Ecoboost 3.5 - Expected Longevity
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Ecoboost 3.5 - Expected Longevity
I'm thinking of an F-150 3.5L to replace both an aging car and my 2001 Chevy Duramax (I don't tow heavy any more, nothing over 7000 lbs). I haven't owned a Ford since my 1991 7.3L diesel (great truck BTW) so I don't know what sort of life folks are experiencing with the motors. I realize there are not many 3.5L truck engines out there, but would be interesting on any opinions, information that you might have to offer. I'd like to believe that I could get 200,000 miles out of the basic motor which seems reasonable for any contemporary design lightly used.
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Its hard to tell at this point...There isn't really any high mileage Ecoboosts out there yet.
This is the first Twin Turbo Direct Injection gas engine application in a pickup so alot of people are holding their breath to see how it pans out.
I don't see any reason 200,000 miles shouldn't be attianable though if the engine is well cared for. Same applys to all engines assuming they are cared for. (Hold for lemons).
This is the first Twin Turbo Direct Injection gas engine application in a pickup so alot of people are holding their breath to see how it pans out.
I don't see any reason 200,000 miles shouldn't be attianable though if the engine is well cared for. Same applys to all engines assuming they are cared for. (Hold for lemons).
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If you have doubts on the longevity of the 3.5 there is always the 5.0 V8 that comes real close to the the EB specs. About 2,000 Lbs. less towing capacity but still around 9,300 versus 11,300 Lbs. Some say they see the approx. same mileage. I'm going with the 5.0 because I don't tow that much weight but still impressed with the EB.
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Its hard to tell at this point...There isn't really any high mileage Ecoboosts out there yet.
This is the first Twin Turbo Direct Injection gas engine application in a pickup so alot of people are holding their breath to see how it pans out.
I don't see any reason 200,000 miles shouldn't be attianable though if the engine is well cared for. Same applys to all engines assuming they are cared for. (Hold for lemons).
This is the first Twin Turbo Direct Injection gas engine application in a pickup so alot of people are holding their breath to see how it pans out.
I don't see any reason 200,000 miles shouldn't be attianable though if the engine is well cared for. Same applys to all engines assuming they are cared for. (Hold for lemons).
We will see. I have no doubt that a well maintained and driven EB will last 200K miles, but only time will tell.
5.0 or EB - both are great choices IMO.
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I'm thinking of an F-150 3.5L to replace both an aging car and my 2001 Chevy Duramax (I don't tow heavy any more, nothing over 7000 lbs). I haven't owned a Ford since my 1991 7.3L diesel (great truck BTW) so I don't know what sort of life folks are experiencing with the motors. I realize there are not many 3.5L truck engines out there, but would be interesting on any opinions, information that you might have to offer. I'd like to believe that I could get 200,000 miles out of the basic motor which seems reasonable for any contemporary design lightly used.
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You can't go wrong with either engine!
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Any post warranty repair on any of these trucks will cost a fortune. My suggestion would be to get what you want and evaluate your purchase at say around 30K miles. If you feel that you need extra protection then get the ESP warranty.
I''m about to hit 10k on mine without issue. Who knows how she'll be in another 20K miles. But I know one thing, I'll be behind the wheel smiling all the way.
I''m about to hit 10k on mine without issue. Who knows how she'll be in another 20K miles. But I know one thing, I'll be behind the wheel smiling all the way.
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I don't believe it will be that expensive to repair even post warranty. Turbos are pricey but I've driven a lot of turbos and never replaced one... some with well over 200K. I'm pretty confident my Ecoboost will go for over 200K but will likely never know....manufacturers keep coming out with new must have stuff so my trucks keep changing.
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It will outlast your desire to own it...
The truck has been out for 2 years now and i havent seen any real complaint threads on the forums. Some guys dont get as good as MPG as they hope for. But other than that, it has proved to be a tough motor.
I wouldnt listed to any of the nesayers out there that claim the motor wont last because its a small displacment engine with turbos. They dont have a clue what they are talking about. Theres a lot of bad press on forums from the hardcore v8 guys on the eboost and i feel that it will distort the true image of the engine. But my beliefe is 5 years from now this will all have disapeared.
But in short, it will last, the technology its using isnt really new at all. Its just the first time its been put into this particular package. Turbos, VCT, and DI have been around for years.
The truck has been out for 2 years now and i havent seen any real complaint threads on the forums. Some guys dont get as good as MPG as they hope for. But other than that, it has proved to be a tough motor.
I wouldnt listed to any of the nesayers out there that claim the motor wont last because its a small displacment engine with turbos. They dont have a clue what they are talking about. Theres a lot of bad press on forums from the hardcore v8 guys on the eboost and i feel that it will distort the true image of the engine. But my beliefe is 5 years from now this will all have disapeared.
But in short, it will last, the technology its using isnt really new at all. Its just the first time its been put into this particular package. Turbos, VCT, and DI have been around for years.
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Actually the '07 Expeditions were built with a version of this tranny. There have been some reports of a bad batch of torque converters and some pump failures likely due to the manufacturing process and not being well flushed but these transmissions seem to be tough as nails.