Never Buy a Ford with This Engine

[@scottykilmer]

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[@SoCalUrbex74]

Rev Up Ur Engines !

[@TheCANTU]

You are the best Mr.scotty 😊👍keep it up..

[@alberticusv9786]

What about 2015 Ford Ecoboost u only said 2018 and up???

[@obed78579]

What do you think about the chevy ss? Thanks

[@Keeping_it_Frank]

Scotty Kilmer I have 123000 on my 2014 ecoboost f150 and I absolutely love it. I haven’t had any problems yet but I’m getting worried due to what I see on the internet. My question is are there steps to take to avoid these problems? My truck runs as strong as it did new. I just put an oil catch on it. I change my oils and ignition components when my book suggests. What more can I do?

[@KayJay940]

My mom taught me years ago to never buy the fancy coffee maker. Get the one with less buttons. Less can go wrong. It stuck with me.

[@sylviafrank8302]

Get a percolator with no buttons at all.

[@OldDood]

We ONLY purchase a Bunn Coffee Maker. No need for a 'Timer' (that can cause a fire) since a Bunn can brew a pot of coffee in 3 minutes. Easy-Peasy!

[@realtalk3154]

coffee maker but we talking about cars

[@DeepSouthernTX]

I can attest to this. My 08fusion is much more solid than the newer ones which are prone to breaking because of so many accessories and technologies

[@Worstenboer]

You have bought the Moccamaster?

[@palerider660]

I guess I’ll just keep driving my 1972 Ford Maverick. It’s got a straight six cylinder engine and a three on the tree standard transmission and still going strong with 680,000 miles on it.

[@patricklondon6006]

Your a lucky man. Mine rusted out years ago.

[@Highnz57]

Damn!! 👍💪

[@jaynol4580]

I’m currently swapping a 2.3 economist into a 77 maverick

[@jaynol4580]

Eco boost *

[@blueblood76]

I have a 71 with 59K

[@joecraig9108]

My ecoboost 2016 3.5 has been tuned since 12k miles. Ran hard, towing across country many trips, maintains and still runs great at 167k miles of long hauls. My Chevy 5.3 didn’t make it that long with a trans rebuild, some electrical issues, a fuel pump and two alternators. Way more power, way more. Better driving and running vehicle with zero mechanical issues aside from a bad sensor which was simple to replace. I’ll stick with my ecoboost.

[@rotatopoti]

Not sure you can compare a Chevy with a Ford. You'd have to go Ford vs Ford I think. I'm looking at the 2.7 btw. I'm not sure if I would need more than 400 lb/ft torque. Good to know you can haul. That's my concern that it will give way after hauling for a while.

[@weschilton]

@@rotatopoti Nope not unless you exceed your towing capacities.

[@wutang80oc39]

We jumped, drifted, did burnouts, in a bunch of 3.5 ecoboost F150 that were getting abandoned in Iraq (we had to go around the FOB and pick up all the suburban 2500s and F150s and park them in a field with the keys in the ignition) in 130 degree heat, during a dust storm. The trucks took it like a champ. Also I learned a regular F150 3.5TT can jump like a raptor, just don't expect the landing to be comforable, still more comfortable than a HMMWV though.

[@AlanMartinez-ty5gs]

do you have a catch can installed?

[@stenny1970]

What tuner did you go with or did you have it done with a computer

[@stephenbloom2545]

I have an 2011 f150 with the 3.5 ecoboost and it now has 370,000 miles on it with few issues. The biggest thing you need to remember on this engine is you have to use a very good synthetic oil and filter otherwise they’re problematic. I use Amsoil signature series oil with their 25,000 mile oil filter and I change it every 12,000 miles. I have zero oil consumption, zero timing issues and I still average 17 mpg and it sees 95/100 mph on a weekly basis.

[@brucejohnson1264]

I wouldn't recommend such long intervals between oil changes. Condensation will get in there, as will combustion products, and no oil can magically remove contaminants. I change no less than every 6 months (especially in the spring since winter is when things get lots of condensation), or 4k-6k miles, whichever comes first.

[@stephenbloom2545]

@@brucejohnson1264 I do 12,000 mile intervals with the Amsoil products only

[@stephenbloom2545]

@@brucejohnson1264 I was skeptical about Amsoil at first but after 6 years of using their products I won’t use anything else

[@JohnMaxGriffin]

12,000?! Amsoil or otherwise you’re lucky to have reached 200k without major work. I’ve done a 2,000 mile oil change on the 3.5 and the oil is already DARK. Like any turbo motor these are not long interval engines. They’re very powerful and long lasting but they are not tolerant of long oil change intervals. If it were me I’d spend half the money on the oil and change it twice as often, and with an OEM filter

[@lestercheryl7738]

3.5 EcoBoost 273,000 with 0 problems!

[@awokeone7997]

What year is your EcoBoost and is it a F150?

[@garriottdavid0306]

I have a 2012 3.5 Ecoboost with 140,000 miles and not one problem. Love my truck!

[@jeffstephenson2267]

lester cheryl same motor, 226,000 here. Only replaced the timing chain so far at around 170,000

[@charlesforbes7881]

Expedition Ecoboots 269.000 no problem

[@norwoodaerialimaging9795]

Same here. 2011 3.5 ecoboost with 200000kms.

[@hectorgamez5117]

I have an f150 platinum 3.5L EcoBoost 2014 with 153k miles,no issues at all,runs smooth,and strong . it gives 16/g

[@AmericanSurvival001]

yep same Mpg as V8 thanks for admitting it

[@heckingoodboy634]

@@AmericanSurvival001 is that average mpg mostly around town? my v8 gets 20+ hwy, 17 around town. I was going to buy an ecoboost but I had just traded a turbo car and wanted NA again.

[@twinkieerella]

Scott yeah just like he said “drive like a maniac” I get 18 city, 24 highway (sometimes 27 mpg highway) with 2014 ecoboost f150 when I drive efficiently

[@heckingoodboy634]

@@twinkieerella yeah that's way better than my 5.0

[@maddawg0633]

How long are these bound to last tho

[@bryan502004]

Just exchanged my work truck with the first gen 3.5 ecoboost with 260K miles. Went through a couple of O2 sensors and a radiator. The engine itself never had any issues.

[@brendensmith4286]

Same my first gen has 80k no issues, friend of mine has 190k on his and it still runs great.

[@johnnyappleseed7112]

Bryan De La Rosa seems like he’s just a hater

[@dutchynehtam]

My thoughts too. I see plenty of 200k mile ecoboost nowadays. Mine is a ‘15 with a 3.5. Love the truck

[@bryan502004]

To him it seems anything somewhat new absolutely can’t be trusted so let’s all be safe and purchase the “old and reliable”. Ford believes in the motor enough to continue to decrease production of its 5.0 until its inevitable phase out.

[@tyman711]

I own a '12 ecoboost, first owner, never had a single problem & im at 70k miles.

[@evanharley9038]

I sold my 2014 Silverado with the 5.3 and got a 2018 F-150 with the 2.7 Ecoboost and love it. I think the Ecoboost engines have come along way since they were introduced in 2012.

[@5152782493]

I traded my 2015 Silverado 5.3 for a 2018 F150 2.7 ecoboost. AFter the silverado was on it's second set of lifters and third set of injectors. Theres no comparison. The 2.7 is smoother, quieter, and has more power than the 5.3 AFM chevy ever did.

[@shotgunz124]

Love mine 2.7 eco

[@rayross997]

Don't know why, but the laughing horse never grows old. Nice work Scotty.

[@swimskim5874]

I agree,classic scotty

[@neilmurphy845]

@@swimskim5874 yah

[@houstoncowdog]

I absolutely LOVE the laughing animals Scotty shows when he laughs! Makes me literally laugh out loud every time. Love it!

[@premiumblue1637]

That is beause scotty's laugh matches the look of the happy horse😁😁😁

[@loriley347]

Reminds me of Mr ed the talking horse, when I was a kid

[@kenbaker8868]

I had a Ford F-150 with the 3.5 Ecoboost engine and I really liked it! Never had one problem and I don’t agree with Scotty at all!

[@stevenashley7651]

Me too 2011 with OVER a quarter million miles on it.

[@Cbill1987]

Same here

[@wakeupwiley]

Listen to what he said old man young people beat on the eco boost

[@oyetos]

@@wakeupwiley Wake up stupid boy So do we LMFAO

[@muveefan]

Hi Ken; I got a 2013 bought new and still got only 23k MI. On it. What year model do you have? Thinking of replacing it 🤔

[@CapeAnnImages]

Well Scotty my mechanic said almost the same thing when I told him I was trading my 2004 Dodge Dakota in 2017 for a new Ford F-150 with the 2.7 ecoboost. I liked it so much I just traded it for a 2020 model with a few more bells & whistles. It's been so reliable I haven't been back to my dealer let alone my mechanic!

[@ShaferHart]

That vehicle is new what issues could you have lol

[@CapeAnnImages]

@@ShaferHart The 2017 had 127k miles on it when I traded it, not so new in terms of miles and never an issue.

