2.7 Ecoboost/3 years 47k

[@hdronnieg]

Great video!!

[@poppyneese1811]

Thank you so much, to an ole hillbilly it means a lot!!

[@Forddude24]

I enjoyed your video, sir. My gf has 2020, ford explorer with the 2.3 eco boost and she has about 49k miles and no issues! She got it brand new in 2020, and so far no issues… she gets about 26.5 mpg. Maybe Ford perfected the eco boost engines ?? 😎

[@poppyneese1811]

That is wonderful to hear, I think the 2.3 Ecoboost is an outstanding engine, funny a friend has an Explorer that is owned by his company, came up to the house and I asked what engine did it have, he said what ever it’s got it will fly, looked under the hood and he was shocked it was a 4 cylinder. I know they’ll yank a Mustang around very well too, that is awesome MPG’s for that big of a vehicle. Glad to hear the service your getting out of it!!!

[@Forddude24]

@@poppyneese1811 yes, so far just been doing regular maintenance by ford and still going strong. Keep us updated on that beautiful truck of yours! 😎

[@deanmay338]

Geez, what a nice guy! Informative video, too!

[@poppyneese1811]

Thank You very much for watching!

[@RRaucina]

No don't worry it's not cursed China, the Motorcraft filters are made in the USA and really well priced.

[@poppyneese1811]

I bought WIX and their made in Gastonia NC, but if I’m a Ford Dealership I’ll get Motor Craft, thanks for the info!

[@scottadkins918]

I just seen this video, I live in southern WV also. I am looking at a 2018 2.7 V6 f150 just for the mpg. I have a 2013 raptor I love but it only gets 12 mpg....

[@poppyneese1811]

Oh lord that would be hard to handle right now, but guessing the Raptors paid off…… if so not sure how the math works, but I’m thinking you can drive a lot even at 12 mpg on a 500.00 monthly payment. Never got to drive a Raptor, but if it’s holding up and paid for I’d think about it,,,, the 2.7 has great power, but compared to a Raptor, make sure you drive one before trading

[@FIGNAS83]

First thing I do when I start my truck is hit that start/stop switch. At this point it's like second nature 🤣

[@poppyneese1811]

Yep I’m almost there, every once and a while I miss it but 90% I remember!

[@MacGregor.]

Little plug under the steering column. Plain sight. Pull that out it's the start stop

[@spdglez6663]

Nice listening to your review Sir. Thanks for sharing.

[@poppyneese1811]

Thank You!

[@tylerb2830]

I enjoy your watching your videos. It’s been awhile since you’ve posted anything. Is there any chance you could make an updated video about your truck?

[@poppyneese1811]

Will do it soon, I’m not sure how to upload a video they’ve really changed it. Drove the F150 to Lexington Ky today about 350 miles, did an awesome job

[@PS987654321PS]

Why is the payload so much less with the 2.7 engine? Its like 800 lbs less that the 3.5 Ecoboost engine.

[@poppyneese1811]

Not really sure, just looked it up and it’s a lot, really not sure why, maybe it’s just so much smaller in displacement, all I can think of

[@PS987654321PS]

@@poppyneese1811 Yeah, it's got me stumped as well. I have very recently placed an order for a 2022 F-150 and wanted the 2.7 engine for better mph and given that I don't tow anything, this was the best choice. However, I will have a camper in the bed so the payload is important to me and the 2.7 doesn't cut it. Such a shame.

[@poppyneese1811]

@@PS987654321PS hey the 3.5’s are stout, I’m thinking driven easy you might get better mileage than you think with the 3.5, I’ve heard some people say they did awesome mpg wise and others not so good, I do have a buddy in Longview TX with well over 300k on a 3.5 Ecoboost and still got the original turbos on it, he hunts in Montana and Colorado every winter and has a big hat farm. What ever you get hope it’s a great truck, I’d hate to buy right now

[@PS987654321PS]

@@poppyneese1811 Cheers, brother. And you're right about buying right now. Zero discount on inflated pricing and a 5-month wait.

[@kiheirc3195]

I’ve got 125,000 miles on mine I beat the crap out of it for wheeling and work just keep up with the maintenance works well great truck.

[@poppyneese1811]

That’s awesome and good to hear!!!

[@javienj.2535]

Do you have the gen 2? I think they started gen 2 late 2017 into 2018

[@poppyneese1811]

I do now, last Spring I bought a 23 with Gen 2 2.7 Ecoboost, it’s a lot quieter on startup, but doesn’t feel as fast, not that it runs bad, just feels a tiny bit slower to me. The one in this video is Gen 1 and the engine on startup seemed louder, in 94k it never gave me this first problem I think someone down in Kentucky got a real good truck.

[@javienj.2535]

@@poppyneese1811 do you like the 10 spd? I have a stx 2019 2.7 and I hate the trans but love most everything else. I worried ab long term reliability tho

[@shawnl7945]

Don’t the 2018’s have an aluminum body? That helps with the weight of a full size truck with a small engine. Oh yeah, and 2 turbo chargers help also!!!

[@poppyneese1811]

I’m sure it does the Aluminum was introduced 2015 and made the trucks about 600 pounds lighter and yep the 2.7 has 2 turbo chargers. I’d also agree with your statement they both help performance and unlike a slew of 2017 GM’s and RAMS around here with loads of body rust on the bodies,I personally think it’s a good thing. Also Toyota has gone dual Turbo V6 only, RAM is going inline 6 dual Turbo and GM has partially gone 4 cylinder turbo and Nissan is shutting down the full size Titan production for good. I’m pretty sure the 5.0 coyote will offered for a long time to come as well as GM’s 6.2, but I don’t see the 5.3 making it much longer when their 2.7 4 cylinder out performs it. Now the question is will consumers buy a 4 cylinder turbo full size truck, that was the same question when Ford introduced the Ecoboost 3.5 in 2011, today little as you say Turbo charged engines make up better than 75% of their sales. I’ll argue a low revving turbo v6 well maintained will outlast a high revving V8, my little V6 rarely has to rev above 3 grand, almost never.

[@shawnl7945]

@@poppyneese1811 Thanks for your response and feedback. I appreciate it!

[@StacheXXL]

Love my 2018 Lariat 2.7! Great review! Born in Montgomery WV. Lived in Gauley Bridge for a while.

[@poppyneese1811]

Know the area very well, had all the retail stores in that area for 35 year tobacco sales rep, you know D&J Video? My old boss in South Charleston has a 2016, Lariat also with the 2.7, much fancier than my lowly STX. Did you leave the area?

[@JDRTRM]

Still have the truck ? And if so any issues to look out for ?

[@poppyneese1811]

Yes getting ready to do a 80k oil change, no problems, did have to put rear brakes on, they said the font pads still have about 15 to 20 thousand left on them, still no shake in the front rotors at all. Also a lil buzz developed in the dash, got me baffled, really need to get down in the floor board and shine some light up there, only seems to happen in a certain RPM range, kind of reminds me of a speedometer cable from years back, these don’t have one. you can’t hear it under the hood or from the outside. Still love driving the truck everyday, got to say best vehicle I’ve ever owned, but I have owned some kind of crappy vehicles.

[@JDRTRM]

@@poppyneese1811 ok great . I have an 18 2.7 FX4 that just hit 20,000mi , no longer a teenager anymore haha . 10speed makes these trucks even better .

[@poppyneese1811]

@@JDRTRM haven’t got to drive one with a 10 speed, always wondered if I could I could actually feel the additional 25ft lbs of torque, I’d got in some trouble in my teens with these lil rockets 😮

[@JDRTRM]

@@poppyneese1811 haha yes , I was referring to the truck no longer in the teens with the mileage hitting 20,000 haha . And these trucks are quicker and faster then all of the 60’s , 70’s ,most 80’s and some 90’s cars and trucks . !

[@AllAboutCars1999]

my dealer charged $50 to turn off the stop start with the plug in device they have, now my truck is still under warranty so id call and ask before i head up there. I wanted it removed because 90% of engine wear comes from starting the engine

[@poppyneese1811]

That sounds like the way to go, thank you for the information, that ain’t to bad a charge for that either, I agree cause a lots of wear and really can’t see much or any savings in fuel economy either. Thank You!!!

