Ford F150 5L Coyote V8 Engine **Heavy Mechanic Review** | 5 Reasons why It's the BEST

I review a Ford F150 5L Coyote V8 Engine as a Heavy Duty Mechanic and I explain 5 reason why this 5L engine is the best engine in the 1500 pick up truck segment Including reliability, fuel economy (MPG), power and towing ability. Is the f150 5L a good Engine?
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I hope everyone is having a good weekend. I have this 5L coyote engine in the f150 with me today and I wanted to make this video because after testing and reviewing different trucks and engines from all brands like RAM and CHEVY. the f150 with the 5L coyote engine is probably my favourite combo and my number one recommendation as a heavy duty mechanic.
1. Reliability
As I explained in the video this engine is not perfect and will never be. but I think the 5L coyote engine from ford give you a great chance to have good reliability and longevity. and the common issues this engine does face are much more inviting then issues other brands of engine are facing like lifter failures or turbo failures.
2. Power
This relatively small 5L v8 packs a huge punch for its size. this engine was originally desgined to compete with large displacment v8's like the 6.2L LS engine and the 6.4L hemi engine. Ford was able to compete because they extended the top end power by implementing dual overhead cams giving this engine the ability to revv much higher making much more power out of the small 5L's of displacement.
3. Fuel economy
This 5L is widly efficient for a 400Hp engine. and I think people are more and more concerned about fuel economy when it comes to 1500 trucks because they are becoming more the daily driver of alot of people and I think with the price of fuel having an efficient engine can make or break people decision about which truck and which engine to buy.
4. Towing
This 5L coyote engine in the f150 is a great towing engine. I was actually really surprised I thought the small displacement would really hurt this engine with a load behind it but instead this engine was a top 3 towing engine. outperforming all the bigger V8 engine all while getting better fuel economy.
5. Built in CANADA.
I love that this engine is built in Windsor Ontario. give me some good pride that the automotive sector in Windsor is still building engine like this and I just really like to see it.
Thats my Opinion!! let me know what you think!!

[@B4Uagain]

When I was a Ford Technician. One engine and one engine alone next to never showed up at the dealership for work and it was the 5.0L V8 coyote.

[@johnobrien7134]

what generation was best?

[@realryanward]

My 3.5 has been flawless w/ the exception of getting phasers done. No issues since "fixed" version was installed.

[@hochhaul]

What years were you a Ford tech?

[@hochhaul]

@@realryanward The 3.5 is the only engine I would consider in a new F-150. I want nothing to do with the 2.7's EGR cooler. And now the 2.7 and 5.0 have oil pump belts that require 18 hours of labor plus parts to replace. The 3.5 doesn't have either.

[@adamalday01]

Was 2013 a good year

[@TheHouseofTitan]

Great to see someone rate reliability as the number one reason they like an engine. This is the most important reason for anyone who actually uses a truck for truck things. Yes power numbers and technology are cool but an engine that instills confidence is the most important.

[@TheGettyAdventures]

Thats my thinking exactly. If an engine isn't reliable, then what's the point in having performance

[@ItIsColdHere]

Agree! I want the engine to last over the long haul with minimal issues (performing regular maintenance along the way, of course). Am thinking of trading my 2018 F150 2.7 EB 63k miles for a new 2023 F150 5.0. The 2.7 has nice get up and go, but I’m not a race car driver and wonder if the turbo will act up ($$$?) down the road.

[@TheHouseofTitan]

@@ItIsColdHere if it makes financial sense I would definitely go with the v8 for longevity 👍

[@trentmeidinger6160]

Thank you@@TheHouseofTitan. Much appreciated!

[@whosnext2005]

100% agree. Reliability is how I rate #1 from the rest.

[@DoctorRickSanchez]

_The switch from the 5.4 to 5.0 was the best thing Ford has ever done in their half ton trucks._

[@Schnick74]

I have a first gen 2011 coyote with 350k miles, still runs great!

[@greghoffman3146]

Did you have to have lead frame replaced on transmission?

[@Schnick74]

@@greghoffman3146 no all still original as far as I know, but I bought it with 300k miles

[@osama1971]

@@greghoffman3146 I just did mine on my 11 but only had 111000 miles.

[@BruceDragon-sf1tr]

2 questions, do Ford make a F250 in 2012 with the coyote engine and how much did you pay for your truck?

[@CJColvin]

Awesome brother

[@austinkeen4577]

As a Ford F-150 owner, I have to say it is easily one of the trucks of all time.

[@TheGettyAdventures]

can't go wrong with a 5L

[@chasecavaness9028]

The 5L has more power than what seems possible. Absolute rowdy engine. It’s too bad they paired it to a 10speed. That trans doesn’t know what it wants. Especially in stop and go traffic. It’s arguably the worst transmission Ford has ever made. You say the 5L is reliable. I would say time will tell. The belt driven oil pump is going to be an an issue. Look at the 2.7 oil pump belt. Deteriorated at less than 100k. It’s dual injection motor which is great. It’s too bad the cylinder deactivation being run by oil supply is a problem. Nobody wants to talk about the 10k oil change intervals which are going to eat the cams alive. Best advice for anyone is to change the oil 5k or less. And I’m not talking out my rear end. I purchased a 21’ new and the transmission literally exploded at 7k. Sat at a dealer for 4 months. Drove it for another 13k miles and at 21k miles the transmission blew up again. I bleed ford blue but can’t stand the absolute disregard for quality ford has shown since 16’.

[@TheMajictech]

One of the trucks of all time? Doesn’t that apply to all of them worded that way 😅

[@Brian_195]

@@chasecavaness9028Sorry to hear about your transmission problems, but I absolutely love my 10 speed. Never had any issues with it and I have 66K miles on my 2019 currently. It shifts as smooth as butter every time.

[@rdallas81]

If you have a F150 (Like I do) then you are absolutely right! It's is a truck, (one of many throughout time) Right next to my Hemi 1500- Both with 300,000 miles on them and both pull trailers- Ford is a 4.2 v6 and excellent. Performs beyond recommended duty ability.

[@Hans_Moleman925]

The 5.0 in my new F150 is fantastic. Smooth, quiet, powerful, sounds great. Everything you’d want out of a V8, and I still get mid 20’s mpg when I’m on the highway. Very happy I got the 5.0.

[@Bruhwhatthehellbruh]

I agree with your points except the quiet part, it’s a sin to keep that restrictive monstrosity of a factory muffler on when the 5.0 is the best sounding V8 you can buy in a half ton minus the raptor R and TRX engines. Thing sounds heavenly with a proper exhaust set up

[@ricardovaldez4658]

Good to know. That’s what my gen 2 coyote Mustang gets, just bought a new 23 coyote f150 good to know it’s efficient

[@streetdevilz1454]

Our F-150 was a god send we lost one of homes in a fire and the amount of work that was involved in rebuilding was monstrous that truck never let us down we’ve had it stacked to the brim with everything bricks,gravel you name it never folded, never caved it even saw 10 years as a commercial plow truck now that it’s getting older we decided to send it to a restoration shop to be turned back to the day it was new as our sign off appreciation towards that truck it’s earned it stay in our family for years to come it’s one of us now.

