F150 2.7 Ecoboost?

[ruffdog]

Here is a good comparison of mileage to a 5.0 f150.
Fuel Economy Test: 2.7-liter EcoBoost vs. 5.0-liter V8 - 2015 Ford F-150 Long-Term Road Test

 

[TomSeller]

It gets the best mpg in sport mode, without my foot hard on it. Keep in mind that I am a conservative driver that keeps to, or just above, the speed limit. Oh, I don't mind the 'speeders', just don't complain when you can't push someone out of your way.

-R

That is about the way I drive. Wife has called me "Gramps" when I drive since we were in our 20s. The 2.7 lower engine is built stout so no surprise there are few engine issues.

 

[roadhunter]

Here is a good comparison of mileage to a 5.0 f150.
Fuel Economy Test: 2.7-liter EcoBoost vs. 5.0-liter V8 - 2015 Ford F-150 Long-Term Road Test

interesting. He really tried his best to do an apples to apples comparison.

 

[dalola]

Here is a good comparison of mileage to a 5.0 f150.
Fuel Economy Test: 2.7-liter EcoBoost vs. 5.0-liter V8 - 2015 Ford F-150 Long-Term Road Test

I'm really not sure just how they drove the 2.7 to get that poor mileage. I've never gone below 20 unless I'm pulling my trailer. Most folks over on the F150 forums also report much better gas mileage from the 2.7, both unloaded & towing up to ~6Klbs.

 

[scott_vt]

Here is a good comparison of mileage to a 5.0 f150.
Fuel Economy Test: 2.7-liter EcoBoost vs. 5.0-liter V8 - 2015 Ford F-150 Long-Term Road Test

Good Afternoon ruffdog,
That was a great test and I did read that before I bought my truck. Certainly not knocking the 2.7 L Eco Boost but I have consistently got 23 to 25 mpg on trips with my 5.0L , and did I mention the 385HP uner the hood ? This thing will get up and run ! :thumbsup:

 

[check]

I'm really not sure just how they drove the 2.7 to get that poor mileage. I've never gone below 20 unless I'm pulling my trailer. Most folks over on the F150 forums also report much better gas mileage from the 2.7, both unloaded & towing up to ~6Klbs.

Wow - inconsistent data again. What to do? I have the 5 L, and my lease is up in April.
What should I get?

 

[dalola]

Wow - inconsistent data again. What to do? I have the 5 L, and my lease is up in April.
What should I get?

I would suggest a lengthy test drive of each engine you're considering, in similar trucks/trims. Everyone's driving habits are different, and each engine will respond differently to them. It's splitting hairs, really, as all the current F150 engines are stellar. There are no bad choices, just better ones for YOUR situation.

 

[check]

I would suggest a lengthy test drive of each engine you're considering, in similar trucks/trims. Everyone's driving habits are different, and each engine will respond differently to them. It's splitting hairs, really, as all the current F150 engines are stellar. There are no bad choices, just better ones for YOUR situation.

If the gas mileage is that close, I'm going with the 5 L. The engine is simpler, and it has a much nicer roar than the eco-boost engines when you punch it!

 

[sd455dan]

If the gas mileage is that close, I'm going with the 5 L. The engine is simpler, and it has a much nicer roar than the eco-boost engines when you punch it!��

Found this interesting:
Which F15 engine would a Ford Technician pick? - YouTube

Seems the mechanics at that dealership agree with buying the 5.0- if they have to work on the engine.

 

[Ford850]

Found this interesting:
Which F15 engine would a Ford Technician pick? - YouTube

Seems the mechanics at that dealership agree with buying the 5.0- if they have to work on the engine.

Ok, I have a 5.0 so I should like that video. The problem is, those mechanics seem out of touch. They said they would choose the 5.0 because it can tow mow (wrong), has more power (wrong), and that you don't have to "be on it" to get power (wrong). I like my 5.0, but none of those reasons are valid.