[@mysticwine]

Nice review. I have a 2021 SXT 2.7 2x2 now for 3 weeks. Lots of bells and whistles and start stop tech which I have no issues with. It has auto hold brakes which I disable when creeping into a parking space,, hands free lane keeper (it is not 100% and will go into an alarm fit if hands off is too long), reverse gear cam, smart phone connect to start the 2.7 and unlock doors and make calls,, blind spot alert, speed limit sign reader, 10 speed tranny (new to me and takes some getting used to). It also has an aircraft type black box, 4 sides collision avoidance with all 4 sides sensors, and it has 2, 120 volt receptacles and 2, 12 volts (the next black out I won't need a portable generator).There's more but I'm temporarily worn out from learning them all.

[@poppyneese1811]

Wow that certainly has all the bells and whistles, mine was is just a XL, but I’m happy, congratulations on the truck it sounds awesome!!!

[@mysticwine]

@@poppyneese1811 $58000.00

[@mysticwine]

With a $4800 7yr 100,000 mile extended warranty

[@poppyneese1811]

@@mysticwine remember I’m old so 58k is what I bought a house for in 86, do a video I’d love to see your truck, it sounds like a really really nice STX, loaded to the gills so it’s probably now a good buy, I hope it’s the best vehicle you have ever had I’ve sure enjoyed mine! And again I’m tickled to death for you!!!

[@douglasfritz8344]

Excellent review! I own one!

[@poppyneese1811]

Thank You, how long and how’s she holding up?

[@jtapper6109]

I have a 2019 f150… I got rid of the stock tires (I think they were 6 ply?) after the second flat on gravel in four months replaced them with E rated (10 ply) no problem since.

[@poppyneese1811]

Dies it ride a lot harder?

[@MacGregor.]

K&n oil filter and ams oil. I got two more MPG

[@poppyneese1811]

That is an awesome improvement, I just picked my dog up from Virginia Tech Veterinary Hospital about 1.5 hours away, going downhill mostly coming back uphill, 60 mph speed limit, filled up before leaving showed 23.8 mpg for the whole trip, almost bet when I fill up again and calculator check it will be around 22 mpg. Where in the world did you find a K&N oil filter, I knew they made air filters didn’t know they made oil filters.

[@MacGregor.]

@@poppyneese1811oh ok. Cool. Hope your dog is doing good Just about anywhere online , you can find them. Advanced auto as well. I use in my 98 ZJ jeep as well. With ams oil. The old 318 runs better with it.

[@tdhjim1]

Love to listen to you gushing about your truck... Because you’re also gushing about mine!! My first modern truck in my 55 years... still love my rustic 77 as my project 👍👍. Great video!!

[@poppyneese1811]

Thank You for the compliment! Was I really gushing? Oh Lord didn’t mean to do that.

[@tdhjim1]

@@poppyneese1811 not in a bad way.... in a very good way👍👍👍

[@poppyneese1811]

I had a good Friend that had a 76 or 77, had a big lift, Mud Hawg Tire’s, big ones, a white roll bar with 4 KC Highlighters, it was a manual with a 351, talking about nice, it was blue with a custom paint job, his brother shot it in Emron, that was some dangerous stuff, would love to see your truck.

[@alexventura3843]

Have 90k on my 2018, zero issues. Came from Toyota and I’m very happy. Running 35s and get 20+mpg still!

[@poppyneese1811]

35’s sure look good, did you do a lift lift? Big change from the Toyota for sure, my Tacoma was a 4.0 6 speed manual and honestly felt as slow as my old 2.7 4 banger Tacoma which honestly I like better than the 2015.

[@F.R.G317]

Amen to all the trucks today are pretty decent as long as you take care of them... I have a 2019 Ram 1500 Bighorn with the 5.7 and I have gotten 19 -21 mpg which I was blown away when I first got it you can't really go wrong with any truck today 👍great video kind sir.

[@poppyneese1811]

That is incredible mileage for a big HEMI just looked up your truck on fuelly and the average MPG, your mileage is in the top tier of what RAM owners report for 2019 RAM 1500’s 15.4 mpg, what is your secret to that excellent fuel economy?

[@F.R.G317]

@@poppyneese1811 almost positive it's the 321 gearing opposed to the more tow friendly 392's...between that and cylinder deactivation

[@poppyneese1811]

@@F.R.G317 thanks for the reply makes sense

[@PresidentMcAwesomesauce]

Nice truck but on a side note I could sit on the porch and drink a beer and listen to this man talk for hours.

[@poppyneese1811]

CaptainAwesome might be the nicest compliment I got since my dad said Poppy your as strong as a mule and nearly as smart, if someone offers you a ride go with them. Thank You Brother so very nice of you!!!😃

[@busared06]

That's for real! Great video bud

[@Takar100]

I was going to say, I bet this guy could lay down some life lessons. You should do some videos with things you learned over the years!

[@poppyneese1811]

K LoLo I might just do that, usually I had to learn things the hard way. A lot of folks are born smart, Not me. But if I don’t get that video done, I’ll just say be kind to everyone, don’t think your better than anyone else and always try to be a servant to others. Sometimes we’re so determined to find fault, we miss the beauty.

[@jmercer74]

Agree, sounds like a real nice guy to chat with, wonder if I can convince him to move to Canada and be by neighbour

[@jbrousseau13]

love the honest review, where is the 4 year review? i also have the 2.7 love it car seat in the back lol mine too, great dad wagon cheers my friend and god bless from a youtuber in Canada

[@poppyneese1811]

I will do my best to get a 4 1/2 year review due done soon, retiring Jan 2nd and getting things lined out been busy, after 35 1/2 years sane company and job working just burned out. Not much new to report though Lil 2.7 chugging good as ever and the truck doing great.

[@jbrousseau13]

@@poppyneese1811 nice to hear bud yah I love my 2.7 It’s been flawless Just changing oil and tires my man Cheers

[@poppyneese1811]

Might do some big time bragging, I have a friend who’s a Canuck, makes me international 🇨🇦

[@NoShadowOfDoubt1]

Nice review, I also traded in my 2018 Tacoma for a 2021 F-150 3.5 XLT. I'm wondering if you have an Oil catch can on your engine. stay well.

[@poppyneese1811]

I do have a catch can, think it’s made by JTL, I may be wrong but your truck may have dual injection, which I think pretty much nullifies the need for one, but make sure I’m telling you right. What you think comparing the 2 trucks?

[@NoShadowOfDoubt1]

@@poppyneese1811 I just got a JLT catch can .... the new 3.5 EcoBoost is actually a PFDI - dual injection per cylinder. I think the truck is as good as you take care of it. A good owner is as good as a long time warranty. I wanted the 3.5 as it has good power, comfort and space, it has 6.5 bed with supercrew... amazing SYNC4. The F-150 is like a Limousine, very quite and not bouncy, the kids like, unlike the Tacoma. For sure the 2.7 Eco is much quicker and comfortable than the Tacoma. I felt your honest love for the truck, it was a nice relaxed review, best of luck and keep us updated.

[@poppyneese1811]

@@NoShadowOfDoubt1 congratulations on the new truck, I’ve not driven a 3.5, son rented one said off the line didn’t seem much faster than the 2.7, but after 60 it walked off from it, got a friend in Longview Texas with nearly 350k on a 2014 3.5,original Turbos too. I like the looks of the bigger bed like yours. Thank You for the compliment and best of luck!

[@Wolf.88]

Beautiful

[@poppyneese1811]

Really have a enjoyed this truck, more than any vehicle in my 58 years!

[@waynea2707]

I bought a auto stop eliminator module it just plugs in the OBD port under dash 5 second install just plug it in press button.

[@poppyneese1811]

How much, sounds easy enough even I could maybe do it.

[@waynea2707]

@@poppyneese1811 90 dollars on ebay had it for two years works great.

[@poppyneese1811]

Thank You sir!!!

[@preshj0hnson]

Hello thank you for the detailed video. I’m looking into gettin a 2018 2.7 ecoboost for around $32K with 24K on the odometer. Just looking for any feed back on if that price is worth pulling the trigger. I’ve never owned a truck in my life an I’m really looking forward to getting this truck.