[@dakotaescott2945]

I just bought my first Ford, I am a ram guy but was ready for a change. The 21 f150 5.0 lariat is very nice, the coyote seems to be a great engine. So far I am impressed!

[@TrevorMaffetone]

How many miles you got?

[@robertmccorkle9656]

I have a 2011 5.0 in my F150. I have 235 thousand miles on it and I have towed my bass boat about 75 thousand miles with it. I change the synthetic oil and filter every 3000 miles and it’s still going strong. To me that scores pretty good for longevity and durability. Clean oil is the key to making it last.

[@kennetho5393]

There's plenty of people that go double that on oil or more and rack up miles with no issues. I would certainly change the oil early at 3,000 when most of the miles is towing, but 6,000-7,000 miles is perfectly fine in regular driving with the Coyote.

[@Silkyjohnson10]

Just sold my 2011 with 110K. Only problem i had was the oil pan gasket started to leak and the cab corners rusting. Awesome truck.

[@robertmccorkle9656]

I figure I’ll drive mine till the wheels fall off then weld them back on and keep going.

[@nightwizper9345]

I recently got a '14 5.0 with 102k miles, Whats some things I should consider? I've changed the Spark plugs, oil and cleaned the injectors, But my Goal is to make this truck last as long as it can

[@kennetho5393]

@@nightwizper9345 Probably flush the coolant if it hasn't been done in the last 3-4 years. It should have already been done twice by now. Next flush in 3-4 years I'd replace the water pump and serpentine belt.

[@jamesm2464]

100% agree, the gen 4 5.0L V8 is best all rounder. Efficient, great power and torque. Overbuilt with forged steel crankshaft and sinter forged connecting rods. Oil consumption was worked out in 2020 with the new pistons and rings (part # changed).

[@alb12345672]

How is the gas mileage. I have a maxtow 6.2L F150, I can average 15-16 with it driving very easy but the 5.0L would be a good upgrade. 6.2L is absolutely bulletproof. I need something extremely reliable. My truck has 411/430 HP/TQ.

[@Terminxman]

The 5.0 is down a bit on torque, 400 hp/410tq. My '21 super crew xl 4x4 with the 5.0 will average 19.5 on a tank in mixed driving. I run e85 a lot though and that's more like 16.5 mpg. Me personally though? You have a very reliable powertrain right now, unless it's getting worn out I would be hard pressed to upgrade. You have a 6r80 which is proven to be reliable. They did add cylinder deactivation in '21 too, I'm not sure many trucks are high enough mileage yet to see how that will turn out.@@alb12345672

[@CleanKill247]

@@alb12345672 Mileage in mine is amazing, have a '23 with 3.73 rear end and 5.0 engine, In Canada so fuel economy is about 10.5-12 L/100km on the highway and get around 15-18 L/100km around town. Couldn't be happier. Thing pulls hard

[@Steve-yr5vi]

@@alb12345672 The 5.0 is going to turn in better HP, however I'd hang on to that 6.2L those things are as you say bullet proof. The 5.0 would as they say get around 20 mpg, if you drive easy better. Would that justify buying a $60k truck when yours is dead nuts reliable?

[@alb12345672]

@@Steve-yr5vi I asked the other day in a Ford place when i got a state inspection the tech said 100% keep it. It has 200K but he said there are 6.2L SDs with 4-500K that run fine, used for real work and towing, they do 5K OCI service on them and little more. He said some of the older 5.0Ls come in with expensive repairs, especially if used hard. It is not a bad engine though, but not for everyday commercial use. Then he said go look what a platinum trim truck cost, its your wallet 😂😂. 75K!!!!

[@jwb4925]

I have not regretted buying my 2023 F150 5.0 cayote. The pull is great and sounds amazing! Its the perfect all around truck and being in modification stage keeps me up at night. That too is worth it!

[@2090drummer]

I have a ‘13 5.0L. And I have loved every single mile I’ve put on it. 300,000!! I’ve hauled trailers across the country with it and it’s till sounds and feels like day one. I also have a ‘18 with the 5.0L and have no reason or worry about expecting the same all around performance out of it. Love your videos brother, they are super informative and have great genuine non biased opinions. Please, keep it up!

[@U-DoxADV]

what oil you use?

[@migueldelafuente5775]

Same here bro mine has 200 k tho the only thing I’ve done to it maintenance. New plugs and new coil packs that’s it

[@BlackthorneBuilds]

Anyone who says "you shouldn't buy a truck if you're worried about fuel economy" clearly isn't paying for the fuel. I buy pickups to do what they were designed to do; work. I haul and tow 6 days a week, 25,000mi a year. The difference even a few mpg makes for me as a small business owner is incredible. I just bought a 5.0 and I'm coming from a 6.2. Personally, fuel economy is in my top 3 factors for a work truck. The other two are reliability and capability. Great video! We appreciate the info and perspective. 👍

[@SteveMeeres-es4wf]

Fuel economy is huge for small business owners. I thought I found the perfect truck years ago when I ordered a new ram EcoDiesel and the fuel economy was unreal when it wasn't broke down waiting to be repaired. Went from that to a Hemi 1500 which was a pretty good truck overall to a 5.7 Tundra haha. The Tundra is 11% worse on fuel then the Hemi but its just plain reliable. This tundra should be my last work truck

[@tylersaidla8064]

26.5k miles since last April in my 23 F-150 with the 5.0. Couldn’t afford the $400+ more per month in diesel with a 250 and with 13k towing capacity with the max tow package I picked I can’t see needing much more towing unless I buy a big boat and tow it or a skid steer both unlikely lol

[@Red_Bearded_Dad]

Thanks for this video! I bought a 2023 F150 5.0 (rwd) back in July of this year. Love the engine. I don't tow, but with normal daily driving and taking the kids to school using just surface roads, I am seeing 20 mpg. On the interstate I am getting 25 mpg. I am waiting until my first oil change to really give it the beans. I can tell it just wants to scream. Can't wait!

[@user-wm1xm5gm2k]

The information provided in this 15min video is immense. Thank you for being as efficient as the coyote engine is.

[@chadhilker6454]

I have a 2021 f150 w/ 5.0 and 373 rear end…I love it!! I tow a small 1/2 ton towable 5th wheel w/ very safely. With in all numbers incl cargo carry cap. I LOVE IT! It feels so strong and safe. They have done a great job w/ the downshifts while braking to mimic an exhaust brake. I up graded to tribrine stops on rear axle to give me more stability. It is the perfect balance of power for towing and daily driving practicality while keeping dependably and reliability and lastabillity in the wheelhouse. Thanks for the vid…I loved it

[@andregonsalvez9244]

Great show 😊 ! I will certainly appreciate my 2017 F150 V8 even more knowing it's engine is fairly reliable .

[@floater81floats37]

I have a 2013 f150 5.0 that ive had since 2015. Every summer i tow an 8000lb 25ft travel trailer all over the place. Niagara falls to key west, Niagara falls to st johns newfoundland are the 2 biggest trips. Been a great truck👍

[@Ericwseed]

You just got a subscriber and sold me on the coyote. Thank you for the hard work!!

