What's the Most Reliable Ford F-150 Engine? V8 or Turbo V6 - Dude, I Love or Hate My Ride @Home 

I really love these owner reviews please keep it up. 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

274,500 miles 2011 F150 157” with 5.0 and going strong, no issues. Love my truck

Don't show Scotty Kilmer these high mileage ecoboosts! He'll lose his mind!

I’m driving a 2011 F150 crewcab XL 4x4 5.0 V8 with 283,000 miles. Still running great!

230,000 miles on the 3.5 eco in my fully optioned, highest curb weight F150. Just did a water pump at 227,000, and a high pressure fuel pump at 229,000. Nothing else on the truck has needed work outside of maintenance. I was die hard V8 before this but the refinement, reliability and the power delivery has given me great respect for this motor.

Whoever came up with the idea for these videos ( I suspect Tommy) deserves a raise!

Just crossed 247,000 miles on my 2013 F 150 5.0 4x4 STX. Still going strong. Hope to get another 50,000 miles. V8 all the way.

I respect the first guy so much. Knew exactly what he needed for his daily life plus some fun and got what he needed. Just the necessities and no wasted money. Every part fo that truck is functional and he's taken good care of it.

Okay. I need to make an Excel spreadsheet like that for my car's expenses.

Thank you for finally doing high mileage long term reliability videos!!! This is a big deal because I like to keep my vehicles for at least 10 years and I usually buy them around 90k miles to start with.

I finally traded my 2012 eco boost away in July 2019 but still had the original coil packs at 250,000 miles. I should have changed them but had no problems, safe to say I went with another 3.5.

I had an 2014 F-150 Platinum Ecoboost with the long bed and it was an extremely well built truck. Quiet as a limousine and very powerful. Perfect for work or business. Also I never had to change a throttle body nor did the backup camera have issues.

I’ve always been a V8 person I was talked into the 3.5 V6 twin turbo eco boost and honestly I am loving it more so than the V8

Ecoboost guy "nothing really too crazy on here" after admitting he's gone through 7 throttle bodies, lol.

Friggin love my 2013 3.5 Lariat ecoboost, 157 wheelbase, 6.5’ bed. Awesome ride. Zero issues.

Big respect to both guys, very smart decisions. Ford still makes great trucks and props to them for doing their own maintenance!

I had a 2.7 eco boost 2015. I own a 5.0 2018 with a Roush cold air intake. Both did very well. The 2.7 had 50,000 miles with zero problems. I traded it because I retired. I wanted a little more sound so most exhaust shops wanted about 1200 dollars. Tuffy muffler cut out the factory muffler and then installed a performance one. The cost was 279.00 dollars and sounds great. Towing a 5000 lbs camper will average 9.5 mph to11.5 mph. Over all I like the 5.0 with the modifications that were done. The fuel mileage is close to the same on both . I am a big fan of FLT keep up the good work. When I get 250,000 it will be time for a video.

Thank you so much TFL for featuring my 5.0 F150 on your channel means alot please keep up the awesome awesome videos guys.

I have a 2015 4X4 Lariat with 3.5 Eco, 115K miles. It's been rock-solid reliable, and with the big Eco, it's actually a pleasure to drive. I'd buy it again in a heartbeat. I'll try to remember to update this post when I cross 200K.

2003 F-150 xl 4.2L manual transmission Single cab short bed 190,000 miles. Dad bought it new from the dealership. Doing a clutch system overhaul is the only major repair I have ever had to do. Very impressed with the durability. It has been abused and overworked constantly, but never quits!

Great video! I have a 13' Ecoboost King Ranch with 195k miles on it, no major issues and runs great. Looks much younger than the odometer would indicate. I also have a 2001 F150 4.6 Supercab with 555k miles on it, I have a video of that truck on my channel. I'm about to post an update to that video, since it was shot three years ago, I have done a good bit to update the ol' truck.

I just bought a 2013 f150 fx4 with the 5.0 with 61k miles! Thank you for the relevant videos!

I’ve got a 97 F150 with the 5.4, I absolutely love this truck, 250000 miles later and the only major thing I’ve had to do is Ignition Coils and Basic Maintenance, I’ve owned it for 2 years now.

