Ford F-150 | Ecoboost vs. 5.0 V8 (I've owned both)

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The answer is simple, put a turbo system on a 5.0!

For the money they want for these trucks, they should be just about perfect. Can't believe people put down $65,000 on a new truck and then have a hard time keeping it out of the repair shop. For that much money it should be rock solid and dependable.

I had a 2016 Navigator I sold a few months ago, and I had 260,000 miles with very minimal issues. My only repairs were the radiator fan and rear the AC blower fan. That 3.5 EcoBoost was so awesome! I upgraded for a 17 Navigator just for requirements for my limo license. Biggest key is keep clean oil in that motor!

I’m a 2.7 EB kinda guy! That fortified engine block is built like a tank and it’s NANO too! I have watched a million engine tear down videos (thanks to “I Do Cars”) and the engineering that went into that engine is truly impressive and even had the host somewhat speechless!

Great content from someone that has actually owned and experienced both rather than some forum posting person that has owned neither and just regurgitates what they hear from other people.

I’ve had a 2011 f150 5.0 and now a 2017 f150 platinum 5.0. I just love that v8 motor it’s so awesome! Solid engine

I’ve owned all three engines in this order 2012 3.5 eco, 2019 5.0 , 2022 2.7 eco , and now 2022 3.5 eco. The 3.5 is by far the best my first 3.5 180,000 miles no issue other than the moisture build up in the intercooler a drill bit fixed that in a few seconds. The new 3.5 is leaps above the old one.

Dude, this is the best automotive video I’ve seen in a while. You made a lot of good points here. Thank you

My Ecoboost has 154,000 mi on it and it's never had any problems. It's a very reliable truck

Great video and very accurate. As a mechanic I work allot in the eco boost 3.5. I find most the issues come around 70k miles. Main issues to look for are coolant leaks at turbo fittings, oil leak from brake booster pump (rear driver side head at fire wall.) This will poor oil down the trans. The third main one because of the heat and pressure is the timing cover leak. The fourth which is a Ford favorite is stretching timing chains. Now, it is a great engine and he is right. If you tow heavy weight in high elevation the 3.5 is great. But I feel for the average driver the 5.0 will give better long term reliability. Maybe throw a catch can for the oil on the valves (do that for both 3.5 or 5.0 without the dual injection stem.)

I usually don't like purely talking videos... but there was so much information and useful 1st-hand experience related here, I hardly noticed the 1/2 hr going by. Thx!!

So I used to think the same way about V8s vs ecoBoosts... In '19 I was in the market for an F150, and I've driven both. Loved the V8 growl, loved even more the twin turbos punch. I researched both engines, and discovered that more ecoBoosts were running at over 100 and 200k miles on the odometer. Also, the newer ecoBoosts had many of the flaws prior, resolved. So I got a beautiful '19 King Ranch with the ecoBoost, and I just LOVE this engine. I drive it 95% of the time in eco-Mode, and it makes a noticeable difference in acceleration, driving, and fuel consumption. ...in Sport Mode, it's INSANE. I've since added an Oil Catch Can, an AFE cold air intake, and Magnaflow exhaust. Amazing 👍

I have had the 2.7 in 3 of my f 150s. The one I put 70,000 miles on in in one year towed my 7,500 pound boat to Florida 3 times. Love the moter plenty of power and has 190,000 miles running strong.

I use to be a V8 guy all the time but was really impressed with the 3.5 EB.

I like the 5.0 V8. I had one in my 1995, 2013, and my 2017. I had the 300 six cylinder in my 1975 and 1983. The 1983 6 cylinder blew 2 exhaust manifolds pulling a fiberglass center console I bought. I went to the 5.0 after that and it pulled it with no problems. I will always buy the 5.0 in my trucks.

Ive got a F150 Platinum with the 6.2l V8 (411HP/434TQ)... I get about 13-14mpg not towing anything, and 11-12 towing 9-11k. All that said I absolutly love this truck. I used to not like f150s and was a Dodge/Gmc guy but the Platinum hooked me and there's no turning back now lol. These Platinums are nice, elegant, and comfy. love your channel and personally think your advise is all great. Thanks for all the great vids!

To me it's really silly and annoying that they pipe in "engine sound" through the speakers in an attempt to make the ecoboost sound better/louder. I'd prefer it to be as quiet as possible. To me that would be a great selling point, as long as the power is there.

We are in the process of buying a slightly used F150 as a 3rd vehicle and I found your presentation extremely well done. Straight and to the point. Thanks you!!

I’m in the market for a newer f150 and this video is exactly what I was looking for! Thank you for talking the time to compare the 5.0 and the 3.5!!!