Ford F-150 2.7 EcoBoost Long Term Review (Unbiased Opinion)

[@trackpackgt877]

Im tracking a 350k mile 2.7 on a message form about ecoboosts. Only had normal maintenance plugs oil changes tires ect....No major failures!! These motors were made to be boosted graphite iron block 4 bolt mains complete forged rotating assembly offset rod caps fractured man and rod caps for a better maiting surface just to name a few!!

[@JulianoGSF]

Have you had any issues with the wet belt inside the engine?

[@trackpackgt877]

@@JulianoGSF not my truck bro I'm tracking one it's someone I know not my personal truck mine only has 80k miles. His has almost 380k now but no he has not had any problems with the belt drive oil pump and the belt has never been replaced

[@JulianoGSF]

@@trackpackgt877 Good to hear that, what year is the F150?

[@trackpackgt877]

@@JulianoGSF i believe its a 18 not positive its a 2nd gen 2.7

[@andrewpereira1117]

Just warm it up and don't push till it's hot

[@jasonbrushett2005]

The 2.7 is very underrated given its performance and reliability. Its my Ford f150 engine of choice.

[@Pisanarama]

170K on my 2.7 10 speed, not one issue

[@light_shadow_and_memory]

110k on mine. Just plugs at 90k done proactively. All good.

[@poppyneese1811]

I have a 23 xl STX 4wd fx4 super crew with the 2.7 Ecoboost. In eco mode and driving like a grandpa I’m getting like 23 in town and the lil engine never seems to climb above 2,000 rpm, only 165 cubic inches I’m blown away how good it runs, pulls my 5,500 pound camper really well and yep like everything I’ve ever driven pulling a camper fuel mileage drops to about half. This is my second F150 with this great lil engine, the first I drive 94k 6 years and not the first problem, stay on the maintenance and I think it’s a pretty great lil engine.

[@user-fz3sz2dj4r]

23 around town is very hard to believe

[@poppyneese1811]

@@user-fz3sz2dj4rI suggest you go to Fuelly and check out 23’s F150’s with 2.7 Ecoboost, no doubt that 23 mpg puts me into the 2nd best quadrant, but proves it’s possible. Yesterday we drove from Princeton West Virginia to Lewisburg West Virginia all 2 lane rural roads top speed maybe 60, but majority of the drive around 50 due to curves it’s roughly a 65 mile trip one way, the truck was showing 25.8 mpg when I arrived, filled it up and calculator checked and actual mileage was 23.8 all driven in ECO mode and no hard acceleration on starts. Maybe in town was a bad description because I might have a couple red lights to deal with, so maybe rural driving is a better term.

[@poppyneese1811]

Sitting in the truck right now waiting on wife, drove from Princeton WV to Lewisburg WV and back via Rt. 460E to Rt. 219N and back, only about a 130 mile trip 2 lane mostly 50 mph and showing 27.3 mpg and yesterday when I made the exact same trip I calculator checked it and I was .2 mpg under what the truck said. The whole trip was made in eco mode and elevation change was not a factor to returned same route.

[@rjdavis7503]

The Lil engine that could.

[@brandonmacon3317]

Eco mode is worse than cylinder deactivation.

[@russrtspooling7702]

The power numbers on the 2.7 are underrated it makes way more power than listed most are making 320 hp to the wheels and 420 tq that’s way more to the flywheel

[@chrisdrives8204]

It definitely is powerful

[@tuffr2]

I had a 1987 Mercury Cougar XR7. It had 150 HP but 270 ft. lbs of torque. It was a easy car to drive with all that torque.

[@pathunter7003]

It’s even better with 400 lbs of torque 🙂

[@johnfrancis7003]

The 2.7 nano is a beast of an engine. I can't prove it because I've never gone to a dyno, but I believe the 2.7 makes more than 325hp and 400lb/ft of torque

[@davehalpenny1368]

It could, but don't you think that if it did Ford would scream about it in the brochures?. GM has a similiar engine and they are competitors. Nobody wants to be in 2nd place if they can be in first.

[@Motinhox]

@@davehalpenny1368 They don't need to. The eco boost is a well known twin turbo V6 vs a turbo 4 cyl from chevy. Better mpg too. It runs circles around the turbomax

[@Drewcardello]

@@Motinhoxfact.

