Ford F150 2.7L EcoBoost V6 Engine **Heavy Mechanic Review** | How GOOD Is It??
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- Опубликовано: 27 сен 2024
- I review a 2023 Ford F150 with the 2.7L v6 EcoBoost Engine as a heavy duty mechanic. This ecoBoost engine is putting out 325 horsepower and 400lb-ft of torque which is impressive. I talk about engine specs and engine design, fuel economy (mpg), reliability, longevity and how this twin turbo engine can make so much power. I give you 5 benefits of owning this 2.7L EcoBoost engine.
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I finally got my hands on the 2.7L ecoboost engine in the ford f150 lineup and boy did it not disappoint. you guys have been telling me for months I needed to review this engine and I was very surprised with how tough ford built this engine.
the first benefit I really liked about this smaller 2.7L ecoboost is how ford intentionally designed this engine to have diesel like internals. with bowl shaped pistons and off set connecting rods. this will add a ton of torque and power on the bottom end of this engine which was very evident when driving this truck.
the second benefit I really like about this engine is how much power it squeezed out of such a small displacement. this ecoboost engine is making the same torque output per liter of displacement as the 3L ecodiesel from ram which is wild. this engine also makes a ton of horsepower per liter of displacement putting the big V8 engine to shame.
the third benefit I like about this engine is the bottom end strength, this engine has a compacted graphite iron block and main caps which is incredibly strong usually only seen in diesel engines.
the fourth thing I like about this engine is the reliability. i am the first skeptic when it comes to newer designs of engines and especially when it comes to forced induction engines like a twin turbo set up but as of now this engine is seemingly extrememly reliable. something I just didnt seem happening.
the fifth benefit thing that I really like is the fuel economy or mpg this engine gets. I took this engine on a fuel economy run and I was very impressed with how much fuel economy it got. but thats for another video!
I hope you guys liked the video!
My father has a 2015 2.7 with 243K miles, he replaced both turbos at 168K miles, $1200. That is the only thing he has done major, all his coils, fuel pump, transmission, engine are original , he had 3 batteries, 5 sets of tires, 2sets of plugs, get synthetic every 5K miles. tows 6000lb trailer 4000 miles twice a month, Best engineered truck
I replaced my 2018 2.7 with a 2023 2.7 but added the 36 gallon extended range factory tank. 922 miles was my longest run at 70 mph through Missouri and Iowa terrain.
No range anxiety for me!!
That's freaking AWESOME MAN
900+ miles that's crazy good...
Which trim levels come with the 36 gallon tank?
going from a 2006 Acura TL to a 2.7 F150 290 miles of range to 610 with the stock tank was nice.
I just sold my F150 with the 2.7. It had 112K and it was absolutely flawless! Changed the oil and put a battery on it after 6 years. Best truck I have owned!
@@gk7754 I just changed jobs, so I got a company vehicle. Due to that, I sold my truck and trading our Armada for a late model truck. I’m leaning towards a Tremor if I’m able. I hope whatever I end up with is as reliable as my ‘16!
I was worried about buying a truck with such a small engine but man I'm glad I did it. I absolutely love my 2.7L!!
How long have you had it?
@@georgehernandez1502 Just over 2 years. It's a 2016 with 103,000.
Same here
@@seanhatch1538 great to hear. I’m eyeballing a great deal right now, only 2 hesitations is, it’s a supercab with a 2.7. But after hours of research, seems like a great choice if maintained
@georgehernandez1502 I run only full synthetic oil every 4-5k. I live in Idaho and to my surprise, this engine warms up extremely fast. Even if it's below zero, my windows are defrosted within about 5 minutes of starting. I just can't say enough good things about it. You will love it!
Very impressed with the 2.7 so far. Went from a 2013 5.0 to a 2019 2.7, the 2.7 tows better and gets about 5mpg better.
What do you tow most of the time? i have a 1st gen 2.7 never towed anything yet
@donnym.5826 A 19 ft boat.
I have the F150 2021 STX 5.0 V8 4x4, I'm trying to save gas. Does the V6 2.7 saves gas?
@@jesseontiveros8402around town it does better but the turbo at high speeds is going to suck fuel like a V8.
@@jesseontiveros8402 I drive mostly freeway to and from work (20 ish miles each way) and I average just over 20mpg while driving over 80mph most of the time.
I had this motor in my 2019 XLT rwd. I absolutely loved it. It drove so well, and got such great mileage. 27mpg on the highway. For me, it worked as a family hauler, and a part time "stuff" hauler.
