2.7 Ecoboost Quick Questions
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2.7 Ecoboost Quick Questions
Hey guys, sorry I didn't search a lot, im doing this on the fly and looking for some quick answers. Im thinking of looking at a 2016 with a 2.7 ecoboost. I have a 2012 with that ecoboost. I don't really like it, but mine feels different than other ecos ive drove, but anyway. What is everyones consensus on the 2.7 in a truck. Its a Screw, sport. Im sort of on the way to the dealership.
Thanks in advance
Thanks in advance
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You will really like it. I was dead set on the V8 5.0 and drove out with a 2.7 ecoboost. What you need to tow with it will determine what engine and payload package you will want. I drove all of the engine choices and wound up in a 2.7, but I don't tow much.
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I was on the Same path to buy a 5.0 till i really drove the 2.7 several times on back roads and Highways at all different speeds and studied all of the new upgrades for 2018,the 2.7 has Port injection and Direct Injection that means 2 injectors, Port is injecting fuel on the intake valve to clear up the Coking Problem (Oil Deposits) and the Direct Injection that is for Higher Speeds, better Acceleration with a Compacted Graphite Iron or CGI that forms the Upper Engine Block and Cylinders, Paired with a 10 Speed Transmission, I know allot of changes but FORD did there Homework. Now do yours and become a proud Ford Truck Owner.
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I came out of a 2012 5.0 into a 2016 2.7. I became interested in and ended up with a 2.7 because the basic truck was what I wanted and the deal was right. After test driving the 2.7, I was sold. It has absolutely no issues hauling a 157" wb Lariat around. Reliability? No issues so far in my 21,000 miles. I personally know of one that's approaching 150,000 miles with no issues.
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I regularly drive both a 3.5L Ecoboost, and a 2.7L Ecoboost. My only knock against the 2.7L is that it has very weak compression braking. So if you do a lot of steep hills and/or steep hills towing a trailer, you may have increased brake wear. The 3.5L actually does pretty well. There are a couple places I go off-road, where it is very, very steep. Down that hill in the 2.7L, you are on the brakes the whole way down. With the 3.5L, I can put it in 4L, and it will crawl down the hill without ever touching the brakes. That is a major plus when it's real muddy.
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Note the '18 2.7 has both port and direct injection. Earlier was direct only. I like my 2.7 btw. Plenty of power but as noted not much engine braking.
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Great! Thanks guys!
Could not work out a deal with the ones I was looking at. One was already sold, the other I didn't like as much. But im keeping my eyes open now.
Could not work out a deal with the ones I was looking at. One was already sold, the other I didn't like as much. But im keeping my eyes open now.
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