Which 2024 Ford F-150 Engine Is Best? 

Gonna make it ez it's the 5.0 V8

My 2013 5.0 with 125,000 miles is still running like a top. Love it.

The 2.7 doesn't fail to impress! I love mine. It's like a minie diesel engine with all its torque!

I just traded my 2019 5.0 for a 2023 Powerboost and there is no comparison. I averaged 16mpg in my 5.0 and I average 22.5 in my powerboost. 35 more HP and 170 more ft lb torque is a massive difference as well.

I think depending on the needs/wants of each individual, any option is a good option. Each one of these engines has their advantages and it's nice that Ford offers the different configurations.

The Powerboost is the most powerful engine in this video and I get 22-25 MPG every trip. Plus, I get the built in generator. It’s an easy choice for me.

5.0 with a Whipple. Best engine.

yeah i went 5.0 2023 - love it so far - thanks for the comparison

My experience has made me a huge proponent of the PowerBoost. My 2017 was the first year of the gen 2 3.5 ecoboost with 10 speed combo, and since I've now had a 2021 PowerBoost for 50k. My lifetime fuel economy over 2 years, 21k on the 3.5 was just over 17 mpg. My PowerBoost has stayed around 21 mpg, which I consider a significant improvement. And now that they are crediting the msrp on all PowerBoost, making it the same price as the 3.5, I think it's a great pick.

Love your reviews Ben Hardy looking at a 5.0 coyote V8 in my next F-150 truck thanks keep up the good work

had a 5.0 crew cab and a 5.0 supercab + a earlier model 2.7 crew cab, for me driving between a 95ft to a little under 1,900ft elevation region that 2.7 impressed really well... I use my trucks for daily + hauling things mainly. Guess it depends what ya need the truck for ... Kool review and ty for getting all these trucks to share with us.

5.0 🎉

For me its the legendary 5.0L Coyote V8.

I have a 2021 5.0 love it 🇺🇸

For sports cars, the more power the better. For pickup trucks the more reliability, the better. Gotta go with the 5.0 Coyote.

the introduction to this comparison proves the point ive been trying to make for years. a smaller motor is more fuel efficient sitting on a test bench, but when its having to work harder to pull the same truck that the larger v8 motor does with less effort... the end result is identical fuel economy. the only thing they managed to do with these smaller motors is create a more complex engine with more potential failure points. stick with the old tried and true 5.0 V8 or get yourself a diesel.

Wow that v8 sounds amazing.

I’ve owned and worked them all and the PB is my personal truck. The 5.0 is my favourite in a work truck and the PB is my favourite in a personal truck; they’re all good. Ben, I don’t think you mentioned the difference in rear gear ratios?

I'd love to have the powerboost but I am waiting for them to figure out the bugs I'd never by a first gen anything . I have the 3.5 eb in my 2020 and it's a beast!

Why only v8 has a regular shifter and not a column stock? Is that an option you need to get for the regular shifter?

It sucks that they did away with the 3.3l.

Hi Ben I want to ask you opinion , I have 2023 f150 Xlt 5.0l and 3.31 electronic lock rr. I would like to put 2.5 lift and 34s tires , what do you think.? Thank you Ben.

5.0..bro!!

1st gen 3.5L 4x4 with off road package was extremely impressive.

I have a 2021 5.0 and I love it!

I have a 2020 with a 3.5. 170,000 miles. Still runs great.

Can you do a video on how and why the power boost has less towing?

The 5.0 is incredible. I love mine. So reliable. But I just test drove a powerboost and yeesh. Pulling the trigger. Especially with the 7.2kw generator....

I had a 2015 2.7 and it’s shockingly good, but I’ll be buying the 5.0 in my next truck. I want the sound (upgrading exhaust), resale value, and reliability the V8 brings. I could barely afford my 2015 so I didn’t get the options I wanted

I have the 2024 powerboost, saves you gas in the city if you mostly do highway then 5.0 would be a better choice

I just upgraded from a 2019 3.5 to a 2024 Powerboost. If you do nothing but get on the Powerboost, you will get the gas mileage shown in the video. I do love to get on my Powerboost when needed and it is very torquey! If you drive it normally, you get close to the stated gas mileage. I get 21mpg on the average. I've seen some people get significantly higher if you use the braking coach and drive it with the intent to get the best gas mileage. I don't notice the spooling that is stated (I get immediate response) except the first couple of miles when it is cold; and that has gotten much better with the 2024 vs the 2019. I got a rebate since it is a "hybrid", so it wasn't much of an increase in price over the regular 3.5. I also like the fact that I can use it as a generator if ever needed. I really love my Powerboost.

2.7 is the modern 2JZ. Built like an absolute tank.

5.0 is legendary.

For me it’s the Powerboost. I live in a Suburb of Fort Worth, and we are no strangers to bad weather, and power outages. So between the fuel efficiency I’ve seen from long term owners, and capability overall especially in a bad situation with the 7.2. That’s easily my choice

I like and have a 5.0 but enjoy it now because it’s going away soon. Matter of time.

I recently bought a 3.5 2023 Lariat. If a 5.0 Lariat would have been available at the time I would have jumped on it.

