What you need to know about the 2.7 EcoBoost. Lariat walk around, real-world MPG, rare night review.

In this video, you'll see the pros of a luxury F150, adaptive led headlights, and most importantly you'll get some great information on the mighty baby Ecoboost-2.7L and real-world MPG. What are you waiting for? Check this video our!

[@vdubcustoms6957]

Just bought one this week. Love the 2.7tt. Came from a Chevy 5.3 late model, but after reading up on the construction of this motor and durability I had to try it. Sold in one test drive. Should be a good runner for many years to come.

[@theoverdriveconsumerchanne4424]

Right on! I believe you’ll enjoy it especially with the increase of gas prices. You can baby this truck and get some pretty good MPG. How are you liking it so far? Thanks for taking to time to comment and for watching!

[@QueenCityBeerTube]

The 2.7 is a solid engine, I had a Ram with the Hemi prior to owning my 2020 STX, and I don't miss the V8. It's my daily driver, no noticeable difference in power, for what I use the truck for, and the mpg is much better.

[@theoverdriveconsumerchanne4424]

Yessir! Good to hear from you sir.

[@retgi1]

@@theoverdriveconsumerchanne4424 I also had a Ram 1500 Hemi and averaged only 17.5 mpg! Got a 21 F150 4x2 with 2.7 and getting a bit over 24 mpg!

[@sharkskin3448]

Great vid! +1! Thats a beautiful rig, and that 2.7 has earned a lot of respect since it was first introduced.

[@theoverdriveconsumerchanne4424]

Couldn't agree more! Thanks for watching!

[@Bradimus1]

I loved my old 2016 2.7. as we never ended up having more kids and didn't need the three row, I often wish I kept it.

[@theoverdriveconsumerchanne4424]

I had to trade one of my f150s in when we had our first child… to really miss that truck. I completely understand.

[@skeezix8156]

Traded in the old 2005 5.4 time bomb on a 2023 stx 2.7 last summer. Love it, the mileage difference is crazy. 2005 was 16 hwy 11 city, the stx is 24 and 18 mpg. I fill up once every two weeks now

[@skeezix8156]

@@kenmoats3654 my truck has the 10 speed, I believe your year came with the 6 speed auto. They’re similar in weight so it’s the only thing I can think of

[@theoverdriveconsumerchanne4424]

Outstanding! Welcome to the ford side! She can be feathered to get some pretty good MPG I’ve done it multiple times. Remember it’s eco or boost can’t have both😂. Keep us updated! Thanks for watching!

[@theoverdriveconsumerchanne4424]

@kenmoats3654 How’s your driving environment? Hills? Mountains? Desert? These are all factors. In addition it’s eco or boost so if you have a heavy foot it will affect MPG.

[@davidzook5220]

I personally own a 2015 2.7 ecobeast! I've had no issues so far and I'm at 134k miles. This thing tows like a beast! I've had 12,000 pounds behind it (dump trailer and skid steer) and it performed great on power, but the suspension was bottomed out!

[@Foxbody302]

Have you changed the spark plugs on your truck yet? I’m now at 122k on my 17 2.7 original plugs.

[@davidzook5220]

@BFDIFan9000 No, I haven't. However, I bought the truck used with 102k, so they could've been changed before that, but I'm doubtful

[@GP-ud7fr]

That means on the highway likely you are getting around 29-30mpg which is incredible for that size of a vehicle. 2.7L is plenty for my needs ... thank you !!

[@theoverdriveconsumerchanne4424]

Absolutely! I'm a big fan of this engine! Thanks for watching!

[@ozielsolis1]

I absolutely loved the 2.7 when I had one, the best I could do was 25.7 on the highway, hand calculated, I never trust the trip meter. Around town I could never get past 19 mpg, with decent driving. I currently own a Powerboost and I average about 21 mpg around town, still haven’t taken it for a long drive to see what it does. I just wish Ford would offer the 2.7 as a hybrid option as well.

[@Foxbody302]

Just clicked 116k on my 17 4X2 2.7 with the 6 speed. Not a single issue other than regular maintenance. I will be changing the tranny fluid at 120k.