[@donniem6191]

Very glad I found your page. It’s so difficult to find knowledgeable people who care about things that matter such as reliability.

[@dannysparks698]

2017 Supercab 5.0 (gen 2) w/ 3.31 rear end ratio and 6 speed transmission. Zero problems, 19 mpg combined, low 20s on the Interstate with the cruise set on 80 mph. A keeper.

[@bcw686]

Just cause I don't know at all, depending on how you are using a truck, what is the better rear end ratio?

[@andrewcleveland]

I swapped my 3.31 to 3.73 on my 2015 it helped out a lot especially with the trans constantly hunting for gears with heavier tires on hilly terrain

[@dannysparks698]

@@bcw686 I think the 3.31 is a good all rounder, but as @andrewcleveland said, if you haul relatively heavy loads and or tow a lot, the 3.73 is a good choice, at the expense of some gas mileage.

[@justingill5256]

​​@@andrewcleveland4.10 with gt350 ported mani is the way to go with Gen 2

[@andrewcleveland]

@@justingill5256 I bet that is a mean setup

[@mattbeaudry5218]

Have a 2012 5.0 with near 300k and no drive train issues doesn’t and doesn’t use oil. Been a fantastic truck

[@SimonPhoenix313]

Wat does it use then?

[@tylerbuck9347]

​@@SimonPhoenix313 hah 😂

[@dane5896]

My buddy has a 1989 Mustang 5.0 LX with 250,000 miles. It still runs great, no oil issues. He bought it new, and has had to only do basic maintenance.

[@orlandoduran7740]

completely different 5 liter engines , that mustang is a push rod

[@CJColvin]

Awesome brother, I have a 2011 Ford F150 with a 5.0L Coyote V8 in it with 158,000 miles on it and still going strong and its a beast and it sounds like a beast with the Borla ATAK exhaust on it as well.

[@Brian_195]

If you already own a 5.0L Coyote like I do, you already knew it’s, by far, the best half-ton V8 out there. Power per displacement, it’s 32 valve DOHC build, its ability to advance timing even further with compatible, 105 octane E85 fuel and its ability to hit 7K RPM’s quickly and power right past the rest of the V8 competition.

[@CJColvin]

Awesome brother, I have a 2011 Ford F150 with a 5.0L Coyote V8 in it with 158,000 miles and still going strong and its a beast and it sounds like a beast with the Borla ATAK exhaust on it as well.

[@deanhawk7260]

My neighbor has a 2018 5.0 F150 with exhaust mods and it sounds fantastic. I have a 5.0 Mustang and it sounds very similar. Fantastic engine for sure. My Mustang is stock with some bolt ons and is a beast.

[@CJColvin]

@deanhawk7260 Sounds awesome brother

[@jaybeane9306]

Nope

[@justingill5256]

Oz omega tune made 409 rear wheel torque with e85

[@phillipmccarter7471]

I bought a 2018 5.0 sport new for work and daily driving. Its a xlt 402a with fx4. I changed front and rear bumpers with real metal ones. I went from 23 mpg on hwy to 18 and 18.5 around town. I have exhaust tune and cold air intake and headers. And the throttle tuner. It runs very good. I have 110k miles on it now only problem has been the water pump and oil consumption. I also have a catch can. Just normal wear ive replaced the coolant had rotors turned and brakes replaced and battery replaced and on my 3rd set of nitto ridge grapplers in factory size on oem wheels. Its been a really good truck ive driven up north and down to Fla numerous times and use for construction work i have 15k towing miles on it. And use the max payload every week on a normal basis.

[@rbkman99]

Owner of a second gen 5.0 and love that thing so much!!!

[@ryanchapman171]

Amazing looking trailer! Congratulations on your continued success!!

[@craigwheeler2057]

I have a 2011 Ford super crew with the 5 L coyote. Loved it. No mechanical issues at all. I still like the 5 L coyote.

[@CJColvin]

Sounds awesome brother, I have a 2011 Ford F150 with a 5.0L Coyote V8 in it with 160,000 miles on it and still going strong and its a beast and it sounds like a beast with the Borla ATAK exhaust on it as well.

[@marlowstewart9398]

I AGREE WHOLEHEARTEDLY With this review!!! I had a 2012 ecoboost that I felt was THEE BEST TOWING ENGINE EVER! Then I got a 15 5.0. I HATED IT at first, that is until I towed my travel trailer. The power wasn’t as good as the ecoboost, but it wasn’t terrible. But what won me over was the gas mileage that I was getting while towing ( and not towing.) That more than made up for the power (TORQUE) I was missing from my old ecoboost.

[@TheGettyAdventures]

The 5L is just a great all rounded engine. Hard to point out any real weaknesses

[@Trey2423]

This is my work truck and I love the sound and power. The 4WD system is magic also, I’ve put about 25,000 miles on it in 7 months and no issues.

[@sfcjerryharris]

I have a 17 F150 King Ranch 5.0 and it’s tune/cai/exhaust and she’s a beast. Love the truck

[@rickoliver9162]

I've had the 3.5 and the 2.7 and currently have the 5.0 and everything thing you said is dead bang on. The 3.5 was a towing beast but I get better fuel economy with my 5.0 and almost as good performance - the low end torque is not there on the 5.0. I agree with the reliability - I was always worried about the turbos in the 2.7 and 3.5 and if they went and they can/will!!!! - it was $3500 minimum to fix. I have a 2016 with 150,000 km and the engine is flawless right now.

[@TheGettyAdventures]

I personally think the 5L is just a great well rounded engine. not the most powerful but across the board has almost no weak points.

[@Yoblin1]

Was looking to purchase a truck two years ago. Saw a video of Scotty Kilmer saying the 2014 F150 5.0 was the best truck they released. Went and bought on the next day.

[@tejanochris]

I have a 2015 5.0 coyote king ranch. Very dependable and fast. Love the sound of power as well.

[@timscruggs7611]

Great review. I have a '17 STX Sport supercab with the coyote engine. No problems after 90k. Super satisfied with the power and mpg. Have oil changed every 5k . Also have F250 with 351 windsor!

[@kona6451]

Got a 2013 5.0 with 120,000 miles and no issues. Love the 5.0.

[@gongaleez6922]

Me too

[@michaelmontalbano772]

Have 2016 6 speed with the 5.0. Hands down the best combo. Daily driver/ work truck. Consistent maintenance, not a single issue. Fantastic vehicle.

[@Mannievh]

That's what I have too. 2015 model and it's my daily tow pig work truck with our 7x14 enclosed work trailer. It does amazingly well and has given me only one issue when a known recall on the transmission frame lead went out and it wouldn't start.

[@ed389]

​@@Mannievh Also check your trans cooler lines. I did those and the lead frame.