This is probably the best series ! This Covid-19 actually threw you guys a freaking bone. There is nothing better than the collaboration of a professional and a customer!

Notice he gets the throttle bodies from Autozone. Should get the Motorcraft part, Ford updated the design and it’s way more reliable.

These stats for the truck users are so priceless good job this data when published is gold straight gold. Awesome job been a fan for a long time. Thanks TFL

You guys are absolutely the best!!!! Thank you for doing this. I understand the variables are as diverse as the people of our nation, however the more samples you can get the better. Over time, there will be trends. One other thing that may be good is to ask people how well their interiors are holding up, specifically drivers seat cushion foam / leather/ material.... steering wheel.... knobs etc. For example, I work in construction and get to see a lot of trucks and vans. There is a clear difference in quality of material from manufacturers in my opinion. My 2013 Ford Platinum drivers seat start looking saggy around 25,000 miles. Our 2016 Jeep Grande Cherokee seats still looks brand new at 40,000 miles. Our Chevy Tahoe looked good until 35,000 and has looked pretty much the same for 380,000 miles. The Ram pickup seats, especially the latest generation seems to be holding very well.

At age 66 I still do my own repairs on my 2014 5.0. It has room to work on it. 130,000 miles one upper hose O ring leak and a set of sparkplugs. Engine oil changes every 3-5,000 with everything else oil/fluid at 24,000 miles just because that is how I have always done. Added Powerstop tow brake system to front and pads at rear. That's all so far pulling a 7,000# travel trailer 8,000 miles most years. Love your channel !

The 300 inline 6, the best engine of them all!

Love my 5.0 but could use a little more torque towing a loaded cargo trailer. I'll probably go with a 250 when I'm in the market for an upgrade but based on what people are saying, I'll be using my 5.0 for a very long time!

There is a RU-vid video where they ask ford mechanics and they all recommend the 5.0

I own a 2012 and 2019 mustang gt 5.0, and a 2019 Ford raptor supercrew. I absolutely love my raptor. I actually don’t remember the last time I drove my mustangs. But I’m pretty sure the v8 is more reliable than a v6 with two turbos.

I have to say i am loving all these videos and i hope after the Covid thing goes away you still do the viewer videos even if you can meet up in person with some. Also love the questions yall are going to ask owners to answer for their higher mileage trucks.

Good reviews! Both of these trucks are great! I think with the developments in the 3.5 ecoboost it has become a great option. It comes down to personal needs/preference... I’ve had two 5.0 f150s (2012/17) and both have been great, but if I lived somewhere with higher altitude I would definitely go with the ecoboost. As far as rust I never had any issues on the 2012. It was kept clean and coated correctly. Haven’t had the 2017 long enough to determine but so far so good. I was in a slight accident with my 2012 where I was rear ended by an SUV. The truck was undamaged and alignment wasn’t even off. 2017 display and interior is phenomenal. Sync 3 is much easier to use than the older version. The 2012 had really nice interior but it was very basic and I loved it! Drove all over the country with that truck and never had issues.

I was very excited to see this video! I just bought a new 2020 F-150 and I was very reluctant to get the 3.5L Ecoboost over the V8, but I did...so I am happy to see that they can be dependable. I'd love to see 240K miles on mine! :-) THX!

Hey TFL, first off a huge fan of your channel, I've been watching for years. I have a 2013 f150 XLT with a 3.5 v6 with a little over 150k miles and I bought about a year ago and I gotta say I absolutely love the truck.

Excellent video, I do hope you keep the comparisons coming as I think guys will find it invaluable as FORD is really pumping out the 3.5 in record numbers and consumers need to be informed.

Mines a 99 F350 with the 7.3 powerstroke. 430k miles. I've done every oil change but 3 of them. 3500 to 4000 miles between oil changes. Still runs great.

Great video. Entertaining and informative. Tommy's wetransfer tutorial was well explained. All in all, fantastic. Thank you guys.

It looks like these folks do what I do,.vehicle maintenance! I thought I was meticulous on keeping tract of all costs related to the vehicle,...but Phil has me beaten by a country mile, kudos to Phil. Maintenance doesn't cost,...it pays!

