ECO Boost

David G · Dec 1, 2020

I noticed yesterday that the F150 company truck I was given has a V6, I never checked and assumed it was a V8. It is a peppy thing, have not pulled trailer with it, but it was running 20 MPG at 75-80 on highway.

Billy NY · Dec 1, 2020

The 2.7 with the twin turbo does seem to have plenty of power, and I have gotten as much as 23.9 MPG with my regular cab 6 1/2' box on a long trip to Kentucky with a Tonneau cover on. I assume the 3.5 is very good as well. I've run this one since new, taken very good care of it and drive it daily on the highway, 45K miles now, no issues so far, though I did go for the extended warranty given the turbos and such modern technology. My best friends son is like a nephew to me, is a formally educated by Ford, mechanic at a local dealership, good resource for anything needed on this truck. His dad has the V8 in the same truck, heard they were phasing the V8 out of these XL's, disappointing, fun trucks to drive, mine rides great for a truck, towing package is nice and I've been pleased with it as well as being thankful to have it.

Bob Bancroft · Dec 1, 2020

My naturally aspirated direct injection Silverado 4.3 V6 is likewise very peppy. I don't notice a lot of difference from my old 5.3 V8. Maybe with a load I would. The V6 is not as quiet and smooth as the V8.

Kid Shileen · Dec 1, 2020

I drove a 2.7 eco boost. Never a fan of turbo engines but this really got my attention. Great acceleration with no noticeable lag. Fairly new vehicle and time will tell. So far I’m a believer.

Paul from MI · Dec 1, 2020

I have a 2016 F150 with the 2.7L ECOboost & 6 speed auto. Extended cab, 2 WD, heavy tow package with 3.7 rear axle. Runs at 2,000rpm at 70mph. It's averaged 22mpg since new and 25.9mpg on a trip from the Florida Keys to Michigan. It handles a 6,000# trailer very well, just set the cruise and let it run, rarely shifts out of 6th gear on hills. Gets around 16-17mpg pulling the trailer. It really rides nice, very comfortable, our preferred vehicle on trips. It has 42,000 trouble free miles on it, great so far. I'm impressed with it.

centash · Dec 1, 2020

My 2018 V6 Silverado has more get up and go than the 4.8 it replaced. Yes, not quite as smooth running, but tows well and gets good gas mileage even when towing.Just over 20 mpg Imperial towing a 4500 pound travel trailer across the country and back, 10,000 miles.
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David G · Dec 1, 2020

I am new to this, are there different sizes?

I think it is 2016 or 2017, will find out.

Gambles · Dec 1, 2020

My employer has about 10 ecoboost trucks. My boss never shuts the auto-shutdown off, do it’s no surprise that his starter went out about a week ago. His turbo was replaced about a month ago also. His truck is a 2017 with about 135K miles. He also lets his truck go over 10K on each oil change. Overall, the Ecoboost trucks have done okay.

dlbuck · Dec 1, 2020

I have a 2016 F150 with the 2.7, it has 50,000 on it,I would buy another one in a New York minute. Plus I like the EAGLES.

DoubleO7 · Dec 1, 2020

(quoted from post at 21:56:22 12/01/20) I am new to this, are there different sizes?

I think it is 2016 or 2017, will find out.

It could be a 2.7V6 or 3.5V6 both are the EcoBoost.
In F150's since 2011.

DoubleO7 · Dec 1, 2020

(quoted from post at 21:10:43 12/01/20) I drove a 2.7 eco boost. Never a fan of turbo engines but this really got my attention. Great acceleration with no noticeable lag. Fairly new vehicle and time will tell. So far I m a believer.

Eco boost V6's in F150's since 2011.
Ten model years is now ancient for vehicle and drivetrain development now.

VicS · Dec 1, 2020

My daughter has a 2.7 eco boost. In a loaded lariat. 4x4. It was cheaper than a V8 5 liter. Think 1500 cheaper than a 3.5 eco-boost. They regularly pull a smaller in closed trailer from Nashville tn. To Florida and back. Great traveling vehicle. It is a 10 speed.
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Bruce(OR) · Dec 1, 2020

"There is no replacement for displacement" and "Gears for Go".
Your modern truck is now using a smaller engine with more gears to keep the engine in it's power band range to give you both performance and
mileage with lower emissions.

Now take that 6 or 10 speed transmission and drop in it behind that big block with fuel injection, variable timing and all the bells and whistles. 80 MPH at slightly over an idle.

Wanna have some fun? 12 cylinders, because after 12 it becomes redundant, 5 valves per cylinder, 3 intake, 2 exhaust, After 5 once again, redundant, now add that 10 speed trans with variable timing on the valve train and you would be moving.
All it takes is money.
How fast can you pay for?

wjytexas · Dec 1, 2020

I have a 2016 2.7L Ecoboost. Lost of pickup and go and I'm averaging 23+ on all around driving over several thousand miles. I've pulled a 16 ft. trailer with a Dearborn loader frame and bucket and a few other parts from Amarillo to Manchaca (near Austin) over 500 miles. It never broke a sweat and got over 19 mpg according to the computer. I keep meaning to get a brake controller so I can pull my Ford or Fergie with it. I have no doubt it would handle it.

jm. · Dec 1, 2020

I have had the 3.5 version ever two years since 11 so now on my 5th one. Run about 65 thousand miles ever two year trade. No problem out of any of them so far. My grand son got the 17 I traded for the 19 and now has 130,00 still runs perfect. I use mobil 1 synth oil and change ever 10 thousand miles. Around 22 mph here to Texas and drops to 17 with any kind of trailer/

Hockeygoon · Dec 1, 2020

Is it an ecoboost or just a straight Cyclone 3.5 or 3.7 engine? The base 3.7 V6 has about 300 hp and 278 ft lb of torque. Way more than the 1990s F150 with a 5.8 - or the 3V 4.6 or the 2V 5.4 V8.