[@EliteHandymanRemodeling]

Thanks! Is there a. known issue with the trans cooler lines I should be aware of?@@ed389

[@opencanoepaddler4373]

I have a 2020 that was using a quart every 2000 miles. It was leaking through the valve guides as it sat. I ended up with a new crate engine which now has 900 miles on it and so far so good. I noticed this engine has the original dipstick with only 1 quart between the add and full marks, which tells me ford is pretty confident that they fixed the problem

[@Michael_Livingstone]

I have a 2022 F150 with the 5.0 and I’m quite happy with it. Sounds beautiful and decent on gas as my grocery getter. I can get down to 9L/100km (~25mpg) on the hiway if I keep to the speed limit. Driving between Calgary and my bedroom community 5 mins outside of the city i average about 11-12L/100km (~20mpg) on daily use. I filled it after a roadtrip and the distance to empty was 1392km or 864mi.

[@Rick-tt6yq]

I have a 2019 f150 with a 5.0 and chose it because I didn’t want the risk of blown turbos as the truck depreciates. Also, no issues with oil consumption in my unit. Very happy.

[@CJColvin]

Awesome brother

[@realryanward]

3.5 owner here, LOVE it.

[@cormaro1376]

No one wants timing chain and blown turbo issues 😂

[@realryanward]

@@cormaro1376 Mines 2018, all those problems were 12-17 from what I understand.

[@realryanward]

@@cormaro1376 Also worth mentioning, if my Turbos failed after my gold warranty ends, I'll just put bigger turbos on it.. :D

[@cdub4834]

Great breakdown brother, thank you!

[@cheekimfbreeki9606]

Awesome content! Just subscribed and would love to see a 2.7 Eco boost review.

[@hdz12ez]

I currently own a 2018 regular cab short bed 4x4 with the 5.0 and I love the engine/10 speed combo. All I had to do to get into the mid 12's in the 1/4 was an intake(Gen 3 Mustang), cold air, cat back exhaust and tune. The thing just flies! 7500 RPM in sport mode. As far as reliability, perfect, zero issues. Oil consumption was concerning at first, then I got the TSB done and she's at 1 quart every 3000. I can live with that! Great reviews on all of the trucks that you test! Keep 'em coming!

[@JulianoGSF]

What is a TSB?

[@hdz12ez]

Technical Service Bulletin@@JulianoGSF

[@Steve-yr5vi]

I've got to be honest, I have no clue what my truck will do in the 1/4 mile and have zero interest in finding out.

[@arkhsm]

@hdz12ez Anyone in the know has to think long and hard about taking on a 4x4 RCSB F150 ! I'd personaly get the new '24, as they now come standard with the 5.0/3.73's, race truck style, and are better equiped too. BUT, I'd get the new sleeper for extra stealth....the RC Long Bed; just $300 more !!

[@hdz12ez]

No joke!@@arkhsm

[@kylesummers1565]

Loving my 5.0 Tremor. Getting 20 combined and up to 24 highway so far. Plus, the sound is so much more soothing. Peace, Love!!

[@TheGettyAdventures]

you honestly can't beat that fuel economy.

[@jwhmerica504]

Holy crap. I’ve got a 5.7 rebel and I’m lucky to get 17!

[@kylesummers1565]

It might be a unicorn, but it convinced me not to supercharge.

[@jaysson1151]

How fast are you cruising to get 24 highway?

[@kylesummers1565]

@@jaysson1151 On the trip to Denver and back there was not Interstate until I got to town, just mountain 4 lane and some 2 lane, the fastest I went for any period of time was probably 75 other than occasional passing. I've only taken one other road trip with it so far and that was just 150 miles each way to ABQ from Farmington at about 75. I babied it the first 2500 miles, but not after that. I'll be going 600 miles each way to Texas pretty soon and we'll see how it does on a longer trip (although still a lot of elevation change).

[@humbleservant9343]

I was issued one at the job. I didn't want it initially, but now I can't imagine not having it. Came from the GM 5.3 liter.

[@thepedalsadvocate7389]

I have the 2018. It did have the oil consumption problem. Used to occasionally and randomly DRINK oil. But now seems fixed. LOVE the coyote. Pulled a 7,700 lb 29 foot travel trailer from Vancouver to Calgary up the Coquihalla. Very steep at times. Was drawing 75 litres per 100 km every now and then... But she DID IT! With no problem. Now at 151,000 km.

[@nelsoj12]

how was the consuption issue fixed?

[@thepedalsadvocate7389]

​@@nelsoj12​PCV valve adjustment or new. And a longer oil dipstick. 😂

[@Army4Runner]

The key to towing with the 5.0 is proper gearing. I’m in the process of considering re-gearing from 3.55 to 4.10 gears. Definitely opt for the 3.73 gears from the factory if you can order one. Certainly agree with the lackluster stoplight-to-stoplight towing experience.

[@kona6451]

will be interesting to see what that does to milage

[@Army4Runner]

@@kona6451It will be terrible for mileage. However, the truck is paid off. So, my fuel cost is my monthly payment.

[@andrewcleveland]

@@Army4RunnerI have the 2nd gen coyote a 2015 that came with 3.31 gears. Which mine is the 6 speed. I went to a 3.73 and it made a big difference. I guess the newer 10 speeds make taller gears more efficient than the 6 speeds.

[@justingill5256]

​​@@andrewclevelandI have same truck put 21 gt ported mani with jlt Cai and oz omega tune much better with this set up, gearing is long I get 49 mph out 1st and 87 out of 2nd gear. Very strong motor gen 2 is the most reliable besides having vct solenoids issues

[@Terminxman]

I have the 3.31s and honestly for towing with the 10 speed I've pulled about 7500 lbs with it a few times and it does ok, usually stays in 7-8th gear with that load and doesn't rev very high. However in normal driving it's definitely geared to high as you said, in the stop light/take off driving. I will definitely be swapping ot probably 3.73s at least at some point as I'll definitely end up going up in tire size eventually

[@kricard1]

I own this truck, and after 30,000 miles , it’s the best truck I ever had. I switched to Amsoil oil after 1000 miles and it doesn’t consume oil. Engine runs creamy smooth with tons of power if you want it, and , I average 20 to 24 mpg, not towing. Great job , Ford Engineering.

[@TheGettyAdventures]

You just can't beat average over 20mpg with that much power ready to rock.

[@JulianoGSF]

What model of oil do you go for?

[@jew0182]

I just got my 2019 5.0 70k on the clock. One owner. I don’t know what oil has been used and I’m trying to decide between motorcraft synthetic, Mobil 1 high mileage synthetic, or Amsoil all in 5w30 weight. Will change every 3k.

[@nickschaps4022]

@@jew0182no need for the high mileage. The additives in high mileage oil are designed to swell seals and gaskets. Once you start using it you can never go back because regular synthetic will spring leaks. If you’re truck isn’t burning oil or leaking it already just use any standard full synthetic and you’ll be good.