Now this is solid content guys. Love it!

My 15 3.5 ecoboost has been Awsome. Change the oil at 5k, change spark plugs at 30k, and keep the map sensors clean is what I do. She's at 85k and still runs like a champ.

2005 5.7 F150. No to almost every question on the list. I’ve replaced brakes, rotors, front left rotor once because the 4x4 splines were damaged. Getting rusty around rear wheel wells. Replaced those ridiculous individual coils about 3 times now. 214,500 miles. Been a great truck all around. Motor is solid as ever. Pulled a 16’ enclosed utility trailer (flooring installer- 4500 lbs most day) daily for 8 years.

I've had 2 3.5's and now have a 2019 5.0. I absolutely love them both. I love the sound of the V8. Love the reliability and simplicity.

I like these videos alot. Hopefully Ford , GM and Ram are watching.

I guess 3 years makes quite the difference. My 2016 F-150 FX4 with the 5-0 gets about 16.7 MPG and I drive it *hard*. Also only gets regular oil changes. No work or anything beyond that, though I'm going to chuck the stock filter and get a S&B Oiled filter drop-in kit. And maybe an aggressive ECM tune for a total increase of about 65HP to the wheels. Love the 5-0.

Amazing job on the records with that truck unbelievable great work that's alot of commitment

The anti rust port and plug for the quater panel is genius. Should be a mandatory maintenance part on all vehicles

I will try to do a video on my 14 F-150 coyote. Great idea guys!

2013 F150 5.0 brand new, I currently have 141,000 miles on it, go camping, hiking, to the beach it has a camper cap, and live in New Hampshire. I replaced 1 radiator hose $32 dollars because I couldn't find the necessary O rings, around 98k. At 115k I replaced the Purge Solenoid because I was getting a fault code was $26 dollars, and lastly I had to replace the Directional Switch assembly on the steering column was 2 screws, cost $24 on Amazon that was about 128k. Thats all I have replaced in the last 7 years other then normal Maintenance. Runs like the day I bought it no leaks, no issues at all. this truck is solid.

I have an '04 Lariat 5.4 Triton that lasted for 272,467 miles. No engine issues until about a month ago. Got a 2015 3.5 ecoboost and love it. I'm a Ford man for life!!

I have a catch can on my 2011 had no problems 107000 miles, I’m impressed that’s a serious workout 147000 miles of towing.

Just did a 260 mile run to the lake and back with my 2019 3.5 eco....it averaged 24.4 mpg. I couldn't be happier!! The jury's still out on longevity though as I only have 8k on the truck. The lake run was a week ago and I've been going back and forth to work since then, mixed driving Hwy and suburban roads, my average has dropped to 23.2 Again, Couldn't be Happier!!

Have a 1993 F150 with a 5.8L 351 Windsor V8 with 226,000 mi on it. Only rated at 200 hp but it is a beefy durable engine that has served me well so far. Had a 300 inline 6 previously, great engine as well.

I just bought a 14 King ranch. I knew very little about them when i bought it yesterday. So glad y'all are doing these videos! The reviews on this truck appear to be great! At least as far as motor goes. And i took the truck to my mechanic this morning just to give it a once over. He told me it was a "bad dude" and that i got a good buy on the truck. So happy because i kind of went into buying it blind. Which is not normal for me

Notice how most people with high mileage trucks do their own maintenance. As in - stay away from dealer service departments and quick oil change shops. I've owned at least 6 Ford trucks all with over 200,000 miles and 2 with over 300,000 miles. Rust was the killer. Great video!

I owned a 2012 F-159 Ecoboost that started making a tapping sound. Ford told me it was normal and didn’t want to look into it. The engine later failed. A piston skirt broke off and got sent through the engine and turbos. Full engine replacement was needed. This was at 35k miles.

Nice Info. Love my 2014 XLT 5.0 F-150. This is my 3rd Ford XLT F150. I will always have a Ford Truck in my driveway. Love it. My 2nd son will get this current truck when he gets his license next January 2021. My 1st son doesn't know it yet, but he will be selling his Audi A4 very soon and he too will have a F150. Lol. He's had the Audi for 8 months already. 2009, and has learned he is more of a Truck Person because he always wants to use my Truck. Guess who drives the Audi to work. Yep... me. Not a FAN. Take care, Paul C West Sacramento, CA

I bought a 2011 with the 5.0. 93k trouble free miles currently. Love it

I have a 2014 F150 with the 5.0 and have only changed the oil and one set of brakes one battery and tires at 89,000 miles. Currently have 127,000 miles. Love love love this,truck.

