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Sep 13, 2024 | 10:27 AM

tomcat1013

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Time to upgrade from 2017 F-150 XLT 2.7. It’s been a great truck and has 220k miles. I’m trying to decide if I should go with the 6.7 powerstroke or the 3.5 hybrid. I drive approximately 3k-3.5k monthly most of this is the commute to and from work. 65 miles each way daily on the highway. Then various trips on weekends. Appreciate the help and advice

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Sep 13, 2024 | 11:36 AM

Papa Tiger

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Hi Tomcat, since they have removed the Best engine 2.7L from the 2025
XLT I would most likely go with the 5L and leave the 3.5L turbo be, for just a daily driver.
If you are not interested in the XLT just go a different model with the 2.7L in it If you
Liked your 2.7L.

Sep 13, 2024 | 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by tomcat1013

Time to upgrade from 2017 F-150 XLT 2.7. It’s been a great truck and has 220k miles. I’m trying to decide if I should go with the 6.7 powerstroke or the 3.5 hybrid. I drive approximately 3k-3.5k weekly most of this is the commute to and from work. 65 miles each way. Then various trips on weekends. Appreciate the help and advice

Hi there! Welcome to the forum.

Sep 14, 2024 | 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by tomcat1013

Time to upgrade from 2017 F-150 XLT 2.7. It’s been a great truck and has 220k miles. I’m trying to decide if I should go with the 6.7 powerstroke or the 3.5 hybrid. I drive approximately 3k-3.5k weekly most of this is the commute to and from work. 65 miles each way. Then various trips on weekends. Appreciate the help and advice

Since I hear nothing about towing or hauling, I suggest the best of your two options is the 3.5 hybrid. I figure if you just want a 6.7 just because, you wouldn't be asking us about it.

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Sep 14, 2024 | 06:25 PM

tomcat1013

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Cathedralcub you are correct I don’t really tow or haul anything but in few occasions. I am just curious with the mileage I put on I was thinking the diesel would be better for longevity.

Sep 14, 2024 | 07:12 PM

Papa Tiger

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Cathedralcub you are correct I don’t really tow or haul anything but in few occasions. I am just curious with the mileage I put on I was thinking the diesel would be better for longevity.

The 2.7L Driven under 67 mph, & commuter XLT Sport to work with few stop lights can easily average near or greater than 25 mpg. sure, you are driving for mileage not tromping it. The real plan being + 22 mpg in the big rig. ...

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Sep 15, 2024 | 10:44 PM

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Cathedralcub you are correct I don’t really tow or haul anything but in few occasions. I am just curious with the mileage I put on I was thinking the diesel would be better for longevity.

I don't think you'll have any longevity issues with the 3.5, not sure yet on the hybrid part of the equation, but they've been doing fine so far. The 6.7 likely wouldn't give you much trouble over the same distance, but would be a lot more money for the added complication of a DPF and added fuel cost. I think the odds of warranty issues on either one are about the same, except maybe the DPF on the 6.7 .

For what you've described, I'd go with the 3.5 without thinking twice.