From what I've been reading lately, the 2.7 eco doesn't give up much to the 3.5 where it counts, and gets even better mpg. Can't go wrong with that one either.
Yeah, I guess that's correct, and all the 200k + mile ecos are just flukes.
Look, my opinion is based on my experience, not what I read into internet, or what my buddies, uncle's, dentist told him. I have a 2000 5.4 expy, and a 2001 5.4 f150, and I drove a rental 5.0 f150. I hate to tell ya...
The Ecoboost has no more problems inherently than any other engine. I mean, look at all the horror stories about the 5.0 on this site alone... Yet mine runs like a scalded cat.
Still prefer the eco in the truck. It's a better truck engine if you actually use your truck like a truck. No $10,000...
You don't perchance, happen to drive with two feet, do you? Inadvertantly resting a foot on the throttle while braking, or unintentionally depressing the throttle while braking?
Actually looks like post #16?
Per that chart, the 3.5 eco has negligible peak power (~3hp) over the 5.0, and has a 50lb/ft peak torque advantage, plus a 900 rpm lower peak and more area under the curve where the engine will spend it's time on the street.
3.5TT all the way. I have a 2018 xlt fx4 3.5 and two weeks ago had a similarly equiped 2019 Hertz rental with 4,500 miles and the 5.0... I now have zero regrets about buying the 3.5. The TT just feels like it has more torque every where it matters, and especially from a roll. The 5.0 just kinda...
@302@12psi your lack of tire spin is due to TC. If you have toggle modes, it's easy to tell when TC is cutting power, for instance, in a hairpin turn it's nearly impossible to induce throttle oversteer in normal mode, but in track mode, watch out.
If you like to text, or eat ham sandwiches, or both, while driving, don't get a car with one foot wide front tires. The road will invariably have some input on your direction of travel unless it's in pretty good shape.
If you are engaged in your drive, and maintain proper focus on the road...