I am impressed with the ecoboost, but i prefer the 5.0 growl.

Even though the EcoBoost was towing regularly, keep in mind, these trucks with this kind of mileage are probably on the interstate for the majority of the miles. Still, its impressive to see trucks with this kind of mileage.

Really doing a good job with looking at the long term comparisons.

2008 silverado 4.8 1/2 ton 367000 miles with no issues. Still running great

My 2014 F-150 with the basic 3.7 had over 300,000 miles when I totaled it.... Average fuel mileage 17.4 mpg and replaced the electronic throttle body 2 times. No other issues...

I love the sound and the smoothness of the V8.

Gotta 2000 4.2 V6 5 speed standard. Going on 300000 miles. It's had 1 clutch put in it. General maintenance. Body was in excellent shape until a tornado last year decided that there was just something about my little F-150 it didn't like. Runs and drives as well as it ever did. Wouldn't be afraid to drive it anywhere.

I have a 2014 f150 with 241K miles and it still runs like a dream. As mentioned, had to replace the throttle. And I replaced some oxygen sensors, and the tires too.

5.0 ALL DAY every day. An engine made right.

The 5.0 is a great engine if you get one that doesn't drink oil. And they sound better with an aftermarket exhaust. For me tho, ecoboost all day long. Got a 2015 Expedition with the 3.5 and a 2019 F150 with the 2.7

The ford 300 inline six was the most reliable motor ford has ever made. Had one in a 94 f150. Towed my car trailer with it. 300,000 miles and sold it. Never put a clutch in it. It was indestructible. No top end but so reliable.

Just bought a used 2014 f150 xlt 5.0L.4x4 with 224K on it, runs great, hope to get 150k more on it. Cost $11k. Little rust starting over left rear wheel well!

Best reviews ever! No bullshit! Please keep it real like this!

07 F150 2wd 235k running strong, replaced intake manifold , coil packs, water pump.

My 2011 with 5.0 has 208765 miles, still going strong. Only have done two repairs besides routine maintenance. Oil pressure sensor, and block heater. Not bad.

245,000 miles on a 2012 f150 eco boost purchased new, no issues except the cab corner rust- will try that oil trick next time! 12/22 272,000 miles now

My dad had the 4.6 from 2009 and it lasted more than 230k miles we used to haul things it was a great engine

Those 4.6 r amazing. Seen em with 400 500 k miles

2007 F150 bought new July 2007...currently almost 240K miles. Mine has the smaller 4.6l V8. This truck has been the most reliable I have ever owned period. I had my 1st issue at 225K when it blew a spark plug out, just under $100 to have that drilled out and helicoiled, new coil/plug. Also had some front end work done after that, control arms, sway bar links and alignment. I have never changed the trans oil, never changed spark plugs(except the one that blew out) and I often go well over 5000 miles between oil changes. As far as PM is concerned, I have totally neglected this truck and it still gets me from point A to B without fail! My next truck will definitely be an F150!

Just bought my first Ford truck. Always been a ram guy. Hoping it’s the 3.5 v6! Thanks for all the awesome videos

I have the 2018 5.0 V8, bought used last year, so far no issues hope to keep another 10 years

I think the most reliable ford engine was the 351 windsor and cleveland, the 289 V8, the 302 boss, and the 300 L6. Nothing made of plastic and aluminum, and over loaded with digital sensors is reliable.

Glad your putting out reliability videos on trucks. Appreciated. I would like to buy a domestic truck again but my Tundra has been reliable I just don’t see anything comparable right now (1/2 ton). 2007 250K many of them hard miles. New Starter, struts, serpentine belt and fighting a little rust but I’m on salty roads during the winter. Otherwise that’s it. Same plugs no tune up keeps humming along. Mileage is nothing special of course but I did get 19.2 on my last long interstate & highway trip last summer. Also overall the interior has really held up as well.

