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Posted: 5/18/2016 9:35:14 PM EDT
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Stick with a tundra.
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Posted: 5/18/2016 9:43:34 PM EDT
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My 2012 5.0 is still chugging along. The engine ticks a little at idle, but it's done that since it was new.
If I had it to do over again, the only thing I'd do differently is get the 4x4 model. |
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Posted: 5/18/2016 9:45:25 PM EDT
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our 2012 EB powered truck has 55,000 trouble free miles. My buddy is on his second EB powered truck and both have been flawless so far.
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Posted: 5/18/2016 9:45:50 PM EDT
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My 2012 5.0 is still chugging along. The engine ticks a little at idle, but it's done that since it was new. If I had it to do over again, the only thing I'd do differently is get the 4x4 model. 2014 F150 here with a 5.0 in it, I've owned a lot of trucks and this one takes the cake. Great motor. My buddy has the 3.5 ecoboost and has not had any issues whatsoever. |
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Posted: 5/18/2016 9:46:16 PM EDT
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our 2012 EB powered truck has 55,000 trouble free miles. My buddy is on his second EB powered truck and both have been flawless so far. Why? |
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Posted: 5/18/2016 9:48:32 PM EDT
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our 2012 EB powered truck has 55,000 trouble free miles. My buddy is on his second EB powered truck and both have been flawless so far. Why? Some people feel it is necessary to get a new vehicle every 2 years. |
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Posted: 5/18/2016 9:49:44 PM EDT
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Stick with a tundra. From a mechanical standpoint, the Tundra seems to be the most simple option on the market. But the Tundra has a small slice of market share, and used examples are retarded expensive. Also, the Tundra is an impressively ugly vehicle... |
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Posted: 5/18/2016 9:50:07 PM EDT
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Posted: 5/18/2016 9:53:41 PM EDT
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2012 F150 5.0 - 54,000 without any problems at all.
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Posted: 5/18/2016 9:56:17 PM EDT
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Love my '13 Ecobeast.
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Posted: 5/18/2016 9:56:34 PM EDT
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'14 STX 5.0, engine is bulletproof and problem free, although it only has 9.5k miles because I drive 3 miles to work and back or use my motorcycle.
Only two problems I can think of are non-engine related: 1. 3rd brake light leaks 2. windshield wipers are not smooth at all and stutter so much that I can feel it in cab. I've replaced the wipers twice and I've done every trick in the Google-book to smooth them out with no luck. |
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Posted: 5/18/2016 9:56:40 PM EDT
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2013 5.0 F150
31k miles no issues |
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Posted: 5/18/2016 10:00:24 PM EDT
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My 2014 F150 work truck just turned 50K miles. Not the Ecoboost or 5.0L V8, but the 3.7L V6. I think it's basically the same V6 as the EB, but without the turbos. Engine is strong naturally aspirated, but my transmission does have this weird moaning groaning sound every once in awhile. Being a work truck I don't give a shit about the sound, but on my personal vehicle I'd want it fixed. It happens enough to cause concern.
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Posted: 5/18/2016 10:12:58 PM EDT
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We are yanking around a 14ft enclosed trailer full of tools around town for at least a week in a rented 2016 ecoboost. I'll let you know if it survives
 . It pulls it just fine going 80 down the highway, ass end bounces around a little more than I like so far.
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Posted: 5/18/2016 11:30:28 PM EDT
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My 2014 F150 work truck just turned 50K miles. Not the Ecoboost or 5.0L V8, but the 3.7L V6. I think it's basically the same V6 as the EB, but without the turbos. Engine is strong naturally aspirated, but my transmission does have this weird moaning groaning sound every once in awhile. Being a work truck I don't give a shit about the sound, but on my personal vehicle I'd want it fixed. It happens enough to cause concern. Have you been the primary driver of it the whole time? Have you done anything, uhh... interesting while driving it? |
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Posted: 5/18/2016 11:46:44 PM EDT
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2011 EcoBoost, 72,000 miles, still running like a champ.
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Posted: 5/18/2016 11:50:49 PM EDT
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I know someone who purchased the Ecoboost F150 when they first came out and ended up getting it bought back under the lemon law due to loss of power. I believe Ford has since fixed that issue and it had something to do with the intercooler in environments with high humidity.