[@poppyneese1811]

Right now with the shortage on dealers lots, that seems a pretty fair price, your going love owning a truck; I’d love to see it when you [e-mail] also love to hear what your thoughts on it are.

[@christopherburton4623]

U can have it installed at dealer stop/starts

[@poppyneese1811]

I never considered that, but Thank You for you comment.

[@drchangtorres]

I love my 2017 2.7L f150 xlt sports edition truck. Yes it is fast and nimble.

[@dangerranger862]

You can pull the fuse by the battery to eliminate the start stop !

[@rdsii64]

I just got a used 2018 STX 4X4 with the 2.7L ecoboost. My wife got it for me last Monday. I drove a 2006 5.4 for 15 years. The difference between the two is like night and day. I love the ecoboost engine. The start/stop doesn't bother me. If you don't like it there is a stub you can plug into your trailer outlet on the back bumper that will make the ecu think your towing a trailer and that will deactivate the start/stop. The stub won't void your warrantee either. After driving an ecoboost I am of the opinion that trucks and turbos go together like peanut butter and jelly.

[@poppyneese1811]

That is some awesome praise for the 2.7 and I gotta say I agree fully, doesn’t make a bit of sense to anyone that hasn’t driven one and you tell em 2,7 in a full size truck Congratulations friend on the truck, let us know how it’s doing as you get on with it.

[@poppyneese1811]

Als gotta say what a woman, getting you the truck!!! Your a lucky man . congratulations to you both, enjoy it brother!

[@fedearrosa823]

Hey man. Really enjoyed your video. I recently bought a 2020 2.7ecoboost f150 XLT sport. It has 28,000 miles and absolutely love it. I’m wondering if there are any aftermarket mods or products that you use to have the truck run good and last other than oil changes or course. Any tips are appreciated

[@poppyneese1811]

I’ve got a oil catch can, not sure though with your year truck if you’d need one having duel fuel systems. On oil changes I go every 5k, Motorcraft filter and Pennzoil Platinum Full Synthetic, new air filter every 5 oil changes. I try not to get on it till the temp gauge has moved a little and lastly when I get back home I try to let it run at least a minute to help cool the turbos. No performance mods, you can always purchase a tune, but I figure the engineers tuned these trucks to last, they run great stock and not over stress the engine. Also remember everything I wrote there is someone out there that that will argue I’m wrong, but I’m a guy that at least tries to learn from other people’s. mistakes. The old guys, yep even older than me always said take care of your tools and they’ll take care of you! Also wanna congratulate you on the truck!

[@poppyneese1811]

One more thing I always deactivate the engine stop thing, I just can’t see the advantage of stopping the engine at a light to save a little fuel and restarting, I think it’s just ads additional wear you don’t need.

[@fedearrosa823]

@@poppyneese1811 I agree. I’ve always thought the start stop on the engine just wears some stuff out. The only way is to physically push the button every time I get in my truck though right?

[@poppyneese1811]

@@fedearrosa823 they make a Stop/Start Eliminator, think it’s about $100 bucks, looks pretty easy to install, I’m old so $100 bucks is a lot, older you get the tighter😆 to me that looks like the cleanest way to do it.

[@rickpalluck5398]

Good morning Poppy, I apologize for not getting back to you sooner but I’ve been busy with my truck.It’s been in my garage for about two weeks now and have been going over it with a fine tooth comb. I’m not finding anything wrong but I guess you could say that I’m super detailing it. I just got a set of Cree headlight bulbs which I will be installing today.Man are they expensive,but super bright. I’m also trying to learn the electronics on this truck. I’m old school man..... I don’t really know how to work everything on my phone!! LOL. I hope all is well with you.Talk with you soon....Stay safe and healthy your friend Rick

[@poppyneese1811]

Good to hear from you, would love to see you do a video on it, I fully agree about the lights low beams are especially poor stock.

[@garybaldwin1061]

How many miles now?

[@poppyneese1811]

76k, still running great, had to put rear brakes on it, the fronts were fine, that was the first thing I’ve had to do so far, being an old guy I think I’m pretty easy on a truck

[@lbckevin]

The Voice of America .

[@poppyneese1811]

We’re in bad trouble then😫

[@jmercer74]

Awesome review and a great guy

[@poppyneese1811]

Thank You, hope I live up to your compliment!

[@bjbrown920]

Hey Poppy! Hoping for a 4 year old update soon!

[@poppyneese1811]

Brother I’ll try my best; been lazy, I apologize!

[@bjbrown920]

@@poppyneese1811 you the man! Just got a 2021 F-150 with the 2.7L Ecoboost and loving it so far.

[@poppyneese1811]

That new truck has really grown on me, if I was near you I’d get youth let me ride in it! I drive by a place where their building a bridge the boss has a dark silver Lariat man it looks good and it’s a Ecoboost not sure if a 2.7 or 3.5 though

[@danielmoeller8457]

2016 2.7 4x4. 138,000 miles, 0 issues. The longer I own it, the more I love it.

[@poppyneese1811]

Love hearing that! Every time I drive mine, the power, smoothness, the economy and just a well made vehicle, I gotta say I fully 100% agree with you, Daniel keep us updated on the truck as you continue to roll up the miles!

[@possumwilliams2940]

Thanks Poppy , nice review you seem to have a pleasant and honest demeanor... I'm looking at a 2017 F-150 XLT with the 2.7 Ecoboost supercrew 2 wheel drive with 40,000miles... I'll be 70yrs.old in July and with Gods Grace , I pray it will last me till He calls me home. Thanks Poppy and God Bless you and your family ✝️🙏🇺🇸

[@poppyneese1811]

I think you’ll like the 2.7, ain’t like when we was young, 6 meant slow they’ll scary and honestly 95% of the time around here all I need is 2wd. I’d look for 2018+ with the dual injection, a friend that is a car salesman said he’d sold one older customer his last 3 death trucks, you never know, but sounds to me like when He calls, your ready through the Blood of Christ to go, Just crossed my mind maybe a lease, new truck, half the payment, if your under 12k a year? I don’t like never owning either, but we ain’t taking these vehicles with us to Heaven and Thank You Sir for the compliment, I hope I live up to it,

[@jamesmedina2062]

Explain how remote start makes it "EASIER" to start the truck? Same starter...same ignition...same process right?

[@poppyneese1811]

Well just talking about when it’s cold, not having to go outside, climb in the truck, start it, get back out walk inside and let it warm up, also don’t have to worry about someone climbing in and driving off with my truck, even though if they came up my driveway to steal my truck and driveway alarm alerts me, they have really made a bad decision, Mr. Mosseberg and I would greet them.

[@poppyneese1811]

Also found another comment from you, mine does have two turbo chargers, one on drivers side one on passenger side. Ford spec sheet for Ecoboost list dual turbos, meaning two, thought I might have gotten a unicorn 2.7, but nope they all have 2. Doesn’t matter still can’t hear em spoil up.

[@jamesmedina2062]

Poppy Neese yeah I know

[@tkbouncer]

Nice review Poppy. I'm probably older than you (75) just ordered a 2022 Ford F-150 Lariat with a 2.7. After luckily surviving COVID this year at 78 days in the ICU and acute Rehab I decided to treat myself to a new truck. I just sold my 2015 Ford F-150 3.5 302 package for $31,000 with 19,500 miles on it. This truck never gave me on mechanical problem (other than door locks). I was getting an average of 18 around town. I really wanted alot of the newer safety features and just a new truck. I'm looking forward to this 2.7, my 3.5 was a great engine...too fast for me lol. I was allowed to order the truck without the start stop feature.

[@poppyneese1811]

I Thank God you came through it!!! You deserve a new truck, I truly hope you enjoy it as much as your 3.5 F150. Let me know how you like the 2.7Ecoboost compared to 3.5 again Happy you made, almost lost oldest son from it last year, still hasn’t gone back to work. I’ve met some young 78 year olds and some old 60 year olds, think it’s in the mind. Again Thank God you came through it!

[@tkbouncer]

@@poppyneese1811 My 2015 3.5 was a dream, I actually miss it. I really like the new adaptive driving packages . Who ever got my old truck got a good one. I sold it to car max, couldn't beat their price.