So, your fuel economy rating is based on a 1 mile loop that the dealership will let you take. I would make no decisions based on this video.

It’s easily the 3.5…absolute monster stock…pulls the best…doesn’t have issues like the power boost…and only thing 5.0 has over the 3.5 is sound

5.0 anyday, unless i have the 6.2 ls lol.

I like the V8 the best, but if pressed, I would buy the 2.7L because I hear it's been a reliable work horse.

3.5 the perfect

Thumbs down for me because the second most important thing after the size of the engine is the gear ratio. Ford makes about 5 different gear ratios. That being said, certain motor sizes only get paired with certain gear ratios. In 2016 I had a brand new Lariat with 5.0 liter and 3.55 gear ratio. A little less pulling power but I was satisfied with my fuel mileage. If you are not pulling a trailer 3.55 & 3.31 will be better on fuel, 3.73 and 4.10 will be better for pulling trailer but use more fuel.

I work for a company that uses a lot of different f150s. The 2.7 has been the most reliable. The 5.0 and 3.5 have been cam phaser nightmares.

We got a 2015 with a 2.7 and it’s got 250,000 miles no problems

5.0L Coyote for the win. Most reliable great performance There always shoukd be more of these available on the lot

Why is this a surprise? There is no replacement for displacement. The 5.0 is even more practical when you have rapidly changing elevations and the turbos work harder. The simplicity of the 5.0 will definitely relate to superior reliability. 1 or 2 mpg is not worth stepping down to an Ecoboost.

I love 5.0 i have lariat 22 5.0 engine now two days ago i ordered another lariat 24 5.0 engine i love it

Smaller displacement turbo engines were to reduce emissions and maybe save a tiny amount of fuel not save a lot in fuel cost. The Eco wording that Ford uses is misleading. The 5.0L V8 coyote engine will be my pick as long as I can deactivate the cylinder deactivation or just drive it in sport mode with a light foot which also keeps all the 8 cylinders running. The old 5.0L V8 coyote engines didn't have cylinder deactivation but sadly the new ones do. 😇

I have a powerboost, and I average 21mpg combined. It's the most powerful amongst these engines and most fuel efficient.

Sitting at a stop light at idle sucks fuel unless all 3 trucks had auto stop / start. I think we need a true test of fuel mileage. TFL might be the ones for that. I like your format for what you cover. Nice job. I'd pick the 5.0 or 3.5 eco boost. Never hybrid.

Nothing beats the v8 power and sound...it just adds to the driving experience.

For less than a 1,000 dollars the 3.5l comes to life! 550 hp, 650+ torque. My 2020 gets 28+mpg with the tune as well. That is highway and driving now more than 65mph. But it is fun to drive, at 45mph it will chirp the tires when you step on it! It’s my second truck with the 3.5l, and I have had zero issues with both.

If buying right now, I'd pick the 5.0 personally. But, the 2.7 is a close runner up. Watched so many videos from mechanics absolutely praising the 2.7 for its build quality and reliability. If my only option was the powerboost i'd go buy a RAM instead.....

According to the Ford Website: The 5.0 is not available on a 2024 Lariat... I was going to order one, but they are not available - It is only available on the 2024 XLT!

Your test is why off the Powerboost over greater distance gets much better mileage then any of the other powertrains. You need to do like a 100 mile loop of just doing normal driving no quick acceleration in the test. You also need to put them into the eco modes for the test to be valid. The short distance in this test is very flawed you need a set route as close to same for each vehicle and you doing the same thing. If you did a longer drive and more complete test like TFL did you would see the Powerboost is way better in a mileage test.

I just wish they didn’t have cylinder deactivation in the 5.0 truck. Such a bummer…that’s why you get the Raptor R or the TRX.

Power and utility, PowerBoost!

It’s all factory tuning to be subdued and comfortable. You have to test in sport mode to test the greatest potential all engines have.

What happened to the v6 naturally aspirated engine

so they brought column shifts back to all the models?

5.0 baby!💪

3.5

what if they put a 1.4 with 6 turbos?

Just wish they didn't take out the flex fuel for the 5.0 in 2024 on e85 it makes more power.

@Ben Hardy: The Coyote has not been the same since 2017. Direct injection and cylinder deactivation killed it.

While I love my 3.5 eco, I have watched quite a few videos where they ask Ford mechanics which engine they would choose and the majority of them, not surprisingly, choose the 5.0.

3.5L twin turbo. Started making a noise 2 yrs ago. Ed Kenley Ford said they couldn’t do anything due to no engine light. They KNEW it was the faulty VTC Phaser as it was a common problem. 2 years later blew the engine. Would have been covered by the warranty before. Cost $16k for a new engine. Not happy with Ed Kenley.

What did ford do to the 2.7. The one I had was the 6 speed. 0 to 60 was 5.7. Now it’s half second less. Would beat the 3.5 in drag race along with all the v8 s . They updated the 3.5. Had a 2006 dodge ram with 5.7 with header’s intake ect. Ford still beat it. Also the 2.7 is a better design, offset crank like a diesel. Different block construction.