That’s exactly what I’m looking for in a truck! Thanks!
Love my 2017 2.7 XLT. Happened into it by luck, as a buddy was selling his truck for a song 2.5 years ago when the market was nuts. Never thought I'd want a 2.7 until I took him up on his deal. I'm super happy with my truck. 2.7, 6spd auto, XLT 302A Supercrew, 5' Bed, 4x4. 146,000 miles and going. Been everywhere from Florida in summer to Northern Canada in January and in between. 600 miles between fills with the 36 gallon tank.
2019 F150 2.7L 4x4 crew cab , best truck I’ve ever owned! Crazy good fuel mileage too
Fuel mileage on these 2.7L are actually incredible
225,000 on my 2.7 2015 .love the little motor.
The "Nano" rocks!
I got a 15 with like 70k miles. Any huge repairs?
Owned a 2015 2.7 and it drove like a charm until I wrecked it at 200k. So I bought a 2019 and she’s about to hit 100k I love this engine
Just got a 2022 2.7 on Sunday. Switched from a Tacoma due to needing more size. I was nervous about the reliability of the ford but love hearing these positive comments and feedback
I’m in your same boat right now 😊
Give it time 😂
Just take care of it, let it warm up, let the oil warm and get to the turbos and everything. I warm my truck up for a few minutes before I roll every time. Oil change every 5k miles. I just rolled over 108k and it still runs great with no issues
@@somersetbassett4580 I mean everything has some flaws over time
I got rid of my 2015 Tacoma rust bucket that couldn’t get 18 mpg in town and the 4.0 was a boat anchor, worst seats and shifter in any vehicle I had ever owned, 350 mile trip I was out for a day trying to recover, went to the 2.7 F150 in 2017 and last fall traded it after 94k flawless miles for a larger bed super cab, bench seat ( now can haul 6) rubber floor FX package lower rear end for towing and yep got the same butter smooth never stressed 2.7 Ecoboost and seeing 22 around town in Econ mode driving like a grandpa cause I am, but I occasionally leave a 5.3 or 5.7 sitting at a red light if the wife ain’t with me😅
I certainly love my 2022 Ford F-150 XLT Super Cab 4x4 with the 2.7 liter twin turbo EcoBoost V6 & 10r80 ten speed automatic transmission! With 3.55 axle gears I routinely get 450+ miles per tank on the "smaller" 23 gal fuel tank on mixed/work driving. I've seen as high as 26 MPG for long distance highway driving which I haven't done alot of which translates to over 500 miles per tank! And Motor Week has tested out the 2nd Gen 2.7 liter EcoBoost V6 in a 2018 Ford F-150 Lariat Super Crew Cab 4x4 configuration + gotten 5.7 seconds 0-60 MPH & mid 14 second quarter mile ET's in bone-stock form. Quite amazing for only a 165 CID engine! I also love the fact that this motor can easily run on 87 octane fuel too. I've run Kwik Trip 88 Octane (E-15) fuel with no issues as it's even cheaper in cost compared to 87 octane + one point higher in octane rating. I'll run Kwik Trip 91 octane "non-oxy" fuel whenever I can though. I have an AFE Momentum GT enclosed cold air intake system with "dry" non-oiled synthetic cone filter & an SPD Performance HX-Series 3" stainless steel exhaust system so far. Love my Ford F-150 with this engine!
Awesome to see such a knowledgeable guy doing such in-depth reviews from a Canadian perspective, seems like a number complainers in these comments. I’m a 5.0 f150 owner but I appreciate all your videos, I watch almost all of them, Ford, Chevy, Dodge and so on. It seems like people take your videos as endorsements of the engines or trucks, it’s clear you’re just passionate about vehicles and engineering like some of us and that’s why your videos are great, keep it up.
This guy wasnt even born when I started repairing vehicles, but I will listen to what anyone says ...ONCE..
If I think for a second theyre pumping sewage, well.....thats all it takes for them to lose all credibility.
A few other important notes about the 2.7 you might have missed.
The exhaust headers are integrated on this engine. This means that you get a fast warm up on this engine for better fuel economy and happier turbos.
The CGI block in combination with the integrated exhaust headers means this block likes to keep heat. This is good because when the engine is shut down it cools very slowly, and the coolant system is designed to passively flow using that heat energy. This makes sure that your turbos cool down much slower than usual. Also, if you live a cold climate like me, it means that you can leave the engine for a few hours and come back with coolant still somewhat warm for the heater.