[@user-iu6qt6qj3i]

I bought one of these 5.0 f150's in Jan of 2015. It was a 2014 model. Now at 90k mi. Always synthetic changes at 5k mi. Filter sometimes every other change but usually every time. Truck uses about 1/2 quart on a 900 mile freeway drive. Mix of synthetics. Kirkland, castrol, penns, Valv, Quak, orielly's. Replaced the alternator at about 50k. On my 2d battery. Replaced pvc at 85k. Replaced water pump at 70k although it didn't need it yet. Serviced trans at about 70k with fluid and filter. I use 87 octane exclusively. Tiny bit of valve tick but goes away if I put Hot Shot stiction in at an oil change. Will be changing MAF sensor , coils, plugs, EVAP and installing an oil catch can just as preventive maintenance. Runs pretty darn good now but city driving is at 14 and I'd like to get it up to 16+. I got close to 22 a gallon on my last freeway trip of 900 mi. last year. Looking for 25 on my next 900 mi trip this coming summer. Going to step my game up to top rated synthetic oils and filters and try out a few fuel and oil additives to see what happens.

[@tech5278]

very good review! I have the 2019 with the 5.0. Love that truck. 45k miles and no issues.

[@CannonFodder873]

I have a 2019 also. People initially got freaked out by the oil consumption. The low-tension, multi-alloy rings they used on the pistons take much longer to run in and poor ECM software required a reflash to stop the intake runner from closing completely under deceleration. Ford could certainly do a BETTER job designing and building these things, but the same could be said for everyone's products. Just my 2 cents.

[@22killakush22]

2.7 eb gets a bad rap. Its amazing in my 23. Under rated from factory im certain. The torque is unreal.

[@iliketodothingskk]

Thoughts on the oil pump being belt driven and not gear driven anymore?

[@marknitzsche7128]

I love my 2023 XLT F150! It’s brand new and just breaking it in. Previously had a 2005 F150 w/5.4 Triton and was hesitant to buy another Ford. I also previously owned a 2016 Colorado which I really liked and I would consider buying another GM truck. However, after doing research on the GM 5.3, 6.2L and Ram 5.7 Hemi, I thought the 5.0 coyote was the best choice. It’s a little complicated in the valve train but it has adequate HP and torque. The 3.5 ecoboost has WAY MORE torque but just a little too complex for me and maybe overkill for what I need to tow. Love to watch your videos. I work for Cat and glad to see the 950 in the background.

[@shotgunbobby11]

I got a 23 king ranch. Primo

[@gregm8418]

I have the 2005 f150 with the 5.4 V8 Triton. It has 201,000 miles on it. Now it has the tick of death. I’m like you I was cussing Ford. But now I’m looking for a 2021 or a 2022 f150 with the V8.

[@patgallant8583]

You just sold me this engine. Cheers from Moncton!

[@saltymofo5870]

Nice review, we have 2 and I fully agree

[@Danzilly]

I went with a 6.2l f250 to avoid the turbo and cam phaser problems.

[@starlord872]

Bought mine with 5.0 brand new back in 2014, still running strong to this day. 225Km, a few trips down to Florida, couple of trips across Canada, multiple camping trip across BC pulling my camper. Doesn't burn oil, no bizarre sounds from the engine. My only regret is taking 3.55 instead of 3.73 but otherwise great little truck. Friend of mine also has one, 2013 model with 496Km with original motor and tranny.

[@TheGettyAdventures]

That's awesome! And ya I think if I was to get one the 3.73 gears would be the way to go

[@kennetho5393]

Depends on how big and heavy your camper is. I think the 3.55 is the best of both worlds on fuel economy and acceleration and towing power. I wish my Coyote Mustang had a 3.55 instead of 3.73. It's fun but just too much torque multiplication. Gonna have to go with 3.31 when the supercharger goes on.

[@reubengarcia931]

Love the videos! Appreciate the content!

[@TheGettyAdventures]

Thank you sir!

[@DoctorShaunB]

I was made in Windsor Ontario! (born and raised). Over the years, my displacement has drastically exceeded 5.0L

[@jaymartindale8166]

I have a 2013 f150 5L, 300k, runs great. My friends 23 f150 2.7 turbo blew up after 2 months. My other friend has the new powerboost and as great as it can be it has huge electrical issues...sometimes simpler is better, cheers

[@CJColvin]

Agreed 100% brother, I have a 2011 Ford F150 with a 5.0L Coyote V8 in it with 158,000 miles on it and still going strong and its a beast and it sounds like a beast with the Borla ATAK exhaust on it as well.

[@greghoffman3146]

Have you had lead frame replaced on transmission?

[@stephenfrost545]

I've had the 5.3, 6.2, 5.7 hemi, 3.5 powerboost hybrid f150 and 2 coyotes. I loved the gen 3 coyote so much ( I still regret selling it), that I bought a fp700, whipple supercharged 5.0 lariat high as my latest truck and its the one I will be keeping. The powerboost had the power to tow, but I would often get 6-8mpg towing a bit bigger of a trailer than your new black one. My 700hp coyote towed the same trailer, same weight and same route and I was getting in the 13 - 14mpg area. I went from a dodge kid, to a chevy young adult, to a ford guy in my mid 30s.

[@gababagonist]

Thoughts about the 6.2 vs coyote?

[@stephenfrost545]

@@gababagonist oh man, I had better luck with the 5.3, the 6.2 had both a torque converter failure and a lifter failure within 6000km, 3800 miles or so? GM took the truck, gave me a one year newer 5.3 with more options and on the first oil change at the dealership (4000km) they said there was bearing material in the filter, oil analysis stated that it had both premature bearing wear and aluminum flakes as well. Both of those trucks were essentially bought back within a 4 month timespan. That's when I went back to ford for my 23 5.0 Whipple supercharged. The GMs were alright, but they really didn't feel like something I wanted to drive for a long time, where as for me personally, the ford cabins and seats are just better positioned for me, the doors allow for better side visual, the door panel is the right height, the center console is the right height. Much of that comes down to personal preference. I also had a 2007 Chevy 2500 ltz duramax that was a lemon as well. Where as I've never had these problems with ford or dodge. The coyote is a far superior engine to the modern 6.2.

[@marshallforeman2051]

Ye , I have gave up on owning GM products, I now have all fords with the 5.0 coyote in all of my fleet an my down time dropped 40%

[@stephenfrost545]

@@marshallforeman2051 that's awesome man! Roughly how many miles do the fleet trucks see per year? I'm really happy with the Ford's, even with their current issues.

[@TheChosenOne90]

Planning on getting the power boost hybrid myself in a year or so. Would you say without the towing, and just driving it casually in the city or suburbs, and every now and then having a bit of fun with it, would it do better on mpg than the 5.0?

[@ianmcilwaine]

Thanks for all of your detailed videos. I was in the market for a replacement truck for my 17 year old Nissan Frontier and have wanted to upsize for more towing capability and room inside the cab; not to mention the little V6 in that Nissan is brutal on gas mileage - especially when towing. Anyways, I watched several of your videos over the last 6 months and though in my heart I had wanted a Power Wagon; I couldn't justify the extra gas and didn't want to roll the dice with their failing transmissions and lifters. This Ford 5.0L V8 video helped solidify that the truck I was looking for was a Ford - a brand I had never owned prior. After months of looking, I came across a barely used 5.0L with the long box (not an easy find) and feel confident that I have a truck that will give me many reliable years of service. Thanks again from the West Coast of Canada.

