Eco Boost vs V8

[TNhobbyfarmer]

I'm looking at new F150s, considering a V8 or V6 Eco Boost. Please post opinions regarding which you would prefer. I've driven both and both have sufficient power to suit me. Eco Boost costs about $1000 more but get a little better mileage.

 

[Ilikeurtractor]

The turbos on the V6 are helpful if you plan on doing any high-elevation driving.

 

[haveissues]

I don't know what you plan on using the truck for but my ecoboost will pull up a pretty steep grade from a dead stop with a 10k trailer behind it with power to spare. I was really impressed.

 

[sld]

I am in the same boat as I look at the 2015's. What few problems I've read about the ecoboost seem to have been fixed in 2013-2014.

I am leaning towards the ecoboost for torque and mpg reasons. But it's going to be hard to get rid of my paid for 2007 V10 F250 with only 56k miles on it. A lot depends on what changes the 2015 has.

 

[TNhobbyfarmer]

What few problems I've read about the ecoboost seem to have been fixed in 2013-2014.

What problems are you referencing? I am looking at 2013s to save a little money. We're the problems you mention fixed prior to 2013 model year production?

 

[sld]

The only real problem I've read about is the CAC (intercooler) can get some moisture that puddles during certain conditions. When it's injested it can cause power loss and driveability problems.

I'm not the expert, but this was mostly on 2011-2012 models...and pretty rare on those.

There is a ton of stuff to google but remember that 99% of the posters had the issue and only represent less than 1% of ecoboosts sold.

 

[haveissues]

Here is my theory on lots of those power loss issues. I have a '12 truck that will at times rip the tires loose if you are driving down the road at 45 and mash the pedal IN THE DRY on a bright sunny day. It will loose power and shudder. Each time it happens my reaction is wth until i look down and see the traction control flashing. As most of these issues are reported to happen in the rain under hard acceleration there is no way you are not spinning the rear wheels if you floor it in the rain. Full throttle in the wet will result in spin. While I'm sure a portion of these trucks do have an issue most of the problems are between the steering wheel and the seat.

 

[tcartwri]

Water was pooling in the intercooler from condensation, and then being injested into the motor, taking out the cats and sometimes destroying pistons. If it was cold enough for the condensate to freeze, there would be a considerable power loss and potential for the motor to go into limp home mode.

 

[TNhobbyfarmer]

Water was pooling in the intercooler from condensation, and then being injested into the motor, taking out the cats and sometimes destroying pistons. If it was cold enough for the condensate to freeze, there would be a considerable power loss and potential for the motor to go into limp home mode.

Has the pooling issue been addressed/fixed by Ford?

 

[haveissues]

The intercoolers were replace with an updated model. It seems it was a cure for a lot of people but not everyone.