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way2roll
Navigator II
Jun 01, 2023

F150 5.0 V8 or V6 Twin Turbo

Not tow vehicle related per se as we have a motorhome, but I am in the market for a used F150 just for daily driving and small projects. I had a 2007 f150 with the 5.4 for 14 years but it had it's share of issues with the engine - specifically the plugs and coil packs.

From what I am seeing most used F150's in my price range come with either the v6 twin turbo or the 5.0 V8. My dad had the v6 and although plenty of power for what I need, it suffered a little turbo lag. I have heard that that the 5.0 is under powered.

Any thoughts, experience, pros, cons of either of these?

Thanks
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  • mlts22's avatar
    mlts22
    Explorer
    Jun 30, 2023
    If I were buying a F-150, where it would be towing stuff, as well as a daily driver, I'd go for the hybrid, mainly because it provides some off the line torque from the electric motor. The main reason for this is generator mode, and making sure it had the 7000 watt power option. With this, it means not having to carry a generator, nor worry about it being stolen.
  • wowens79's avatar
    wowens79
    Explorer III
    Jun 30, 2023
    Also good luck finding one at a decent price. My sons in college, and wanted to go from his 2002 Jeep, to a truck. We spent about a month looking, and I was shocked how many trucks from up in the rust belt are brought down to ATL, and how many have a rebuilt title.
    He finally decided to stick with his Jeep until he/we can save up more, or prices come down. We saw some absolute **** they were asking $15-18k for.
  • way2roll's avatar
    way2roll
    Navigator II
    Jun 30, 2023
    Moot point now, I switched gears (pardon the pun) and bought a BMW. Wasn't what I was looking for but I really liked it. Might be my favorite car to date and I've had a lot. If I need materials for projects I think I'll just get a landscape trailer to tow behind the jeep.

    Thanks all.
  • blt2ski's avatar
    blt2ski
    Moderator
    Jul 01, 2023
    way2roll wrote:
    Moot point now, I switched gears (pardon the pun) and bought a BMW. Wasn't what I was looking for but I really liked it. Might be my favorite car to date and I've had a lot. If I need materials for projects I think I'll just get a landscape trailer to tow behind the jeep.

    Thanks all.


    Pictures or it didn't happen!

    Marty
  • way2roll's avatar
    way2roll
    Navigator II
    Jul 01, 2023
    blt2ski wrote:
    way2roll wrote:
    Moot point now, I switched gears (pardon the pun) and bought a BMW. Wasn't what I was looking for but I really liked it. Might be my favorite car to date and I've had a lot. If I need materials for projects I think I'll just get a landscape trailer to tow behind the jeep.

    Thanks all.


    Pictures or it didn't happen!

    Marty


    I've never been able to figure out posting pictures on this site. :-)
  • MFL's avatar
    MFL
    Nomad II
    Jul 01, 2023
    way2roll wrote:
    blt2ski wrote:
    way2roll wrote:
    Moot point now, I switched gears (pardon the pun) and bought a BMW. Wasn't what I was looking for but I really liked it. Might be my favorite car to date and I've had a lot. If I need materials for projects I think I'll just get a landscape trailer to tow behind the jeep.

    Thanks all.


    Pictures or it didn't happen!

    Marty


    I've never been able to figure out posting pictures on this site. :-)


    What??...anyone can google rv.net photo posting, follow easy instructions. Just a cop out, maybe didn't happen? You seem to be a savvy guy...we're waiting. :)

    Jerry
  • Me_Again's avatar
    Me_Again
    Explorer III
    Jul 01, 2023
    FishOnOne wrote:
    F150 3.5EB Tow Test...

    Link


    The 2.7L is a better choice for light towing and grocery getting. More reliable than the 3.5L and 5.0, and loads of low end grunt!

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