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Lessmore
Explorer II
May 28, 2013

New Ford F 150 5 liter V8

I wrote a previous thread about the new F 150 with the 5 liter (Coyote) V8.

Some may recall that I indicated that a friend is seriously considering buying a new FX4 , 4 door, 4WD F150, with the 5 liter V8.

Responses were generally positive about this set up.

But in view of the recent concerns (media, this forum) about the turbocharged Eco Boost V6...just to be on the safe side...as buying a new truck is an expensive proposition....are there any concerns about problems, reliability, durability with the Ford truck, 5 liter (Coyote) V8 available in the F 150 ?


I realize the EcoBoost V6 issues, seem to concern moisture in the turbocharger...or something like that.

I also realize that the new 5 liter V8 is fuel, injected and is not turbocharged....so therefore would not have this issue.

Anyway...are there any known issues, problems with the Ford 5 liter (Coyote) V8 ?

My friend really likes this truck...but wants to be sure as he keeps his vehicles for a long time, doesn't put high mileage on them and the great bulk of his ownership of any new vehicle...lasts well beyond any factory warranty.
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  • APT's avatar
    APT
    Explorer
    May 28, 2013
    The 2011+ Ford 5.0L seems to be a solid engine. It's design is not the 70's vintage 302, nor the 90's vintage Triton family. It came out first in the 2011 Mustang which launched about 6 months ahead of the 2011 F-150. Owners usuversally love it. Keep an eye on payload for RVing, but should be good for 6k dry.
  • Lessmore's avatar
    Lessmore
    Explorer II
    May 28, 2013
    Fast Mopar wrote:
    It is my understanding that the 5.0 in the new F-150 is a totally new OHC design and shares nothing with the old OHV 302's of the past, aside from the same displacement.

    Exactly.

    The new Ford Coyote is an OHC design....and my understanding has nothing in common with the old Ford OHV 302 (also known as the 5 liter)...or the Ford modular OHC V8 (4.6, 5.4) liter V8's which came out in the early '90's. This new 5 liter OHC...called the Coyote family of engines by Ford...is a totally new design that came out around 2010.

    I'm not a Ford engine expert...this is just information I've picked up, talking to Ford guys. If I'm wrong, hopefully some Ford fans will correct me. As it is so new and has got nothing to do with the older Ford v8 designs...that's why I'm asking for info.

    That being said, a very good friend of mine has a 2011 F150 5.0 as a work truck for his business. It sees a lot of miles every day in Houston traffic and is always carrying a near maximum payload at all times. He has had no issues at all and likes the power.


    That's the kind of info I'm looking for. Thanks and hopefully more posters who own or know this new Ford truck, Coyote 5 liter V8....will keep on providing info on this relatively new engine.
  • hone_eagle's avatar
    hone_eagle
    Explorer
    May 28, 2013
    The coyote 5.0 is part of the mod family (4.6 ,5.4 ,6.8 )been around a couple of years now- no worries.
    Direct injection is possible but only a rumour so far.
  • Fast_Mopar's avatar
    Fast_Mopar
    Explorer
    May 28, 2013
    It is my understanding that the 5.0 in the new F-150 is a totally new OHC design and shares nothing with the old OHV 302's of the past, aside from the same displacement. That being said, a very good friend of mine has a 2011 F150 5.0 as a work truck for his business. It sees a lot of miles every day in Houston traffic and is always carrying a near maximum payload at all times. He has had no issues at all and likes the power.
  • Golden_HVAC's avatar
    Golden_HVAC
    Explorer
    May 28, 2013
    The Ford 302 engine has been around since the 70's. I really think they have the bugs worked out.

    The new design is more a refinement, with direct fuel injection coming soon to some of the V8's, to provide even more fuel economy, and better mileage. Right now, I think it is still port fuel injection, something Ford has had since at least 1987. It is a great motor, with more than 150,000 miles expected before considering a rebuild. Many engines have well over 200,000 trouble free miles on them. Check any Home Depot, and you will find a parking lot full of Fords each weekday, picking up parts.

    Fred.

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