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Posted: 5/19/2016 12:01:53 AM EDT
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It's weird thinking that it's been that long since Ford dropped the Modular engines and started putting turbo V6s in their trucks, but here we are. Considering the volume sold, 5 years should be enough time to get a good idea of how this newer generation of drive trains holds up. How are these trucks performing long term? You do know the Coyote is a Modular engine ? |
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Posted: 5/19/2016 12:02:03 AM EDT
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Waiting on my 2017 Raptor
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Posted: 5/19/2016 12:03:01 AM EDT
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2013 5.0 F150 31k miles no issues Same here except I have 47k on mine. I love this truck. Plenty of power and good mileage, even on 35" tires. |
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Posted: 5/19/2016 12:04:28 AM EDT
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You do know the Coyote is a Modular engine ? Quote HistoryQuoted:
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It's weird thinking that it's been that long since Ford dropped the Modular engines and started putting turbo V6s in their trucks, but here we are. Considering the volume sold, 5 years should be enough time to get a good idea of how this newer generation of drive trains holds up. How are these trucks performing long term? You do know the Coyote is a Modular engine ? I was under the impression that the Coyote was a new design. |
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Posted: 5/19/2016 12:06:32 AM EDT
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'14 STX 5.0, engine is bulletproof and problem free, although it only has 9.5k miles because I drive 3 miles to work and back or use my motorcycle. http://i.imgur.com/6KxfUpR.jpg Only two problems I can think of are non-engine related: 1. 3rd brake light leaks 2. windshield wipers are not smooth at all and stutter so much that I can feel it in cab. I've replaced the wipers twice and I've done every trick in the Google-book to smooth them out with no luck. This is a problem on lots of trucks of various makes. It is one of those "if we can put a man on the moon" things that would make me rage fire people if I were a CEO. |
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Posted: 5/19/2016 12:07:04 AM EDT
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Quoted: It's weird thinking that it's been that long since Ford dropped the Modular engines and started putting turbo V6s in their trucks, but here we are. Considering the volume sold, 5 years should be enough time to get a good idea of how this newer generation of drive trains holds up. How are these trucks performing long term? |
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Posted: 5/19/2016 12:10:12 AM EDT
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I was under the impression that the Coyote was a new design. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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It's weird thinking that it's been that long since Ford dropped the Modular engines and started putting turbo V6s in their trucks, but here we are. Considering the volume sold, 5 years should be enough time to get a good idea of how this newer generation of drive trains holds up. How are these trucks performing long term? You do know the Coyote is a Modular engine ? I was under the impression that the Coyote was a new design. Same bore spacing and deck height as the 4.6 with some strengthening of the block, increased bore and stroke. Basically the same engine with improvements.. |
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Posted: 5/19/2016 12:15:10 AM EDT
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Same bore spacing and deck height as the 4.6 with some strengthening of the block, increased bore and stroke. Basically the same engine with improvements.. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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It's weird thinking that it's been that long since Ford dropped the Modular engines and started putting turbo V6s in their trucks, but here we are. Considering the volume sold, 5 years should be enough time to get a good idea of how this newer generation of drive trains holds up. How are these trucks performing long term? You do know the Coyote is a Modular engine ? I was under the impression that the Coyote was a new design. Same bore spacing and deck height as the 4.6 with some strengthening of the block, increased bore and stroke. Basically the same engine with improvements.. So a stronger block, bigger bore, and improvements.... None of that sounds especially bad? |
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Posted: 5/19/2016 9:30:32 AM EDT
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I know someone who purchased the Ecoboost F150 when they first came out and ended up getting it bought back under the lemon law due to loss of power. I believe Ford has since fixed that issue and it had something to do with the intercooler in environments with high humidity. I remember hearing about that now that you mention it. |
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Posted: 5/19/2016 9:34:27 AM EDT
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2011 FX4 Ecoboost
145k. No problems ever. Only mod is I drilled a weep hole for the condensation/blow by issue that caused power surge the first week I got it. |
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Posted: 5/19/2016 9:35:02 AM EDT
[#28]
Also average 19-20 mpg.
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Posted: 5/19/2016 9:35:52 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Same here except I have 47k on mine. I love this truck. Plenty of power and good mileage, even on 35" tires. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: 2013 5.0 F150 31k miles no issues Same here except I have 47k on mine. I love this truck. Plenty of power and good mileage, even on 35" tires. |
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Posted: 5/19/2016 9:38:03 AM EDT
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My ranch hand has over 120k miles on his 2012 F-150 4x4 with Ecoboost. Only issue he's had is two dead windshield wiper motors. And he abuses the hell out of that truck around the ranch. Tows a 25' Airstream all over the country a couple times a year with no issues.
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Posted: 5/19/2016 9:50:35 AM EDT
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I'm a Toyota guy but I gotta say, the ego boost motor is a impressive bit of technology.
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Posted: 5/19/2016 9:54:59 AM EDT
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The coyote is the modular V8. Likely the most durable V8 in the world if you figure every police car, taxi cab and most work trucks for the last 25 years.
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Posted: 5/19/2016 10:05:03 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: You do know the Coyote is a Modular engine ? Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: It's weird thinking that it's been that long since Ford dropped the Modular engines and started putting turbo V6s in their trucks, but here we are. Considering the volume sold, 5 years should be enough time to get a good idea of how this newer generation of drive trains holds up. How are these trucks performing long term? You do know the Coyote is a Modular engine ? |
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Posted: 5/19/2016 10:08:34 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: The coyote is the modular V8. Likely the most durable V8 in the world if you figure every police car, taxi cab and most work trucks for the last 25 years. |
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Posted: 5/19/2016 10:13:18 AM EDT
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I am selling my 2013 FX4 Ecoboost after 111K of trouble free service and replaced it with a 2016 FX4 Ecoboost which is at 3200 miles already.
