Curious if the 2.7 is having the same problems as the 3.5 (i.e. timing chain rattle, misfires)?


Thanks!

 

I'm curious too. Just from casual google searches it seems to be holding up really well.

Everyone seems to hate the start/stop function though.

Josh

 

Which can be shut off from the dash. Engine is too new to know so problems probably won't start showing up until next year or the next few years like the 3.5L has with the timing chain slop, condensation build up in the CAC. I thought I did see some issue but I can't seem to find a link. Only thing I've found is when you do an oil change, pop the oil cartridge a bit let the oil drain back into the block, then drain the oil and wait about 5 minutes or so for all of it to be out. When you add the 6 quarts of oil into the engine wait about 10+ minutes as per owner's manual before you check the level. Last thing you want to do is have 1/2-1 quart or more of oil in the engine and you start having issues.

Hope it doesn't end up with problems because I may buy a truck with the 2.7 EB in the future.

 

The start/stop should be able to programmed as 2 options, always on, manual off or Always off/ manual on.

I shouldn't have to select it each time the engine is started.

As for oil filter, the 6.0 power stroke diesel... Been there still do that. Much easier and cleaner than the traditional spin on.

Josh

 

8000 trouble free miles on mine so far. This is one guy who doesn't mind the auto start/stop.

 

Only 1800 miles on mine, but it seems that Ford Address all the problems on the 3.5 that everyone was having. hope the 2.7 is better.

 

I only have 2500 miles, but its solid. Loving it. running a SCT tune will turn this 2.7 into Torque Monster.

 

8600 miles, no problems, 22mpg

 

Update on mine. Bought 7/08/15. Just turned over 23,000 miles today. Trouble free. Drive it like I stole it mostly suburban freeway so either running 75 - 80 or bumper to bumper. 22 mpg.

I'd buy one again in a heartbeat.

 

How does the 2.7L operate at 75mph freeway speeds for a few hours. Is it high revving and annoying after a few hours? If you are on a two lane road, is it speedy enough to complete a pass?

bruce...

 

I just took my 2016 F-150 on a "break-in" trip fishing in Utah and Idaho a week ago. Lots of 80MPH Interstate in both states, and I did a few long days on the Interstates.

I kept it right at 80MPH on roads with that limit. RPM was a tad over 2K as I recall (not counting grades). Nothing annoying, and even doing 80, if I needed to pass a semi or something, I still had power to quickly get past them. Very impressed in that regard.

I will say that at 80, I had a hard time getting better than 21-22mpg on my 2WD unladen. I just have the XLT, so don't know if the fancier models have a boost gauge, but mine doesn't. I think my turbos were probably working at a moderate rate at that speed, which would account for the mileage drop. I forgot my OBDII interface, or I would have plugged the Torque app in as I think that will monitor boost psi.

At under 75MPH (even just barely) and under 2K RPM, mileage went back up to 24-25. So 75 really seems to be a breakpoint on how much the turbos work for just cruising. The lie-o-meter told me that for the 2500 mile trip, I averaged 24.5mpg. That included some 55-65MPH highways and a good bit of rural roads.

I don't know the full specs of the 3.5L, but during the trip I was thinking that if I were to be doing predominately long distance high speed interstates, that one might the better choice given it might not work as hard at 80MPH as the 2.7L. For the occasional vacation though and for my general driving, I have no regrets and am continually impressed with what this little engine can do, especially in a truck.

 

Thank you for the reply. Good to hear that it runs well at freeway speeds.

bruce...

 

I have a 6" lift with 35" tires, I have driven it to Vegas three time now.
about a 250mile drive from where i live. That little motor does not even break a sweat. Climbing up the hills, you do not even feel it struggling.
The 2.7 EB is very strong. I avg 22.5 @ 75mph

And whats funny, when i'm cruising up the hills @75-80mph, the V8 trucks that
I pass up are all at high Rev's, try to hold speed. Not knocking V8s, but just love the low end Torq. of those little turbo's
Always run 91 Oct.

 

Does the 2.7 require 91 octane?

 

Nope.

16k miles without issue and an excellent engine.

Bet the Fusion Sport guys are VERY happy!!