[@elsleezy2125]

@@ShaferHart I have a 2015 3.5 ecoboost with 260k miles and is stronger then my 2020 silverado 5.3

[@jacobcvpi8279]

@@ShaferHart just cuz it’s new doesn’t mean problem free

[@dilloncollins7521]

180k on my 2012 3.5 eco boost that’s pulled a 10,000 pound camper all it’s life. The only things I’ve had to replace were 2 wheel bearings😂

[@KCWhoa]

ive driven my focus ST hard. Hasnt had a single issue.

[@Jeschitown]

Still running good I'm looking to get a tarus sho with Ecoboost

[@barbaromatos8198]

Micah Bell just change oil and filter every 3k mile and you have truck for life

[@paulhunter9613]

Barbaro Doesn’t ford say to change oil every 15,000?

[@WHO-DAT-GUY]

@@paulhunter9613 they say every 5k

[@ericthatcher3462]

I had 3.5 eco boost 2014 F150 and really liked it. It was problem free throughout the time that I owned it but sold it at around 50k miles as I didn't need the quad cab 6.5 ft bed 4wd heavy duty FX model any longer. The truck had gobs of power anytime you needed it, was very smooth quiet and comfortable to drive long distance and got great gas mileage. I always used full synthetic oil and being turbo charged I never immediately shut it down after driving it hard on trips or with heavy loads. I always let the turbos cool for a bit so that they weren't still red hot at shutdown.

[@startingtech3900]

how do you do that idle?

[@TheSupraman2jzgte]

​@@startingtech3900 yes, let turbo engines idle for a min before shutdown.

[@sqd37l]

@@TheSupraman2jzgte a good thing to do with turbos on semi trucks also

[@ralfwalter3923]

On my 4th ecoboost (currently have 3, traded one for a newer model) and all have been amazing. The 2.0 in the Escape and Fusion are awesome and the 2.7 in my Edge is as well. No issues thus far.

[@abrahamgonzalez6146]

I got a 2.7 on my f150. It's awesome! 140,000 no issues what so ever.

[@kmacnumber2]

@@abrahamgonzalez6146 just bought a 2.7 F150. What oil are you using???

[@jeffho1727]

@@kmacnumber2 Either of you guys towing with those f150s??

[@nitricwave6943]

Go buy a 1.5 and see how wrong you are.

[@supers0nic77]

On my 2nd 3.5, no problems at all

[@bombardiertraxter]

For some reason I love my 2016 Expedition with the 3.5 ecoboost , now mpg could be better but low end torque and plenty of power makes for a relaxing drive with no big shift backs and high rpm to anything needed. I love the ecoboost at 70,000 miles it runs great

[@islandtime1402]

I have a 2017 Expedition with the same engine. I get about 20mpg highway which is a lot better than my old V8 Expedition and haven't had any real issues except for a faulty PCV valve. 120K on it thus far. Hopefully Scotty is wrong about this one.

[@bryanmathew2079]

That "I Do Cars" Does Some 3.5 v6 😮Teardowns@

[@tolrem]

"There's nothing so simple that it can't be made more complicated". [Henry Ford]

[@noname-oe9jy]

Ford was a genious

[@SARKAZYMYT]

You can buy my cars in any color as long as it's black

[@robertjudge2015]

2010 F 150 just turned 200,000 miles with 5.4 liter V8. hasn't missed a beat.

[@shawneliason790]

its not if it takes a crap... its when.

[@AnonyMous-jf4lc]

No kidding. Not sure how a spark plug hasn’t blown out or the rod bearings haven’t spun.

[@gmailuser3247]

They often last over 530000 if you treat her right my baby's still going strong and I go two sets of tires every year doing burnouts Donuts Etc way better than the shity LS Chevy engines

[@thedon3836]

Lol got 450,000 miles on mine 0 issues. F250 5.4l gas ohc V8. Buddy who had it before me even went 100,000 miles without changing the oil before I bought it (no joke, for real it was a serious beater). When I bought it admitedly it was feeling weak but the fact I knew the owner and he was totally honest with me about his lack of maintenance I changed the oil/sludge out expecting I would soon need to swap the engine out but for 800 bucks to buy the super cab running truck I didn't care and guess what? A good flush and some fresh oil and she came right back to life running as strong as ever. That was over 100,000 miles ago now and she still running strong just hit over 450,000 miles.

[@FXThug]

@@thedon3836 hes talking about eco boost not ur v8 noob

[@stevemason3245]

I have a 2012 F150 with an Ecoboost. It has nearly 200,000 problem free miles!

[@keepitreal4046]

Steve Mason bullcrap. Those engines are trash and tons of problems. 100000% guaranteed you’ve had work done to it and problems.

[@hotwheel6663]

Dang that is Toyota like!

[@collingodbey3737]

That's alot of driving on a 2012. Probably mostly highway and that's easiest on the car.

[@lightningcrap98]

KeepIt Real there are KZbin videos of people having 200k on these all the time with little to no problems. Mine almost has 100k and the only repair I’ve done was coil packs which were a couple hundred but will last another 100k miles I’m sure. The 3.5 Ecoboost has so much power it’s hard to not love it if you own one.

[@timeverett7828]

You must have Platinum horseshoes up your butt. I've seen dozens with less than 50000 MI blown into multiple pieces and these vehicles weren't used for work or abused. And I've seen dealers refuse to honor the warranties. Offer owner very little for the truck or ask thousands upon thousands of dollars to replace the engine.

[@cdawg3506]

The 3.5 is literally the best ecoboost. I’m a mechanical engineer and after owning two 3.5 f150s both over 150k miles with minimal issues I can say that the 3.5 is awesome, most ecoboosts are

[@ldyharp]

what do you think about the 2.7?

[@CarlosGarcia-wu4uw]

Valve cover isn't that great is plastic made got a bad time trying to get right valve cover

[@rickflair747]

SHUT UP the 3.5 is not as reliable as the 5.0 . And the 5.0 wins in repair cost and MUCH EASIER for your baseline MECHANIC to FIX

[@PumaPete]

I’ve had a 2014 escape with the 2.0 ecoboost and it’s given me zero issues over 100K miles. My only complaint is the 13 gallon fuel tank.

[@mightyoneish1]

Have the same engine in my 2013 escape. Ditto. No problems.

[@markcrew3696]

128,000 miles on my 2015 escape 2.0 turbo. I drive Uber people think its new. Great little car.

[@PumaPete]

@Earl Lee you’re right. Here we are a year later and I got rid of it because just after I left this comment it needed a motor mount, new turbo and a water pump. Replaced it with a new RAV4. No more fords for me.

[@tommeyboy5629]

Have a 2017 1.5 in an fusion 62000 miles no issues

[@JPAutoService]

I hate to agree with assclown scotty but every ecoboost is a disaster waiting to happen. Sure, 5 people in the comments have had "zero issues" with theirs but they are the only ones. All of these vehicles are specifically engineered to be junk in 5-7 yrs so that you buy a new one.

[@ducke295]

Scotty when ford has 2 fuel injection systems: just another thing to break, its unreliable Scotty when toyota has 2 fuel injection systems: They're ahead of the game! They'll stay reliable because the valves will stay clean!

[@nolbertogandara4843]

Ben S he did contradicted himself here. I have a 2013 F-150 Ecoboost with 140k miles and had no issues. Amen.

[@markanders250]

@@nolbertogandara4843 Funny how people think their own unique experience applies to everyone else.

[@markanders250]

@Gregory Jones Why bother mentioning it then? Who gives a crap if your particular car got that mileage? There is absolutely no other reason to bring up such an anecdotal example.

[@thatmarred_mustang]

@@markanders250 why dont you read the dozens of other comments talking about how the eco boosts are reliable? Bruh, your just tryna cause problems he has the right to share his personal experience, wich is similar to plenty of others.

[@markanders250]

@@thatmarred_mustang LOL "dozens"

[@1fosteer]

We now have two Ford F-150 Ecoboost pickups, a 2011 and a new 2019. We have pulled and hauled lots with the 2011 and have had zero problems. The 2019 was purchased to pulled a camper and I am sure it will be just as good as the 2011.

[@adityadesai763]

I'm looking to buy a 2011 f150 ecoboost, how is it

[@1fosteer]

@@adityadesai763 Ours has been an outstanding vehicle. Nothing fancy just the XLT 4x4 Ecoboost extended cab with long bed. The truck gets used, not abused and has been great with no problems. Were I you, I would find out the history of the truck you are looking to purchase. Find out how it has been used, and if it has had any issues before you buy. What the mileage is and what type of driving put that mileage on the truck. Check very well for rust and any body damage. If it has a plastic bed liner check under it for rust, they trap water and cause the bed to rust. Find out if the truck has been parked under cover or just out in the weather. Find out the gear ratio, ours is 3:31, if I had it to do over again I would have gone with 3:55 as it would have pulled better.

[@byron7165]

@@adityadesai763 I have a 2012 F150 XLT Super Crew 4x4 with the 6.5 foot box and the 3.5 Ecoboost. It's been totally awesome since new.

