Ford replacing 2018 5.0s?
#166
I don't have a lot to add here, but I've been following this and have been genuinely surprised at the issues you've been having.
I admire your attitude, it seems like you're handling this the best way possible. Up until recently I wasn't aware of all the issues with the redesigned 5.0, perhaps this is an engine to stay away from for the next couple of years.
I admire your attitude, it seems like you're handling this the best way possible. Up until recently I wasn't aware of all the issues with the redesigned 5.0, perhaps this is an engine to stay away from for the next couple of years.
#168
#169
Since I'm now going down this 5.0 road, my question is IF it gets to this point where replacement is necessary, are they replacing it with the same design engine or did Ford change the way they make the 5.0 now? Why would someone replace a defective design with another one just to experience the same thing (hassle) all over again? To me that's not a fix.
#170
The new engine replacement supposedly has new part numbers for the all aluminum block, the pistons, and the piston rings. I am on my first replacement, and it still is burning oil. It could be a break in, but it sure seems like a lot of oil in the short distance. Good luck with yours.
#171
Is there a consensus on how to break these in? I just bought a new 2018 5.0 two weeks ago that was built in July of ‘18. So far I’ve put about 900 miles on it but have been babying it (my normal driving style is to maximize MPGs because I drive so much for work). It doesn’t seem like it’s lost any oil but should I try gunning it once the engine is warm or is it better to drive lightly?
#172
you guys should read this article on the new 5.0 .https://www.mustang6g.com/forums/thr...liners.113071/ i personal think the motors are not getting broke in properly from the factory. after reading this post ford also used a new low friction ring design with the new motor. i think coupled with the new 10 speed that is programmed to keep the rpms on the motor as low as possible to save fuel i don't think it is allowing enough friction for the rings to seat. My 5.0 has not had a oil problem but i ran my motor in sport mode and kept the rpms up and varied for the first few thousand miles.it could be why it is hit and miss who has a problem.
#173
I agree with Harryjt. I had some oil consumption until I ran mine in sport mode for a week. I am a member of several Mustang forums from back when I had one. I did a search on them and a internet search also last night also. After about an hour I got tired of it. I found very little evidence of a widespread problem. I am sure there are some of any engine family that use excessive oil. But to characterize the new 5.0 as problematic may be a little excessive. I am no expert but I have 14000 on mine and it has settled down nicely.
#174
you guys should read this article on the new 5.0 .https://www.mustang6g.com/forums/thr...liners.113071/ i personal think the motors are not getting broke in properly from the factory. after reading this post ford also used a new low friction ring design with the new motor. i think coupled with the new 10 speed that is programmed to keep the rpms on the motor as low as possible to save fuel i don't think it is allowing enough friction for the rings to seat. My 5.0 has not had a oil problem but i ran my motor in sport mode and kept the rpms up and varied for the first few thousand miles.it could be why it is hit and miss who has a problem.
I agree with Harryjt. I had some oil consumption until I ran mine in sport mode for a week. I am a member of several Mustang forums from back when I had one. I did a search on them and a internet search also last night also. After about an hour I got tired of it. I found very little evidence of a widespread problem. I am sure there are some of any engine family that use excessive oil. But to characterize the new 5.0 as problematic may be a little excessive. I am no expert but I have 14000 on mine and it has settled down nicely.
#175
This whole thing really sucks and I think that the 1% gain in efficiency that the cylinder coatings gave over iron liners is absolutely not worth this. Change the engine block back to the old way and keep the Direct Injection. I guarantee you no more than 3-5hp loss. Huge gain in reliability.
So glad I got a 2017 5.0L. I had no idea about the 2018 issue, but there were dozens on the lot when I bought this '17. Glad I went with the outgoing model. 6-speed, tried and true, and 2nd gen well-tested 5.0L. Fingers crossed! It's my first Ford truck... If I were buying a 2019 truck right now it'd be a Ford 3.5L EcoBoost or a Ram 5.7L Hemi. The new GM's are hideous and underpowered (except the 6.2, high-optioned truck), Toyota is a 12-13 year old design, great for reliability, but horrible for being modern and up to date.. .the Titans, well, they have engine issues with the 5.6L V8. Engine knock! Check the Titan forums. Ford 3.5EB or Ram 5.7 seems to be the way to go w/ a half ton truck right now.