[@theoverdriveconsumerchanne4424]

Outstanding! In my opinion it’s one of the best offered. Thanks for sharing and watching!

[@willrainz3767]

I had a 2.7, tuned it with a 5 star tune at 90,000 miles and bet SRT chargers and SS Camaros from a dig to 70 mph.

[@theoverdriveconsumerchanne4424]

That’s what I’m talking about! How do you like 5stars tune? I’ve heard great things about those guys!

[@patriottex4813]

Did you put an oil catch can on the truck? What's your thoughts about that with the turbo engines?

[@stephenlosongco6201]

You might want to checkout the F150 Forums, a lot of suggestions that it’s not needed

[@stefanoferri1485]

just bought a 3.5 xlt thing is a beast! currently getting 18mpg in the city.

[@theoverdriveconsumerchanne4424]

I love my 3.5 so far and I'm right there with you on city MPG. I'm still disappointed my window module broke with in 6 months of ownership. That's really unacceptable.

[@gabee3464]

@@theoverdriveconsumerchanne4424why’d you go to the 3.5 this time? Seems to be a lot more problems with the 3.5.

[@bjornegan6421]

what do you get highway?

[@jasonjepsen7483]

I had a ‘21 Lariat. LOVED the truck, HATED the electrical demons it had. They were so bad, Ford Engineers could not figure it out. Ford bought it back and now I drive a ‘19 F150.

[@theoverdriveconsumerchanne4424]

Wow! Thanks for sharing your experience!

[@mitchellmcelhenney9445]

Why did you trade your 5.0 back after three days?

[@parrish_z71]

I’m actually looking at buyin this exact truck tomorrow 😂

[@theoverdriveconsumerchanne4424]

Wow! She fine…. I wish I would have spent a little more and got a lariat 😂. Same color? This is the first time I’ve seen space white… really cool color.

[@spyder000069]

9:08 The 2.7 in 2021 and later max tow is 10,100 lbs. Pretty impressive. Should be a fun motor in upcoming 2024 ford ranger.

[@paulhunter9613]

Yea, don’t know where he got the 7000 lb max tow

[@theoverdriveconsumerchanne4424]

I think it will do very well in the Ford Ranger! Thanks for taking the time to comment and for watching!

[@realmil733]

Great insight on the 2.7 I'm currently stuck deciding between the 2.7 or the 3.0 Duramax.... I welcome any thoughts. Also what was your average highway speed during your trip?

[@theoverdriveconsumerchanne4424]

Thank you! I was averaging around 70 MPH. The diesel is going to get better mpg but it will cost you more for fuel, plus DEF, plus other diesel maintenance cost. I encourage you to take those things in consideration.

[@realmil733]

@@theoverdriveconsumerchanne4424 Thank you for your insight. That's honestly my exact dilemma but I believe the 2.7 will be the smartest all around choice.

[@theoverdriveconsumerchanne4424]

@@realmil733 if you can afford it or could work it out on the deal I’d definitely get an extended warranty (ford esp is pretty solid) if you plan on keeping your truck for some time. The 10-speed transmissions still have some problems.

[@jesusHernandez-ed9hi]

I do allot of city driving just city driving I do get 18 mpg and it does run great even tho I don’t really do long trip driving

[@gustavorodriguez4240]

If you care about mpg 3.0 duramax is the way to go between 25-28mpg , that is what I get on my 2024 zr2 3.0 diesel, I had the ram diesel before and you get almost the same MPG but looks like the small ecoboost does the job as well for probably less money

[@codygorman691]

No pro trailer backup on the lariat? I would have thought that would be standard

[@theoverdriveconsumerchanne4424]

I agree… how much these trucks cost that should have been an option.

[@Wirenutby]

Any chance you use Ford's red bottle synthetic oil? It read's synthetic on the bottle, but is no where the higher cost compared to Mobil 1. Assuming using Ford's oil is safe. Nice video, keep up the content.

[@theoverdriveconsumerchanne4424]

I use Pennzoil full synthetic and have done a number of tests on the oil and it's been great for all of my vehicles. Ford likely buys their oil from a company like Mobil 1 as they do not make their own oil. I do not know that for a fair bit that makes the most sense. Thanks for taking the time to comment and for watching.