Granted they are fairly easy lives(no pulling etc) but Im sold on them. Very quick and my new one is averaging 19mpg with interstate speeds mixed in heavy. |
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Posted: 5/19/2016 10:32:58 AM EDT
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My 351 Windsor has about 175,000 miles on it and still runs like a top.
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Posted: 5/19/2016 10:38:35 AM EDT
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My 351 Windsor has about 175,000 miles on it and still runs like a top.
https://scontent.forf1-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/12376413_10153292849687551_1726593828473114425_n.jpg?oh=3f6ebe77941c39021a2926cd9c18ffaa&oe=57A18DC2 Nice! Another 351W driver here... 
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Posted: 5/19/2016 10:40:24 AM EDT
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My brother is a Master ASE mechanic and last I knew he wasn't impressed given the number of them he has to work on for various issues related to the system as a whole but I would need to ask him for more details.
From what I remember it was summed up by saying if you want to use it as a light duty pickup then it will be fine but don't try to make it a workhorse by using it when you should have purchased a 3/4 ton truck instead. |
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Posted: 5/19/2016 10:42:12 AM EDT
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I want a coyote in my 67 Mustang very badly.
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Posted: 5/19/2016 10:42:58 AM EDT
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2012 FX4 5.0. Wife's truck and currently at 88,000 miles. Pulls our two horse trailer often and strong.
Had the water pump replaced at around 75,000. Not sure what happened, but had a smallish puddle of coolant on the garage floor one day and no heat when she drove it in to work. Temp guage, per her, was at the normal spot. Took it straight to the dealer. Replaced under warranty. Figured we were almost due for a coolant flush anyway. |
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Posted: 5/19/2016 10:45:59 AM EDT
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My 2011 5.0 in my company track has just shy of 200k on it and no issues at all. I've put all but 50 or so of those miles on it myself.
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Posted: 5/19/2016 10:46:25 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Stick with a tundra. Gross. |
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Posted: 5/19/2016 10:52:45 AM EDT
[#43]
80,000 on my 2013 Eco-Boost.... ZERO mechanical issues. Truck just runs, and does it very well.
I do watch the spark plugs though, it's hungry for plugs.
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Posted: 5/19/2016 10:58:26 AM EDT
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2014 with almost 50,000 miles and running like a top. Couldn't be happier.
 Ford Super Crew Ecoboost |
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Posted: 5/19/2016 11:01:46 AM EDT
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2012 Ecoboost....just turned over 70k miles, doing great. Might get traded for a 4wd soon though...
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Posted: 5/19/2016 11:05:41 AM EDT
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It's weird thinking that it's been that long since Ford dropped the Modular engines and started putting turbo V6s in their trucks, but here we are. Considering the volume sold, 5 years should be enough time to get a good idea of how this newer generation of drive trains holds up. How are these trucks performing long term? 63000 on my EB and no issues so far. Pulls like a freight train
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Posted: 5/19/2016 5:39:15 PM EDT
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My brother is a Master ASE mechanic and last I knew he wasn't impressed given the number of them he has to work on for various issues related to the system as a whole but I would need to ask him for more details. From what I remember it was summed up by saying if you want to use it as a light duty pickup then it will be fine but don't try to make it a workhorse by using it when you should have purchased a 3/4 ton truck instead. Some details would be nice... |
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Posted: 5/19/2016 5:52:11 PM EDT
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My 351 Windsor has about 175,000 miles on it and still runs like a top.
https://scontent.forf1-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/12376413_10153292849687551_1726593828473114425_n.jpg?oh=3f6ebe77941c39021a2926cd9c18ffaa&oe=57A18DC2 My 302 in my 1991 F-150 has 205K on it, and the last oil analysis was scary-good for an engine that old.
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Posted: 5/19/2016 6:21:41 PM EDT
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Yep...we will tell that to the plugs blowing out cam phaser problems timing chain adjusters craping out broken spark plug owners...best engine Ford ever made... Quote HistoryQuoted:
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The coyote is the modular V8. Likely the most durable V8 in the world if you figure every police car, taxi cab and most work trucks for the last 25 years. plugs blowing out was the pre 2004 5.4L Triton cam phaser and broken plug issue was the 2004 - 2008 5.4L Triton (and my 2004 5.4L Triton has 149K miles on it. No issue with Cam phasers, timing chain adjusters though I did break one plug changing them at 90K miles. No big deal with the proper tool to remove the broken bit.) Now my 2016 5.0 has around 600 miles on it 
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Posted: 5/19/2016 10:28:01 PM EDT
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80,000 on my 2013 Eco-Boost.... ZERO mechanical issues. Truck just runs, and does it very well. I do watch the spark plugs though, it's hungry for plugs. How so? Does it burn them up or foul them out? |
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