[@OrlandoOsuna]

The Nissan titan costs less...it's more reliable has more HP and torque...maybe lower gas mileage...

[@Terminxman]

@@davehalpenny1368 Not necessarily, Ford has published underrated numbers before and then waited for GM/Ram to come out with their numbers, then they bring out the real numbers. They did that with the 6.7 powerstroke a few years ago, published one set of numbers, waited, then came out with the real numbers lol.

[@BROCK_WARHAMMER]

I’m pretty set on getting this engine in a new ranger. Thing is gonna fly and the engine is reliable

[@Havok135]

Well thats the power to weight ratio. The 2.7 ecoboost in a mid size pickup like the Ranger will make it fly an you dont need a raptor version lol

[@paulbutler5067]

I am considering a 2024 XLT crew cab with the 2.7. My test drive was impressive. It felt very quick even with light throttle input. The truck had a noticeably light feel. I plan on keeping this one for a long time. Here in the Northeast the all aluminum body has appeal as rust is a real issue. It seems that the 2.7 has fewer problems than the larger 3.5 but the 3.5 has also been out there longer so more problems may have been reported. Still, I do like this truck. Does the truck require premium fuel?

[@Motinhox]

It doesn't require premium. The 2.7 has been around well long enough for major issues to have surfaced

[@Openroadoutfitters]

Thanks, this is helping me figure out what used F-150 to buy. We've probably passed each other on the road, Alico, Ben Hill Griffin, etc.

[@chrisdrives8204]

😀👋

[@Onyok.Bentot]

Hi! I’m thinking of getting a used F-150 with the 2.7 Ecoboost as daily work truck. I have a commute of 40 mile one-way (1.5 hrs) then another 1hr drive home in horrid SoCal traffic. I haul mostly network cabling installation equipment in the bed, and do not tow. What model year and grade do you recommend? I would like to have some of the newer active safety features such as the automatic emergency braking system to avoid front collisions, but not as critical as long-term reliability and durability. Any suggestions for a late model 2.7 F-150 with Direct and Port Injection. Also, what immediate and affordable engine and transmission mods for reliability and durability are recommended? I’m not looking for more power, just long-term reliability and durability as I don’t have too much money and need a truck for work and personal use. Thank you!

[@BenjaminPLambert]

I bought a 2021 XLT 4WD about 6 months ago and love it. Even with 45k miles when I bought it, engine ran great and transmission shifted smooth. Get about 20mpg combined, 22+ on longer road trips. Has 120V plug in the bed (could be good for work). I also don’t tow, but frequently carry around a lot with me, there’s tons of space in the supercab once the seat go up. Only bit of advice - go with the STX over an XLT. I wanted some of the higher end stuff (sunroof, bigger screen) but realizing now I don’t need it. STX priced better than most XLTs and still looks great IMO. Can’t really go wrong with any F150 of this generation, seems they really nailed it.

[@michaelH0000]

I have the first gen of 2.7 (2015) and almost at 100k only changed oil …air filter…brakes … normal stuff. Truck is reliable, I have good faith in this motor . It’s a beast of an engine

[@RobbieKennelley]

Dang we're literally in the same boat feel like I don't need the v8 necessary but I do need a truck im thinking one of these 2.7s my bro has one has had it for like 4-5 years no issues and he has a lift tows a boat (short drives) either want it in single cab or extended cab but I'm also looking at the Yoda tacoma too

[@qazqaz-kp1xj]

I want to buy a Ford F150 and there is a V8 5.0 engine and another engine 3.5 Tun Turbo which one do you recommend buy I need your advice

[@chrisdrives8204]

I like the v8

[@thefinancedude4544]

I’ve spent numerous hours trying to figure out the rough die with the ac on ……….

[@n.elliott9122]

How many of the high mileage are 2015 to 2017 that had the metal chain to drive the oil pump and how many are 2018 to current that now have a belt in oil driving the oil pump?