[@bhirmiz]

Do you know your oil pump is run by a small tiny rubber belt thats in the oil.

[@theoverdriveconsumerchanne4424]

But yet it’s still reliable… that’s incredible. It shouldn’t every dry rot since continuously lubricated. Thanks for that comment I was unaware of that.

[@Foxbody302]

You probably saw the 2.7 teardown from I Do Cars eh?

[@jefflocke5839]

I wet belt to run the oil pump and a plastic Oil Pan. No thanks!

[@codygorman691]

The belts are Kevlar and Kevlar is 5x stronger than steel. There have been no issues with the belts reported on these engines.

[@paulhunter9613]

@@Foxbody302 yea I seen an engine that had no maintenance done to it

[@andregonsalvez9244]

Great review and information 😊 ! I own a 2016 Ford F150 supercrew with the 5.0 V8 . I haven't had too much issues she's been pretty reliable . I like the 2.7 V6 it's quite a peppy engine and pretty good on gas .

[@theoverdriveconsumerchanne4424]

2016 is a great year for the f150 especially for the 5.0. They made changes to the 5.0 starting in 2018 and things really went down hill. Thanks for taking the time to comment and for watching!

[@andregonsalvez9244]

@@theoverdriveconsumerchanne4424 Thanks for the information good to know that the older engine are better . My next engine choice will definitely be the 2.7 V6 .

[@theoverdriveconsumerchanne4424]

@@andregonsalvez9244 you’re welcome. I know you’ll love that 2.7L if you pull the trigger later on!

[@SamSongco-hn2lz]

Always wanted to have the 2.7

[@johnatangutierrez8181]

Funny how this video showed up hr after posting it and tomorrow i have an appt to go see one

[@theoverdriveconsumerchanne4424]

Perhaps this is a sign? 😎 I hope it’s everything you wanted and more. Enjoy. Thanks for watching.

[@chiefrainingstereotype.4184]

the payload package with these things says it’s good for 10.1k lbs which is indeed amazing

[@theoverdriveconsumerchanne4424]

Yes! Crazy! Great truck for the money, especially with these gas prices! Thanks for taking the time to comment and for watching!

[@billygames7107]

im waiting on the 2.7 ranger. its gonna be a little beast!! I can hardly wait, im seriously going nuts with anticipation!

[@theoverdriveconsumerchanne4424]

I can’t not believe how that bad boy will roll. All that power in a small package like that. That would be a good combo in my opinion! Thanks for taking the time to comment and for watching!

[@kenmoats3654]

Now I know why the battery only last 3 years. Alot of toys on that truck 😊

[@theoverdriveconsumerchanne4424]

Correct, and you also have ford pass talking to the satellite all the time so you can remote start / lock and unlock doors anywhere in the world. Thanks for watching

[@jesusHernandez-ed9hi]

I actually had the same issue lol with the window as well as a buddy of mine with a explorer

[@theoverdriveconsumerchanne4424]

No way! That’s completely unacceptable.

[@jesusHernandez-ed9hi]

@@theoverdriveconsumerchanne4424 yea I agree however it atleast wasent to bad it took them about 2 hrs to remove the old window motor and put the new one in so atleast that

[@edwardlivengood4468]

Have 2015 6 spd

[@raymondmcgravey9750]

I own a 2020 2.7 9,500ml.

[@theoverdriveconsumerchanne4424]

How do you like it? Thanks for taking the time to comment and for watching!

[@logantcooper6]

If only it had the ZF 8 speed instead of the time bomb 10 speed.

[@theoverdriveconsumerchanne4424]

Yeah Ford needs to do something with these 10-speeds.

[@BUM-bz8vc]

Now, if only your key fob made the bed 8' long & did away w/ the 2 rear doors, you'd have a REAL truck

[@jasonbrushett2005]

A real truck? Who needs that today other than a contractor of some sort

[@gladegoodrich2297]

The 2.7 gets a lot better gas mileage that the 3.5 engine. Can't think of any reason to buy the 3.5.