[@poppyneese1811]

@@tkbouncer yep my middle boy has felt with them a couple times, that was a heck of a price they paid you, but used trucks prices being what they are and yours didn’t really have any mileage on it. Can I ask were you vaccinated against COVID, when you got sick or not, I had Really light symptoms still can’t taste or smell and it’s been way over a year ago,

[@tkbouncer]

@@poppyneese1811 I got the virus in late March 2020 and was immediately put in a coma with a ventilator for 3.5 weeks then they took it out for 2 days and put it back in for a few more. developed a bad bladder infection. I went from 260lbs to 198lbs. No strength to even push remote control buttons. Went to acute rehab for 5 weeks, luckily after 3 weeks, I was able to stand by myself..... So now I'm good with lung and bladder issues. I had a catheter in for 7 months. I received two Moderna shots, the last in February 2021. Yesterday I took an antibodies test and waiting for the results. I'm in no hurry to get the booster (the doctor thinks my natural immunity is strong). I never had taste or smell issues. From the people I talked with, it seems people mild cases got those symptoms My lungs were in bad shape in ICU but since they have recovered back to normal. Hope this helps..

[@tkbouncer]

The dealer wanted to give me $28,000 for it. I calculated the sales tax effect and my break even point was 29,500.

[@firefoxmoz]

I just bought a 2020 F150 with the 2.7 Ecoboost and really love it. Glad to hear such a positive review after three years of ownership

[@poppyneese1811]

All I need for sure!!!Ticked to death for you! Still surprised when I mash the throttle, if someone would have told me 25 years ago that a V6 would run this good I’d thought they was crazy!!!

[@December20th]

I picked out a 2016 F150 sport today with 2.7 engine, i get the truck tomorrow and glad to see positive reviews also

[@jasonpatello2183]

Yeah me too. I definitely like it very much. Got the 2020 crew cab pretty similar to this one just in silver. Just wish it had stock LED’s kinda seems old school with the halogen headlights

[@UBERPOWNAGE]

Hope it's treating you well! My 18 2.7 had 25,000 miles on it in Feb of 2020. As of today, I have 101,914 with no issues. This has been a great truck, tows vehicles with no issues.

[@clos2120]

Such a cool guy ! Thanks for your review

[@poppyneese1811]

Thank You for the compliment! Getting ready to do my 4 year 60k review, any things you think I need to add to it?

[@bradvincet1848]

Did you know the water pump is located behind the timing chain cover? Not a cheap fix if it starts to leak, not to mention the potential damage of coolant in the oil.

[@poppyneese1811]

Did you know your actually wrong, refer you to Aaron Hines Video ( replacing water pump and thermostat on a 2.7 Ecoboost engine), if it was a 3.5 Ecoboost you’d be correct, but thanks for getting me to look that up, you made my heart beat a little faster.

[@bradvincet1848]

@@poppyneese1811 I assumed Ford would be consistent in their engine designs. Lucky for you.

[@poppyneese1811]

@@bradvincet1848 oh Lord Son you ain’t kidding, I love the truck but Ford has done some crazy stuff over the years, it wouldn’t surprise me them doing that, but I’m glad we found out. You got me to look into it, Thank You Brother!

[@paulhunter9613]

@@bradvincet1848 so without knowing a damn thing about the engine you decided to spew bull💩anyway.. you sound like a real piece of work

[@daveellis5100]

Recorded horizontally😀👍

[@poppyneese1811]

Sorry friend I ain’t real good with technology 😕

[@robertm.4916]

You know Poppy we just bought our 2016 with 56k miles 3 months ago. Put it through the Colorado test and we cut through those mountain dirt trails like a hot knife through butter while pulling a boat. Got say though I’m only getting 17 mpg average. Will also tell you people are leaving notes on my windshield asking if I’m interested in selling. Why couldn’t they do that with the piece of crap Ram truck I had prior too. Anyway, keep em coming brother.

[@poppyneese1811]

You my friend are a real truck MAN, I bow before you sir! If the 2.7 Ecoboost passes your test it will easily be good enough for at least 90% of truck owners!!! Thank You for sharing!!!

[@poppyneese1811]

Keep us updated!!!

[@stephenl5128]

Great review

[@poppyneese1811]

Thank You so very much, gettn ready to do my 4 year, any suggestions would be much appreciated.

[@streakofluck]

My 2020 has a option to enable or disable the start stop control.

[@poppyneese1811]

I wish mine did, mines just got a button on the dash, but at my age I need someone to sit in the passenger seat and remind me to push it😳

[@streakofluck]

@@poppyneese1811 yeah I like the option where you set it to disable or enable and it stays that way until you change it. No need to remember to push the button.

[@alanzapanta7254]

Great video!!! subscribed from NC.

[@poppyneese1811]

Thank You For watching and the Compliment!!

[@Plumber1111]

My egoboost escape has been a good little SUV. The only problem is it is automatic, because I drive manual. But that's a first world problem 🤣. I did almost have to get a new engine at 87K miles. The head gasket was starting to fail. I caught by the engine was using Accessive amounts of coolant. I drive my vehicles hard. I feel that the egoboost is a good engine, but not for someone with a lead foot. My current vehicles are 1. Stock Toyota Corolla 5 speed 1.8 L 2. Stock subaru forester 6 speed H4 3. 2002 ford ranger 5 speed, some minor 2.4 L V6 upgrades to the entertainment system. 4. Honda accord sleeper with LS1 engine swap 6 speed and a Toyota Tacoma transmission. It's my weekend car

[@poppyneese1811]

Sounds like you enjoy spirited driving for sure and what a collection of vehicles, I’m not sure the year of Escape, but a guy that was a contractor for a company that came to the house to replace the mother board on company computer had a Ecoboost Escape with just over 300k, said it had been a great car, pretty sure he drives very conservatively like me.

[@hukmai]

This man is a blessing in disguise great video can't wait for an update -from a ridgeline owner

[@poppyneese1811]

I hope your words are a fact my friend. You know I like the Ridgelines too, there pricey for me, but they are sharp, we have a 2014 CRV, hasn’t been as good as I hoped a Honda would be, but a lot of folks say 2014 wasn’t a banner year for Honda CRV’s

[@John-sc4sn]

I just traded my 13 FX2 with the 35 eco-boost in it has 240,000 miles I had a catch can on it changed the oil religiously used nothing but Ford Oil Only issues I ever had in 240,000 miles under the hood I replaced the battery one coil pack and plugs every 30,000 miles and throttlebody still running original serpentine belt alternator everything else factory I just bought a 2020 with the 2.7 in it hoping to get the same reliability and this video helps reassure me thank you

[@poppyneese1811]

You are the man!!!I salute you sir!!! Good maintenance is 95% of tooling up the miles!!! Hope my truck is as good,

[@darrylwilliams2216]

Did you install the catch can while your truck was under warranty? I am waiting the arrival of a 2020 f150 with the 2.7L ecoboost and I was thinking about installing a catch can but wondering if it will void my warranty!

[@John-sc4sn]

Darryl Williams Yes I did install a “do it yourself catch can” and to be honest I never needed my warranty and they never asked or said anything when I took it in for that transmission tuning recall

[@poppyneese1811]

John 2 I put a JKL on mine, catch can, surprised how little it catches, maybe 1oz every 5k.

[@larrybe2900]

@@darrylwilliams2216 A catch can won't be needed on your 2020 as it has duel injectors, one to clean the valve the other into the cylinder. ('18 and up)

[@ajnunya5518]

Did you end up installing catskins yet? I have same issue with the cushioning and lumbar its garbage thinking of going to local auto seat upholstery shop and getting new foam put in and then catskins

[@poppyneese1811]

No, I’m cheap and poor, hoping to have a good bonus in February 2021, then might go for it, put in a cheap seat cover to kind of hold wear where it is. Be careful over foaming them, my 2015 Tacoma seats were really packed full of padding and they were horrible.

[@boozie773]

Great video but aren’t you the guy who executed Carrot Top? We finally found him boys!

[@MrInzombia]

Do you have the 10 speed? And do you like the way it shifts. My opinion. The 2.7 is a beast.

