F150 ecoboost drilled my intercooler

ericb2400 · Jan 8, 2015

Ok. Silly question, just how much water does it take to hydro lock an engine

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downslope · Jan 8, 2015

jejeosborne said:
Because traces of oil can be found in the intercooler and will exit the hole.

Also because the intercooler is considered to be part of the emission control subsystem and drilling the hole could theoretically alter the air/fuel ratio.

Reyer Farms · Jan 8, 2015

Thanks. We are having the shutter issues on our truck. I was saving money to install the full race intercooler etc. We have shutter, flashing lights, and full limp mode at engine rpms above 2000. All in all the truck has cracked plugs, misfires, pain in the tail to drive but still gets 14-15 mpg. Not happy with Fords service on the issue but we do like the truck.

check · Jan 8, 2015

How the heck could you still like the truck with all those problems?

Diamondpilot · Jan 8, 2015

check said:
How the heck could you still like the truck with all those problems?

I was thinking the same thing. Sounds like you need a new dealer to service it.

Chris

coobie · Jan 8, 2015

After reading this I will look at the 5.0 liter engine verses the echo boost engine when it comes time to buy a new ford truck.

check · Jan 8, 2015

coobie said:
After reading this I will look at the 5.0 liter engine verses the echo boost engine when it comes time to buy a new ford truck.

Yes, good idea. I actually wanted an Ecoboost but could not get one so I had to settle for the 5.0. Glad I did!

TheGoose · Jan 8, 2015

In defense of the Ecoboost I'll bet without looking that it is single-handedly the most numerous of any boosted engine in history, gas or diesel. So even if a tiny % of owners see problems that will still mean thousands of trucks.

sld · Jan 8, 2015

I think the technology is great in the ecoboosts but I still have some doubts in my mind about the carbon build up on the back of the valves that direct injected engines can see.

While sitting on the fence for engine choice, I do like the 5.0. I like to keeps things a long time and modify them. There are tons of speed parts for the 5.0 too.

deerefan · Jan 8, 2015

TheGoose said:
In defense of the Ecoboost I'll bet without looking that it is single-handedly the most numerous of any boosted engine in history, gas or diesel. So even if a tiny % of owners see problems that will still mean thousands of trucks.

Very similar to the 6.0 diesel, a lot of them on the road = a lot of issues. I had 2 6.0 diesels, both trouble free. However, still do not like the idea of modifying a $40k truck with a warranty.