[@MidLifeFlysis]

I agree! I have the 2015 coyote. Love making it howl, I get better mileage than all my friends with the ecobeast and it towed our 30 foot travel trailer no problem. I'll miss it when the V8S are phased out

[@josipdolic6391]

My 22 5.0 with crew cab and 6.5 foot bed,big KO2 tires,leveling kit,heavy cover…..12.2 l/100km,and it’s already cold.Summer was at 11.5….simply love it Good video and looking forward to more….you really do a great job explaining all important aspects

[@TheGettyAdventures]

Thank you sir! getting 12.2 in the winter with A/T tires is awesome.

[@jaysson1151]

How fast are you cruising on the freeway to get those numbers?

[@josipdolic6391]

@@jaysson1151 between 105-115 can’t go any faster really

[@A1K3NFISHING]

I swapped from a 14 Sierra 5.3 to a 15 F150 with a 5.0 about 9 months ago. I found an old man selling the F150 with 16k miles on it. Bought it for a great deal and I may have permanently swapped over. I have always owned GM vehicles. But this ford has really won me over.

[@s.i2898]

What took you so long to notice Ford is clearly been building the better truck for the last 10 years at least

[@A1K3NFISHING]

@@s.i2898 haha my brother in law and best friend are both mechanics and have swore GM made the superior trucks. If the F150 had the twin turbos I probably wouldn’t have bought it. I really like V8s. That 5.0 is just a better engine. Better towing. Better speed and power. It did take a while to figure it out but I think you are right, Ford is making a substantially superior vehicle.

[@svtcobra3475]

Bought a 2023 F150 last month with the 5.0. A couple reasons why. 1. Mustang fan - V8's. 2. Have a Q60 with twin turbo V6 and did not want anymore turbo's in the driveway. 3. Mustang fan ........Love the growl when you put your foot into it too!! :D

[@CJColvin]

Sounds awesome brother

[@zx9green791]

Love your videos!

[@TheGettyAdventures]

Thank you sir!

[@user-hh7no3pf2w]

Possibly the best v8 out there!

[@CJColvin]

Yep you got it brother

[@stevesigler5241]

It’s a nice engine. I have a 2019 tundra 5.7 and I love it also.

[@Sl4ck3r84]

The one thing that has caught me totally off guard with this engine in a 2022 F-150 has been what I've collected in a catch can. Over ~13k miles in 9 months, I've collected about 180 ml. I'm not too worried about it because of the port injection, but it's certainly enough that I would recommend some sort of catch can solution.

[@daveallen7767]

Yes I put a catch can on my 22 5.0 a week after delivery & remove 3 to 6 oz. every 3K miles. Higher amount when towing RV trailer. Oil change every 6K. Not needing to add any oil between oil/filter change intervals. I'm planning to send oil sample to Blackstone & check for fuel dilution

[@TheGettyAdventures]

fair enough! thanks for the info.

[@chadclark5204]

@@daveallen7767what catch set up are you using?

[@daveallen7767]

J&L OSC, plug & play with similar to OEM fittings for connections. Glad I added the 3 oz. extension for 6 total. One of the hoses was excessively long ( would look better if shorter) but happy overall

[@chadclark5204]

Thank you sir!

[@jakeflicks]

My dad’s 2014 F-150 5.0 has 270,000 miles on it. He regularly tows with it so it burns about a quart of oil every 5000 miles. But it has been very reliable. NA, port injection, and no cylinder deactivation.

[@CJColvin]

Sounds awesome brother, I have a 2011 Ford F150 with a 5.0L Coyote V8 in it with 158,000 miles on it and still going strong and man its a beast and it sounds like a beast with the Borla ATAK exhaust on it as well.

[@bentybursky858]

exactly the trailer i typically tow so thanks for that!

[@jw8578]

Appreciate your reviews. 5.0, 3,5 eb, and 3.0 duramax best light truck engines.

[@TheGettyAdventures]

I would have the agree with you.

[@ajmedeiros77]

Duramax burns a quart of oil every 1000 miles while towing and gm says this is normal!! Not to mention excessive def fluid. There will be yet another class action lawsuit against gm.

[@mathieuhache1845]

⁠@@ajmedeiros77 I tow with my ‘22 Duramax 3.0 every day for work and my oil level on the dipstick doesn’t change from one oil change to the next. It does consume more DEF but it’s not a crazy amount. I put on about 1800 miles a month and I buy one jug about once every month and a half.

[@jasonbrushett2005]

3.5 Ecoboost still my #1 choice.I tow alot,I don't need a screaming v8.I want diesel like performance without the and emissions issues.The Ecoboost does exactly that.5.0 cant touch it towing. You proved it Alex.

[@TheGettyAdventures]

Hey when it comes to towing that 3.5 Ecoboost is an absolute animal. I haven't driven anything like it!

[@mjmjersey]

If a car or a pickup truck was stuck in a ditch could the ego boost 3.5 pull it out without even breathing heavy or would it be a problem

[@robertespinoza2740]

Just hate that they don’t last long and have so much problems with turbos and many other problems on those ecoboosts

[@robertespinoza2740]

@@TheGettyAdventuresI hope you do a review on the 5.7 tundra I know it’s a good motor you should do a review!!!

[@matthew7972]

He said reliability not towing power dork

[@markbedard4484]

Thanks for the video. I had just purchased a 2019 f150 with the 5.0 I hope it last.

[@jordancook1668]

I've got one in my 2018 and pull a 7700-lb travel trailer about 12k miles a year. I've had it over the 12,300 ft Trail Ridge road in Colorado as well as several other 10-11k passes, not to mention many thousands of miles of interstates and every other type of terrain. I've even had it through Canada a couple of times! Truth is, I wish I could afford an F250 for the added mass, width, and wheelbase, but one area that is more than sufficient is that 5-liter. I'm actually quite amazed by it. I seem to get 11 MPG no matter the speed, grade, or any other variables. Entering the highway never feels like I'm breaking a sweat, and paired with the superb 10-speed, I've always got just the right gear. Tow-haul mode is brilliant, and another advantage over the 3.5 is much better compression braking downhill. Yes, it does use a fair bit of oil. So what, oil isn't that expensive. It's just an impressive truck engine. I had one in my 2011 Mustang GT as well and thought that was a wonderful engine, and all they've done since is improve it.

[@jimmyclark9595]

My bother owns a 2018 F150 with the 5.0 and it has used oil as long as he has had it.He took it back and was told that was normal.I have a 3014 Chevy bought it new and pull a 30 foot camper with it and it has never used one drop of oil. .

[@Sp3rmWizrd]

Yeah its super common, thats why i didn't buy a 5.0

[@la_mera_riata]

Bullshit all Chevy's with AFM burn oil

[@Bushy556]

Love my 18 5.0 FX4. These things need 93 octane and 5w-40 oil to be their best.

[@manny2door]

I have a 19 5.0 FX4. Does yours have that rattle when accelerating?