[@spoiley62]

2016 f-150 2.7 sport mode really whips the lamas ass 😁

[@mojorisin7371]

I get that the wet belt for the oil pump is a surprisingly perplexed decision from Ford over the older chain design just to increase a 1% smoothness factor 🤷🏽‍♂️ They are thinking these motors will last past 150k with this setup so by then most will need an excuse to trade up so perhaps planned obsolescence on Fords part. I'm sure your average shadetree mechanic can replace the belt when it's at it's end life. I do think the 2.7 V6 is a great alternative to the 5.0 V8 and 3.5 V6. For my money I'm sticking to what has worked for decades and more easier to work on average over any turbocharged V6 especially now with the duel fuel injection system. If your towing in higher elevations then the turbos make sense but to me the naturally aspirated V8 is more proven and can be rebuilt and enhanced easier. I'm however grateful that Ford is now offering a choice of engine options over their previous stick to a couple motors philosophy and use it in everything they make. You really can't beat the lineup of different powertrains in their various models. Offering over 10 engine options accross various models is impressive. Whether diesel, gas, hybrid or fully electric Ford has something for practically everyone who drives. Providing they prove reliable and most have they will remain a top tier auto manufacturer 🤙🏽🇺🇲

[@westhavenor9513]

Trying to decide, do I keep my old, slow, reliable 2003 4.6L that gets only 12-13mpg, or flush $55k down the toilet for this? I guess in my case since I don't drive many miles it's better to stay where I'm at. But if I weren't retired and still commuting, I'd go for this 2.7L.

[@contractor556]

2019 2.7… two new turbos replaced at 100k before I bought it. 110k new transmission (covered with extended warranty), week later fuel pump went not covered. 😑. I do like it, plenty fast! Lots of room, but if I get one more issue I’m gonna loose my shit

[@pathunter7003]

@@contractor556 2018, 2.7 and no problems at all, just oil changes. Next truck will have a 2.7 also..

[@epicpheonix14]

55k?? Split that in half bud. Looking at a 2017 with 48k miles for $26k

[@Motinhox]

If you wanted new, the STX is a great option. Has plenty of tech and can be found for $40k or even less in some occasions

[@mikeb.3918]

2019 STX 4x4 SuperCrew 2.7L with 106K on it and no problems yet. Just fluids and brake maintenance. The ONLY paranoia I have is about the oil pump wet drive belt, but changing it cost almost as much as a long block...so when it happens...it happens. Ford is saying its good for 200K. We shall see.

[@judgedredd3268]

The 5.0 is top of the line my friend

[@MrRockyko]

Yep love 5.0

[@zoeith6]

Get an oil catch can on the GEN 1 2. 7 liters and keep up on oil changes (i don't go above 3k) and this engine will last 300k+

[@loletanguyen1987]

5.0 has cylinder deactivation… I don’t know if this system is reliable or not but gmc failed it in their engines… ford might as well… and 5.0 engine is known to burn oil at early age…. Really sad. 2.7 is indeed best of all. Cheap.

[@pathunter7003]

And the 2.7 is faster than the 5.0👍

[@joeacuna737]

Gen4 5.0 years 21+ have cylinder deactivation and no known issues reported and some people have high mileage on them already. 5.0 is a great engine. Some 2018-2020 gen 3 engines had oil consumption issues but, they’ve fixed that. Even then not all of them had that issue.

[@Drewcardello]

2.7 and 3.5 are more reliable than the 5.0. They just keep the 5.0 v8 to please the fanbase.

[@Theloststreamer]

Can you do one where you review the front middle seat during a drive?

[@cold5tone]

Great review Chris

[@chrisdrives8204]

Thank you!

[@Polcats1]