[@pentonhusqvarna]

I just want to go to your house and spend a day cleaning that garage! Drives me crazy!

[@GoBirds802]

Ol Scotty “don’t buy it if it ain’t a 2012 Camry” Kilmer

[@StillFrosty223]

Lmao

[@chrisgonzalez5266]

@Carl Bradbury he likes all vehicles... he just admits the problems each car has

[@Big_Ben1988]

A Camry is a pretty damn reliable vehicle though

[@norbertruiz5110]

A 94 celica

[@fraziocolucciio9213]

​@@Big_Ben1988 big deal, I got my 96 f150 4.9L straight 6 to 312k before the piston blew

[@jeremycunningham7443]

I have a 2012 f150 EcoBoost with 205000 and it's still runs like its brand new!!!

[@mpeugeot]

Same experience as you! Mine is a 2011!

[@KR1Vader]

Have a 2014 and just hit 114,000 and I have 35s and a tune and runs perfect

[@itsmeecjay4769]

I have a 2017, 70 thousand miles, and it runs good. Ecoboost. My main issue is, my rotors worn out so fast. 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@damonfrance8868]

2014 lariat ecoboost with 150,000 miles. Zero problems😎

[@ghostmost2614]

Have you ever noticed you never see Scotty or John Lennon in the same room together. 🤔

[@freightshaker2311]

You know Lennon is dead, right? 😃

[@Bob-hi2xh]

Scotty is actually Kirby. He hate Lennon years ago

[@bwinford1561]

You noticed that too?

[@sgtrock2821]

Well done sir lol

[@tommytruth7595]

I've never seen them in the same Toyota Celica together either.

[@sbenn6917]

I'm on my third vehicle with the 3.5 ecoboost. Had nothing but luck with them. Got a custom tunes on them and my f150 was doing 4.6 second 0 to 60 runs. It was a beast.

[@ignaciobenitez2435]

What year did u have

[@dral9657]

We have a fleet of many trucks and have changed them every 4 years, some or all . The 4.6 Ecoboost has consistently been the best maintenance free of all ! This is a fleet , and Scotty is way off on this ! Definitely should be ignored on this one at least !

[@Max-ip5yb]

He’s almost always off

[@alexanderchenf1]

I bought a 2011 3.5L Ecoboost F150 Lariat 4x4 short bed crew cab in Aug 2023 with 220,000+ miles for $8,600. Now it has 225,000+. The engine is excellent. But the plastic shifter literally broke and cost me $800+ for a shop to replace it.

[@cameronhuffman1458]

2012 Ecobeast 240,000 miles strong 💪🏻

[@IIIwke]

He has no idea what he knows what he’s talking about. It’s literally becoming the norm now to have ecoboost engines. More efficient with more power.

[@mychevybangin33]

Redneck sosa are you the original owner?

[@julianrocha60]

@@IIIwke dont mean shir v8 will last longer

[@tachoo3725]

I got 240 00on my Ford F-150 3.5 2016 EcoBoost and I love it

[@tachoo3725]

These guys sometimes he don't know what he's talking about

[@alisontrammell9824]

I’ve got both the ecoboost 2.3 and the 5.0 and have had no issues with either in the last four years. It is my personal belief that people need to be educated about the vehicle they purchase to get the best use and most enjoyment out of it. I might not agree with your thoughts on the ecoboost system, but I do thank you for your continued efforts to help the consumers

[@gravitygamo6458]

Alison Trammell finally there is someone that is smart and knows something about the eco boost

[@andybub45]

Its not gonna make it to 10 years. Ecoboost engines are mechanical nightmares.

[@muveefan]

@@andybub45 Nope. Mine already on 9th yr and has only 23k MI on it 😆😁😆

[@rmartinez19]

Dumb old man argument. Have had a 3.5 ecoboost for 6years. Towed over 9k trailer from FL to IL no problems and then a 7k trailer (downgraded) for 6months as I traveled across the US. It’s got 100k miles tons of power zero problems. Better gas mileage and more power than a V8.

[@snakebyte130]

I've had my second gen 2.7 Ecoboost f150 for 4 years and the only problem I had was the EGR cooler tube filling with soot (normal for turbo vehicles) and when the dealership forgot to put enough oil into the engine..ZERO issues otherwise. Maintain them. drive them hard now and then and you won't have problems. Trucks are meant to pull, if you do that, they will last a lot longer than you think.

[@nlitenurmind]

I'm happy with mine. 21 mpg overall. 36 gal tank = 700+ range. No issues. Mega power on demand. Change the oil every 5k and don't tune it. It will last. Time will tell.

[@crosbonit]

How many miles you got on it?

[@bmartinez2086]

I have a 2019 Silverado with a V8 I get 22mpg, 23 gallon tank, 650 range. Made it to Tucson AZ from LA in half a tank plus 1/8th. No turbo or V6 needed.

[@andrewjasina1173]

@@bmartinez2086 If you get 22 mpg on a 23 gallon tank that's only a 506 mile range you'd have to be getting 28.3 mpg to have a 650 mile range.

[@stewpidaso26]

maybe doing 50 with some tail wind, probably a single cab. i got a 2.7 4 door and i cant easily get 23-24 mpg doing 70 with rolling hills.

[@robszostak4997]

Try taking your ecoboost in higher elevations. It gets affected by it....

[@six-pack1332]

I just bought a 2016 f150 with the 5.0, wouldn't even look at the EcoBoost powered trucks. I think in the long run I'll be better off.

[@sylviafrank8302]

Russell Hajek ..smart man.

[@ateam6486]

yes your way better off, the smaller V6 F150 truck of the same 2016 year also has smaller brakes. I got a guy who used his V6 to tow a trailer one time and burned everything up with just 20,000 miles on it. now be aware of the internal water pump, when they go out, it leaks antifreeze directly into the engine oil and blows up the motor. its a class action lawsuit.

[@max7768]

A Team The brake size has to do with the towing package you get. The 3.5 is rated to tow the most

[@waifuracer6516]

Tbh, if there is a V8 available, why would you even bother with a smaller engine? Especially in the US where the regulations dont eat a hole in your pocket like in the EU where owning a V8 car (any kind) results in ridiculous amounts of tax... My dads collegue pays £550 tax for his Audi S4... And thats not even a high pollution V8, its pretty moderate... Big NA engine>Small Turbo engine. "No replacement for displacement" am i right? :P

[@thorpower1015]

Me too I've had 2 5.0 coyote trucks

[@viperkill3]

I have a 2010 Taurus SHO with the 3.5 Ecoboost and I've owned it going on 8 years now and it's been flawless. And I just bought a 1.0L Ecoboost back in 2017 and it's been amazing.

[@dixiefish0173]

I dont give a damn about gas mileage still have my 2007 F-150 V8 & its not an ecoboost lol runs great too.

[@bradnoyes7955]

203k miles on my 2010 SHO (3.5L Twin Turbo EcoBoost), No complaints with the engine

[@NSAgent]

These positive comments about the Taurus SHO are reassuring cause I'm buying one in a few days. I love the thing and Scotty was killing my dreams there for a sec 😂

[@viperkill3]

@@NSAgent the Taurus SHO is reliable as long as you take care of it. Just like anything else

[@ViperVenom]

Love my 1.0 ecoboost fiesta 60k no issues👌

[@jerilljerill284]

Finally, a car channel for people who know absolutely nothing about cars.

[@Samprendergast]

**Finally, a car channel for people who know absolutely nothing about cars by people who know absolutely nothing about cars** lol

[@aimxdy8680]

@@Samprendergast How does he not know anything about cars? he’s a lifetime mechanic.

[@HeyerSolutions]

@@aimxdy8680 I’m thinking it was joke he made up in his head that made sense, but doesn’t work anywhere else outside of his head.

[@maricruz2923]

my brother is a mechanic 🧰 And he acts like he knows everything

[@havelpants5248]

Im willing to bet he knows more than any of you commenters given that youve provided no counterpoints or useful information to the contrary of what hes said.

[@kazoo3434]

Family has had 3 EcoBoost f-150s and an EcoBoost Mustang. Literally have had none of these issues.

[@WCGwkf]

What, for a few years? Less than 100k miles?

[@kazoo3434]

@@WCGwkf One has 214k, one had 102k, the last and current has 49k, and the Mustang has 19k

[@virenvs905]

My uncle's monkey has a Mercedes Benz with 10 million miles on it. zero issues. Mercedes is awesome..

[@vulcan8668]

Remember every car is different, same brand, model and all. Some just come off the line bad and some come off great just depends. I'm sure he's probably dealt with working on more cars than you guys have...

[@jusbertmeza4424]

@@vulcan8668 too be fair the early model ecoboosts did have a couple minor issues but now they aren't having MAJOR SYSTEMIC problems.

[@seanthompson8071]

Ford is currently is working with a huge group on a massive engine durability testing program. The group is called "customers"

[@alanjeff505]

Sean Thompson Lol! Funny thing with it's new program the "customers" foot the bill and related testing failures.

