Going to an f150 ecoboost

[jminz]

Thinking about making the switch to a new f150 ecoboost. Has anybody else done the same? Regret it? Please don't turn this into a Ford bashing thread. I'd go for a tundra but it's in desperate need of a facelift and I like the EcoBoost economy, specifically the 2.7.


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[Habitant]

My brother has one and he loves it. Drove it back to back with the v8 and the turbo absolutely smashed it.

I personally find the steering a bit indirect, but it is very comfortable. He did have an issue with the front shocks, but they were replaced under warranty.

 

[Bubba Runner]

Work vehicle is an F-150 Eco-Boost. It is not a bad truck by any means, has a ton of pep to it and can haul a decent amount of cargo. I have a tough time comparing it to the T4R, I find the T4R to be much easier to drive, and a quite a bit more competent on and off the road. Not really an apples to apples comparison.

 

[2018SilverRunner]

I wouldn't even look at the 2.7. I would jump right to the bigger ecoboost. Just personal opinion.

 

[duffdog]

Thinking about making the switch to a new f150 ecoboost. Has anybody else done the same? Regret it? Please don't turn this into a Ford bashing thread. I'd go for a tundra but it's in desperate need of a facelift and I like the EcoBoost economy, specifically the 2.7.


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I'm sorry you don't want this to be a "Ford bashing" thread when you specifically asked about the worst possible car brand in the world. I have an ecoboost that I drive every day. I made my work buy me a new car when I agreed to work for them, so its new. Its the worst vehicle I have ever driven. While the engine is ok, the fit and finish of the interior is garbage. The difference in tightness of steering and driving feel is night and day between any of my ford vehicles and my 4runner. And don't ask me about towing, if you tow with an ecoboost your MPG is something like .09 miles per gallon. I watched a great youtube about how terrible it was when towing uphill. If you are going to get a Ford truck...that's neat, every other person has one and they all suck. Heck, I have two and think they are both crap, my other Ford is an F350 super duty with the 7.3L. The only reason I drive the ecoboost is because it is completely free.

In my opinion, you are not "making the switch", you are trading in a swiss watch for a dumpster with wheels that may or may not work in 6 months.

 

[yotaguy674]

I'm sorry you don't want this to be a "Ford bashing" thread when you specifically asked about the worst possible car brand in the world. I have an ecoboost that I drive every day. I made my work buy me a new car when I agreed to work for them, so its new. Its the worst vehicle I have ever driven. While the engine is ok, the fit and finish of the interior is garbage. The difference in tightness of steering and driving feel is night and day between any of my ford vehicles and my 4runner. And don't ask me about towing, if you tow with an ecoboost your MPG is something like .09 miles per gallon. I watched a great youtube about how terrible it was when towing uphill. If you are going to get a Ford truck...that's neat, every other person has one and they all suck. Heck, I have two and think they are both crap, my other Ford is an F350 super duty with the 7.3L. The only reason I drive the ecoboost is because it is completely free.

In my opinion, you are not "making the switch", you are trading in a swiss watch for a dumpster with wheels that may or may not work in 6 months.

If you think Ford is worse than GM, you're very mistaken.

I personally wouldn't buy anything but a Toyota, though.

 

[2016 4Runner SR5]

Do you need a pickup or do you just like how it looks? I ask because I bought a 2016 Tacoma because I liked how it looked. I still love how it looks actually but I hated the 3.5 POS and hated traveling in bad weather and not being able to keep things dry enough that I traded it in after 3500 miles and bought my 4R With that said, If you don't need a pickup, don't buy one. Having an SUV far outweighs the just wanting to own a pickup. I should have bought the 4R to begin with.

 

[rileyru]

I have a 4Runner and F150 (2009 Supercrew XLT 2WD 4.6L V8). I love my F150. It’s been a great truck.