I have a 2011 eco boost, 170,000 miles, timing chain makes it sound like a diesel until the tensioner builds pressure. Had to replace wheel ends because it wouldn’t disengage after using 4x4. Cracked spark plugs due to ignition coils dying. Rusted very much at bottom of doors & wheel wells but I live in the northeast. All that said, truck has 170,000 miles & it still hauls my butt to work with a lot of horsepower.

2013 ram 1500 5.7 6 speed 4x4 103,000 miles Valve body at 80k , $250 repair (2) Exhaust manifold bolt break- did not repair it . No other issues

Dude, I love my 2014 5.0

I like what he said about the backup camera. My truck is still young but in the rain it’s pretty useless.

2005 Silverado Z71 L33 ext cab in Texas.196k miles... only replaced front brake rotors, spark plugs, water pump, alternator, and starter. Most milage came during a college student but still own it. L33 aluminum block is solid with 4:10 gears averaging 18mpg. Mobile 1 synthetic 5w-30 oil. Solid Silverado

Tell him for the v8 ford that the backup camera, I had the same issue on a new truck from day 1. First check the connection. Behind the bumper, under is the easy access connection to the camera. Disconnect it and you can spray the connection with an electronic spray cleaner. Let it dry then reconnect. If it does not work then replacing the camera would work as well. I have a 2020. I tried the clean method at first, it worked for a few days but, i still took it back in and had them replace it anyways because I just bought mines and should not have issues being a brand new 2020.

2012 ecoboost and I only have 90,000 miles on it. However it’s been a great truck and I really like it.

thanks for the video, having ecoboost 3.5 still driving great at 67k miles, crossing my fingers! btw, if you search on youtube, many people with V8 5.0L coyote engine having problem with burning oil.

I have a 2012 f150 ext cab 4wd 3.5 eco with 79k miles. Bought it used from the dealer about a year ago. It had 69k. Fuel mileage runs right about 17mpg whether city or interstate. Towing about 13mpg with a loaded 16ft utility trailer. I am still in limbo concerning drilling the drain hole in the intercooler. I have used and worked the 4wd. Yesterday pulling stumps. I was very impressed. The only issue is an occasional sloppy shift into 2nd banging the driveline fairly hard. I will probably be keeping this truck for a long time. A rarity for me. Lol

If you add a catch can you shouldn’t have any issues with the throttle body. These Ecoboost have a lot of blow by. Witch can cause your throttle body to gum up.

I’ve been begging for these high mileage Ford engine reviews

I have a 2010 5.4L. I'm religious with my oil changes and filters. I only use Mobil 1 full synthetic with fram. I do the 10,000 mile oil and filter yet change sooner than that. the truck tends to burn oil so it's important I monitor that. overall the truck runs great, for now. I have 157k miles. getting about 16-18mpg depending on the type of trip. around 10-12 when I'm pulling our boat. I'm in Florida. I have black leather seats that are near flawless. I did have a few rust spots where paint may have been thin. Furthermore there was a bullet size hole adjacent to the antenna on the roof I had to have sealed. great video! thanks for producing.

I have owned many f series trucks my 2012 f150 5.0 has never had anything done outside of oil and Tires and it’s at 60k this gives me great hope for the life of this vehicle also the super crew is huge and offers great family comfort and long wheelbase mentioned from the first truck is true it rides smoooth

Use my 4.6 1997 f150 with 500,000 miles.

My current daily driver is a 2003 F150. I have 294,000 miles on it. I just hope it lasts as long as my 1995 F150 that had 383,000 miles on it when I traded it in for the 03.

179k and counting on my 2018 3.5 l ecoboost zero issues. Been fabulous.

Great video... I have a 2014 F150 with a 5.0. 87K and so far the only thing I have to replace will be a right side front (outside) axle seal (I'll find the cost). The backup camera can be spotty, but seems to recover. I change the tranny fluid every 33K and the anti freeze every 30K, oil changes every 5 to 6K with full synthetic. Tires at 55K, brakes at 55K and was able to resurface both front and rear to save $$$ on new rotors. I average 14K miles per year... more as I think about it.