[@sleeper.simulant7327]

Alan Jeff it’s called “warranty” for a reason. Customers only foot the bill on high mileage failure, which it’s the customer fault for buying a higher mileage vehicle

[@AzuraiAeon]

ziiiiing

[@eskieman3948]

Yawn. That you, Beto?

[@gregfreeman598]

Following Microsoft's lead! LOL!!

[@tomacosta2033]

Never had a problem with my 2016 F-150, 6 cyl EcoBoost engine! Has 85,000 miles on it and we just pulled a heavy RV over 5,000 miles and through mountains without an ounce of problems!

[@TurboNFRStwoK]

I have the same truck, bought it new and use it exclusively for towing a 6000lbs trailer. I’ve never had a single issue over the 60k miles I’ve used it.

[@spaceninjasteve3356]

I have a 2015 F-150 with the 3.5 ecoboost. 214k miles on it. Only issues ive had was with the throttle body and coil packs. Of course ive had to change spark plugs as well

[@Powerstroke98]

2016 F150 with the 3.5 Ecoboost, with 126K miles, and runs perfect, no complaints and a ton of power!

[@bogdanjacques7641]

SCOTT KILLMER IST EIN PROFI,ABER BESONDERS BEI FORD,ÜBERTREIBT ER MASSLOS...😂😂😂 MEIN XL 5.0 COYOTE/2011 HAT 400000 K KM NIE NUR EINE REPARATUR,NUR ÖLE /FILTER WECHSELN,BREMSEN UNS SOWAS BUILT FORD TOUGH 💪💪💪

[@fraziocolucciio9213]

​@@spaceninjasteve3356Scotty will say completely normal maintenance on a Ford (or any car for that manner), is a grocery list of problems...

[@TBeare]

Next video: "I Was Wrong About The EcoBoost..."

[@WizzRacing]

Yeah.. I never see any of these issues... Most are water pumps..You have not lived till you replace an Escape 1.5 Eco Boost water pump. did I mention that stretch fit AC\Alternator Belt....

[@dgunearthed7859]

@@WizzRacing did I miss something? I thought that 5.0 coyote v-8 was aluminum.

[@WizzRacing]

@@dgunearthed7859 5.0 Coyote is not an Eco Boost Engine...As the Eco Boost Engines range from 1.0 liter to 3.7 V6....

[@dgunearthed7859]

@@WizzRacing and as usual I didn't articulate correctly! I KNOW THIS! lol I THOUGHT I heard Scotty at least elude to the fact that ford's v-8's were NOT aluminum, that that was one of the things that he was complaining about with the eco's. I know the coyotes are aluminum with some super-complex spray-on cylinder liner .That's all, thank you for the reply. ;-)

[@lakeslinksjamesdorn1879]

Scotty scotty scotty. I hear McDonald's is hiring

[@2011blueman]

I get the feeling that Scotty retired 20 years ago and isn't very familiar with modern vehicles. The ecoboost engines are getting over 150,000 miles with many F-150s getting over 250K miles.

[@mychevybangin33]

The main problem guys like scotty have with them is they are too complicated for the average guy to work on. These guys grew up working on Chevy 350s and they appreciate push rod design for simplicity and ease of maintenance. Plus there are just as many folks out there with 60k on a EcoBoost needing valvetrain repair as there are ones with 150k

[@CTity860]

Agreed, personally I’m a v8 guy but bought an eco boost a few years ago and am amazed that the power difference isn’t much different and the gas I save is rather decent. Some guy told me the same thing as Scotty. Sorry Scotty I think a team of a hundred plus engineers that developed this engine know a little better than you.

[@Katracho727]

What engine liter ?

[@Katracho727]

Ont the 250k

[@The_Fit_ness_monster]

My 2012 3.5 just hit 267k no major problems past normal upkeep.

[@guitarskooter]

I bought a 2011 F150 this year. Glad I searched out a 5.0 specifically. I didn't want a 5.4 Triton due to the cam phaser issues. I am loving this 5.0. Yeah maybe it's not as fast and snappy as the ecoboost, but it's v8, it's simple, naturally aspirated, sounds good, and hopefully will be very reliable for many years.

[@urbanpeltier1622]

Hows the 5.0 2011 f150 now? Any issues? Daily driven?

[@guitarskooter]

@@urbanpeltier1622 Still running great at 142k miles. Driven every day, and in everything from 105 degrees to -20 degrees.

[@urbanpeltier1622]

@@guitarskooter nice purchase good for you man! Im thinking about an f150 not sure what year so many different engines.

[@bobby1970]

Guitarskooter, you don't know if the newer 5.0 engines are naturally aspirated (non turbo) or not, do you? I'd like to find out. I hate turbos. Also, do you know if the newer 5.0 engines have cylinder deactivation?

[@SuperDuty250]

@@urbanpeltier1622 just get a 6.2 superduty

[@ma7dugo]

Next video NEVER BUY A CAR

[@dontworrybehappy8080]

It kinda gets to that point sometimes. But that could be said about the air we breath, germs, etc. Just got to be as wise as possible, make a choice, and live with it.

[@lugi25]

Mike Barn i have one, v6 twin turbo eco boost. I rarely use it, about 30 miles a week, will it last me long?

[@jeroen7699]

Only buy 90's Toyota 😁

[@adrew1963]

@@lugi25 I hope so as long as you change that oil every 3 to 5 moths

[@lugi25]

andycel schneider thanx, i hope so too, it was over 30k with 90k miles on it.

[@huntfishfire]

Just pulled a 9k load through the mountains with a 3.5l Ecoboost. It greatly outhauled my tired, but rebuilt Powerstroke. Switched the load to the 6.2 GMC and it wasn't even comparable. These F 150s with the EcoBoost are something very special and are well due for respect

[@JMontyism]

What year? Any transmission issues?

[@huntfishfire]

@@JMontyism tran never missed a beat. 6 speed. But just like the 10 speed, the working gears are 3-5

[@connorhenley3782]

Scotty, I have a 2015 F150 ecoboost 3.5. She has just over 64k miles. Knock on wood, I haven’t had a single problem in the 5 years of ownership! At around 60 thousand miles I installed a UPR catch can to collect any more gunk from building on the valves. I’m hoping this extends the life of my motor because I’m planning on owning her until she practically gives up! I will keep you updated along the way

[@mannyyocupicio556]

How is the truck holding up?

[@mbb-pr4zc]

@@mannyyocupicio556🤔 dude didn’t respond. Maybe dr. Fauci got him. That stinks. I just traded my 220,000 mile ‘15 3.5. Minor seepage on timing case and needs drivers side manifold job. Still a strong and very reliable truck. I simply decided to get a new one. Dragging a boat 3-400 miles with a new 2023 will be less nerve wracking. I know first hand what it feels like to have a throttle body give out on Jelico mountain. While you sit there in the emergency lane the tractor trailers rock your whole rig back and forth as they pass. It’s not a comfortable feeling knowing you could get smashed to pieces every 3 seconds. It was time.

[@J_S_246]

It’s 2024, how’s it holding up?

[@willschultz5452]

When you take care of this engine properly with proper maintenance like oil changes this is a bulletproof engine good for hundreds of thousands of trouble free miles!!! It is an engineering Marvel!!!

[@steved3387]

No

[@CajunRulez]

@@steved3387 Yes actually.

[@hughwolfe8524]

Would be with 2 more cylinders,Real MEN don't drive v6s

[@crazi7144]

I love Scotty - got to disagree here though. Not sure on the 3.5L, I own a 2.7L EcoBoost and I think it's an amazing motor. No issues at all.

[@2strksrule]

Don't contradict Scotty, he does that all by himself.

[@Wolfncsupack42]

I have the same motor in my 2016. Fuel mileage is awesome and It runs great. Much better than wife’s v64runner. My friend bought a 5.3 v8 Chevrolet about a month after and has had way more issues than I have.

[@wassliving4898]

Yeah this whole video is a bit off

[@notme-y1m]

Bigger engines have less issues.

[@andybub45]

@@notme-y1m true

[@Marcelo-m6f]

I bought af150 lariat with the old and great V8 coyote...love it..

[@billy-waynejeffcoat4828]

Old and great coyote? Hell my f150 is running the 4.9l l6

[@NCAFBA]

Had a Mustang with a Coyote. Ram hard when I wasn’t having to have it repaired every 5 minutes.

[@hugeCRSfan69]

youre a good man, ecoboost is junk

[@08_crown_vic]

I have yet to drive one of those 5.0's

[@Oubre84]

The sounds it makes is very relaxing..love my sport 4×4 5.0

[@beingsneaky]

Yes.. with EcoBoost you either have eco or boost never both at the same time.

[@LarryBerg]

The 2017+ EcoBoost motor have direct and port fuel-injection system. The dual system is very nice. I'm getting 23 MPG combined mileage

[@moose5.9]

Cool but it wont last 125k miles

[@6.0charleston843]

Truck is basically brand new. Wait 2 years. Everything he says is true. Research

[@cameronsullivan6745]

I agree. Just got a 2019 2.7 f150 and love it. Got a guy at the office and his has over 220,000 miles on it. This engine is becoming more proven since its release.