I have a 2019 F150 STX 2.7 ecoboost 4x4 and IT IS DEAD AT 81,000 miles. I went to the Dealership paid $220 for multi point inspection and they say it has a 8 precent compression loss on Cylinder 6 only and a minor misfire on Cylinder 3 and can't tell me why that is without doing another diagnostic for $700 dollars to do full compression test, boroscope and a cylinder leak test and if it turns out to be a bad cylinder head that repair could take $3000 or more to fix. Also the dealership tells me I am not under any FORD warranty since it is over 60k or 5 years. But the truck had a exended service plan, So I do not know if they are lying to me. It doesn't blow any smoke or is loosing any oil or coolant. It is a minor shaking during idle and when you accelerate or have a load on the engine it starts to shake and vibrate badly but at over 2500 RPM The rough engine shaking smooths almost where you cannot tell it has an issue. I have never modified the truck and only just drove it normally with all oil changes. I am afraid to even to start it now because I fear the misfire could break the crankshaft. I think it is the cylinder head valves but I do not know. It did start having a minor occasional misfire on cylinder 6 for the past several months before it got really bad on cylinder 6 and now it has a minor misfire on cylinder 3 and a major one on cylinder 6. I did change the all of the spark plugs and coil packs that didn't help and all of the spark plugs looked okay (I thought maybe a spark plug ground strap broke but that did not happen). I fear both cylinder heads might have the same issue now since cylinder 3 on the oppisite head now misfiring. I am very broke and this is the worst time this could have happened to me. I still owe $25k. Was I just the un-luckly one or is there someone who had this same issue that can tell what might be wrong. Is it possible take this up with Ford directly? Does anyone know what I should do next? I do not see any recalls or TSB from Ford on this except for Ford made bad valves on the 2021 years? Can anybody please help me ?

[@Drewcardello]

2017-2021 was a low point for Ford quality. sounds like it could be a degrading head gasket. Try to go to an independent garage and avoid the stealership.

[@n.elliott9122]

You better off spending the $5,500 on a brand new engine and swapping it out.

[@n.elliott9122]

Ford also went from a chain drive oil pump to a belt drive oil pump which makes zero sense.

[@michaelH0000]

Love my first gen 2015 f150

[@qazqaz-kp1xj]

i want to buy ford f 150 model 2024 we have tow engine V8 5.0letter and v6 3.5 letter i need your advice pleas iam in saudi

[@AnnCastro-r2j]

Your insights are really helpful for anyone considering this truck. We sent you an email, please take a look.

[@zemo2332]

How many miles do you have right now? Any issues at all?

[@LucasEdens]

Red lights fear you😂😂

[@whatmust8146]

This thing is getting about the same HP and torque as my heavy duty Dodge Ram 2500 diesel 5.9L. The Dodge engine is more than twice the size of the Ford 5.9L vs 2.7 L. After the last catastrophic breakdown during camping on my Dodge my wife said she will never go again in that Dodge.I only have 225k miles on the Ram diesel so I am disappointed with the truck. I am going to buy another used low miles Ford with ecoboost 2.7L. My only concern is the 2 turbos and the oil pump belt. Why on earth Ford would use a belt for oil pump? I did my homework and that thing is very involved and hard to replace. I do the repair but it will cost a bundle having the shop do it. There is no other choice really!!!!!

[@davidgardner-r8l]

39 year ford tech and the 2.7 is best engine in f150never come in for anything major.

[@wayneschnaak762]

Those mirrors really suck after having the tow mirrors

[@bricks-mortar]

Time for Ford to do something about F150 being on fugly side.

[@slicknick4140]

?? The F150 is the best looking truck by far, especially the 2018-2020 models lmao. The ugliest truck ever created is the Silverado especially 2019+. The last time a Chevy looked good was the 2008 2500 HD. Dodge still looks like the same tin can junk, but looks better than Chevy. Tundra looks like a chubby kid at recess, Titan looks like Tundras slow cousin, but a little better 🤣 And the Ridgeline..... well we are talking about real trucks so i can't bring that into this 🤣

[@mitchellbroaddus9120]

The very thought that a turbo on a gasoline engine is ludicrous, if long term reliability, and maintenance costs are to be considered. If you don't keep it beyond 150k, you'll probably be happy. But if you do, what will 2 turbos cost? And the Ford 10 speed transmission isn't holding up for much more than 150k, even doing drain, and fills, every 30k.

[@Shadowcu123]

Planned obsolescence

[@Johnsmith46392]

Any proof of this?

[@trenton737]

What's your source?

