes with that horrible 10 spd.

Ford technicians will never be out of work. Lmao

Just the Facts they sell a jumper wire to fix that

Do have to run premium gas with the 2.7?

Eric Josey no, the manual says minimum 87 octane and if towing close to max load for an extended period to use 91 octane, but other than that I have not seen any difference in my truck in terms of performance or MPG with either type of gas despite many trials in hot and cold weather.

Siff of Neden yes your correct.

@@Ekimsnegdoh27 I think a comment got deleted?

I have a 3.5 I'm getting 17.4 mpg not bad love the power n torque

So cool how Ford is so considerate of the LGBTQA+ community by offering all the V6 variants.

@@pedrothemexican3360 lol.. 3.3 v6 N/A is a work truck engine

@@ocrapo9327 If you say so

I'm from Arizona where the elevation is above 5,000 - would you recommend the 3.5 or 5.0? I'm in the market for one and would like your opinion

@Jason Creech I'm up to 20.4 average with no traffic the last four weeks. Stay healthy!

26mpg here. Real-world mixed driving. 175,000 kms (110,000 miles). Dips down to 23mpg-21mpg when the air or fuel filter starts to get old. Yes, both effect fuel economy.

I've driven them. I don't like them, they drive nice but it was a friends truck and it was always in the shop.

I owned the 3.5 Eocboost in a 2019 F150 Platinum. Ford couldn't fix the dead miss. They helped me buy a Ram. I shit you not.

@@bluemut55 What is the "dead miss" that you speak of, can you expand?

@@williammartin2374 Here's the story William. I buy a 2019 Ford F150 Platinum with the 3.5 Ecoboost engine. Lovely truck. Second day the miss starts. Try to hold a constant speed and the engine is missing. You can actually watch the fuel consumption gag jumping. So I go to the dealership. We fixed it they say; ambient air sensor in the rearview mirror. I drive home and it happens again. I make another appointment and the dealership gives me a rental. Another 2019 F 150. I head home and it's doing it too. So I get a call two days later "come get the truck" I go to the dealership and they are embarrassed. They said they couldn't fix it and found the problem with others on their lot. I'm told that Ford is trying to fix the problem but nothing so far.I'm told I'm going to have to live with it. I talked to the service manager who tells me to go behind the dealership and see the Rams sitting there. "They belong to the mechanics" I'm told. So I get in touch with Ford who reveal that it's true. They tell me they will get a fix.They call me in two weeks time and say there is a fix and "we mailed the disk to the dealership". Right. Two weeks later and it still hasn't arrived. I call bull s**t and they help me buy a Ram. They arranged the deal and I traded in the F150. Now drive a Ram. Too bad because I loved the Ford but that dead miss (like there's water in the fuel or a bad plug) was too much to take. Maybe they fixed it, I don't know and I don't care anymore. Cost me 4K to up-grade to the Ram but the truck is flawless so far.

Why not a 5.0 Coyote Eco-Boost!!! in F-150 & in Mustang!! be killing camaros in your TRUCK!!!!

mike force lol

The Coyote is long gone. The new 5.0 is an oil burning pile of junk. In fact, all Ford engines are junk.

@@andybub45 What? Ford= Fix or repair daily? 😁

Yes

I've been pretty anxious to see that myself.

Interesting

And the new aluminum trucks are significantly better than even that. Faster too.

So cool how Ford is so considerate of the LGBTQA+ community by offering all the V6 variants.

Any issues since this?

Brandon Dreher Yeah so they will buy used. But will they be able to buy a 2.7 when the trucks 15 years old with 150000 miles on it? At that point the Motors reliability is called into question

I was told it cost $5000 to replace or rebuild the turbos . ? They are always spooled so the towing power it there all the time. So i am sure they wont last as long as car turbos that are not spooled all the time . Sure if you trade your truck in all the time. No problem. But i drive mine till i cant anymore.

I have the 3.5L non turbo. And was told by my dealer that it has the same internals as the 3.5L twin turbo. So i am hoping that it is a tough motor and will laat a long time.

Joe Rutkowsky The 3.5’s turbos aren’t always spooled, that’s kind of inaccurate, they are a twin-scroll design. Basically it spools up almost instantly.

Joe Rutkowsky It should yea. Ford makes good engines. (Except the tritons those were junk.)

e luquette no. thats not a lightning. get a coyote with a roush supercharger and then maybe...

Man you can't have a Lightning without a V8 roar.

Could always get a 5.0 regular cab then slap a supercharger on it. Would be a hell of a lot cheaper and faster than a limited 3.5ho

I got the 2.7 2018 but i was looking for the 5.0 but at the time every truck was sold they just can keep those coyote trucks on the dealer but i'll still happy with 2.7 though but i will rather have the v8.

roger lopez after close to another 20,000 miles my fuel mileage is steady at 19.8 Varys on wind and hills but I drove from Bandon oregan to Iowa and got 22. Mpg interstate

roger lopez I did have a warranty claim for my 4x4 it basically grenaded and had to be replaced probably due to over use on icy roads due to shit tires

Yeah the 4.2 is a legend.

I have '15 Lariat with 3.5L eco at 78k. Don't have any issues. Love it.