[@MrMtaylor7210]

All DI engines have coking issues that's why Ford added to port injection to the newer EcoBoosts

[@dcook3055]

THe eco boost engines are crap. 5 litre coyote. turbos are cheaply made and prone to blowing up. If your Ford F150 turbos crap out of warranty the repair is 4500 bucks. Ran my 5 litre yesterday at 10.3 litres per hundred. About 27 mpg. 311 rear end.

[@crazyguy32100]

Never mind the intelligent shutdown, going at full boost, hit a stoplight and the engine shuts down to save gas, there goes your oil pressure to a 125,000rpm turbo

[@lightningcrap98]

crazyguy32100 you can turn this off

[@2strksrule]

I you had actually ever driven one you would know how wrong you are. Scotty's nemesis, the "compootar" watches about 20 different parameters before deciding to shut down. And no, it won't with any activity still coming from the turbos, as well as many other factors such as temperature, grade, steering position, climate control, etc, etc. This is pretty basic stuff once you enter this century.

[@bobbiwest6625]

Well im 64 yrs old. Ive always bought used vehicles, usually last 4 yrs. My last car had 28,000 miles on it. Its lasted 12 yrs. But not problemless.its parked.i now have a 2019 ford ranger, 4 cylinder, 10 speed automatic.9000 miles on it. I drive like an old lady, conservative, 6000 aprox. Miles a year. Im sure paid too much for it. Anything more than 10,000.00 is too for any vehicle. Like paying a blind doctor to work on you. You never know what you are getting. If this lasts 12 yrs, goes at least 90,000 miles, ill be happy. 12 years goes really fast. Like ripe fruit in the fridge. And weeds in the garden. But now, i have your videos to keep me informed. I appreciate all of the informative info. Thank you. Take care, dont forget your vitamins, and electrolytes.

[@jrnumex9286]

'old lady" 2 discrims in 1 shot

[@davidmiles3979]

2016 escape 2.0 eco 147,000 still going strong. Nothing but oil changes and brakes at 115,000 mikes.,

[@c7u3676]

I have a few that my work uses as fleet vehicles with 170,000+ with zero issues.

[@jesussalvation288]

What about carbon build up

[@anthony-i1k8c]

The main thing with the Ecoboost (3.5 for sure at least) is STAY ON TOP OF YOUR OIL CHANGES! They need good clean oil. The timing chain is really long, the guides will wear and the phasers have tiny passages. Keep up your regular scheduled maintenance and they do just fine. They don't tolerate poor maintenance as much as other engines.

[@bradleythomsen3083]

Strange. Ford 5.4 3v has the exact same problem. Small gunked up oil ports leading to cam phaser issues. Still everyone I know with one has gone 220-240k before selling or trading.

[@anthony-i1k8c]

From what I understand is that the 5.4 3v suffered the same problem if oil changeds weren't adhered to religiously or poor filters/oil used. Now, maybe you did what you're supposed to but I've also seen that the oil pumps are not sufficient. There are aftermarket high flow ones.

[@2strksrule]

Staying on top of maintenance is a requirement for ALL new engines. Look at the Toyota sludge problems a few years ago (just google it). I bet the majority of those owners who had issues would not be able to provide legitimate maintenance records. Same goes for any modern engine. They are much more highly stressed, rev higher, run hotter. Do what the owner guide says and you will most likely have smooth sailing.

[@2strksrule]

@@bradleythomsen3083 Great example of the merits of maintenance. Very reliable and long life with proper oil and FILTER, problems if you don't.

[@2strksrule]

@@anthony-i1k8c Exactly! Problem is that it makes buying a used vehicle risky unless you KNOW the maintenance has been done. And you are also correct in that they have to be the proper filter. There are so many junk filters out there with improper or missing drain back valves, poor or non existent filtration, flow and pressure control. It doesn't matter what i use, it gets an OE filter and the exact spec oil called out in the manual. Many years of driving, a couple million kms driven and not a single engine failure on any of vehicles i have owned.

[@cheesegyoza]

Man, I guess I will ride my bicycle to work!

[@madjwills9045]

cheesegyoza if could put a picture of the laughing horse I would 😂

[@dumkastriker]

that bicycle better be toyota aight

[@365handle]

cheesegyoza well it’s more reliable and cheaper to maintain..

[@derpdudedatboi7455]

Today I'm gonna talk about why NOT to ride a bicycle to work!

[@udmbfckx2916]

The foldable kind fit in the trunk of a Miata.

[@kornbreadsanchez]

I have a 2016 2.7 crew cab with 93k 4x4 with a 6” lift 35” tires, 4:56 gears, a Highway products service body, a deck tool box. I tow on a weekly basis around 7-9k as I am an electrical and Hvac contractor. The truck is also my everything to do with truck, as I use it for family get aways. So far I’ve had zero issues with it, and I am glad I got this over the 5.0.

[@Silent_Shadow]

Scotty....you didn't ride to church with my Southern Grandma. She drove that Lincoln Town Car like the devil was chasing her.

[@johnchandler1687]

Mine had one throttle setting. She'd hold foot on gas and never move it. Car would slow to a crawl going uphill then be a screaming 80 to 90 when going downhill. Scary as heck to us small kids,but fun too. Was a 1946 Ford convertible with a bigger 1952 Mercury flathead V-8. It was named "The Hold Your Hat" car for obvious reasons.

[@mcciaccio]

Haha, I remember my grandmother getting a ticket for 92mph in here old lincon… she didn’t care at that point in life.. she just told the cop where do I pay.

[@bugs0825]

I love my ecoboost f150. I will put it up against any V8 half ton out there. I have more power and 30% better fuel economy. 145,000 and counting

[@jeremymvail]

Radford Tataryn it has both just not at the same time I agree

[@DragonKnightX12]

GM’s 6.2 Vortec. Just 0.1 sec shy of being as quick as the Raptor. Gets better mpg towing heavier loads too. Seems like a lot of EB owners are are reporting similar mpg to the 6.2 in normal driving too.

[@warrengauthier4699]

@@DragonKnightX12 : The only thing worse than GM: Chrysler.

[@DragonKnightX12]

Warren Gauthier GM makes a pretty good V8 and the Alpha frame was some nice engineering. Other than that yea they are cheaping out hard. Chrysler is a mixed bag in reliability, at least it can’t be said that they don’t have balls. Their making a high performance Hellcat trim for everything they can get away with.

[@warrengauthier4699]

@@DragonKnightX12 : The Hemi is the only good thing they build. Anything else on the car / truck falls apart.

[@russelllieser4226]

Have put over 200K on an eco boost. Love them. Great power on my service van.

[@russelllieser4226]

@Greg B mid grade like 89 oct

[@jamesstover1747]

I have a 2018 F-150 3.5 ecobost with 185000 and I have no complaints. I'm very happy with it.

[@prometheanhealing3942]

It is very nice of Scotty to answer the thumbnail question in the first minute of his videos and in this case, the first ten seconds. What a lad.

[@thegreatcornholio8803]

How many ecoboosts have you worked on Scotty ? We have about every ford truck engine in our fleet they all get abused severely ie: towing large skid steers or very heavy dump trailers filled with gravel and as far as half tonnes are concerned the 3.5 ecoboost mops the floor with the 5.0, 5.4 and even 6.2 I have had far fewer issues with the ecoboost timing components then the v8 ones, just because an engine is more advanced and complex does not make it worse the ecoboost also makes 300% more power on only 60% more displacement then your outdated celica

[@Yellowspider1776]

I have had 2 ecoboost 3.6 F150’s . They are fantastic. Enormous amount of power! But I know better to believe the EPA fuel stats. I have also owned 2 high mileage Audi 2.0 Turbo’s again no problem. Scotty stop freaking out!

[@noname-oe9jy]

A friend of mine had an eco boost 3.5 grenade in an F150 at 65000 miles. Ford told them they should have bought the extended warranty. Guess you win some you lose some.

[@gordonschuk9925]

We have a F150 and a Ford Escape with Eco boost, and we bought both of them 8 years ago, and NO problems yet, We use fully synthetic oil, plus service them regularly.

[@alirezaebneshahidi5844]

I always listen to Scotty. He makes sense. I personally prefer to have something that is proven and tested. Hard earned money needs to be spent safely. I go with a V8.

[@catmando4914]

I have to disagree about the 3.5 ecoboost engine. I have a 2013 Ford F-150 with the ecoboost, engine, now have 80,000 miles and no problems. I have been towing my travel trailer (approx 6,000 lbs when loaded) all over the eastern and western Sierras and through the Mojave desert (110 degrees F.) with out a single problem. At 8,000 ft above sea level, the truck pulls the trailer like if it was at sea level. I love my F-150 ecoboost and I wouldn't trade it for a V-8.

[@Bullitt5339]

We have 160,000 miles on our 2013 F150. Minor maintenance done, but much less than other trucks I've owned at that mileage.

