2.7 ecoboost opinions
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deserteagle71
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My understanding is that starting in 2015 the Sport mode capability was added to the 6 speed auto in all the F150s. Two pushes on the Tow-Haul button on the end of the shifter activates it.
TCowner
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Imagine if Ford had found a way to squeeze the 2.7 ecoboost into the new Ranger. The wait time for delivery would probably be about the same as for the 2020 Corvette.
Birdhunter1
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I've got a 14 model 3.5 Ecoboost in an F 150, I absolutely love it. I test drove a 17 model with a 2.7 and I really liked it, from what I have heard from friends with one I wouldn't be afraid of it for what I tow. As for the turbos, thy ave been putting turbochargers on engines for 60+ years, I think they have the technology down pretty well and they aren't as problematic as people want to think they are.
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deerefan
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I finally got to drive one yesterday, a 2015 xlt crew cab. The power was impressive. I did not try sport mode. I have 2 more to look at, will hopefully pull the trigger by Tuesday.
Birdhunter1
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With my 3.5 Ecoboost I pull a 3 horse slant load trailer (about 7000 lbs fully loaded) and my tractor and loader that comes in (trailer and all) about 8500 lbs like it isn't even there. I am very happy with the engine and truck.
I got my father a 17 2.7 EB 150 4x4 a couple years ago, I have only driven it a couple times. Once was a 600 mile day to NY and back. The truck said 22mpg and I believe it was accurate. The truck never lacked for power...it it really impressive for such a little motor. The other time I was towing about 4500 pounds and it handled it like nothing. He has had no issues over the past 2 years at all. A few months back I bought a 19 F150 with the 3.5 and its a rocket.. I had 10k behind it and I was amazed at how well it handled it... Amazed... I would have had no hesitation about getting the 2.7 instead but the options and color I wanted were not available at the time so I ended up with the 3.5 , As of now that truck has 3200 miles and it's typically unloaded, I'm averaging 19.5 mpg with mixed driving.
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I went out today and purchased a 2016 with the 2.7. It is a bit louder than my 2015 with the 302...but it ran very well. Many good reviews on the 2.7 so I took the chance. This will be my beater truck. It has 134k miles on it but I only plan on putting 5-8k mikes a year on it. Figure if I get 10-12 years out of it I will be happy. Paid $19.5.
Like the aluminum body. It will still look good after many years on the road.
Like the aluminum body. It will still look good after many years on the road.
My 16 XLT does have the sport mode.
The one I got for my father is the XL STX. It has the color matched bumpers and center console but the shifter is on the collulm. I don't think the console shift is available in the XL.