[@Bushy556]

@@manny2door nope. Truck is super quiet.

[@coreycash3016]

Fantastic job sir I have a 2017 5.0 it’s absolutely incredible best truck iv ever owned and that’s saying a lot from me

[@hose8239]

Thank You for your informative presentation of the 5 Litre engine, I was unsure of the 3.5 or the 5 litre, but your presentation put me at ease! GREAT JOB, THANKS MUCH!

[@morgansmith2087]

Firstly, some of the best V8 engines ever built were made in Windsor and secondly, of course it's the best it's a Ford 👍

[@danbablinskas1503]

I agree with you completely. I love the 5L, but I'm not getting near 20mpg. More like 15-17 combined driving, which is just average for a pickup truck. Granted, mine is a 2015 with the 6 speed, and I wonder if the front level that was on the truck when I bought it and the 20" wheels with AT tires are really bringing down my numbers.

[@theodoregritsonis9532]

Have the 2015, 5.0. 18.1 MPG stock, extended bed. Probably your tires.

[@stephenfrost545]

My 2018 5.0 10 speed lost nearly 30% mpg when I did a 2.5+ bilstein level with 34.5" ATS. I was sitting about 23mpg overall, then once I did wheels, tires and level I averaged around 16.

[@davidhan2713]

@@stephenfrost545my 2018 did the same with the fox 2inch level and 33s

[@chfpontiac5849]

Yes, it is and, yes, they are.

[@jaysson1151]

@@stephenfrost545that’s why my next truck will never be lifted or leveled. Keeping the nose down and only the painted surfaces in the wind makes all the difference. Bought my 2012 with a leveling kit already installed (was a dealer demo truck at the time).

[@offroadryanmb]

Wow this was better to watch than a TFL video. Thanks!

[@Mark-zz9rt]

Very good review…. I just bought a 2018 f150 with 5.0 and I love it. Good fuel economy much better than my 2012 GMC Sierra 5.3.

[@agerardomp]

Greetings Alex. Every time more people prefer Ecoboost to tow and hard work. I prefer a little more the Powerboost by performance and gas mileage. I recognize the big heart in the F150 today is the 3.5 Ecoboost. Thank you Alex. Big HUG from CDMX! 😮

[@alphakilo9066]

Have you ever taken a Tundra with the 5.7 litre iForce engine on your towing loop? The new generation retired the 5.7 and went with the twin turbo in 2022, but there are plenty of used Tundras to be had. I have had an excellent experience towing with mine.

[@nickgrant42]

The tundra 5.7 is the best engine in my opinion.

[@BC08]

@@nickgrant42 Nah, the 5.7 Toyota may be reliable but there is nothing the 5.0 doesn’t do better. The 5.0 produces more HP/TQ and returns drastically superior fuel economy. The 5.7 is a notorious gas hog and its outgunned by several half-ton engine now

[@nickgrant42]

@@BC08 I do like the 2011-2017 F150. If I were to get a truck other than another tundra it’d be a 2017 F150.

[@andrewcleveland]

@@nickgrant42most people say the 2nd gen coyote the 2015-2017 were the most reliable ones made. The 2018-2020 was definitely faster but seemed to have oil consumption issues. The 21 and newer models seemed to have fixed that. I’m still worried about cylinder deactivation, considering Chevy and ram both have massive issues out of that. But I guess the 5.0 engine is totally different style than those pushrod engines so maybe they don’t have same issues.

[@ramaswamynarayanaswamy4806]

@@andrewcleveland Too early to tell with regards to the 5.0 Coyote cylinder deactivation system.

[@oldbiker9739]

My 2015 Mustang GT with 6 speed standard trans has not seen any problems and I love the sound of that engine .

[@AKS-74U]

Absolutely love the 5.0 in my 2023 F150 Tremor

[@TheGettyAdventures]

great combo!

[@ToyotaTacoma-js6on]

I like my 23 F150 with the 5.0. So far no problems. I love mine and would recommend you buy it

[@TheGettyAdventures]

very solid engines!

[@ToyotaTacoma-js6on]

Well several people I know have bought knew trucks and had trouble with them for your information. A lot of people who bought the New Toyota Tundra’s have had lots of trouble with them on various things because of the new turbo engine. I know another guy who bought a new Chevy Silverado and it had a pin hole in the block and they had to replace the engine. I think there are bad ones in all new vehicles. You are lucky if you get one that gives no trouble because of the poor quality control of all the manufacturers. As you said, you should not have any trouble with a new truck, but believe me, all manufacturers had trouble with some new cars because of poor quality control.

[@barbarafleece377]

The only significant concern I have with the coyote is it’s spray on cylinder liners. Overtime, how durable is this compared to a steel sleeve used by other manufactures?

[@jw8578]

Agree. I'd like to know too..

[@TheGettyAdventures]

ya that was a concern for me when I first read about it. but that was introduced for the 2018 model year and well we are coming up on the 6th year. if there were going to be longevity or reliability issues with the spray on liners I think they would of presented themselves. I could be wrong but it seems like the spray on liners are holding well.

[@stepside2839]

@@TheGettyAdventures ‘spray on’ liners were 1st on the 5.2L … wasn’t it🤔

[@low87dawg86]

2018 5.0 with 184k still running like a champ. Had to replace two di injectors and a o ring on cooling system. Only Maintence other than that.

[@JD1459]

I own a 2017 F150 FX4 5.0L with the 6 speed automatic, and I love it. I have 90k miles on it, and it has been rock solid

[@AB-coyote]

I agree with this video. I know the Nissan Titan is no longer available in Canada and it will soon be out of production in the US. I would really like to see you get your hands on a 2020 or newer regular Titan and test it. I think you would be surprised at how good the 5.6 is. Titan is a underrated under appreciated truck.

[@TheGettyAdventures]

my co-worker uses a 5.6L for a plow truck. he swears its the strongest engine he's ever had in a pick up.

[@AB-coyote]

@@TheGettyAdventures it’s a good one but we need to see it on your loop lol! I actually own a 5.6 and a Coyote although the coyote is in my mustang. Neither have disappointed.

[@chfpontiac5849]

5.6 will pass anything but a gas station. Like a Toyota 5.7, but less reliable.

[@AB-coyote]

@@chfpontiac5849 meh mine has been very reliable. I pulled my Mustang from GA to Florida and back. 6,000+ lbs. 70 mph in cruise control. I got 13 MPG hand calculated. Can’t complain about that. But yes compared to modern trucks a 5.6 with a 5 speed is less efficient. I still average 15 - 16 in my day to day which is about 60 / 40 stop and go Vs hwy. I get 19 MPG HWY on rd trips with the cruise control set at 75 MPH. A current titan with the 9 speed does as well as any of its Gas V8 competition. I should add mine is a 2013.