[@poppyneese1811]

Nope mines the 6 which is fine, works great, I don’t think the 2.7 was offered with the 10 speed till 2018, the 3.5 and 5.0 got them 2017, but not the 2.7, I 100% agree the lil 2.7 is a beast! Also I’ve heard a few complaints on early 10 speeds, but not so much now. There’s a place near my house, if I have cruise on my transmission gets a lil confused, it’s like a hill, small incline and back to downhill.

[@abz124816]

Has the drive train bee reliable for you?

[@poppyneese1811]

Coming up on 60k and not a single problem, still silky smooth shifts, turbos spool up fast and it takes off, not a single complaint, been very happy!

[@abz124816]

@@poppyneese1811 Thanks, good to hear. I am looking at an Edge with this engine.

[@poppyneese1811]

I like the Edge, you’ll love the 2.7, should handle it with no problem, never seems stressed at all congratulations!!!n

[@sdp-ui2lw]

Thanks for sharing your story. I just bought a 2016 with the 2.7 Ecoboost with only 60,000 km. Like you I moved up from a 2013 Tacoma. It was a fabulous truck to own and I am sad to see it go. But I needed more room for my family and with the high resale value here in Vancouver BC Canada. I was able to get $26,000 for my trade. I paid $39,000 back in 2013. Crazy! Hopefully my XTL Super Crew is as reliable as my Tacoma.

[@poppyneese1811]

I’d get a oil catch can on her if she doesn’t have one, you 2016 and my 2017 don’t have dual injection if it doesn’t have one, been happy JLT brand I bought from Amazon, not sure a lot of people agree anymore, but I try to let mine idle about a minute before shutting it down to cool the Turbos, I remember a buddy back in the 90’s always did that to his Turbo Subaru. Comfort wise no comparison, these things are road trippers for sure! Hope yours is as every bit good as mine, I gotta say I don’t even think about the Tacoma anymore. Congratulations on the new truck!!!

[@jeffthomas7539]

i love my 18 f150 lariat fx4! has the 3.5l ecoboost in it.....pulls my camper like a dream! love the panoramic moon roof too! these are the best trucks!!!

[@poppyneese1811]

Retired boss has a Lariat, wow so nice, recently got to drive a 3.5 and honestly couldn’t tell it which EB engine it was, but of course we weren’t towing, heard that’s where the difference show it’s self, congratulations, riding in style!

[@poppyneese1811]

You know thinking about that Lariat, I couldn’t get comfortable in, scared I’d scuff something or spill my spit bottle, my DNA must be programmed for poor, it knows when in way above my raising, but man it sure is a pretty truck inside and out!

[@jaydlonewolf6375]

Greetings from Puerto Rico!! I have a F150 2002 supercrew 4.6 v8 4x4 and I am thinking of buying another F150 and you have convinced me to buy it! and with that engine.😄😄😄👍🙋‍♂️

[@poppyneese1811]

I think you’ll like it, buy new Maintenance! Buy used make sure Maintenance was done, I’d also get 2018 or newer, that duel fuel systems, my truck has the older 6 speed, been great, the new 10 speed people love them or hate them what I’ve read. I’m pretty easy on mine 95% time, but everyone and a while you gotta show a Silverado, Ram or Tundra what quick off the line means! Good luck with your new truck.

[@poppyneese1811]

Did you get the truck?

[@jaydlonewolf6375]

@@poppyneese1811 I ended up buying a Ford maverick fx4 with the 4k package

[@patrogers8912]

2019 xl with stx package 39k miles change the oil every 3-4 k miles no problems At 57 not sure if I’m willing or able to spend $ on price of new trucks but enjoy this one Wish it had a step to get into bed

[@poppyneese1811]

Pat I’m with you on the step, a few months ago I parked beside of a , I’m guessing a 72 or 73 reg cab full size 2 WD I was amazed how low the bed was compared to mine. I would buy now, lil worried about Joe Biden’s economy and there is way more demand out there than trucks, I ain’t paying anywhere near sticker much less 10 grabs above. The grill on your truck is probably my all time favorite Ford front end!

[@joeknowz4898]

I had 127,000 on my 4.6 1993 Grand Marquis....sold it to my friend and his son drove it to almost 240,000 miles before it needed anything done to he engine...that was after I replaced the plastic intake....

[@poppyneese1811]

Some big numbers, all the cabs and police cars based on that car and the Crown Vic, I never thought about the engines in those models, I know people brag on those cars toughness. That’s a good argument for the 4.6 being a great engine. Seems like there was millions of these cars, the Grand Marquis was rare, rich man’s ride🙂

[@joeknowz4898]

I missed the car so much ...after I wasted time on a 2007 Mercury Montego in 2014....I hunted down another GM...2003 ( I bought it 2015 ) with only 29,000 miles on it at a Mercedes dealership... I traded the Montego in on it and drove it till last year...Sold it in April 2020 because????? still trying to figure that out...It was a GS but the original only driven on Sundays car....I had at least 12 called on it the first day I listed it on the village FB site...sold it with just one 60,000 miles on it....

[@bigtexas81]

Love my 2.7! My coworker bought his 2015 brand new and now it has almost 100,000 miles on it and the check engine light has never even come on.

[@poppyneese1811]

Big Texas that’s awesome, hope mine lasts and lasts, so far though really happy with this lil engine, have a son lives in Dallas, saws lot more Fords in Texas than around here, I’d say in WV GM leads Ford 10/6, just a guess.

[@bigtexas81]

@Mctrician2 That coworkers truck is still running strong with a 140k on it! It's his daily driver and he's had zero issues. Mine has 80k on it now and I couldn't be more pleased. 100,000 isn't very many miles but this is my first ford. I've always driven GM trucks and none of them went this long without costing me money in costly repairs.

[@FrameRot]

@@bigtexas81 wow! I'm looking at a 2016 2.7 ford f150 with 55,000 miles

[@alexcummings779]

Great genuine video. I really enjoyed it. I also have a 2.7 ecoboost, 2016 302A package. I haven't had the first mechanical problem with current 63000 miles.

[@poppyneese1811]

Alex Cummings awesome to hear that, hope you get many many more trouble free years and miles!!! Thank You for the great compliment!!!😄

[@gerardodiaz1748]

You can actually plug in a trailer connector and it will get rid of the auto stop feature because the truck will think your towing

[@poppyneese1811]

Great suggestions, Thank You!

[@lucashack5318]

XL STX is the way to go! I purchased a 2020 Ranger XL STX , and am loving it. These turbo engines are fun to drive!

[@poppyneese1811]

Congratulations! Be careful and put up a review on You Tube, I’ll watch it for sure!!!

[@poppyneese1811]

Today was in my company van and watched a Ranger bust a Tacoma from the red light, wasn’t pretty, the Ranger just left the Tacoma sitting and pretty sure it was a V6.

[@lucashack5318]

@@poppyneese1811 In Lowes parking lot, a Taco guy asked me how I like my Ranger. I said " I don't like it...I love it! " 😁

[@poppyneese1811]

That probably shocked him,,,,,,,,,,, then Toyota guy think there just a lil better than us domestic owners, they do build a good truck, but slow as molasses on a cold day in Vermont!

[@lucashack5318]

@@poppyneese1811 Tacos are good trucks. Buy they are definitely slow. And not as comfortable, in my opinion. 👍

[@jsfelts]

Thank you for this review. I just bought a 2021 XLT with the 2.7 liter engine. Never had an Ecoboost motor...Usually go for the V8, but had problems with a 2018 with the 5.0 with it using oil, so I decided to give this a try. I love it. After seeing your review and how good of luck you've had with it, makes me feel even better about it and know I made the right choice. Its perfect for me.

[@poppyneese1811]

The 21’s starting to grow on me, , around here nearly none on the lots and not many on the roads, but congratulations on the truck, glad to hear a longtime V8 man likes the Ecoboost engine! Sorry about the problem with the 5.0, but dang they do sound good.

[@jsfelts]

@@poppyneese1811 oh yes....the 5.0 sounds amazing for sure. I do miss that sound...Not sure if Ford has the problems worked out with them yet, but was afraid to chance it.

