What's the word on the Ecoboost f150's now that they have seen some mileage

[JLJetta]

Strange.

What the engine is rated at, seems to depend on what page at Ford.com one is looking at.

[FBMphil]

Mine's the white one.

FX4, right? SUCH a good looking truck

[Smokin Joe]

I have over 30k on mine and it has not seen the inside of a service bay since the PDI. I average 17-18MPG on it which is 3-4MPG better than any of the 3 5.4L Fords I have owned. If my foot was made from flesh and bone not led the mileage numbers would be even higher. I have babied it a few times and knocked off low 20s.

I'm much more active on the F-150 boards and so far there has been nothing failing on these trucks. I stopped by the dealership to check on mods and how it would affect my warranty and the only problem they have had on any of the trucks was one had a leaky oil seal (rear main?? I forget the exact one). If my truck was totaled today, I'd buy another one just like it tomorrow.

[dmorrow]

My mother drives an Titan with about an 8000 lb. travel trailer. She has about 150k miles on hers and about 70% of the miles with the trailer. She asked me what my opinion was on the Ecoboost and if it would go as long as her Titan with relatively few problems and I still think it is too early to tell.

It all sounds good but how many of them have pulled heavy trailers for 120k miles? My opinion to her is wait and see and if she wants to buy a truck now get a V-8 because she may pay more in gas but the downsides are obvious. In a year or two my opinion may change.

[Bonanza]

I still can't believe ignorant buyers have swallowed the marketing hype of 'Ecoboost'.

It's just a new name for an old technology: a turbocharger


From a performance standpoint, the Dodge turbocharged 6 cylinder basically sodomizes the Ford's turbocharged 6 cylinder. Without using any lube.

Heck.

At 800ftlbs of torque versus 302, it's more like being sodomized by an inverted iron maiden.

[Toaster29]

My mother drives an Titan with about an 8000 lb. travel trailer. She has about 150k miles on hers and about 70% of the miles with the trailer. She asked me what my opinion was on the Ecoboost and if it would go as long as her Titan with relatively few problems and I still think it is too early to tell.

It all sounds good but how many of them have pulled heavy trailers for 120k miles? My opinion to her is wait and see and if she wants to buy a truck now get a V-8 because she may pay more in gas but the downsides are obvious. In a year or two my opinion may change.

My Dad bought a Titan to pull our 28 ft boat, and at 90k (maybe 5-6k of towing) the rear end and headers/cats had to be replaced to the tune of nearly $4k...extremely common problems not covered by Nissan.

[MRVW00]

A diesel would get 15+.

My Powerstoke ROUTINELY gets 18 MPG while HAULING 7,000 LBS

ALL HAIL 7.3L!

7.3L PS > 4.0L

[JimmyGolf]

I have one. The coolest thing about them is that they are nearly indistinguishable from the other V8s from Ford, Chevy, or Dodge when towing medium loads. The max load is lower than that of the Dodge Hemi, so this isn't a motor to haul your boat, but for medium loads, the combination of fuel economy + power makes this a pretty nice setup.

A bit expensive considering you're getting a six cylinder for the price of an eight, but the extra 5 miles a gallon with negligible effects on power makes it worth it for me.

Great piece of engineering by Ford.

[302W]

From a performance standpoint, the Dodge turbocharged 6 cylinder basically sodomizes the Ford's turbocharged 6 cylinder. Without using any lube.

Heck.

At 800ftlbs of torque versus 302, it's more like being sodomized by an inverted iron maiden.

[Turbio!]

My mother drives an Titan with about an 8000 lb. travel trailer. She has about 150k miles on hers and about 70% of the miles with the trailer. She asked me what my opinion was on the Ecoboost and if it would go as long as her Titan with relatively few problems and I still think it is too early to tell.

It all sounds good but how many of them have pulled heavy trailers for 120k miles? My opinion to her is wait and see and if she wants to buy a truck now get a V-8 because she may pay more in gas but the downsides are obvious. In a year or two my opinion may change.

Whatever the possible failure rate of the Ecoboost, I'm surprised that you went with the Titan thinking that conservatively.

[al@absolute]

I have one. The coolest thing about them is that they are nearly indistinguishable from the other V8s from Ford, Chevy, or Dodge when towing medium loads. The max load is lower than that of the Dodge Hemi, so this isn't a motor to haul your boat, but for medium loads, the combination of fuel economy + power makes this a pretty nice setup.

A bit expensive considering you're getting a six cylinder for the price of an eight, but the extra 5 miles a gallon with negligible effects on power makes it worth it for me.