[@michaelH0000]

Welp 2015 first gen 2.7 ecoboost owner here … never replaced turbos… only had to replace oil pan . 189k😮🎉 I love the truck so much power

[@andy_182]

@@trenton737can confirm. My trans died @ 125k

[@tonywhite425]

ford is not the best, maybe the best crap yeah. 2 years is nothing that tells zero

[@Neil-v5k]

58 years in a row...... number 1

[@Motinhox]

Then go watch a review for an older 2.7

[@pathunter7003]

Cry more. Go get a Prius

[@tonywhite425]

@@pathunter7003 The truth is hard to take huh i drive a honda crv 2021 something wrong with a prius?

[@pathunter7003]

@@tonywhite425 the truth is quite easy to take, my 7 yr old ford has had no problems. I’m sure any Honda product is more than you can handle

[@LouisianaBayouLife]

Biggest REGRET OF MY LIFE. I knew better. I Fu@king knew better. But I bought a ecoboost. 2.7 f150. I love the truck. But I HATE THE LOW POWER 2.7. it is trash. 3 months and I'm parking it covering it. Going back to my 2016 v8 XLT. THAT HAS FULL POWER HAS NO LAG. 4x4 is useless on A 2.7. Sounds like a Lil girls car. No top end at ALL. AND 4 TO 6 SECOND LAG ON TAKE OFF. I DO KNOT FELL SAFE ON INTERSTATE DRIVING THIS GARBAGE. The 2.7 struggled to tow my bass boat. In fact did better in regular mod. Tow mod is useless. It is a motor that should never been on a Man's truck.

[@poppyneese1811]

It’s those steep Louisiana Mountains, up here in Southern West Virginia it’s where the tiny engine makes plenty of power, I pull a 5,500lb camper 6 or 7 times a year, not a problem and will walk away from my brother-in-law’s 5.3 Chevy.

[@slicknick4140]

Just because you have no idea how to drive a turbocharged vehicle, does not make it bad lmao. Take your truck out of economy mode grandma. My 2.7L eats 5.0Ls for breakfast. Even before i tuned it, i was neck n neck until 70 mph then fell behind obviously, but after the tune, 5.0's don't want the smoke 🤣

[@LouisianaBayouLife]

@slicknick4140 it's in the so called sport mode lame slick shlick. Lmao 2.7 is a joke and a waste. You put the same amount of upgrade in to a v8. And you would never even come close. Lmao. I forgot more about driving then you will even learn. Now pipe down Grown men are talking son. Go back to playing your video games. Leave REAL WORLD driving to the grown ups. 😆

[@slicknick4140]

@@LouisianaBayouLife A 'grown up' who can't even speak nor type in English, clearly from Louisiana 😂 "I forgot more about driving then you will even learn' wtf does that even mean 💀💀 Clearly a child with that vocabulary, maybe spend more time with Hooked on Phonics and less time on KZbin. You can't put that same amount of upgrades on a V8 because a tune can't make up 50 horsepower out of thin air with a naturally aspirated engine, unlike boosted engines. Real mechanics are speaking boy, go find a sandbox or another F150 forum to ask your basic oil change questions on.

[@LouisianaBayouLife]

@slicknick4140 yep. Lol, NOPE. MY 2016 F150 V8 PULLS AWAY FROM THIS TRASH 2.7 EVERYTIME. Guess you did not read my whole post. Yes, I change modes, and it's all trash. Regular mode soiboi eco mode. And the joke sports mode. ROFLMAO. Pulling my 20-foot Ranger bassboat. Will never try that again. 2.7 Just don't have the power to pull my boat out of the water. And if you put that much work and money into both the v8 and the 2.7. The v8 hands down wins everytime. . Cool thing bout the v8. It's just raw power from day one. The 2.7 is like a trans truck. It sounds like and drives like a honda Civic dressed up like a truck. Lmao. Most expensive yard trash iv ever bought. I drive my 2016 every day. The new truck just sets in the backyard dusty. Till I find a buyer.

[@SoulTQ8]

2.7 has been cut for a reason

[@Johnsmith46392]

They actually have made it the base model and cut the 3.3l NA engine.

[@GypsyDaenger]

Terrible misinformation.

[@michaelH0000]

Been cut!? More like been promoted!

[@dawsongranger4940]

It has not been cut, it is also being put in the new ranger

[@gd2bking1]

WRONG!!!! But thanks for playing!