[@migueldelafuente5775]

I’ve gotten lucky with my 2013 5.0 . No oil consumption till this day . 200 k n still running strong

[@off-roadprojectsandfun6868]

I have a 2011 f150 5.0. First year of the 5.0 and I absolutely love it, it seems more powerful than it should be for the size of engine, having it be a rev happy engine is both good for towing and gives it a really high cool factor especially for exhausts. I’ve got the heaviest one you can get, being the super crew cab with the 6.5 bed, and it’s still fast. I am super excited to tow with it, because my old ram 1500 with the 4.7 was not exactly good. My new ford with the 5.0 and being as big as it is, is supposedly rated at 7500 lbs towing capacity, something tells me it could tow more than that for sure.

[@michaelbostock6101]

Finally a review that talks about reliability as a pro. Thank you.

[@SuperSnakePlissken]

Great video. I think the 5.0L V8 is a great engine pre-2020 before they put the cylinder deactivation garbage into the motor and the on/off crap to save zero gas in the long run but pre-maturely wear out your starter. Ironically, you stated the half a dozen reasons I got rid of my F-150's with the 5.0L and 3.5L Ecoboosts, because many of those problems happened and cost me an absolute fortune to fix. I for one own my own business and have a fleet of 14 trucks all half tons and I have one 3500 Cummins dually for super heavy hauls that come every now and then for my 5th wheel tower. Anyway, I have gone through all the trucks and engine wise the 5.0L was the best of the Ford engines. They were worry free but the truck itself nickel and dimmed me especially as I got to 120,000 miles on each one. The entire front ends all had to be replaced by 100,000 and handles would break, the super expensive tail lights all had problems, and just the quality of the F-150's I had weren't great. They ranged 2015, 2017, 2018. The ecoboosts were nightmares. I had three of those and sold them all as a package. All had issues with the turbos either leaking oil or actually going out. Other engine issues too. Now, the majority of my trucks are 2.5 gen Tundra's. These are work trucks! I've got nine Tundra's from 2015-2021 and they are incredible. They tow like beasts, their payload is pretty good, their motors and transmission are absolutely bullet proof, and the quality of the truck is excellent. Bottom line they have cost me the least amount of money compared to any other truck or trucks that I have ever owned. All the issues you said the 5.0L has the 5.7L iForce has none of those. I have put hardly any money into all of those Tundra's, and I have four of them over 150,000 miles with one nearing 200,000 miles with very little done to it just maintenance. The other thing is I found the Toyota Tundra's were way cheaper than the F-150 5.0L V8 XLT's I had. All of mine are SR5's and all have 4-wheel drive and were thousands cheaper than my F-150's. It's what got me to buy one in the first place was the price. Even in 2021 I didn't spend over $40,000 for any of them. Between $33K-$38K for every truck brand new out the door tax/tag/title. Great video but my experience the 2.5 Gen Tundra is the best 1500 series truck on the road.

[@JulianoGSF]

Tundras are fine trucks, albeit gas guzzlers.

[@SuperSnakePlissken]

@@JulianoGSF Gas Guzzlers compared to what? You clearly have bought into the marketing on how to buy a vehicle. The LAST thing you should ever worry about is MPG. The first thing you should worry about especially in expensive trucks is RELIABILITY. It doesn't matter how fuel effecient your vehicle is if you have to deal with un-reliability and are spending money left and right on repairs you would not have to do if you have a different brand/vehicle, then you are losing big time money and time down with a truck. You are always bettert off paying a few extra dollars at the pump than thousands of dollars one time and costing yourself thousands of more in down time. I'll sum it up this way. I spend less than half of what I did on fuel and maintenance COMBINED on my Tundra's than my F-150's.

[@JulianoGSF]

@@SuperSnakePlissken I like reliability and gas saving vehicle, why can't I have both?

[@SuperSnakePlissken]

@@JulianoGSF Great question. I do not believe that it exists anymore. The only time it existed was in the 2000s diesel trucks. You got power, reliability, and MPG, but of course the Communist Democrat party and their religion known as the Church of Global Warming destroyed those wonderful vehicles and diesels to this day have never been reliabile at all. Ford's problem is they change out their trucks every 5-6 years so they never perfect anything that they make. Toyota is different. That Tundra was the same truck outside of paneling from 2007-2021. These trucks had become perfected through the fact Toyota refused to change them out and just make their product better. That's why I buy them and eventually I will change out all of them for 2.5 gen Tundra's. Now, is the Tundra bad on gas? I would argue no it is not and it is actually an excellent MPG vehicle. I tow between 2-6,000 lbs regularly with my fleet. I have my own AC company and the trucks always have gear on them, but are also towing A/C units and air handlers to jobs all the time. They average 11 mpg when towing while my Ford Ecoboosts averaged around 9-10 max. Big loads where I was kissing 10,000 lbs it would be as bad as 7.5 mpg. Once those turbos start spinning your MPG is horrific. My 5.0L's never got better than 10 mpg. Why? Because they all had 3.31 gears in the Ecoboosts and 3.55 gears on the 5.0L's. My Tundra's have 4.30 rear ends and tow like absolute beasts. They tow better than my Ford's ever did and that's because of the rear ends in them. So, in my use they get really good mpg. 11 big loads and 12-13 on stuff less than 4,000 lbs. With just my guys and their gear they average around 14 city and 17 highway. That highway is only 1-1.5 less than my 5.0L's, and my Ecoboosts got 19 at their best. So, if I'm spending slightly more on fuel empty and less fuel when towing its a wash. What matters is the reliability and that's where the Ford's get left in the dust by the Toyota Tundra's.

[@JulianoGSF]

@@SuperSnakePlissken The Honda Ridgeline seems appealing for the reliability and efficiency.

[@ML-lg4ky]

Great motor, horrible electrical and transmission issues.

[@TheGettyAdventures]

10 speeds have been known to cause issues, you aren't wrong!

[@ML-lg4ky]

@@TheGettyAdventures I got a buddy who got a bad tranny in is 19 f150 and basically the dealer bought the truck back from him because they can’t get parts to fix it. That’s after it sat at the dealer for 5 weeks.

[@mike5353]

I’ve always been a Chevy man but now considering a ford simply for the 5.0 coyote engine. Excellent video

[@bigguydiy2184]

I currently have my first Ford F150. Its a 2014 Super Crew XLT with the 6.5 ft bed. I bought this because of the bench seat in the front and back seat allow a family of 5 plus+ 1 guest, the towing option was ordered in this (larger cooling for tranny) w/locking rear diff and the 5.0L. I tow a lot in the winter to go snowmobiling and summer with boats. Now I have 177,000+ miles, ZERO issues with this motor. I perform regular oil changes and plugs done at 90K miles. That's it!! I cannot say that with my GMC 5.3L motor and 5.7L. Since I live in New England, all my towing is just hill after hill after hill after fricken hill. Some are miles long hill pulls while others are short but very steep pulls (Lost traction on one this winter - took another truck to pull me and the trailer up). Fuel economy has been very good considering the the hills. I would definetly buy another 5.0 because it has been very very good motor. I just wish it's towing capacity, for my truck at least, was higher than 7K. BTW, Oil changes are every 15K miles running Amsoil Full Synthetic 5w-20. Very good review on this motor. Saw your review on the Eco-boost as well. Sticking with my 5.0.😁