[@josecoreas554]

RNC Outdoors its a reliable engine. Most hate comes from old timers who just cant fathom a v6 outperforming a huge displacement v8

[@jordan7698]

I have a 2012 3.5 Ecoboost love it I'm getting 572 till empty and only part I changed on it was sparkplugs mine have 195,000 miles on it

[@jordan7698]

@Greg B i run 87

[@reno145]

Running premium on the Interstate the best I hit was 728 miles to empty running to Houston, TX. With 87 the best I get is a little over 625 or so.

[@redcougarjgw]

my best is 277 to empty

[@BigRudy53]

He works for ford dont listen to him!

[@jordan7698]

@Greg B no major issues

[@KeiPyn24]

Love my 3.5 eco now traded for a 2.7 eco. So far no problems, excellent engine.

[@joeauger-gladue5193]

I got 5.0L coyote engine v8 I love 385hp enough for me

[@zacharybrown4679]

@@dorothylouisegage5286 you probably want a 250 or a 2500 series pick up.

[@Perick76]

The Ford F-250 6.2 gasser is fine, as is the RAM 2500 with the 6.4 gasser. The RAM has cylinder deactivation for regular highway driving so it'll help on mpgs. Both are nice trucks though and will handle a larger travel trailer with no problems.

[@goinham9469]

@@dorothylouisegage5286 just get a semi. They're good for 1m+ miles

[@TheUnsureFox]

@@dorothylouisegage5286 If you are going for a new truck, I agree to definitely stay above 150/1500 trucks. 250/2500 is the lowest I would go. Also, for stability's sake, depending on how large of an RV you decide to get, I would honestly opt for a 350/3500 truck with dual rear wheels, as when driving down the road and passing semis (or being passed by them), you will notice that the trailer will try to control you a LOT. Especially the larger the trailer is. Dual rear wheels will help eliminate/reduce the so-called, "Tail-wagging the dog" syndrome. Ford's newest diesel isn't too bad, either. No head bolts stretching on these newest iterations. The 6.0L was notorious for that, which is why Ford decided to start building it in-house instead of outsourcing it from International. You should have nothing to worry about there. If you're buying older, my personal opinion is to get a 7.3L if you're buying Ford. Their gas engines just drink too much, in my opinion. If you go Chevrolet, you won't improve much on fuel efficiency, but their gas engines are all pretty solid. They've been sticking with the same general design for years, and they have worked out a lot of the kinks. Good overall trucks. Just watch out for electrical stuff. Dodge/Ram has the Cummins diesel. I would not go for their gas engines. Transmissions are notorious for dying on Chrysler products. Just be very aware of that. Other than that, and what others have said here, that's pretty much all the advice I can muster for truck buying. I worked for Ford for years, but I am not biased (too much) toward them. I just know their products very, very well. Cheers, and best of luck! If you need any more specific info, especially about the Fords, just ask! I have a fair wealth of knowledge about them. ~Sir Timothy

[@taylord8924]

That’s def the motor to get

[@b_inna_srt6238]

140k 2011 sho eco boost, is still walking v8s with a tune for about 25,000 miles starts and runs beautifully. The v8s have a whole list of there own problems btw in mustangs and f150s

[@brandonmurphy4657]

Pull up along side my 6.2 l and see what happens

[@GreenAppelPie]

Yeah I’ll gladly spent and extra money on more fuel than put up with an unreliable vehicle.

[@dasppg9737]

Agree 100% which is why I’d choose tundra over f150 eco boost

[@Limescale12]

they're not unreliable though. just do routine maintenance. i drive mine like hell and still like the day i bought it 4 years and 115000 miles ago. glad i didn't buy any other truck brand than the best.

[@EssenceofPureFlavor]

@@Limescale12 115000 isn't high mileage.

[@autiger0612]

EssenceofPureFlavor for a 4 year old truck it is

[@DAN007thefoxx1]

I got an older ford V8 that hesitates and dies if you accelerate too quickly. Worst case scneario is it needs a carburator rebuild or the timing is a little off.

[@Saku19]

Coyote 5.0L V8 for the win!

[@WhitefolksT]

Skipped the Freakoboost for 5.0 on my '14 STX, no snails plz unless it's diesel or a sports car.

[@Saku19]

@@WhitefolksT Agreed.

[@xhgcommentaryarchive]

Those were great. The Triton 5L V8s were absolutely horrible though.

[@drewpetrey4668]

I hear you but my 2018 5.0 is burning 2 quarts of oil every 1000 miles. Fords TSB is to replace the motor.

[@danield5760]

@@xhgcommentaryarchive my 5.4l is great in my lightning never had any problems

[@ilovesunoco]

The 3.5 echo is WHY i bought my F-150

[@Oddball5.0]

Pushin steel, exactly, me too. No problems at all.

[@andrewbennett6694]

Just bought a sweet 2011 with 45000 miles lariat that threw a misfire code 3 days off the lot. I got dealer swapping coils and plugs and plan on drilling a tiny weep hole to eliminate condensation as per forums. But yeah... love the power.

[@TwoStageTrigger]

5.4 is why I'm buying a 3.5

[@2KCamaroZ28SS]

3.5 EcoBEAST

[@JimmySpeeds]

my 2013 ecoboost had 150k on it in 2018 when i wrote i off. Bought a 1.5L Honda civic. what a downsize lol

[@jasonrock5220]

Amen! I just bought a 2018 F150 V8 5.0 naturally aspirated engine. Zero problems. I got the V8 for reliability.

[@ddkoda]

Very wise decision.

[@monkeyslap]

Can’t go wrong with the V8! Got a 2012 brand new. The only issues I’ve had with it were the AC blower and floor shifter having to be replaced. Total parts cost ~$300, which is nothing over the 7 year period of ownership.

[@Forged407]

Are you having any issues with the truck so far?

[@jasonrock5220]

Tommy No problems yet. I’m at 25,000 miles.

[@jasonrock5220]

Tommy Still no issues

[@mynamewasdavidbowman.8765]

My 2018 F150 with the Second-Gen 2.7L EcoBoost has been one of the best vehicles I’ve ever owned.

[@lonerangerz777]

I work for ford. I own a 2018 f150 sport. 2.7 eboost. I love it.

[@pkell7315]

You guys that buy these Stupid Eco Boost trucks do not use it as a truck you use it to go buy groceries ! 😆

[@mynamewasdavidbowman.8765]

@@pkell7315 of course I’m going to use it to get groceries. It’s my daily driver......what else am I going to use to get to the grocery store? You’re just mad because mommy wouldn’t let you use the minivan to go scope out girls at the middle school.

[@stevensee4755]

Love mine, have gotten 33 mpg going to work 25 miles of highway!

[@MrNunna]

When all seems grim, when you're in dispare run around in circles, throw your hands in the air.

[@HK-qj4im]

The 4.6 was a fine engine. 400,000 miles. 👍 What is Top Gear?

[@invaderzim1265]

What year??

[@Luigi15201]

Invader Zim not sure what year he’s talking about but I have an 03 f150 4.6L still running smooth

[@rgebes222]

my 2000 f150 5.4 will rust out completely before that engine dies on me

[@keithupton86ku]

Yup, I've owned many 4.6 engines. Currently have a 2 valve in my '03 Mustang, and 3 valve in my '06 Mountaineer. I'd put money on both lasting up to 300,000 miles or more.

[@TheLundExpress]

4.6 is legendary

[@redsrt4]

I’d have to disagree with Scotty on this one. Ecoboost engines have been out since 2009 overseas and is based off of other companies tech (Mazda) who have been doing it. EVERY engine and manufacturer have small number of people that have issues, overall the ecoboost have been very reliable. Now before someone jumps in and says “I know this person that broke down at 20-30k blah blah blah” if you look for it, you will find issues with every car. Also, Ford F-150 has been the best selling car in America for years, so any major issues would have been discovered by now. (Ie the issues they had with the 6.0L diesel in their super duty trucks)

[@iarpak]

I think Scotty's perspective is looking more at long term reliability, past 100k miles. I have an '06 Accord as my DD with the 4-cylinder, manual transmission. It's got 161k miles on it and I'll probably get at least another 100k out of it before any major repairs are needed. I'm not confident that I could say the same about the 1.5 and 2.0 turbo motors that Honda has in the current Accord.

[@redsrt4]

iarpak I get what he’s saying, I have a 2007 Honda Fit with 312,000 miles on it. So I get it, but ecoboost is not brand new tech, and there are plenty of cases of people having over 100k miles on them and still kicking. Even his argument for not getting the Chevy 4 cylinder turbo in the Silverado, has merit because it’s a brand new engine but it’s not new tech. It’s odd to me that he says don’t get all this tech, but then in his video of 5 trends that he likes in new cars, it’s all about how tech is making them better.

[@TNRVG]

@@iarpak Some people have reported up to 400k miles with 0 issues on these motors. It has a very intense maintenance schedule so I can see how some can fail early if you decide to wait 10k miles between oil changes.

[@alexgottmituns7049]

Still running my Ford Ranger Edge '02 3.0 Lt. Engine. 2020, no problems. 4 "doors" they all open. 215,000 Miles. Like a champ!

