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rightlaneonly
Explorer
Jul 06, 2018

Ecoboost new to me

I'm gonna look at a 2016 Ford F 150 tomorrow with the 2.7L V6. I don't know anything about the engine and hope you guys can enlighten me. I tow a 2010 Coleman Dinesty tent trailer, I think its about 2400 pounds (its new to me too) Atre there any issues I should be concerned about with this engine, either in towing or reliability?
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  • bikendan's avatar
    bikendan
    Explorer
    Jul 06, 2018
    You'll be more than fine with that truck towing a popup.
    And depending on its specs, it should easily handle a small TT.
    No need for the 3.5 Ecoboost unless you plan on a bigger trailer in your future.
  • Big_Katuna's avatar
    Big_Katuna
    Explorer II
    Jul 06, 2018
    It’s a solid platform. Google Ecoboost problems. What you will find is that they are pretty much problem free IF THEY ARE PROPERLY MAINTAINED.

    Turbos make for a very hot engine compartment and stressed oil. If the oil was changed properly should be ok. Do you feel lucky?

    Personally I would pursue the V8.
  • coolmom42's avatar
    coolmom42
    Explorer II
    Jul 06, 2018
    jfkmk wrote:
    I have several friends with EB engines, all very reliable. One has the 2.7 and its a very strong engine. You should be good with such a light trailer.


    I agree.
  • jfkmk's avatar
    jfkmk
    Explorer
    Jul 06, 2018
    I have several friends with EB engines, all very reliable. One has the 2.7 and its a very strong engine. You should be good with such a light trailer.
  • rightlaneonly's avatar
    rightlaneonly
    Explorer
    Jul 06, 2018
    kw/00 wrote:
    I have not heard of any, but if your going ecoboost why not the 3.5 engine? Just curios, regardless both appear to be good engines. Couple of coworkers have them, and I have heard of zero issues. Let us know what u get!

    Buying used and the truck I'm interested in has the 2.7.
    Thanks for the reply,
    Lee
  • kw_00's avatar
    kw_00
    Explorer
    Jul 06, 2018
    I have not heard of any, but if your going ecoboost why not the 3.5 engine? Just curios, regardless both appear to be good engines. Couple of coworkers have them, and I have heard of zero issues. Let us know what u get!

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