Great piece of engineering by Ford.

what max load are you talking about?
Towing, Payload or GAWR?
are you comparing a 3/4 ton to a 1/2 ton?

The F150 with the max tow or 8200lb payload package has far more payload and towing capacity than any of the other 1/2 ton's on the market and in some configurations actually has a higher payload than some 3/4 ton's out there (the dodge 3/4 ton with both Cummins in particular) .

The Hemi, while powerful can't hold a candle to the Ecoboost's low end torque whil pulling anything, it simply makes it peak torque at a much higher rpm, you as an ecoboost owner should know that.

[al@absolute]

My Powerstoke ROUTINELY gets 18 MPG while HAULING 7,000 LBS

ALL HAIL 7.3L!

7.3L PS > 4.0L

i call BS on that, i'm an avid RV forum goer and most 7.3ps owners talk about getting 10-12 Towing 7000-8000lbs RV's.Heck, most said they only get around 15mpg while unloaded.

[dmorrow]

Whatever the possible failure rate of the Ecoboost, I'm surprised that you went with the Titan thinking that conservatively.

She bought it used about 5 years ago and now has about 150k miles on it. Worked out well for her but at the time she didn't ask me mutch about it. Building another V-8 with medium power isn't that difficult. No engine problems at all on it. Who knows if after 120k miles of pulling with the Ecoboost if there will be turbo problems or other engine issues with it underboost so often pulling a heavy trailer.

I doubt there will be problems but I don't know of any other gas/turbo application in a full size truck (ever).

[rs4-380]

The max load is lower than that of the Dodge Hemi, so this isn't a motor to haul your boat, but for medium loads, the combination of fuel economy + power makes this a pretty nice setup.

A bit expensive considering you're getting a six cylinder for the price of an eight, but the extra 5 miles a gallon with negligible effects on power makes it worth it for me.

an ecoboost specced for max towing is rated for 11300lbs. Ram 1500's top out at 10450lbs, so not sure how the max load is lower

[al@absolute]

an ecoboost specced for max towing is rated for 11300lbs. Ram 1500's top out at 10450lbs, so not sure how the max load is lower

not just max towing, look at the payloads as well, the ram is down 400-500lbs to the comparable F150 with max tow.

[Turbio!]

I doubt there will be problems but I don't know of any other gas/turbo application in a full size truck (ever).

A turbo's a turbo. There's no reason why a turbo's ability to deal with being on boost for extended with a gasser should be any different than with an HD turbodiesel - the technology is in no way fundamentally different. If there's an issue, it's with the specific model of turbo Ford used, not with the fundamental turbo gasser setup.

[Rob]

My 99 Silverado 5.3 did about 9 mpg towing and it really struggled with a huge load on it. That being said, my dad's 06 Hemi ram (quadcab 4x4) got 9 mpg towing the same load, but it seemed effortless. Unloaded, my 99 Silverado got 15, mostly highway. Dad's Ram got 13-14 with the same use.

It will be interesting to see how manufacturers deal with this. The Eco boost seems to be getting about 1 mpg better all the way around, but offering better low end torque, improving the "feel" of the truck. Will we see increases in mpg in trucks without going to hybrids? I mean, the weight thing is going to be difficult to get over.

Chris

Ecoboost is awesome but I am very disappointed the half ton diesels never made it to market.

I think where the hybrid could help would be assisting to boost engine torque at lower rpm, right where the electric motor is cranking it out and a smaller gas motor is struggling. So a light hybrid type of deal.

[keithR32]

I bought a 2012 FX4 EcoBoost in Jan.
Most issues I read on the Ecoboost forums are studder issue and gas mileage complaints.
My truck has done studder thing a couple times with me not sure what that is but with 2 turbos and all those electronics I am not surprised.
My gas mileage is not as good as advertised but overall the truck is growing on me.
Tons of room, good power very quiet interior.

[al@absolute]

I bought a 2012 FX4 EcoBoost in Jan.
Most issues I read on the Ecoboost forums are studder issue and gas mileage complaints.
My truck has done studder thing a couple times with me not sure what that is but with 2 turbos and all those electronics I am not surprised.
My gas mileage is not as good as advertised but overall the truck is growing on me.
Tons of room, good power very quiet interior.

Nice looking truck, consider getting the rear wheelwell's sprayed with bedliner, it looks great on light colored trucks.

[keithR32]

Great idea and Looks good

[dmorrow]

A turbo's a turbo. There's no reason why a turbo's ability to deal with being on boost for extended with a gasser should be any different than with an HD turbodiesel - the technology is in no way fundamentally different. If there's an issue, it's with the specific model of turbo Ford used, not with the fundamental turbo gasser setup.