 

[jminz]

I'm sorry you don't want this to be a "Ford bashing" thread when you specifically asked about the worst possible car brand in the world. I have an ecoboost that I drive every day. I made my work buy me a new car when I agreed to work for them, so its new. Its the worst vehicle I have ever driven. While the engine is ok, the fit and finish of the interior is garbage. The difference in tightness of steering and driving feel is night and day between any of my ford vehicles and my 4runner. And don't ask me about towing, if you tow with an ecoboost your MPG is something like .09 miles per gallon. I watched a great youtube about how terrible it was when towing uphill. If you are going to get a Ford truck...that's neat, every other person has one and they all suck. Heck, I have two and think they are both crap, my other Ford is an F350 super duty with the 7.3L. The only reason I drive the ecoboost is because it is completely free.

In my opinion, you are not "making the switch", you are trading in a swiss watch for a dumpster with wheels that may or may not work in 6 months.

What year is your ecoboost and is it a base model XL?

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[jminz]

Do you need a pickup or do you just like how it looks? I ask because I bought a 2016 Tacoma because I liked how it looked. I still love how it looks actually but I hated the 3.5 POS and hated traveling in bad weather and not being able to keep things dry enough that I traded it in after 3500 miles and bought my 4R With that said, If you don't need a pickup, don't buy one. Having an SUV far outweighs the just wanting to own a pickup. I should have bought the 4R to begin with.

I like the look, size, options, and engine. I have a 5k lb boat I tow so a truck suits my needs for that. My v8 4runner tows it fine, but its approaching 200k. Like most truck owners I'd prob only use it as a truck 5% of the time. Nonetheless, I get A plan pricing through my brother in law so it will still je cheaper than a Taco or Tundra.

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[TCLLC]

funny, I had a ford behind me on the way in today and I was laughing. the way they did the ford logo on the grill with the colors and the way light was reflecting off it... it looked like dorf in the rear view mirror

 

[kingofthehill]

Honestly the only American Brand I would ever consider over Toyota would be Ford. I like that they didn't take bailout money and they seem to be innovating more than chevy and dodge. While I know they dont have great quality reputation, I really like the idea of the ecoboost.

If you don't need a truck right this second I would suggest waiting a few years to see what Toyota will do with the Tundra. I would bet that major changes will come soon if they want it to stay competitive in the American market.

 

[jminz]

Honestly the only American Brand I would ever consider over Toyota would be Ford. I like that they didn't take bailout money and they seem to be innovating more than chevy and dodge. While I know they dont have great quality reputation, I really like the idea of the ecoboost.

If you don't need a truck right this second I would suggest waiting a few years to see what Toyota will do with the Tundra. I would bet that major changes will come soon if they want it to stay competitive in the American market.

The Tundra just feels so much bigger than the F150. And I assume, while the 5.7 is a great motor, no matter what they do the fuel mileage will always be terrible.

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[thennen]

Thinking about making the switch to a new f150 ecoboost. Has anybody else done the same? Regret it? Please don't turn this into a Ford bashing thread. I'd go for a tundra but it's in desperate need of a facelift and I like the EcoBoost economy, specifically the 2.7.


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Old school thinker here, so forgive me if I'm wrong. But I really wouldn't trust a turbo to make it to high mileage - 150k and up. That may no longer be true, but it once was. And towing tends to keep the turbo 'on the boil' to provide the additional power needed on hills and windy days - unless that too has been addressed.

Like I said, I really don't know if things have been improved a lot or not with turbos. There are a lot of turbos out there that aren't very old due to automakers searching for ways to make power with small engines in recent years. So maybe we'll start hearing of failures as these cars age. I tend to keep my Toyotas until they wear out, so I have a tendency to think very long-term regarding vehicles.