[@poppyneese1811]

Some smart college boy probably changed something, I heard somewhere the newest 5.0’s have cylinder deactivation how long has GM worked on that😡

[@Firefly_3161]

Truck without possibility to tow is not a truck ))

[@poppyneese1811]

Your right it’s not a truck, anyone can plainly see it’s a sports car with a bed and a very limited ability to tow, only 7,000 lbs , and it can carry 5 people , I do use the term loosely so people won’t be confused like when I tell the wife to take the truck so she doesn’t take the Pacifica. It is a light duty transportation module with a bed attached, but that’s way to much to communicate in a sentence. I apologize, but I can tell you it sure puts a smile on my face and it does everything I need it to do. Really didn’t need a F250, 350 and they were way out of my price range, because my sub $100,000.00 dollar income is not really a income compared to Elon Musk’s massive income, but I rarely tow anything and what I have towed it handled just fine, but Thank You for the comment, my eyes are open, with your permission I’d like to continue to refer to it as a truck, just to keep the confusion factor down around my home, but promise to always keep in mind towing 7,000 pounds is not really towing, just as this LIGHT DUTY pickup is not a truck. I suggest you view only real truck videos, but I appreciate your comment.

[@elchucofried5683]

Im getting this engine with my 2 door bronco. That thing is going to be a beast. Plus they upgraded the engine a year or two ago.

[@poppyneese1811]

Son if you was near Southern West Virginia, I’d be begg’n to ride it!!! What a rig

[@poppyneese1811]

Probably a good ideal, I’ll admit I’m a tight old guy and in WV that’s 30 cents more a gallon so I run 87 octane, it does fine, did run pure ethanol free gas a time or two and thought I could feel a lil difference, but years ago I also thought Slick 50 was worth the money.

[@poppyneese1811]

Man these things are smart!!!

[@markgalloway6633]

My seat is fucked in mine too! 😏

[@poppyneese1811]

Sorry to hear that, but really my only true gripe so far, still ain’t got the seat covers, maybe this year.

[@poppyneese1811]

You know Mark I think about the guys that work out of these trucks all the time, in and out, hopefully Ford will step up their quality on the materials used.

[@justinrose6763]

Love your truck Mr Neese. I’m thinking about getting the Nissan Titan not 100% sure I’m trying my best to wait until the new redesign tundra comes out.

[@poppyneese1811]

I’m not crazy about the Titans looks, especially the lower trim trucks, the higher line trucks look great, have no doubt their probably awesome rigs though, why did Nissan not build the Warrior concept truck, that looked so good. I can’t wait to see the new Tundra, the current Tundra has really grown on me, rust warning if you live where they salt the roads my past 2 Tacomas could not take it. Justin what ever you get, do a video I’d love to see it, don’t overlook the other American brands, I know Tundras and Titans are made here, but the profits go over seas. What ever you get hope it’s a great truck.

[@justinrose6763]

@@poppyneese1811 thanks, I would give gmc/Chevy a buy, but I watch Scotty Kilmer a lot he always talks about how crappy their products are. I love the ford trucks ride quality I was blown away by them hands down the best. It’s just I worry about it not holding up long term. I am glad that you have been able to get 3 years out of your truck and I hope you gain more years trouble free. I live in Texas, so rust really wouldn’t be an issue for me. The ram looks great, but sheesh $73k. I’m planning on a budget no more than 55k

[@poppyneese1811]

@@justinrose6763 get what you like! I wanna see a video when you do!

[@wanaraz]

There should be a button above the radio to turn off start and stop. I get 21 MPG freeway and streets . My wife is always trying to sneak my truck because she loves the power and speed.

[@poppyneese1811]

Yea I know the button, just always forget it’s there. My wife loves driving it to! I do notice she wallops the MPG number when she takes it somewhere. I wonder is this 58 year old Grandmother if 8 out racing Silverados and RAMs in my truck? You just never know😞

[@Arnerse]

Hey I have the 2.7 ecoboost but it’s actually stock in my 2017 Fusion Sport!! I just reached 51k miles with 0 issues but do not let the car idle for 30 sec to let the turbos cool down. Is this recommend from your ford wiz tech? Great video

[@poppyneese1811]

Thank You!!! I knew nothing about Turbo engines, I was like most us old guys different is bad, I was wrong.

[@poppyneese1811]

Just read your comment again, 2.7 in a Ford Fusion, wow talking about a lil sleeper that’ll get it, bet that car has surprised a bunch at the light, pulls my truck great, hate to think what it will do in that!

[@N8Vrhino]

I just bought a used ‘18 F-150 Supercrew 4x4 with only 29K on it about 3 weeks ago now.....awesome truck so far it has amazing power can’t wait to fix it up a lil bit

[@poppyneese1811]

Rhino’s Adventures get me a pic would love to see it!

[@Danny-ee7hb]

I have a 2016 with 2.7 eco I really like my truck but had it in the shop with 15,000 had to have new heads new from t engine cover . Which are plastic. Then with 45000 miles a oil pan replacement . Because its attic and the seal will eventally leak

[@poppyneese1811]

Always worry with a new design, sorry that all happened. Hopefully Ford made it right. Anymore problems after those. I’m thinking these engines are better today than ours was, 2015/2016/2017, so far I’ve been lucky no problems. How did that experience effect you ever purchasing this engine in a F150 again?

[@AJourneyOfYourSoul]

Fluid changes, fluid changes, fluid changes.......... proper maintenance with quality parts is KEY. These modern vehicles rely on such small oil passages that if they start to plug up, all kinds of issues can happen.

[@poppyneese1811]

AJourneyOfYourSoul Amen!

[@slavikusa2802]

You can disconnect plug on the left side underneath the dash, by you foot to get rid of start/stop feature. This is the cheapest, or should I say zero investment to get rid of this annoying start/stop feature. The only thing is when you want to tow something, you need to plug it back in so that lights on the trailer work. Other than that I got my truck about 6 months ago and disconnected it next day. Everything works, including cruise and remote start, and you don't have check engine light or any codes from that. Try this is you not sure about other ways to bypass it. I don't haul anything, so it works wonderful for me

[@poppyneese1811]

Will do, Thank You Friend!!!! Tell me about your truck

[@slavikusa2802]

@@poppyneese1811 2018 XLT sport 2.7. May not be the most luxury vehicle I owned, but surely they most I enjoy to drive. I get about 23-24 in the summer under normal driving and about 19.5-20 in the winter. Great truck and inside space is unlimited :)))

[@poppyneese1811]

@@slavikusa2802 wow, awesome mpg, well my lowly xl is even less luxurious, I see someone tooling around in a XLT I always think woodoggy there goes a money man!😀

[@AreaThirteenThirteen]

I have a 2016 with the 2.7 with 130K miles the only issue I have had was a temp sensor around 50K miles that made it go into limp mode thinking the engine was running hot when it wasn't, luckily was still under warranty at the time. I change the oil myself every 5K miles, just the motocraft syn blend 5W 30 with no catch can (be sure to inspect the O ring and plastic drain plug they recommend replacing it every oil change but I have made it through several before replacement it is around $12 at the dealer), changed the diff fluid at around 100K the plugs every 60K whether it needs it or not since turbos can be hard on plugs (the rear passenger side one is a challenge), the trans is a pain to service because it doesn't have a dipstick tube accessible under the hood, you have to crawl underneath to remove a hex bolt with a short dipstick attached to it which makes adding fluid way more difficult than it should be and of course the pan doesn't have a drain plug, have had the cooling system flushed, just typical maintenance will hopefully go a long way.

[@poppyneese1811]

Incredible mileage and service, I am taking notes, coming up on 60k so that’s oil change and spark plugs,

[@jimcostantino6244]

Good honest review .... I have same truck and I love it also the engine is great.

[@poppyneese1811]

What color?

[@jimcostantino6244]

@@poppyneese1811 Black

[@poppyneese1811]

Black looks really good, ain’t a lazy mans color though

[@btb4t3s]

What year is it? Looking at trading in my 2016 Nissan Frontier PRO4X. Terrible gas mileage averaging 12-14mpg.

[@poppyneese1811]

btb4t3s 2017, love it, but you might wanna at least get a 2018, 10 Speed transmission, improved fuel system + 25 more ft. lbs torque. Keep in mind that 20.4 is very light foot on the gas pedal. I truly think you’ll love the truck, comfort wise compared to the Frontier. Not sure if you do a lot of off roading how they do, can’t imagine it would do better than the Frontier. Comfort and fuel economy it will outperform the Nissan I’m sure.

