Motor options on a replacement tow vehicle.
I am looking at buying a newer possibly f250 to replace my 2006 f150. By the first look at the prices I will probably stay under a 2015 model. There are so many engine choices that keep changing. O...
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Do you need more payload than what you have now? What are you trying to improve with a newer truck?
The 6.2L gas motor is a decent and reliable motor, but it does rev to make power, while the EcoBoost 3.5L is simply more civilized, and makes more low-end torque. But of course that means sticking with an F150.
That said, the 6.2L will certainly be a power upgrade from what you have now.
I personally would not want to own a first generation 6.7L diesel. They are generally reliable but it's $$$ if you lose the high-pressure fuel pump. Stay FAR FAR AWAY from any 6.4L diesel trucks, unless you're trying to make some beer money at the scrap yard!
The 6.2L gas motor is a decent and reliable motor, but it does rev to make power, while the EcoBoost 3.5L is simply more civilized, and makes more low-end torque. But of course that means sticking with an F150.
That said, the 6.2L will certainly be a power upgrade from what you have now.
I personally would not want to own a first generation 6.7L diesel. They are generally reliable but it's $$$ if you lose the high-pressure fuel pump. Stay FAR FAR AWAY from any 6.4L diesel trucks, unless you're trying to make some beer money at the scrap yard!
