Experience with Ford F150 2.7 Ecoboost?

[Planner41]

Does anyone have any experience with the Ford F150 2.7 Ecoboost? I'm considering buying a lightly used one and am curious at others experience with reliability. I have been a Toyota guy for a long time and currently have a Tacoma but am looking for something different and I'm not a big fan of the new Tacomas or Tundras. I will use this as an actual truck for hauling material and going places where a 4x4 is the only option. Thanks in advance for sharing any personal experience!

[mceagle555]

I've owned a 2016 F150 with the 2.7 Ecoboost since new with 100k miles on it.

The engine has been great, but the interior and quality control of Ford is not up to par with Toyota. I would personally go with an older Tundra that still has the V8.

[Sandtrap]

Does anyone have any experience with the Ford F150 2.7 Ecoboost? I'm considering buying a lightly used one and am curious at others experience with reliability. I have been a Toyota guy for a long time and currently have a Tacoma but am looking for something different and I'm not a big fan of the new Tacomas or Tundras. I will use this as an actual truck for hauling material and going places where a 4x4 is the only option. Thanks in advance for sharing any personal experience!

Ford classic in like new condition with 302 or 351 v8
like new Toyota 5.7 litre. v8

for "truck use" and towing.
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[NateH]

We have a SUV with the 3.0 ecoboost. I Love it. It has all of the power of a V8 and more, yet far lighter on gas when cruising. The mechanics at the shop I use say it is a reliable powerplant, and issues when they occur (at much higher miles than you are considering) are with the turbos, not the engine. FWIW.

[JoeJohnson]

Does anyone have any experience with the Ford F150 2.7 Ecoboost? I'm considering buying a lightly used one and am curious at others experience with reliability. I have been a Toyota guy for a long time and currently have a Tacoma but am looking for something different and I'm not a big fan of the new Tacomas or Tundras. I will use this as an actual truck for hauling material and going places where a 4x4 is the only option. Thanks in advance for sharing any personal experience!

How many miles will you be driving annually in the truck? I'd go used V8 Tundra if you can handle the bad MPG

The 2.7 is good by Ford. Personally, I went with a Ford extended warranty. There's a handful of Ford ealers that sell them at a small profit. Can't get the low priced warranties in California and I believe Florida.

[snackdog]

2.7 is a great engine with plenty of power and torque but great gas mileage.

[B4Xt3r]

For about 5% of its road miles, I tow ~8500 lbs with mine. The truck has a GCWR of 14300 and GVWR of 6900, suggesting a "tow rating" before modifications of ~9000ish and "payload" of 1900ish. I've since bolted weight to the truck which reduces the tow rating and payload by a few hundred pounds.

I've never not been able to accelerate and do not regret my choice after ~ 6 years.

If you decide on the 2.7, decide how much pulling and carrying weight capacity you and, and then select the towing and payload package as necessary. When I bought mine, they sold the 2.7 with a lighter and regular thickness frame. Since I needed to pull 8500 lbs and carry ~1300 lbs, I selected both the payload and towing packages and therefore ended up with heavier duty rear axle and thicker frame.

[CloudNine33]

My 2020 3.5 Ecoboost F150 has been flawless, not a single problem in 4.5 years and fuel economy is amazing for a big heavy truck. I was thinking of trading it just out of boredom and was offered $43,000 trade value recently but decided to wait another year. With its winter tires (Bridgestone Blizzaks) its a tank in the snow. Only downside is every friend asks to borrow it

[JoeJohnson]

I forgot to mention earlier that I hate the 10 speed transmission in my 2019. A lot of annoying shifts. Be aware there is a problem with CDF drums in the transmissions. Big reason I went extended warranty for peace of mind.

Other than the annoying shifts, my 2019 is flawless for 42k miles.

[Planner41]

I drive about 12k miles a year, a bit more in years when I do a road trip. I know that's not a tremendous amount of miles, but the 2.7 is appealing to me also because of the MPG. I understand that this does not make a ton of financial difference, but something about the poor mpg in the Tundras does not sit well.
Thanks to those for chiming in with their personal experience!

[Casey Ryback]

I had one in a 2015 F-150 crew cab for six years. Great engine. Bad gas mileage if you need to tow with it, but I wouldn’t hesitate to buy one again.

[hvaclorax]

2020 Ford Ranger with 2.3 liter Ecoboost purchased new. 10 speed automatic transmission and turbocharged. (Is turbo and ecoboost the same thing?)18 to 22 mpg. Just try not to kick in the Turbo or your gas mileage will drop. I’m a big fan of the 2020 Ranger. This Ranger replaced a 2001 Ranger so maybe I’m easily impressed.

[LotsaGray]

I drive about 12k miles a year, a bit more in years when I do a road trip. I know that's not a tremendous amount of miles, but the 2.7 is appealing to me also because of the MPG. I understand that this does not make a ton of financial difference, but something about the poor mpg in the Tundras does not sit well.
Thanks to those for chiming in with their personal experience!

Imo the 2.7 is not enough engine if your use is as a truck. The 3.5 or V8 5.0. I still prefer the V8. Look the next step up does not offer the smaller ones in the F250. Why?

[tibbitts]

For about 5% of its road miles, I tow ~8500 lbs with mine. The truck has a GCWR of 14300 and GVWR of 6900, suggesting a "tow rating" before modifications of ~9000ish and "payload" of 1900ish. I've since bolted weight to the truck which reduces the tow rating and payload by a few hundred pounds.

