Ecoboost vs Hemi
Hey guys I need some guidance. I have a 2013 F150 3.5L Ecoboost with the 3.55 axle. I have 70,000 miles on it. I bought it used about 2 years ago and have been up with it until this past month. I ...
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Thanks everyone for all the comments. Prior to the turbo issues, the truck seemed to pull the camper ok, except for the shaking at takeoff. I will say that when I first got the truck it did not pull the camper as easily as I thought it would. Prior to this truck I had a 2006 3/4 chevy with the 6L and 4.10 axle. This ecoboost was supposed to have more horsepower and torque, but that wasn't evident when pulling the camper. The simple answer might have already been posted when one of the guys stated it all comes down to cubic inches.
Well I talked to the dealer last night and I need 2 new turbos ($3,500)and a timing chain ($1,200). I have an extended warranty and they are requesting service records prior to agreeing to cover these expenses. If it's not covered then I'm definitely unloading it as is because I'm not putting that much money into a truck and that hasn't impressed me. Even if they cover the expenses, I'm still thinking about unloading it because the only time I've heard of having to replace a timing chain at 70,000 miles was due to other issues. I've googled ecoboost and timing chains and there are a lot of complaints about this issue with the timing chain stretching. May be the simple fact is this one is just a lemon and if I had a different ecoboost I'd have a completely different experience. I hope all the ecoboost guys here understand that given these issues I can't see myself buying another one.
I'll continue to post to this thread and let you know what happens.
Thanks
Craig
Well I talked to the dealer last night and I need 2 new turbos ($3,500)and a timing chain ($1,200). I have an extended warranty and they are requesting service records prior to agreeing to cover these expenses. If it's not covered then I'm definitely unloading it as is because I'm not putting that much money into a truck and that hasn't impressed me. Even if they cover the expenses, I'm still thinking about unloading it because the only time I've heard of having to replace a timing chain at 70,000 miles was due to other issues. I've googled ecoboost and timing chains and there are a lot of complaints about this issue with the timing chain stretching. May be the simple fact is this one is just a lemon and if I had a different ecoboost I'd have a completely different experience. I hope all the ecoboost guys here understand that given these issues I can't see myself buying another one.
I'll continue to post to this thread and let you know what happens.
Thanks
Craig