[@josephhorton85]

Wow Poppy, now I feel guilty even looking at a new truck. My 1992 F-250 7.5L is still a joy to drive and I can't justify terrible gas milage for the sole reason of getting a new truck. I am truly torn. Oh yeah, I bought this rig off of an 86 yr old Grandmother who was tired of driving to Arizona every year towing a 32ft 5th-wheel. She had 73,500 miles exactly on the engine and she sold it to me for 2000 bucks plus manual labor of installing her new backyard lawn ... 50ft x 75ft. It was such a great deal that I mowed it once a week for a year ... she made awesome baked oatmeal squares with a teaspoon of brown sugar and hot half n half poured over the top. God Bless her for making those treats every time I came over and for making it affordable for my family and I to buy a travel trailer and seeing the open road!

[@poppyneese1811]

Sounds like you got an awesome deal on a great truck, as long as the 92 runs good and is safe for you and the family, stick with her, would love to see you do a video on that truck. Plus it’s a 250, wondering was it her husbands truck originally, sounds like the old gal was a woman of many talents to me.I’ve heard out in Arizona steel bodies last forever, heck no don’t go in debt till you have to!

[@romualdomartinez6630]

I recently bought a 2015 F-150 XLT 2.7 eco boost with 108,000 miles Apparently the other owner was on point with maintenance wish me luck man with my truck this is my first truck ever it’s red metallic and even comes with a Bedliner

[@poppyneese1811]

Put a video up, would love to see it!!!

[@adrianromero2973]

I’m with you dude also bought me a 2.7 with 105k miles 2015 man great so far hoping it last me a while I’m excited to see what happens. Also my first bought truck off a dealer!

[@CWB1863]

@@adrianromero2973 I bought my first truck in 2014. 3.5L XLT Ecoboost and i love it! 71k and it's running great.It's been paid off for over a year. No plans on trading her in. Early next year I plan on doing the full maintenance... replaced plugs, flushes, etc. I know it's good until the 100k mark, but since it's paid off, I say why not? Can only make the truck semi new again for another 80k miles.

[@poppyneese1811]

CWB1863 got a friend in Longview Texas with well over 350k on a 3.5 king ranch m, owns a hay farm and even though I think he’s a little more the gentleman type farmer than hard core farmer, works that truck everyday and takes it hunting in Colorado and Montana every year, he’s now in his late 60’s and I know that as of a year ago truck had the original turbos one it.

[@CWB1863]

@@poppyneese1811 Awesome, thanks for info.

[@AZ_Franco]

Bought my 2018 xlt new and now have 43k miles with 0 issues. Love the truck and the 2.7 platform.

[@poppyneese1811]

I’m with you, 20 years ago I’d never believed it!

[@dlg5485]

What gear ratio does your truck have?

[@poppyneese1811]

3.55 think you hats a pretty popular gear in these, no mater the engine

[@rickpalluck5398]

Hey Poppy! A real good video. I’m seventy four years young and I just traded in my 2003 F-150 with 140,000 miles on it for a 2016 F-150 2.7L twin turbo with (get this) 27,000 miles on it.This truck is straight as a arrow and it’s kind of a burnt orange color.My old truck started to have some issues,and repairing it would cost more than the truck was worth. I talk pride in what I own and that truck was still a looker.Well Poppy I’ve taken up enough of your time,so stay safe and healthy and keep those videos coming.Have a great life...Rick

[@poppyneese1811]

Oh Lord Rick I was wanting to hear more about your feelings on the old truck compared to the new truck, if you do write back take all the time you need, I’ll read every single word, ain’t no limit on anyone , 74 is just a number, I know some young 74 year olds and some old 35 year olds. Don’t remember Ford offering a burnt orange, was the truck repainted or a wrap, my race red F150 has a orange tint in the sun, I think anyhow. What part of the country you live in? Rick don’t leave us hanging! Thank you for the compliment brother.

[@rickpalluck5398]

@@poppyneese1811 Good morning Poppy.How ya doin this fine morning?So,I’ve only had this truck for four days so I really don’t know much about this new used truck.Maybe I was wrong on the color.If it’s cloudy out it would appear to be a kinda root beer color.In the sun more of the metallic comes out and it looks like more a redish hue to it.I’ll have to check the paint code on the vin.So about my old truck.Actually I will refer to her as other truck.Well,like I said it had 140,000 on her,was what they call Blue Jeans color,had a regular cab with a 5.4L engine that developed a ticking noise (sounded like a loose tappet)which is actually a worn cam follower.That is a pretty big job to fix.If I was more limber I would have fixed it myself,but after six back surgeries And this being four wheel drive it would have taken me longer to repair. I’m a retired diesel mechanic and a gunsmith now so I’m confident that I knew how to do it. I had that truck for 16 years a it was hard to let her go. I had at least twelve maybe more coats of ceramic coating on the body,washed her twice a week and coated her about every three months.(I guess there’s more than twelve coats on her)The only rust on the body was on the back of the cab at the bottom,not real big but it was there,which really pissed me off because of all the coats that I had applied.Ya know this is getting pretty long so I will close for now..Love to hear back from you.So for now stay safe and healthy God bless you brother and will talk soon.By for now RIck

[@poppyneese1811]

I read every word brother! New truck sounds sharp. Wow a diesel mechanic and a gun smith, that’s amazing, I got in sales not a single talent did the Lord give me. Man sorry about all the back problems, not sure why so much bad happens to good folks, my theory is maybe they are taking a little suffering off the bad ones, kind of like when Jesus suffered for us. One good thing that Aluminum ain’t going to rust, I think as soon as the weather breaks I’m going to ceramic coat mine, I wax with ICE by turtle wax, but what I hear that Ceramic coating is way better. My barber has a 5.4 in an old Ford with nearly 300k on it, I got a feeling his truck no where near has recurved the care your old truck got. Any time you need to talk, Fire me a message, I ain’t the sharpest feller, but I always find time to talk about the Lord or Trucks and guns, I only got 2, a Mosseberg shotgun and a Ruger 22, wife couldn’t cock a 9mm, I ain’t a real good shot and pray I never need it, so I went with a shotgun, but I enjoy shooting.

[@gladegoodrich2297]

Got $50 off the price because they didnt have a chip for the hated auto stop! Said they could install it later? Doubt it!!!!

[@poppyneese1811]

So you won’t be going back😁to get it installed, I don’t blame you. My old boss has a 16 Lariat 2.7, the battery was getting old and his Stop Start stopped working, like all us old guys he hated it and it was time for a new battery, just knowing it wasn’t there it bothered him so much, he always like me manually shut it down 😂🤣

[@hairlesscat6458]

I like this guy. I have no intention of buying a ford, in fact I’m a dodge person, but this guy is just funny. He seems like a really cool grandpa.

[@poppyneese1811]

Use to be a man, 38 years of marriage same woman, raised 4 kids, have 8 grandchildren, buried countless pets and 35 years going to work same company has worn me down, but what a great compliment Thank You!!!

[@poppyneese1811]

Ain’t a thing wrong with RAMS, if money and gas mileage wouldn’t have been a issue, I’d probably be driving a Rebel! If I win the lottery I’d order the insane TRX, maybe a Raptor too, need something to trash around in, TRX WOULD BE MY GO TO CHURCH AND DATE NIGHT VEHICLE! I’d say the TRX would cut our drive to Church time by a few minutes😀

[@drummer626]

Just bought a 2020 stx. Love it.

[@poppyneese1811]

Congratulations, engine, color 4 or 2 wheel drive? Mine really been a great truck thus far.

[@Kaljor92]

Do you think this engine can tow a 5500lbs travel trailer

[@poppyneese1811]

Yea I do, if you do it a lot, more talking daily, might go for a 5.0 or 3.5, but once or twice a month, I sure do. I’d decrease service if interval by half, count a thousand towing as 2 thousand not, and let the turbos cool down 3 or 4 minute at stops before shutting her off. Trailer Brake controller too!!! I’ve seen some Tacomas and Frontiers hauling that much weight in theMoutains of WV, can’t say I’d do that with a mid size, but I think you should do fine.