Joel Eastwood lmaooo

🤣🤣🤣🤣😂😂😂😂😂

Damn😂😂😂😂😂😂

I agree with the sound, but the rest goes to my 2015 3.5. Best truck I've ever had. Never a problem, and it pulls much better than the 5.0. Hauls a camper on a weekly basis (in east TN mountains) and doesn't burn or leak an ounce of oil. Every one I know with am EB loves it.

After 60,000 miles of towing, it will be worn out.

The only people that don't want that wouldn't buy a Raptor anyways.

Dalton Michaels Got mine at a dealer that had a fleet ordered truck that wasn’t taken. I got a great deal on it.

It's the stop and go traffic, congested stop signs, and max A/C shut downs that annoy me but that's why there is a button to turn it off. Plus you can put it in tow/haul or sport mode to deactivate.

Depends how much you like replacing starter motors, how much does it cost to change one on your Silverado ?

@@CrimeVid Before I bought my truck I read somewhere Ford tested the stop/start and it was solid for at least 250,000 cycles. Which is about 70 stop/starts per day for 10 years. I wouldn't worry about it, dude.

I don’t mind mind the auto start stop 95% of the time because the weather is so nice in SoCal (FLEX) but it’s annoying when I want the A/C on. Good thing there’s a button to disable it lol

@@kaiserkase3462 It shouldn't shut down if the AC or heat is turned up and demanding power.

Hay Mat... how's it been running for you. I purchased a 19' a few weeks ago 2.7 STX

Get a 3.5

YEAH, But its a DODGE !

So cool how Ford is so considerate of the LGBTQA+ community by offering all the V6 variants.

For people with deep pockets its all about finding some take out mustang cams and intake and Adding a VMP BLOWER

You would get terrible gas mileage though...

Only if you put your right foot deep into it... Ain't like the 3.5eb gets great fuel economy when its doing 20psi

@@mcf3778 superchargers are known for putting performance over fuel economy.

@@alvaromora5910 that goes for all power adders once you get out of the vacuum range

Good info. I was sooo close to going with the 3.5 EB, but chickened our and went with the 5 litre for reasons of reliability and everyone kept telling me that the twin turbos cost $6,000 each if they ever had to be replaced. I’ve driven several 3.5s. The acceleration is, to say the least, impressive!

Every ford tech I have ever talked to picks the 5.0

@@copisetic1104 a car engine in a truck used for towing isn’t a good idea, no real torque till 4000 rpm

Sorry mpg

I was lent one while my 5.0 was getting bedliner and tint. I was actually pretty impressed with it while driving around town. Didn't get a chance to test it on freeway.

If talking about larger options, I'd go Ford, but if talking about the base engines, I'd definitely go GM 4.3. That engine is phenomenal for it's size and weight. Perfect for lighter duty 1/2 stuff. If Ford kept/ updated the 3.7 or even 3.5 I might change my tune, but I feel it needs more than a 3.3 liter if not aided by pressure.

I might get a 3.3 liter, is it a dumb buy?

Joel Marlo I don’t think it’s a dumb buy, just depends on what kind of deal is out there and what your wants and needs are. The 3.3 is still paired with the older 6-speed auto, which isn’t as updated as the new 10-speeds but may be a better long term unit (though both maybe equal, kinda a crapshoot there). Sometimes you can find deals on the more powerful models too, so like I mentioned depends on what you prioritize.

Alan Bowers I’m just a city driver and occasionally tow light stuff in the bed so I don’t need anything bigger, but they’re selling tons of the 2018 super crew, with the 301a package, so it’s kinda just a basic truck and they all have the 3.3l for around 22-25k in my area and I’ve been really curious if that’s a good deal? And if the engine is a good and reliable engine to have for years and years?

3.5 will win

Barely.

They tie in the 1/4 and are close 0-60. 3.5 tows a little better due to the torque curve, but all you eco guys think your trucks are sooo fast, but most 5.0 you encounter have 3.31 gears. Try a 3.73 and it’s a little different!

They never talk about the gearing in that video. I’ve seen other videos to support that equal optioned trucks are VERY close 3.5 vs 5.0

Good numbers! Sometimes people forget it is a Lariat with more weight. My real-world highest was 28mpg but I had to drive slower.

A lighting should be available in 3 engine options 3.5 eco boost H.O. 6.2l v8 single turbo and a supercharged 5.0 yote

Yes. Do it. Do it now ford!!

Perry2186 what about the new 7.3 with a supercharger lol

@@justinw.2376 its still a half ton and it still has to pass emissions testing and standards. if the 3.5 HO is as good as ford guys prop it up to be i dont see why only having a 3.5 would be an issue. besides you can already configure yourself a 5.0 single cab 2wd truck it you want , but only in xlt trim which kinda sucks. Also they wont let you have a 3.73 rear ratio in a 2wd single cab 5.0 powered xlt for whatever reason. but a dealer could probably make that happen after the fact and still be under warranty.

Dalton Michaels we’re talking about a theoretical truck similar to what the old lightning was. And who cares what rear end the factory will give you. That’s never stopped people from doing anything.

any issues since this?

@@11riehldeal no!