With anything new (turbo V-6 gas in truck application), I am skeptical of it working until it is proven, especially where someone will put high miles on the engine towing a heavy load. Ford puts a warranty up to some number of miles as this is the risk they are willing to take. I would prefer to have others prove the technology. If developing the engine was easy and could be done quickly, other manufacturers would have them out right now based on Ford's success. It's also not as simple as putting a turbo on a normal V-6 so I there is more to consider than just the turbo.

Again, I don't know if it will be a good design long term, I am not saying it won't be, and have no reason to think it won't.

[Air and water do mix]

I still can't believe ignorant buyers have swallowed the marketing hype of 'Ecoboost'.

It's just a new name for an old technology: a turbocharger

Right. Nobody else would do that, would they?

[Air and water do mix]

Great idea and Looks good

And it's nearly indestructible to boot!

[al@absolute]

And it's nearly indestructible to boot!

it still looks as good with a canadian winter worth of wear - pretty much like new actually.

[keithR32]

I called and got it priced at 200 to do both wells. hmm sounds a little steep? Rugged liners are 80 for both

[MRVW00]

i call BS on that, i'm an avid RV forum goer and most 7.3ps owners talk about getting 10-12 Towing 7000-8000lbs RV's.Heck, most said they only get around 15mpg while unloaded.

How would you like me to prove it?

It's a '99 F250, 7.3L PS,Ext Cab 4x2, Ext Cab, Automatic, and totally stock other than a K&N panel filter, a fresh fuel filter, and recent oil change.

This week, (Mon-Weds) I drove 364 miles, on 21 gallons, hand calculated, and the same trip/fuel pump. cruising 70+ MPH. That's over 17 MPG's. I do run a diesel fuel additive, called Diesel Kleen.

[91gti_wolfsburg]

My Powerstoke ROUTINELY gets 18 MPG while HAULING 7,000 LBS

ALL HAIL 7.3L!

7.3L PS > 4.0L

Hear Here!!!

[personman]

i call BS on that, i'm an avid RV forum goer and most 7.3ps owners talk about getting 10-12 Towing 7000-8000lbs RV's.Heck, most said they only get around 15mpg while unloaded.

How would you like me to prove it?

It's a '99 F250, 7.3L PS,Ext Cab 4x2, Ext Cab, Automatic, and totally stock other than a K&N panel filter, a fresh fuel filter, and recent oil change.

This week, (Mon-Weds) I drove 364 miles, on 21 gallons, hand calculated, and the same trip/fuel pump. cruising 70+ MPH. That's over 17 MPG's. I do run a diesel fuel additive, called Diesel Kleen.

My dad has had a '97 F250, 7.3 PS, 4 door 2wd, since new, and for about the first 225,000 miles, unloaded it would run 19mpg all day long at 70mph. Loaded it would run 14-16mpg. The last 50,000 miles or so it's been down 2-3mpg, so I'm sure the figures quoted on the RV forum are accurate for trucks that are getting old and have lots of towing miles. The last 7.3s were made in 2003, so they're at least 9 years old now.

[IridiumB6]

Correct me if I'm wrong I don't remember, are these twin turbo charged?

[al@absolute]

My dad has had a '97 F250, 7.3 PS, 4 door 2wd, since new, and for about the first 225,000 miles, unloaded it would run 19mpg all day long at 70mph. Loaded it would run 14-16mpg. The last 50,000 miles or so it's been down 2-3mpg, so I'm sure the figures quoted on the RV forum are accurate for trucks that are getting old and have lots of towing miles. The last 7.3s were made in 2003, so they're at least 9 years old now.

that's probably the case then, i'm going from word of mouth on 3 different sites plus the few that are owned by local buddies.

[al@absolute]

I called and got it priced at 200 to do both wells. hmm sounds a little steep? Rugged liners are 80 for both

that's steep, i got my bed and wheelwell's done by the local line-X shop for 650.00$ + tax

[FlashRedGLS1.8T]

Correct me if I'm wrong I don't remember, are these twin turbo charged?

Not sure if serious but the answer is yes.

[MRVW00]

that's probably the case then, i'm going from word of mouth on 3 different sites plus the few that are owned by local buddies.

So there smarty pants! TOLD YOU!

[al@absolute]

So there smarty pants! TOLD YOU!

for the record, i'd still rock a diesel even if it only got 15mpg.
I didn't buy the ecoboost for the mpgs, i got it for balls out low end torque that i could afford.

[Smokin Joe]

Correct me if I'm wrong I don't remember, are these twin turbo charged?

Yup, they have two water cooled Borg-Warners.