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3.5 EcoBoost
Just ran across this. We've all debated about this engine and now it looks promising from an MPG standpoint. This is in the Lincoln MKS but I wonder how it will do in the trucks. I guess time will tell.
Ford details how EcoBoost will be more powerful, eco-friendly than competition |
Originally Posted by powerstroke72
(Post 7343766)
Just ran across this. We've all debated about this engine and now it looks promising from an MPG standpoint. This is in the Lincoln MKS but I wonder how it will do in the trucks. I guess time will tell.
Ford details how EcoBoost will be more powerful, eco-friendly than competition I just don't think there will be a long-term payoff in total cost of ownership on the EcoBoost once the cost of repairs is figured in. I don't see these as 200k-300k mile engines, which I consider the modular motors to be without much trouble at all. George |
Originally Posted by YoGeorge
(Post 7344233)
It'll take a lot of time to tell how they *really* do, like when we have 15 year old EcoBoost trucks being run on the cheapest gas possible, overloaded, low on oil, etc, by lawn crews.
I just don't think there will be a long-term payoff in total cost of ownership on the EcoBoost once the cost of repairs is figured in. I don't see these as 200k-300k mile engines, which I consider the modular motors to be without much trouble at all. George |
the 5.4 is easily a 200K+ motor....
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Originally Posted by excaliber551
(Post 7344272)
I don't see any of Fords engine being 200 or 300 K engines other than a diesel.
There are certainly a small number of any engine that die prematurely, but I'd say the mod motors in general are as long-lived as most anything out there. George |
25mpg in a MKS. I am actually a little disappointed by that. Because, if it gets 25 in a car, I would think you will be lucky to get 21-22 in a F-150. The 4.6 3v can do that. Hopefully it will do better than I am thinking. Maybe there will be a significant difference in city fuel mileage.
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So this engine will require premium correct? And if it does then I just can't see why anyone would choose this engine over the 4.6l 3v that runs on regular.
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Nope...regular unleaded.....and i'd be happy with 22 in a 4wd F-150.....
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Originally Posted by Ryan50hrl
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Nope...regular unleaded.....and i'd be happy with 22 in a 4wd F-150.....
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I think that was a main design feature of them....that they ran on regular...
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still...it's a small motor running a decent amount of boost in a 5,000 to 6,000 lb truck...and it will be severely taxed with towing/hauling
I cannot see the ecoboost being a good option for the F-150. I can foresee it being an option for 1-2 yrs, then getting dumped once the reliability issues come to light as it is used as a TRUCK ENGINE...and not a MPG gimmick |
Originally Posted by cpdorroh
(Post 7345269)
25mpg in a MKS. I am actually a little disappointed by that. Because, if it gets 25 in a car, I would think you will be lucky to get 21-22 in a F-150. The 4.6 3v can do that. Hopefully it will do better than I am thinking. Maybe there will be a significant difference in city fuel mileage.
Thing is the EB won't feel underpowered compared to the the 4.6L. so not a fair comparison. |
Originally Posted by tylus
(Post 7345887)
still...it's a small motor running a decent amount of boost in a 5,000 to 6,000 lb truck...and it will be severely taxed with towing/hauling
I cannot see the ecoboost being a good option for the F-150. I can foresee it being an option for 1-2 yrs, then getting dumped once the reliability issues come to light as it is used as a TRUCK ENGINE...and not a MPG gimmick |
Originally Posted by excaliber551
(Post 7344272)
I don't see any of Fords engine being 200 or 300 K engines other than a diesel.
Not crackin' yer onions, just curious. Talking about MPG's, the Ford website says the Flex with the 3.5L EB is rated at 22mpg's HWY. Lots of power, not great mileage. Tim |
Originally Posted by tseekins
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OK, Which engines on the road do you consider 200-300K engines? If you don't think a Ford gasser will make that lofty goal, then why are shopping for a Ford truck?
Not crackin' yer onions, just curious. Talking about MPG's, the Ford website says the Flex with the 3.5L EB is rated at 22mpg's HWY. Lots of power, not great mileage. Tim |
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