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Re: What engine in new truck [Re: Cougarw] #6661607
11/10/19 12:49 AM
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Didn't you just get the Ford you are driving now? Maybe, you should look at a Chevy. wink


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Re: What engine in new truck [Re: trapperkeck] #6662074
11/10/19 07:27 PM
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Originally Posted by trapperkeck
Didn't you just get the Ford you are driving now? Maybe, you should look at a Chevy. wink


Yes I did. I have a 2017 with the 3.5 eco and 10sp tranny. Nice truck with plenty of power but gas mileage sucks. I’m always pulling my boat or small trailer with ATV, lucky to get 12 mpg pulling and in the winter it’s worse. Always filling up. I’d be better off with something else I think.


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Re: What engine in new truck [Re: Cougarw] #6662163
11/10/19 08:38 PM
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Hopefully the 3.5 Eco Boost bad motors from 2015-2016 are a thing of the past. You can do your own research. Ford mechanics say the 5.0 is a pretty good motor. With that said, I have a 2010 with the 5.4L. 3.31 diff gear. Gets pretty good mileage on the highway (19-20). But, I owned 5 Toyota trucks before that, and when people ask me I just tell them that a Ford isn't a Toyota. There's gotta be 15 small, irritating things I dislike about the Ford. More than likely will never own another.

Re: What engine in new truck [Re: Cougarw] #6662253
11/10/19 09:39 PM
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I am no sucker for punishment, Chevy Silverado for me. 5.3 4x4 getting 22-24 mpg daily at 77 mph freeway, work is a 100 mile round trip, with other runs about 600 or so miles a week. Between weird problems, broken spark plugs and crazy expensive cracked exhaust manifolds why a Ford? Cheap initial cost? . My Chevys are ran 250,000 miles then traded, with minimal expense. To each their own I guess. One mistake I made was fancy rims and 22 inch tires, just north of $1200.00 at tire replacement time, wish I got 18 inch tires.


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Re: What engine in new truck [Re: Cougarw] #6662290
11/10/19 10:02 PM
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It doesn't matter what you get, it will cost way more than it is worth. You will have to fill up a gas tank an offal lot to pay for a $60,000 PU even if the mileage it double.


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Re: What engine in new truck [Re: Rockfarmer] #6662296
11/10/19 10:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Rockfarmer
Wife has the 5.0 - 2014 - we bought in spring of 15. All the power you need. Pulls my work trailer, boat and anything else when needed. Fuel mileage is unreal for a truck. We have been getting 20-21 mpg on the highway. no bs. average 18 running around town and such. Also know a guy who has a 2012 with the 5.0 and same story. We have over 50k on ours so far and hasn't been to the shop once. knock on wood. I would highly recommend the 5.0 vs the eco boost.


It's still brand new. Update us when your over 100,000. I'm a Chevy owner and my truck has been really good as far as reliability. 175,000. I'm keeping it till 200,000. Thinking about Ford and if I do, I want the naturally aspirated 5.0 so I'm interested in people's thoughts once there truck has been through the paces.


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Re: What engine in new truck [Re: MJM] #6662395
11/11/19 12:52 AM
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Originally Posted by MJM
It doesn't matter what you get, it will cost way more than it is worth. You will have to fill up a gas tank an offal lot to pay for a $60,000 PU even if the mileage it double.



This right here is the reason I will never buy a brand new vehicle. Pay 60k+ for a pickup that will be worth less than 25k in four years? That’s the math and I don’t have that kind of money to burn. Lose 10k soon as you sign the paperwork.


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Re: What engine in new truck [Re: Cougarw] #6662437
11/11/19 06:44 AM
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I would never own a Ford, but have friends that don't know better and they tell me the eco is good for maybe 100k and then junk. Get a 5.7 Hemi and get better mileage than any of the Fords and more power. I have had 3 and put about 200k on the before I traded. Got 158k on this one I have now and never had an engine problem. Go Ram.

Re: What engine in new truck [Re: Cougarw] #6662460
11/11/19 07:38 AM
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I get 22 on highway with my GMC Sierra 1500 crew ltz, it's a 2016.
Just turned 60K and it's only been oil and filter changes so far, runs like a champ. I intend to keep this one a long time.
Jim


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Re: What engine in new truck [Re: MJM] #6662507
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Originally Posted by MJM
It doesn't matter what you get, it will cost way more than it is worth. You will have to fill up a gas tank an offal lot to pay for a $60,000 PU even if the mileage it double.

A new truck doesn't have to cost that much if you stay away from all the extras. I gave $38,000 for my 2018 new. 5.3 ltr double cab LT, 4-door, 6'6" box, 4X4, I added heated seats and tow package. I priced newer used stuff and they wanted the same price.

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Re: What engine in new truck [Re: Cougarw] #6662511
11/11/19 08:56 AM
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I have the 3.5 and couldn't be happier. Son with the same truck has the 5.0. There is NO comparison in power the 3.5 has it smoked. Higher tow rating higher HP by a bunch. Ford even scrapped the standard bigger V8 for the 3.5 L in the Raptor for this reason. 3.5L has the highest HP of all the motors in the Ford stable. You are going to use a little more fuel when towing if you are into the turbos all the time. I'm getting 16.5 mpg average running 35's. 158000 trouble free miles.

Re: What engine in new truck [Re: trapperkeck] #6662538
11/11/19 09:31 AM
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Originally Posted by trapperkeck
Originally Posted by MJM
It doesn't matter what you get, it will cost way more than it is worth. You will have to fill up a gas tank an offal lot to pay for a $60,000 PU even if the mileage it double.

A new truck doesn't have to cost that much if you stay away from all the extras. I gave $38,000 for my 2018 new. 5.3 ltr double cab LT, 4-door, 6'6" box, 4X4, I added heated seats and tow package. I priced newer used stuff and they wanted the same price.

I just bought a 2019 F250 4X4 extended cab for about 42,000. It has the 6.2 and it has plenty of power.


Looks like he needs another year;-)
Re: What engine in new truck [Re: Cougarw] #6662602
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Got the 5.0 in a 2010 and a 3.5 in a 2019. The 3.5 has a lot more power and slightly better mileage.

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Re: What engine in new truck [Re: Cougarw] #6662613
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"FORD", Found on the road dead"!

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Re: What engine in new truck [Re: Cougarw] #6662629
11/11/19 11:06 AM
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Buy one about a year or two old also. Let someone else take that first couple years steep depreciation drop.
Jim


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Re: What engine in new truck [Re: Cougarw] #6662642
11/11/19 11:14 AM
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I have a 2017 3.5 EcoBoost and i have to say so far its the best truck i have ever owned.I have got as high as 24 mpg on the hwy.First Ford i have ever owned.Always been a GMC guy.One Tundra biggest mistake i have ever made.The EcoBoost has the most torque and power of anything i have had


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Re: What engine in new truck [Re: Cougarw] #6662792
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2014 F-150 with the 5.0, 44,000 & no problems. Get about 15 on country roads & 18 on the highway


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Re: What engine in new truck [Re: Cougarw] #6662882
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Use whatever engine is easiest to get parts for. I could care less about the brand.


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Re: What engine in new truck [Re: Cougarw] #6662889
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