[@paulhunter9613]

It will handle that easily if you have a tow pkg on it

[@blaydeesy2005]

Man this guy is just easy to listen to

[@poppyneese1811]

Doug Campbell so very kind of you, Thank You!!!

[@RRaucina]

Unfortunately, Ford made a million ECO-BURST engines before they figured what out they were doing wrong... And we the buyers had to pay the huge price. Lucky for Ford, buyers have short memories. Or do they?

[@poppyneese1811]

I have a friend that bought a 2012 King Ranch 3.5 Ecoboost in Longview Texas that has with now a lil over 380k original engine and turbos and Transmission, plus I see a lot of that 12th generation trucks running around here with the Ecoboost badge on the door now. Haven’t talked to them all. But their out there. It was a risk for sure for Ford to do it, but if you drive a 5.3 GM, 4,7 or 5.7 HEMI or 4.6 or 5.7 Toyota from that same year they feel sluggish in comparison to theEcoboost’s power an acceleration, I’ll add the Ecoboost engine in my opinion are much more finicky about maintenance and Fords maintenance seems to me more based on compilations long service intervals instead of what the engines actually needed. I’ll also argue the Ecoboost two engines now account for 75% of F150 production and Toyota has gone to a 3.5 Turbo and GM now offers a 2.7 Turbo 4, so their following Fords lead, I would have never bought the Ecoboost when it first came out, but that’s just the way I am and I can’t speak for everyone but mine has been awesome in reliability, power and economy now at 87+k.

[@RRaucina]

Yeah I bought a 2015 with the smaller Eboost and it is pretty amazing.@@poppyneese1811

[@IamCooper-rk5bn]

You can disable that the start/stop by unplugging the wiring harness to the start/stop module, it’s near your gas pedal. I did it to my 2.7l as well.

[@poppyneese1811]

I’m going to try that! Thank You!!! By the way you kind of the young fellow that played Superman, if I’d had your looks and my personality wouldn’t have been a gal safe in all of West Virginia when I was young

[@wanaraz]

I have a button right above the radio to disable it.

[@poppyneese1811]

Mine too, but I need a button on me to remind me to push it, really not a big deal, but a little annoying.i think it should be off unless you need it, then if you so chose, activate it.

[@AlexMontalvogaming101]

on the escape is right above the nub shifter

[@gladegoodrich2297]

That's a pretty truck, I like red! Still trying to figure out why I bought silver? Should have bought the 2.7 instead of the 3.3 . The 3.3 rides and drives great but wont pull its shadow. Trading in my 2018 for 2021 F150 2.7 .

[@poppyneese1811]

I’ve often thought I’d been happy with the 3.3, maybe if I lived where it’s flat, as easy as I drive probably been just fine. Never drove a 3.3, but I’ll tell you the 2.7 pulls strong! Good luck friend. An old boss I worked for, we got a new company van roughly every 2 years, he was with our company 30years, roughly 15 silver vehicles, retired bought a you guessed it Silver F150 and his wife a silver Honda, claimed you didn’t have to wash them as often.

[@ranger6227]

Always love watching your reviews. Hoping all is well since the 3 year 47k video. Hope to see a new 4-5 year update soon. Thanks to honest/real world commentary like yours I ended up picking up a 21’ f150 stx w the 2.7. Much like you I too love that little engine. It definitely punches above its weight class. Anyhow, just wanted to shout out and say we’re praying for you and your family with hopes that you have made it through this crazy year and a half .God bless you sir.

[@poppyneese1811]

Retiring January 3rd, just busy getting things ready for a new person, 36 years about all I want, doing good, Thank You for the compliments, no big news, she’s running good as ever, will be doing one hopefully real soon, anything I might have left out you might want in the new video? Congratulation on the new truck would love to ride in it! Got to admit the new trucks are growing on me. God Bless you and yours too! Here are some weird times we going through

[@ranger6227]

@@poppyneese1811 Good to hear you are hanging it up with plenty of years and God willing good health ahead. No particular content other than any updates with your truck. I am thinking about getting a half ton towable travel trailer soon. Would love to hear how much you’ve loaded up and how it went. Take care buddy.

[@poppyneese1811]

I mistakenly put we figure about 2,400 pounds in the bed, engineered flooring, drove fine, it kind of looked like them young folks that make their trucks rear ends drag and not a bit of trouble with a 5,000 pound horse trailer loaded with sons Alpacas, fuel mileage dropped to around 14 though, but pulled it great, I don’t tow a lot and we’ve talked about a small camper, had a pop up and never again for a pop up. Hey brother wish you the best!

[@oc6920]

I also have a 19 Stx with the 2.7 running 295/70/17 on a leveled 2.5’ kit. Ive had it for 17,000 miles and have had no issues what so ever. Love the get up and go with this small guy and just fingers crossed that it will last me a long time

[@poppyneese1811]

Pretty sure your 19’s engine is much improved over mine, dual fuel systems more Torque and mines been great, yours should be even better! Good luck with the great truck. Watch out for the Police and be careful!

[@AdSando12]

How is your mpg with the leveling kit?

[@12pawsinn]

@@AdSando12 leveling kit won't make much difference. My 5.4 expedition saw no mileage loss,

[@grampageorge3407]

I agree,I retired,got rid of my Mustang for an 2019 F150 2.7.Its a great truck.I had two flats with the Hankook tires as well.

[@poppyneese1811]

I agree, great looking tire, but apparently very soft compound on those tires, really smooth and good in rain, ok in the snow. What kind did you replace them with? Also congratulations on retiring, how many years what did you do for all them years? Miss the Mustang at all, they look good?

[@grampageorge3407]

@@poppyneese1811 I have not change my stock tires yet.I have been retired for 7 years now,I had to quit at 62,Agent Orange caught up with me.I was a copier and printer tech. I miss the sound of the Mustang,My wife and I do a lot of riding and sight seeing.At 69 and the wife is 66.After our rides in the Mustang we had to go home and sit on the couch,that car beat us up with the sport ride and all,and I hate to admit it but it was getting tough to get in and out of!

[@phipfff]

You can hear the turbochargers spooling up with the cabin A/C or heater fan turned on low, and radio off. Other than that, they are pretty quiet. I have the '19. It's a good engine.

[@poppyneese1811]

Robert McSpadden nope went out and tried, not a peep, I watched a DS trucks where Sean took out the baffles and he could hear it.

[@jesseguajardo9080]

@@poppyneese1811 Try the VTA (Vent to Atmosphere) mod. Basically remove the hose from the blow off valve on the bottom of the intercooler and cap it off. I did it to mine and love the sound of the turbo release, and can hear the whistle on the turbos a little. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nYCcaYWohKejZ6s

[@CasanovaFluff]

One of the first times I drove my 2016 ecoboost I heard a faint whistle from the turbochargers and thought a diesel was behind me. Happy with it so far. And love the big aftermarket for parts.

[@poppyneese1811]

My old ears just can’t pick that turbo sound up, but my rear tells me their doing their job! Congratulations friend hope it’s a awesome truck for years to come!!!

[@willie9397]

I think the 2.7 is so unappreciated by those who have never driven a truck with one, it would be my engine of choice for the f150 cant wait to see that beast in the ranger, hold on to your shorts

[@poppyneese1811]

Willie I’m not sure, but I think the 2.7 is the #1 solid engine in the F150,,,,,,,,, you know I am also surprised it’s not been put in the Ranger, but honestly I haven’t talk with a Ranger owner with the 2.3 that complained it was slow,

[@willie9397]

@@poppyneese1811 Its going in the next gen ranger it shares the platform with the new Bronco as far as the 2.3 being slow, that is honestly the first time I heard those two words together as far as the Ranger goes anyway. The 2.3 outperform all the v6s in its class minus the towing of the diesel but thats a whole different animal. I believe you are right about being the # 1 sold engine. Just another point being so small Im sure the engine bay gives you plenty of room to do your maintenance, thanks for the video BTW

[@poppyneese1811]

Willie oil changes ain’t to bad! That other stuff, let’s just say I Thank God for Mechanics, I’ve heard that 2.7 are pushing around 500 hp with just a tune, can you imagine that in. Ranger or Bronco, I’m old and will just admire the young bucks souping up their awesome rides from afar, I’d love to fly a F16, but inside I know I ain’t the man for it!😬