[@theoverdriveconsumerchanne4424]

I've owned them all and the 2.7 is my favorite but I currently own the 3.5 and it's strictly because I have to tow heavy for my business. If it wasn't for that I'd have the 2.7 100%!

[@bjornegan6421]

@@theoverdriveconsumerchanne4424 what mpg do you typically get highway without hauling anything with the 3.5 compared to 2.7? do you notice 'passing power' with the 2.7 at 60+ is less than 3.5?

[@theoverdriveconsumerchanne4424]

@@bjornegan6421 great question. So the best way to describe the passing power is the difference in horsepower. That's where the 2.7 has its challenges. When I had my 2.7 I remember passing a slow vehicle on a two Lane Highway, to the floor saying come on, come on. The 3.5 on the other doesn't sweat a pass like that. The 2023, 3.5 that I currently have is getting up to 22 mpg on the highway, 15-16 towing a trailer, and 19 with mixed driving which is an improvement from my 2020 where I was lucky to average 17. The 2.7 is still one of my favorites due to its economical characteristics.

[@theoverdriveconsumerchanne4424]

@@bjornegan6421 definitely a big difference in passing power at speed.

[@bjornegan6421]

@@theoverdriveconsumerchanne4424 i really appreciate the detailed reply and the story of passing power, which directly addresses my concern.

[@derekrugby]

City boy SIMPING over modern electronics, that all the really truck owners lament.

[@theoverdriveconsumerchanne4424]

Exactly!

[@charlesharnois3684]

My Neighbors 2.7 Sounds Like It Has Marbles In The Top End On Cold Start!

[@paulhunter9613]

Try not shaking your head when he starts it up, the marble noise might go away…

[@theoverdriveconsumerchanne4424]

Are you sure it's not a 3.5? That sounds like a 3.5-cam phaser issue which is well-known for that engine. The 2.7 isn't known for that issue. Thanks for taking the time to comment and for watching.

[@edstenson7764]

Undersized and overstressed for that truck, recipe for poor longevity.

[@codygorman691]

They're built to handle boost, they use a cgi block. There are plenty of high mileage examples out there running fantastic, you don't have a clue of what you're talking about.

[@spyder000069]

The GM 2.7 is a four cylinder and producing the similar power results and they went all in with both half ton trucks and colorado/canyon. I would think with ford splitting the power across 6 cylinders it may have and edge on reliability but time will tell.

[@theoverdriveconsumerchanne4424]

Out of the options with similar configurations this is one of the better options.

[@jasonbrushett2005]

And you know this how? 2.7 is a great engine capable of high miles

[@KM-ro9ro]

I have one that rolled 400,000 kms and had little to no issues. Regular oil changes and maintenance.

[@CCscott]

Funny!!

[@theoverdriveconsumerchanne4424]

Thanks I try…

[@paulhunter9613]

It looks white, then you turn your head and look at it again…. And it still looks white 🙄

[@theoverdriveconsumerchanne4424]

I guess this depends on color blindness… perhaps lighting has it stuck in a white color state.

[@paulhunter9613]

@@theoverdriveconsumerchanne4424 is it perhaps a pearl white I’ve seen on some ford cars in yrs past? Love that color

[@edwardlivengood4468]

To much computer

[@24cupsandcounting]

Ol

[@theoverdriveconsumerchanne4424]

lO

[@DarthWaffle.]

I can tell by the chrome wheels, you’re a trump supporter.

[@sharkskin3448]

You'd love my '21Tundra Limited. 🇺🇸👊🏼

[@theoverdriveconsumerchanne4424]

Personally, I'm not a chrome guy... This truck was a loaner. Regarding Trump, he did good for our country…. I'll keep my personal thoughts about the current leadership and the elections away from my channel as politics divide us.

[@sharkskin3448]

@@theoverdriveconsumerchanne4424 sometimes it's good to stand and be counted , divisions not withstanding.

[@stevedibiase728]

Then we know who you stand with...wake up.

[@sharkskin3448]

@@stevedibiase728 I support Trump. I'm awake.

[@bennymac62]

It’s white bro chill