I've never not been able to accelerate and do not regret my choice after ~ 6 years.

If you decide on the 2.7, decide how much pulling and carrying weight capacity you and, and then select the towing and payload package as necessary. When I bought mine, they sold the 2.7 with a lighter and regular thickness frame. Since I needed to pull 8500 lbs and carry ~1300 lbs, I selected both the payload and towing packages and therefore ended up with heavier duty rear axle and thicker frame.

I thought that the F150 Payload Package was discontinued after... 2023? Given the demise of the GM 1500HDs in the mid-2000s, is there any other "heavy half" pickup still manufactured?

[bhsince87]

It is generally a reliable engine. But I would avoid anything from around 2015-2017. There are known defects during those years, when production moved to a new factory.

I have a 2016 F-150with that engine. I love the mix of the decent gas milage (23 mpg highway in my 4x4) and power. I do no towing, though.

But I had to have the upper half of the engine replaced under recall in 2018.

And then last year, the engine essentially self destructed at 32,000 miles.

That was over a $13,000 repair out of my pocket.

[B4Xt3r]

For about 5% of its road miles, I tow ~8500 lbs with mine. The truck has a GCWR of 14300 and GVWR of 6900, suggesting a "tow rating" before modifications of ~9000ish and "payload" of 1900ish. I've since bolted weight to the truck which reduces the tow rating and payload by a few hundred pounds.

I've never not been able to accelerate and do not regret my choice after ~ 6 years.

If you decide on the 2.7, decide how much pulling and carrying weight capacity you and, and then select the towing and payload package as necessary. When I bought mine, they sold the 2.7 with a lighter and regular thickness frame. Since I needed to pull 8500 lbs and carry ~1300 lbs, I selected both the payload and towing packages and therefore ended up with heavier duty rear axle and thicker frame.

I thought that the F150 Payload Package was discontinued after... 2023? Given the demise of the GM 1500HDs in the mid-2000s, is there any other "heavy half" pickup still manufactured?

This doesn't affect OP, but the heavy duty payload package was never offered for the 2.7 eco boost. The 2.7 has a different "payload package" that essentially just makes it equivalent to the F150 that the 3.5/5.0 got all along. At-least that was the case when I researched it ~5 yrs ago before getting mine.

[tibbitts]

I thought that the F150 Payload Package was discontinued after... 2023? Given the demise of the GM 1500HDs in the mid-2000s, is there any other "heavy half" pickup still manufactured?

This doesn't affect OP, but the heavy duty payload package was never offered for the 2.7 eco boost. The 2.7 has a different "payload package" that essentially just makes it equivalent to the F150 that the 3.5/5.0 got all along. At-least that was the case when I researched it ~5 yrs ago before getting mine.

Thanks for that correction; I was only familiar with the payload package you mentioned. It would still be helpful if some manufacturer filled that payload gap that Ford filled before 2024.

[fizxman]

I have a 2018 F150 with a 2.7L engine and haven't had any engine-related issues, just issues with door locks freezing and the hood latch not latching which caused the alarm to go off. Other than that, I can't think of any other issues.

What you plan on hauling will determine whether the 2.7L engine is enough for you. I don't really do anything off-road but I would imagine that most full-size pickup trucks would perform about the same and that you might see more of a difference in tire choice but I don't know.

I get about 20 mpg city/highway combined and the acceleration is great, the truck can really get out of its own way. I do a little towing of a snowmobile trailer and have had no issues. I would say that for the average person, the 2.7L would be enough but if you're not sure, go with the 3.5L or 5.0L. I really don't think the average person could go wrong with any of them.

[whomever]

2018 2.7, 60K miles. It hasn't broken yet . Love the mileage ... we got 24 to 25 at 65, even with loads (until I put a brick of a topper on it, now we get 20 to 21). It happily hauls max gross loads up steep mountain passes. Can't speak to towing, we don't do that.

IIUC it has a rubber belt that runs in the oil pan ... I kinda wonder about that in the context of going 20 years and 250k miles. Time will tell.

[Planner41]

Thanks all for sharing your thoughts. I only trailer a smallish boat, so the 2.7 should have no issue with that. As far as hauling material, I'm talking about normal construction material in the bed well within the payload. It seems like the 2.7 should be sufficient for this. It's cool to hear that some are getting over 20mpg with a full-size truck! Thanks again for your input.

[Absolutely!]

Have a 2020 2WD SuperCrew with the 2.7L and regularly get around 25 on the highway at 70 to 75. If I didn’t know better, I’d think I had a much larger engine, the truck really scoots when passing! Has been on several extended trips through the mountains, never an issue. Mileage does take quite a hit when you’re into the turbo though. Only problem since new has been a door lock that quit working, was fixed under warranty. Only has around 30k miles on it as it’s not our daily driver.

[Sage16]

I have a 2013 F-150 crew-cap with the 6 1/2' bed, a canopy and the 3.0 Ecoboost with 60k miles that I bought new. The only issues I have is the MPG I am getting is less than advertised (although my wife claims I drive it like a sports car) and many parking lots and garages are not big truck friendly. So far no issues with the engine or turbos. I was warned by a friend when I bought it that at 50k the turbos may start acting up but I haven't experienced that yet.

[life in slices]

2.7 is a great engine with plenty of power and torque but great gas mileage.

+1 I have a 2020 which i bought used two years ago with that engine - it can take off when needed and i get better mileage than's my wife's explorer (I get about 24-24 mpg)