[@ericsolberg8812]

No bueno Scotty!!! Just pulled in my driveway with my 2012 ecoboost with 230,000 miles...still loving it! And I love deep fried twinkies to! Lol Loved the rant though!

[@DC-wg7us]

Please, show us 2 more people with 230,000 miles on their f150 ecoboost. PLEASE!

[@devantewhite1909]

@@DC-wg7us 2013 Ford Edge with 204,000 she sounds like a brand new vehicle til this day

[@ALLxHITxWONDER]

How about 303,500 and still going strong. Only had to replace one turbo.

[@DC-wg7us]

@@ALLxHITxWONDER is that an f150 as well, if so what year? I'm still trying to decide 5.0 or ecoboost f150

[@ALLxHITxWONDER]

@@DC-wg7us 2012 3.5 ecoboost. Also have a 2017 3.5 ecoboost. Hands down ecoboost for towing. Has crazy HP and torque at 2500 rpm's. Just as powerful as the 2019 6.7 powerstroke we have for also towing a 7500 lbs camper. Ecoboost gets same gas mileage as the 6.7 towing the camper.

[@KB-bh9hp]

I mean, from what I've observed, economist engines are easily some of the most reliable turbocharged engines. They had some initial teething issues, but they're pretty solid now.

[@nbaldo003]

Puff the Magic Dragon nope they’re still junk

[@chrism8432]

Put 168,000 on mine before trading it in for a new one. Had no issues

[@91cblove]

145000 on mine with no issues. The future is now.

[@Ford_Raptor_R_720hp_V8]

@@nbaldo003 - you don't know anything about it - Troll

[@KB-bh9hp]

@@smellyfeetarestinky Lol, of course.

[@eugenesmith5058]

2006 Ford Expedition 255,000 miles - oil changes every 5K, new plugs every 100K. Still gets 19MPG on the interstate. OH, and I only run BP 93 Octane.

[@glenerickson358]

'02 Pontiac. 307,000 miles. 87 octane, oil changes 7,000 miles.

[@brandonward2619]

@@glenerickson358 You both deserve stickers ;)

[@markford7868]

Been a mechanic over 50 years. The eco boost is a state-of-the-art fantastic engine. Have had mine 4 years zero issues. Has one before that ran it up to 180K zero issues. My Bud has one pulls heavy every weekend. His has 250K miles, brake line was the only issue. This guy is funny, it could, it may, it might. lol. Where is the crystal ball? The tubo engines are really great when they are maintained properly. While a lot of the info is good to a certain degree. But really take what he says with a grain of salt. Most guys who have issues with these engines abuse or neglect them, fact!

[@aristeourias8756]

2019 f150 lariat ecoboost the worst piece of junk ford ever build

[@markford7868]

@@aristeourias8756 Since you posted no reason as to why, I just assume it is an opinion based on conjecture. If you take those of us who own them and drive them daily. Many like me are amazed at the torque for pulling. And we have averaged 24 plus mpg on many occasions. Yup, I want more junk that does this well.

[@aristeourias8756]

It just my opinion regarding my truck Cam phaser fail 30k miles Panoramic roof leaks 40k miles Camshaft fail 60k miles Miss fire cylinders on raining days Tailgate open on their own 12 miles per gallon I believe I buy a lemon truck Just my opinion on this vehicle

[@markford7868]

@@aristeourias8756 Been a mech for 60 plus years. Cam phasers usually fail for 2 reasons. Abuse, and poor-quality oil or not changing oil soon enough. I have had 2 trucks with the panoramic roof. Here again, you have to lubricate the seal every spring will keep them sealed forever. The tailgate had a recall that was some poor-quality parts, that is a free fix. That is not an engine issue anyway and that is what the tutorial is about. And the other 3 are no doubt related, any good mechanic should be able to fix that with no problem. Sounds like you might have an evap issue. Your truck is not a lemon, you did not say the mileage. If you bought an abused truck, used, that might explain some. And never, never use anything except simi-syn or full syn. The turbos will break them down. Sounds like you need to find a good mech. And I do know that there is a real need for techs.

[@aristeourias8756]

@@markford7868 I have to agree on finding a good mechanic I'm not at all mechanic inclined but I always trust the so call professional authorized ford dealers to service the truck I believe you know you staff But in my personal opinion nobody expects to have you truck on the shop for 2 weeks because a recall every other week When you spend decent amount of money on a vehicle you expect better performance than a 5 k 12 year old dodge 1500 In my personal opinion 3.5 ecoboost it's a disaster

[@mschiffel1]

If Toyota built the Ecoboost engines, Scotty would drool all over them.

[@sephyraexotics6979]

Toyota has a dual direct and port injection system on their new 4 cylinder in the Rav4 etc. I guess everyone should avoid buying it right Scotty?

[@craigcolbert5434]

Who is this guy.? Pretty sure he has never had an ecoboost f150. I’m approaching 100,000 miles with no problems not one part replaced stfu Scotty go back to work to toyota

[@benruss4130]

@@craigcolbert5434 100,000 miles just means that its not a lemon. the start of reliability testing is 200,000 miles. One of my friends is a business owner, and he has 4 F-250 V8 work trucks with over 300,000 miles on them and one of them just past 375,000 miles, with no major repairs. These trucks are pulling large trailers full of constuction supplies and equipment around the Colorado mountains.

[@nathanr.8556]

lmao right!

[@timsmith854]

If Toyota built them then they would be a much more reliable. I have owned GM, Ford, Toyota, Nissan, Mitsubishi, Audi, Mazda, Honda & Chrysler to name a few. And it is extremely hard to think of a car more reliable than Toyota. The Koreans are starting to produce cars that give the Japanese a run for their money. It is a simple fact that American built cars just don't have the same build quality. The interiors have knobs and buttons that fall off the dash. I had to replace the RHF strut in my Ford at 60,000 miles. That is just not good enough in this age of technology.

[@matthewwilliams9200]

all the demand stresses the companies to put things out sooner instead of doing the proper testing. the engines and tech including things like driverless tech is rushed out without the needed time to stress the designs properly. I think it's a good thing for Ford to limit their lineup to just trucks and SUVs because that's narrowing the tech used makes for higher quality. thats the real toyota advantage they simplified their lineup of tech using much of the same stuff across the board the Camry has basically been remolded a lot so it gives them the opportunity to refine designs to make cheaper more durable products.

[@seanthompson8071]

Ford is currently is working with a huge group on a massive engine durability testing program. The group is called "customers"

[@chrism8432]

@@seanthompson8071 2012 f150 sco 168000 no issues

[@roymooner1]

2014 F150 TREMOR 512WHP DAILY DRIVEN, DAILY BEATEN. LITERALLY HAVE HAD NONE OF THE PROBLEMS YOU MENTIONED.

[@mehrlstull2524]

Ryan B I also have a 2014 f150 Tremor with 3.5 eco boost. No problems and it is fun to drive.

[@peytbass]

2016 F150 2.7 4X4 Screw all stock using Top Tier 87 fuel. PM done very 5-7K miles at the local Ford Quicklane. I'm at 106K miles and getting 22.6 mpg on average, about 21.5 mpg during the hot/humid months with full air conditioner usage. No issues with this Ecoboost.

[@brendenlejeune3343]

I know a guy with a eco boost that has 300 000 on it and only problem was replacing the spark plugs

[@daniellee100]

City or Highway miles mostly?

[@TC-dp3vv]

And I know a ton of guys with eco boost with millions of issues

[@KnightRiderDDR]

@@TC-dp3vv I know 2 tons of guys without a single issue.

[@petertyrell9699]

Luck of the draw

[@thomaspayne6866]

Peter Tyrell -- which equates to unreliability

[@smarticus6384]

I’ve owned two 3.5L EcoBoost Ford’s and have never had any issues. Great MPG if you want it and insane power if you got to have it.

[@elijahrobinson2362]

Smarticus I babied my 2011 F150 with the EcoBoost. I never got good, let alone great) economy. My 2014 FX4 has the 5.0 and gets better economy and performs much better. Sounds better, too. Many guys don’t even like the newer ones since the economy is nowhere near advertised.

[@smarticus6384]

Elijah Robinson I have had pretty good MPG overall, 19.5 for the life of the vehicle (2015). I thought that was decent.

[@calebniederhofer6529]

@@elijahrobinson2362 The 5.0 does not out perform the 3.5 , In fact its the opposite. If you prefer the 5.0 nothing wrong with it.

[@ShedHuntingWorldwide]

Elijah Robinson I kinda believed you until you said the 5.0 outperformed the 3.5 ecoboost 😂😂

[@hackfreehvac]

Also. A juiced up version of the Ford EcoBoost V6 in a Ford GT took 1st place at LeMans beating out the competition of V12's etc.

[@NormandyFoye]

The LeMans car is absolutely a different vehicle than what you're getting on the street. Not practical for the average person and will have no longevity

[@NormandyFoye]

I wouldn't say ignorance, but rather a more realistic view. Racing results of a 24hr event donot always equate to long-term, average consumer results. Dakar Rally has been dominated by Mitsubishi in the past, but that didn't mean we consumers got great, long-lasting Mitsubishis. Track results do not make a brand reliable, but it sure can create a blindly loyal and, rather fanatical fanbase.