7.3

BEN HARDY is the GOAT when is comes to car reviews. Anytime I have a question regarding any vehicle, trust and believe Ben did a review.

As a 2.7 eco owner , it’s the 5.0. I’ll never buy a Ecoboost again , 3.5 included.

Your test loop isn’t going to give accurate data. First of all, they all didn’t have much time to come up to normal operating temp. Cold engine ms always burn lots of fuel. Also, the efficiency of the turbo engines is better when you drive smoothly. Let the torque pull you up the hill or accelerate vs. pushing it till it downshifts. The NA V8 is a rev happy engine and is not the best for towing. I’ve had the 2.7 and it was a great little engine. Good economy with 21.6 all around average over 3 years. I now have the PowerBoost and will tell you I’m getting 23.8 average over 3 years. It’s only getting better. I monitor and calculate my mileage every fill up with Fuelly app, and I’ve also calibrated my mpg computer to within.2-.4 mpg. 5k mile oil changes with high quality oil, regular maintenance, and smooth driving makes this the best power train for a 1/2 ton pickup. I also have the 5.0 coyote in my 20 Mustang GT. It’s also very economical on the highway but not so much when stop and go driving is involved. If you were driving long distances and not towing or hauling too much the 5.0 is a good engine. Just forget about it if it’s going to do all city and lots of stop and go. My choices are 3.5 hybrid, 2.7, 5.0, and 3.5 in that order.

I have heard that the powerboost is a beast towing. But it has trouble stopping. So im going 5.0 all day

You need to let them warm up before comparing; they all drive and operate significantly differently when cold versus after warming up, intentionally reducing power to prevent stress on the parts that haven’t expanded to the intended dimensions before reaching thermal expansion temperatures.

I don’t want the giant Powerboost battery in my truck. Other than reliability, why is the 5.0 better than the 3.5 Ecoboost?

5.0

@Ben Hardy: bring back the 6.2L Boss !!

I have the 5.0 and run E85 emissions is much less withE85.

Idk what you are doing on you drives but I have a 3.5 eco boost and I have never gotten less then 18 miles to the gallon and I do not drive slow. I’m not saying you rigged this but maybe some further testing is needed cuz 14.5 is crazy low for that truck

2019 crew cab 2.7 Liter...gas mileage ranges on HWY between 18.5 and 25. The 2.7 seems impacted most by wind and temperature. Cold months 18.5 now that temps are warming 24.5. Hwy is for me 65-80 commuting 30 miles. Average is 21 overall. Good power, tows the boat, snowmobiles, and handles full firewood loads with no issue. Had 5.3 Chevy V_8. Gas mileage 17 overall. Never better than 22 hwy. The 2.7 smokes the 07 Chevy.

Make a 5.0 powerboost.

Can't go wrong with the 5.0 either

The 3.5 is the best on paper and lasts just as long or longer than any 5.0. It tows more, hauls more, faster etc etc. The 5.0 is for sound basically. The new 5.0 is not like the ones prior to 2017, and that's not a good thing.

No brainer.... 5.0 V8!!!!

Love theae comments. Everything from Ford haters, Turbo haters and hybrid haters. 😂

Not sure the fuel economy is very accurate. The loop you did was affected by traffic and speed. You had the 3.5 up to 78 mph and all the other trucks you did 70 mph on the merge onto the highway. Having a 2020 5.0 and a 2023 3.5 I know speed and throttle effect fuel economy greatly on a short test.

5.0 all the way

I hope someone responds to this. I get a new truck every 2 years and have always had the 2.7 my 2023 Lariat consistantly gets 23 in town and 26 to 27 highway. It is for pleasure only I always drive in eco and do not have a heavy foot. I was told the 2024 and beyond Lariats can not get a 2.7 anymore and must have 4x4. That does not make sense to me to have to have a bigger engine with lower gas mileage and 4 wheel drive I will never use in the south. Does the person who made this review or anyone else feel the same

I would think that the power boost would be cheapest to operate.

2024 the standard engine is the 2.7... remember they got rid of the 3.3 NAGE V6...

The 5.2 predator engine is the best

Fuck fuel economy. All 3 of those ecoboosts will dust that 5.0 off the line. It sounds better (obvs) that’s all I’ll give it.

Everyone says the 2.7 is incredibly reliable... but I think I'd still go 5.0.

Nothing against the 2.7 or the 3.5 but I like the 5.0.

It feels disingenuous to go on a 3 minute drive and unanimously declare a ranking on fuel efficiency.

If you’re planning on keeping the truck for more than 3 years, get the 5.0 V8 because it’s actually built to last. No turbochargers need replaced. And because it’s bigger displacement, it doesn’t have to work as hard…….less likely to wear out. If you’re not planning on keeping the truck for more than 3 years, I’d still get the 5.0 for all the things I mentioned above PLUS there’s nothing like the natural sound V8 rumble, even with quiet mufflers.

They're all real engines in my opinion, compared to those dinky 3 and 4 cylinder engines that they're putting in most shit these days!!!

@Ben Hardy: The 2.7 is standard engine for 2024

Easy it’s the POWERBOOST 💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽

Thought they all had digital dash? The 2.7 didn’t seem like it did.