So glad I got a 2017 5.0L. I had no idea about the 2018 issue, but there were dozens on the lot when I bought this '17. Glad I went with the outgoing model. 6-speed, tried and true, and 2nd gen well-tested 5.0L. Fingers crossed! It's my first Ford truck... If I were buying a 2019 truck right now it'd be a Ford 3.5L EcoBoost or a Ram 5.7L Hemi. The new GM's are hideous and underpowered (except the 6.2, high-optioned truck), Toyota is a 12-13 year old design, great for reliability, but horrible for being modern and up to date.. .the Titans, well, they have engine issues with the 5.6L V8. Engine knock! Check the Titan forums. Ford 3.5EB or Ram 5.7 seems to be the way to go w/ a half ton truck right now.
#176
This whole thing really sucks and I think that the 1% gain in efficiency that the cylinder coatings gave over iron liners is absolutely not worth this. Change the engine block back to the old way and keep the Direct Injection. I guarantee you no more than 3-5hp loss. Huge gain in reliability.
So glad I got a 2017 5.0L. I had no idea about the 2018 issue, but there were dozens on the lot when I bought this '17. Glad I went with the outgoing model. 6-speed, tried and true, and 2nd gen well-tested 5.0L. Fingers crossed! It's my first Ford truck... If I were buying a 2019 truck right now it'd be a Ford 3.5L EcoBoost or a Ram 5.7L Hemi. The new GM's are hideous and underpowered (except the 6.2, high-optioned truck), Toyota is a 12-13 year old design, great for reliability, but horrible for being modern and up to date.. .the Titans, well, they have engine issues with the 5.6L V8. Engine knock! Check the Titan forums. Ford 3.5EB or Ram 5.7 seems to be the way to go w/ a half ton truck right now.
So glad I got a 2017 5.0L. I had no idea about the 2018 issue, but there were dozens on the lot when I bought this '17. Glad I went with the outgoing model. 6-speed, tried and true, and 2nd gen well-tested 5.0L. Fingers crossed! It's my first Ford truck... If I were buying a 2019 truck right now it'd be a Ford 3.5L EcoBoost or a Ram 5.7L Hemi. The new GM's are hideous and underpowered (except the 6.2, high-optioned truck), Toyota is a 12-13 year old design, great for reliability, but horrible for being modern and up to date.. .the Titans, well, they have engine issues with the 5.6L V8. Engine knock! Check the Titan forums. Ford 3.5EB or Ram 5.7 seems to be the way to go w/ a half ton truck right now.
More than likely is a specific lot or some but not all in each lot.
Hopefully the engineers can really narrow down this problem and make adjustments for the 2020 production.
#177
#178
you guys should read this article on the new 5.0 .https://www.mustang6g.com/forums/thr...liners.113071/ i personal think the motors are not getting broke in properly from the factory. after reading this post ford also used a new low friction ring design with the new motor. i think coupled with the new 10 speed that is programmed to keep the rpms on the motor as low as possible to save fuel i don't think it is allowing enough friction for the rings to seat. My 5.0 has not had a oil problem but i ran my motor in sport mode and kept the rpms up and varied for the first few thousand miles.it could be why it is hit and miss who has a problem.
#179
I kicked the snot out of mine after about 400 miles. ran it in every mode except Economy. When I point it at the freeway I tend to jump on it and let the freeway traffic catch up so I can merge in. I just hate the way some drivers just pull out on the freeway runing about 35-40 then take 2 miles to get up to speed. It's called MERGE not stop everyone else. I do tend to drive more conservative around town, I'm not the first to the next light but I'm not the last on either.I still get 16mpg in town as long I am not pre-starting, to start the cooling process, or warming in the winter. After a couple heart attacks and a round with the big C, my comfort zone has norrowed a great deal.
#180
That doesn't sound like a bad idea at all. The 6.2L has proven itself to be one of if not the single most durable engine Ford currently produces. If they bored it down to 5.5L to 5.7L and were still able to reliably produce 400 or so horsepower it would be a fantastic truck engine for the F-150. I love the 5.0L and own one myself, which luckily mine has been trouble free, but I've read quite a few of the horror stories posted here, which makes me even more grateful.