 

[kencuddeback]

I have both. 2004 4Runner and a 2015 F150 with the 3.5 ecoboost. I love having both. The 4Runner is easier to drive around town and has a lot more character. The F150 is a lot more comfortable to drive (love the cooled seats). The towing capacity of the F150 is fantastic and turbo's make easy work of it. I have been considering getting rid of one, or both of them (Land Cruiser?), and it's not an easy decision. Both have their strong points. I love the 4Runner for wheeling here in Utah and its simplicity (no tech). I love the F150 for it's comfort, the truck bed, towing capability and technology in the truck. I don't have an answer for you, just some thoughts. Ultimately, it's your decision, choose wisely!

 

[jminz]

Old school thinker here, so forgive me if I'm wrong. But I really wouldn't trust a turbo to make it to high mileage - 150k and up. That may no longer be true, but it once was. And towing tends to keep the turbo 'on the boil' to provide the additional power needed on hills and windy days - unless that too has been addressed.

Like I said, I really don't know if things have been improved a lot or not with turbos. There are a lot of turbos out there that aren't very old due to automakers searching for ways to make power with small engines in recent years. So maybe we'll start hearing of failures as these cars age. I tend to keep my Toyotas until they wear out, so I have a tendency to think very long-term regarding vehicles.

From what I've read, the 2.7 eco is constructed similarly to a diesel motor. Longevity doesn't appear to be a concern from a buyer standpoint. There's lots of high mileage ones already around since they've been out since 2015. They are already on the 3rd iteration of the motor which hopefully translates to even greater reliability.

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[blind squirrel]

Funny you bring up diesel, I was just going to suggest it. I'm in the same "boat" you're in. I have a 5k lb boat that I need to tow and have been looking for something different to do the job as my runner is getting up there in miles at ~160k. I'm planning on getting a Ram 2500 with a cummins because, similar to our Runners, they don't seem to deprecate. A local 2015 here has 114k miles and is for sale for 44k! They are like 55ish new.....This case is extreme and I doubt they get that, but all other used ones are still "expensive" imho. I only run premium in my Runner so the fuel cost will be about the same until I delete the Defra fluid. In the Runner I get around 12-13 mpg normal driving and 8-9 while I tow our boat. The cummins mpg should be around 15-16. Just something else to think about. Also I hear the Tundra is getting a diesel soon too if you want to wait.

 

[Horsethief]

Old school thinker here, so forgive me if I'm wrong. But I really wouldn't trust a turbo to make it to high mileage - 150k and up. That may no longer be true, but it once was. And towing tends to keep the turbo 'on the boil' to provide the additional power needed on hills and windy days - unless that too has been addressed.

Like I said, I really don't know if things have been improved a lot or not with turbos. There are a lot of turbos out there that aren't very old due to automakers searching for ways to make power with small engines in recent years. So maybe we'll start hearing of failures as these cars age. I tend to keep my Toyotas until they wear out, so I have a tendency to think very long-term regarding vehicles.

My 07 Volvo 2.5 turbo has 215k miles on it, and has never had any type of problem with the turbo or needed any turbo specific maintenance other than sticking to 6k mile oil change intervals with synthetic, as recommended by a Volvo owner's site.

I think the fact that so many cars are coming out with them now is evidence that they WILL last for the long haul.

 

[94toy22re]

First if you get a f150 get the 5.0, we have a large fleet of company trucks mostly xlt’s and lariets but theirs a few king ranches, out the 10 ecoboost trucks they bought in 2015 all had major motor work before 150k and all of the 5.0 have been perfect, and some are nearing 300k. They no longer buy ecoboost trucks. I have a company truck 2017 5.0 xlt 4x4 and a 2007 4runner v8. The f150 is better on the highway and more comfortable. highway mpg is the same, 17-18 going 70. When driving back to back the 4runner feels like a sports car and it even feels faster accelerating despite the nearly 100hp disadvantage. The f150 is a great truck but I would rather drive the 4runner most of the time.

 

[Atlanta_man]

I traded in my 2005 4R V8 and looked at all the pickups. Immediately rejected the ecoboost models, not nearly enough mpg relative to performance.