Coyote Longevity Prospects

[f00man]

Engine-wise…the biggest issue would be the typewriter/bbq tick. It can be a nuisance, but not a reliability issue. That’s if it’s properly maintained.

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[Bullitt0819]

My main concern is the complexity of the Gen3 esp. Between VVT, CoP (have been problematic), both PI and DI and I-forget-what-they-call-those-vanes-that-limit-airflow at idle, plus all the electronics there's a lot of stuff to go wrong. They've already had an issue with the digital display with rev-matching--which smells an awful lot like a designed-in glitch--and I suspect the LED display will fade and/or lose pixels over time (happens a lot on computer displays). I think the blocks, at least, are pretty proven.

Complexity != Durability (in most cases).

 

[MAGS1]

While I don’t disagree with anything you’re saying, I think an argument of similar nature can be made for just about any engine these days. The ways these things have evolved over time to increase power, mpg, or whatever lends itself to these types of questions since they are heavily controlled by computers and electronics. Heck, you can say the same thing about just about every household appliance these days. I went with a Mustang for a lot of different reasons one of which is the proven reliability of the coyote. And any problems that pop up tend to be less expensive than say their German or Italian counterparts.

I mentioned it previously but I think it’s worth mentioning again, it’s in the F-150 as well. It’s the best selling automobile in the US, I don’t think that would be the case if the coyote had a bunch of reliability issues. And I’m far from a Ford fanboy, I was a GM guy for 20+ years before I bought my first Mustang 3 years ago (Still prefer GM SUV’s over the Ford’s). I’ve also owned a few foreign brands too, they all have their quirks and issues, there’s no escaping that.

I would say if you’re looking for some peace of mind, check out the Ford ESP through Granger. Great pricing and extra insurance if you’re that concerned about something major happening.

 

[Balr14]

IMO the engine is the least of your worries. The other electronics and associated control units are more likely to bite you.

 

[MISFITGT]

Hopefully lots, because I dd mine and I'm expecting 150k minimum. I see no reason why that shouldn't be attainable.

Let me know how that goes, I am also dding mine until I can't afford it anymore or I have children. Whichever comes first

While I don’t disagree with anything you’re saying, I think an argument of similar nature can be made for just about any engine these days. The ways these things have evolved over time to increase power, mpg, or whatever lends itself to these types of questions since they are heavily controlled by computers and electronics. Heck, you can say the same thing about just about every household appliance these days. I went with a Mustang for a lot of different reasons one of which is the proven reliability of the coyote. And any problems that pop up tend to be less expensive than say their German or Italian counterparts.

I mentioned it previously but I think it’s worth mentioning again, it’s in the F-150 as well. It’s the best selling automobile in the US, I don’t think that would be the case if the coyote had a bunch of reliability issues. And I’m far from a Ford fanboy, I was a GM guy for 20+ years before I bought my first Mustang 3 years ago (Still prefer GM SUV’s over the Ford’s). I’ve also owned a few foreign brands too, they all have their quirks and issues, there’s no escaping that.

I would say if you’re looking for some peace of mind, check out the Ford ESP through Granger. Great pricing and extra insurance if you’re that concerned about something major happening.

Is their pricing cheaper or the same as floodesp?

 

[MAGS1]

Let me know how that goes, I am also dding mine until I can't afford it anymore or I have children. Whichever comes first

I have 2 kids and a Mustang that I DD, so you’re good if you have kids some day

 

[MISFITGT]

I have 2 kids and a Mustang that I DD, so you’re good if you have kids some day

I'm not quite where I want to be yet. I'm 24 and graduating college tomorrow. So if the kids magically appeared, I'd be having to figure that out as well.

As of the financials of the Mustang, I'll have it paid off by March (so luckily I'll be good in that regard).

 

[MAGS1]

I'm not quite where I want to be yet. I'm 24 and graduating college tomorrow. So if the kids magically appeared, I'd be having to figure that out as well.

As of the financials of the Mustang, I'll have it paid off by March (so luckily I'll be good in that regard).

Congrats on the graduation!

 

[MISFITGT]

Congrats on the graduation!

Thank you.

 

[Deleted member 69033]

Yeah, congrats, that's an awesome feeling. I just finished paying off my loans and that was a big deal too!

I also have a kid and he and wife both love the mustang. Just gotta get something bigger for your lady, then you can use that for road trips and such...

 

[luc]

No issues whatsoever

 

[Red65]

I traded my 2012 F150 5.0 at 295K The engine ran fine. Did not use oil. I did abuse it by hauling top soil and other heavy loads up and down our very hilly roads. I used it as a truck. I also tuned it and ran it down the drag strip, it ran high 13's at 99 Mph. Thank you 5 star. I also took it to a few HPDE events where it was a real attention getter.

I sold it due to rust issues, I sometimes wish I kept it.

I traded it on this 17 GT mustang thinking I no longer needed a truck. I shoulda kept it and bought the GT outright.

Now I'm looking for another truck and they are unobtainium, at least at a price point I'm willing to pay.

For this reason, I am thankful I bought my 93 F250 before the prices went retarded. It has the 7.3 IDI and a ZF5 manual that I swapped in. It is super cheap to maintain, pulls everything I hook up or put on it, and never complains. I'll never sell that truck.

 

[TrueBlue22]

I've owned a 2011 Gen 1 Coyote since brand-new. Currently >12 years old with 105,000miles. Vehicle was a DD until November 2016, after which it's been an extremely pampered warm, sunny day garage queen. All I've ever done to the engine is regular oil and oil/air filter changes, coolant flush at 50K/100K, and spark plugs & PCV valves at 100K miles. That's it. Pulls as hard as the day I brought it home. I'm admittedly a maintenance fanatic about my '11 and plan on driving it until I die - and then one of my kids will inherit her. And yes, you could probably eat off the engine if you were so inclined. When I brought it in to my mechanic for the 100K coolant flush, he could not believe it had that many years and miles on it!

Someone commented on Ford interiors turning to junk at high mileage. I can't vouch for an S550 (yet), but my S197 interior looks pretty darn pristine after 105K. Again - maintenance and upkeep are key. The leather gets regular conditioning treatments to counteract all the sun exposure, and I'm a bit of a nut case about keeping the interior clean.

Honestly, my S197 has been close to bulletproof. Best car I've ever owned!

 

[usefvlidiot]

120k miles here 2019 5.0, it will last you a really long time as long as you take care of it and do the regular maitenance. Only issues ive had are GDI issues (suspecting bad e85 in my area) and a broken Cam follower. Other than that the engine has not given me any issues. Car has been tuned since about 10-20k miles and i race it every so often.

 

[Zrussian13]

I have 2 kids and a Mustang that I DD, so you’re good if you have kids some day

Anyone who doesn't take their kids out in their mustang and let them enjoy it is doing the kids a great disservice.

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