[@hackfreehvac]

@@NormandyFoye All I stated was that the EcoBoost engine was modified and used in the GT Supercar which won Lemans in 2016. I'm just pointing out that the engine design CAN take some abuse. My comment wasn't about people driving the GT although you can buy one if you got 200k The Ford V6 EcoBoost is good enough to beat the V12 Ferrari supercar. The EcoBoost has done pretty well in the F-150 and other vehicles. I drove one for a while at work. It was awesome. My friend from church has a first generation 3.5 EcoBoost v6 in his 2011 or so Ford Flex AWD and it will dust most cars yet alone other heavy SUV's off of the line. His is still holding up great. They had some problems but most of them do well. Sometimes I think Scotty is just too blinded by his Toyota obsession.

[@michaelartman7948]

I was a parts manager at a Ford dealer. The 2.7 and 3.5 are good engines and don’t have a lot of issues. The 5.0 was known to have oil consumption issues and issues with the VVT system.

[@Da-King-of-Swing]

Michael what about the 2021 V8 dat shuts off 4 cylinders how do you thing dis version of 5.0 will turn out? 🤔

[@fernee909]

How do you feel about the 3.3l v6 on the f150 ?

[@joshhaney9769]

Funny. I see 3.5s in the shop more than the 5.0s

[@onelik]

@@joshhaney9769 what years 3.5 do you see a lot of? I’m thinking of buying a Ford F150 3.5 eco-boost from years 2018 to 2020

[@Starzz62]

@@onelik every 3.5l f150 engines have cam phaser issues it isn’t so bad on the older engine 11-14 but 15+ are well known for rattling

[@CoyoteFTW]

Ecoboost finished the Baja 1000 Ford also won its class with the Ford GT that also was powered by the eco boost. I know allot of people that have gone over 180k miles with the ecoboost. The most unreliable part of a car is almost always the owner.

[@ateam6486]

what size ??? the V6 F150 is junk, it even has smaller brakes that fail. there are about 4 different 2016 F150 trucks and have different size brakes for different size motors. now while yes they may have finished the race, but that's about all it will do, it will only need everything replaced new that's on the truck

[@CoyoteFTW]

A Team - both 3.5 if you know anything about motorsports those two races are the worlds most grueling on any car or engine.

[@heithwatkins]

Scotty tells us to buy the in line 4cyl over the V6 in another video. He even mentioned how great the 4cyl Mustang engine is producing 310hp. Now he says don't buy the very same engine he was endorsing. He wears sunglasses all the time. I think he is stoned.

[@Brad-tj4xn]

13 F-150 eco boost 167K miles, have never had an issue.

[@1Smoove1Bamm]

Scotty is a hater, he only likes Toyota…

[@tomdoe4962]

He hates all American cars

[@marknoviskie2178]

You will

[@JonP_4-31inf]

The Ecoboost is an amazing motor! The max tow package comes with it for a reason.

[@eric63377]

Because you own one.. I Work on them everyday and the ecoboost engines are trash this is proven FACTS especially the 3.5... I WANT everyone on the planet that owns a 3.5 Ecoturd to change the passinger side turbo them self when it goes bad between 61k-100k+

[@JonP_4-31inf]

@@eric63377 that's not true at all bud.

[@eric63377]

@@JonP_4-31inf When your passenger side turbo goes bad I want you to change it not NOONE else on the planet you to do it.. We have enough of them to work on!! You can ask any mechanic that is legit and not insane or retarded that we hate and I mean hate working on them.. I mean what proof do you need I'll send you a picture every day of proof it's easy they're always there or you can use Google and do some searching but I would be happy and I mean more than happy to send you pictures every day of them🤣🤣💯💯..

[@JonP_4-31inf]

@@eric63377 lifetime powertrain and bumper to bumper warranty hasn't even been used yet. All vehicles have a bad apple and it sounds like you ate one of those. Number one engine in the number one vehicle sold... Sorry about your wife leaving you for a ecoboost guy.

[@eric63377]

That's a youtube video for you about Chevy/Ford trucks.

[@mcapaldi3]

2015 2.7 ecoboost F150 has had problems since I bought it. Starter died early, OilPan leak, Carbo build up on the Valves. Idles rough since 60k miles. Love the truck but hate the guts that are in it.

[@thatguy6214]

2017 2.3 ecoboost owner here 60,300 original miles I take great care of the engine, and also I change my oil every 3000 miles with royal purple. Ive been beating on it since day one revving it to redline and tons of WOT pulls, donuts, burnouts, idling for longer than an hour multiple times a week These engines are wonderful and mine doesn't skip a beat. Correct maintenance is key these engines are great. Nobody knows how to properly maintain.

[@isabelle.c011]

2.0 eco boost 60k km tuned running 23 psi boost romp it daily love it

[@CleanMachineManny]

"Dont buy this car with this engine that I've never owned or worked on"

[@bigdukem69]

Scotty's old-school. If it's not a carbureted Chevy 350 then it will break down and explode within 50,000 miles.

[@nathanr.8556]

LOL

[@TheSingleTrucker]

Or a 90s Toyota. Heaven help you if you don't own one.

[@TheSingleTrucker]

@Venturi Atlantique nobody talks about scotty's hitman. Shhhhh.

[@coiledsteel8344]

@@bigdukem69 NOT REALLY DUMMY!🤣😁

[@williamschuman4951]

Scotty said Ford 5.0 with Royal Purple the best ever, nuff said, have a great weekend motor on.

[@nomecaca]

5.0 Yes, Royal Purple is garbage most people know that.

[@brintondickerson4012]

Amsoil ftw

[@2hot4u435]

Toyota's 5.7 is better than Ford's 5.0

[@fillmorehillmore8239]

@@nomecaca Oil thread incoming!

[@CoyoteFTW]

Gimmely 0wnz - Toyota’s 5.7 boat anchor doesn’t even compare to the 5.0 coyote

[@markrobinson271]

I currently still have my 2014 F-150 3.5 Eco boost and it runs like a gem (less than 50k miles). I did put an oil catch system on it and the gas mileage increased. Is there anything I should do that Ford doesn't tell its customers?

[@starfishsystems]

I have a 2013 with 150k km, still running fine. The thing is to take the factory guidelines seriously. It's a high performance engine, after all. • Frequent oil changes. Take this seriously. Use premium synthetic SN+ rated 5W-30 oil and a premium filter. Turbochargers are hard on oil. Oil changes are important to any engine, but they're critical to the EB 3.5. • The first generation EB 3.5 has a timing chain that's somewhat prone to wear, and a single tensioner. Eventually the tensioner runs out of range, leading to timing issues. Oil care helps to mitigate this, but it's something to be aware of. If you get a diagnostic message about timing, get that chain and tensioner solenoid replaced ASAP. It's an expensive task, but the alternative is far more expensive. • The first generation used direct fuel injection, which doesn't provide a means to wash oil mist off the intake valve stems, so they tend to coke up. Your aftermarket catch can is intended to reduce the amount of oil misting, and premium synthetic oil helps too. If you ever need to get top end work done, might as well have the valve stems inspected and blasted at the same time. • If you seldom take the engine into turbo mode, the waste gates don't get much exercise, so that one can potentially become stuck open. The one turbo then cycles with a characteristic yip yip yip sound, while the other is fine. An easy mitigation is to spool them up lightly once in a while. You don't have to be terribly aggressive if you don't want to be. But admit it, you do. That's it. Four things, two of which are just responsible care and operation, a third you've already done, and for the fourth you'll get fair warning about the timing chain.

[@Bestchan-h5v]

oil changes regularly!

[@kansascityshuffle8526]

186000 miles on my 2011 2 chains. Ford chains aren’t good.

[@eastcoastford.184]

2016 f150 ecoboost, 105,000 miles I change oil every 6,000 miles and absolutely zero issues

[@Crusty_Otter]

​@Dan Razzell I'm looking to buy a used (2016 - 2018) F150 Supercrew 4×4 within the next few weeks. There are 2 2018 3.5L EB and a 2016 5.0L I'm really interested. Your advice is very much appreciated!

[@dano8613]

I loved mine. I could pull anything my brothers ³/4 ton Chevy did. Use these videos as opinions not facts. Great motor

[@dayra6425]

I love mine too best truck I've ever owned

[@thatguy4933]

My 2012 left me stranded three times.. twice when pulling a trailer across Texas. I traded it in for a naturally aspirated proven design.

[@dayra6425]

@@thatguy4933 2012 was the first year out and it had a few issues .. everyone I've know loves their 150

[@gregblack8550]

Come on guys . This is entertainment. Half an inch from bat crazy. Cmon.

[@2strksrule]

Greg black: You have him dialed in. However, from reading posts here i think a lot of people actually take him seriously. Have to regard them with a mixture of pity and contempt. Could you imagine actually making a decision based on his advice?