The 3.5L was used in the 2015 to 2017 had a little less HP.

Doesn't need to be an Ecoboost to make the older models look slow.

David G · Dec 1, 2020

Emblem on tailgate says ecoboost.

Buckeye Oliver collector · Dec 1, 2020

I think if I wanted something with a 2.7 L engine I would buy a CAR, not a half ton pickup! Maybe someday they can put a half liter engine in one of these trucks. Probably will still have people loving them. You guys and gals who are allergic to fossil fuels should be looking forward to GMs new all electric pickup, even though plenty of fossil fuels are used to create electric vehicles.

Oliver 500 Wa · Dec 2, 2020

I'm taking delivery the day after tomorrow on a Transit cargo van with the 3.5 eco-boost and 10 speed combo. Test drove the regular 3.5 and 3.5 eco-boost before ordering. Paying the extra ~$1000 for the eco-boost became a no questions about it deal after the test drive. 310 HP and 400 lb/ft torque really gets your attention.

Billy NY · Dec 2, 2020

This truck took some getting used to in regards to acceleration. The twin turbo 2.7 V-6 has plenty of power, would put the venerable Ford straight 300-SIX to shame, well that was a great motor, still have an F150 with it. The reduction in weight has to come into play here, they are all aluminum bodies. It tows a 10'-12' trailer, very nicely and performed well with a heavy load in the bed, 2 Miller bobcat welders, usually one was all an F150 could handle, would make a Ranger squat. It does a lot for a 1/2 ton, and obviously, if one needed more from a truck, time to upgrade to a 3/4, 1 ton or in my case, would just go for a nice single axle class 6 truck.

caterpillar guy · Dec 3, 2020

I still say there is no replacement for displacement if you want to pull things and haul things heavy, or go fast. Those nice neat little package engines will come with a rope in the front of the grill to pull start them since it is only going to have a B&S under the hood. I just can't see twin turbos on a gas engine let a lone a single one. And how does it get cooled down after driving for multiple miles. The seals on the turbo shaft will burn out if not then when it goes to eating it's own oil look out. I see a lot of problems in the future of lawnmower engines getting the hell worked out of them.

DoubleO7 · Dec 3, 2020

Buyers need to buy the right tool.
Most buyers of pickups will not need a pickup that can do any real work.
Just like the vast majority of 4x4 pickups will never be in 4x4 mode nor ever have dirt in the treads.

Nobody is forcing anyone to buy the pickups being built.

But there will be a time where you won't be able to buy the gas guzzling, lumber wagon, kidney beater you love.

495man · Dec 3, 2020

I am have an 11, 3.5 max tow (11,200 lb tow rating, 6 speed auto & 3.73 LS)

It has a stupid amount of power for the engine size and plays with stock or camper trailer.

You can pass anything but a gas station towing if you want to set speed record. No losing speed on hills either.

I can pull out to pass while pulling camper trailer uphill.

Cruise at 1800 RPM in 6th towing, never see over 3000 rpm towing unless you want blow by someone fast pulling uphill.

BarnyardEngineering · Dec 3, 2020

(quoted from post at 21:34:56 12/01/20) I think if I wanted something with a 2.7 L engine I would buy a CAR, not a half ton pickup! Maybe someday they can put a half liter engine in one of these trucks. Probably will still have people loving them. You guys and gals who are allergic to fossil fuels should be looking forward to GMs new all electric pickup, even though plenty of fossil fuels are used to create electric vehicles.

By your logic you should be poo-pooing the internal combustion engine. Need one of them horse 'n' wagon deals.

Maybe that's too technologically advanced for you? How about a stegosaurus pulling a flat rock?

495man · Dec 3, 2020

(quoted from post at 21:34:56 12/01/20) I think if I wanted something with a 2.7 L engine I would buy a CAR, not a half ton pickup! Maybe someday they can put a half liter engine in one of these trucks. Probably will still have people loving them. You guys and gals who are allergic to fossil fuels should be looking forward to GMs new all electric pickup, even though plenty of fossil fuels are used to create electric vehicles.

If the 2.7 Ecoboost can outpull an engine twice the size and do it faster, and using less fuel, how is that bad?

I was talking to a guy this week who was given a new fleet truck, said it was way more powerful than his old 3.7 V6 truck and pulled his work trailers fine. He thought they gave him a 5.0 V-8...he was surprised it was a 2.7 ecoboost.

I had a 7.3 diesel, largest displacement diesel ever offered in a pickup. "No replacement for displacement" I said. I had to get something newer free from rust and didn't want to deal with the emissions junk found on the newer diesels.

I figured for the size of trailers I pull and distance I drive a 1/2 ton would get me by for the money I wanted to spend. I looked at a tiny V6 gasser 1/2 ton and ended up surprised what the 3.5 ecoboost could do.

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