The "big brother" to this engine IMO isn't the 3.5, its actually the 3.0 found in many Lincoln products and also the new ranger raptor. They are very similar motors, the main difference is the 3.0 is fully aluminum, has larger turbos, and has an increased bore and stroke. For this it makes more horsepower. Almost comparable to the 3.5.
Finally, the oil driven wet belt was introduced on the 2018 models and so far from what I've seen seems to be lasting to higher mileage. If thats a worry tho, I would just buy the first gen 2.7 with a conventional setup.
I've also heard that the exhaust has water cooling jackets that also keep the turbos from overheating
@@chrisvids1820 that's the integrated exhaust manifold. If you look at 3D renders of the engine, you'll notice there is no external manifold. There is a single port for exhaust release which bolts straight to the turbocharger assembly.
The 3.0 raptor engine in Australia is blowing up. Over 12,000 engine replacements reported 2023 plus counting.
@@ev0wat The 3.0 has been rock solid in all applications here in America, particularly in the Lincoln products. You got a source to back you up?
Hate the idea of the wet belt for the oil pump, and hate the composite oil pan. But so far my ‘21 has been amazing. Couldn’t be happier.
I have had my 2020 F150 2.7 for 4 years now. 145km and still sounds like the day I took it off the lot. Best engine I have ever had in a truck.
Was hellbent on the 5.0 when I bought my ‘21 new. But after more research and driving some relatives 2.7 I went with it. And I cannot be more pleased with this little engine. All the power you need in these size trucks, phenomenal fuel economy, and built to last. The oil pump wet belt is concerning but only time will tell for that. Also hate the composite oil pan, but I’ve got RCI skid plates to protect that. 55k miles no issues other than an EGR sensor.
Also I’m not 100% sure but I believe the 3.5 is a Mazda based engine (much like the 2.0 ecoboost is to the Mazda 2.3) whereas the 2.7 is a fully Ford engineered engine.
I have an F-150 2018. Bought new and it has been so reliable, just a beast. Great on fuel with tons of power for what I do.
Me too. Great motor and truck. Needs maintenance, more than others. 60k on mine. Every fluid changed...this is a must. Have family at Ford. Engineering dept etc. Hoping to run mine into the ground.
Been waiting for this review! Can’t wait to see towing video. I ordered my 2022 F150 with the 2.7 and the 3.73 gear ratio. With the correct gear ratio and tow package it’s rated to tow 10,100lbs which is more than enough for a half ton I feel. I tow an 8,500lb camper and it pulls like a freight train especially with premium fuel. It’s beyond impressive.
Not only that. When I’m not towing it gets amazing fuel economy for a full size gasoline truck. I averaged 23mpg (10L/100km) from northern NY to south Florida and back at 75mph/120kmh average speeds. And this past summer I went from northern NY to Quebec City Canada and back at 60mph/100kmh speeds and averaged over 26mpg(9L/100km)!
That's amazing fuel economy considering the parameters for sure 🎉
travelling up to Quebec city eh, Bonjour! But yes in my opinion if you are looking to tow north of 10,000lbs an HD truck is probably a better option. regardless the 2.7 with 3.73 gears sounds like a great combo. enough pulling power to tow well but still be greatly efficient went unloaded!
Very nice. I towed a 6500lb trailer 1800 miles across the U.S. and it did quite well. If I remember correctly I would usually lock out 9th/10th, maybe 8th as well. My truck has a weird shake at low rpm under load, that I need to get checked out.
I have the 3.55 gear but wish I had the lower set. Is that the payload package that set you up with that gear set?
I was basically completely maxed out on payload with a few more things in my truck. Remember to check yours and always use a WDH if towing over 5k
yes i got the shudder not sure what thatis@@chrisvids1820
Thanks for the metric values! Hope you enjoyed visiting us up north! Cheers from Qc.
I was in the market for a new truck, and was set on a 5.0. I was like ain't no way a v-6 would do what a v-8 does, boy was I wrong. I went to the dealership, and they had sold the SCREW 5.0 Area 51 blue I wanted so I test drove the 2.7 Atlas Blue, not anticipating getting it but just testing it out in anticipation of a v8 version. Man I was blown away at the acceleration of it, I drove it and I wound up buying it, and have no regrets. 2.7 to me is now all I would consider lol. 2023 2.7 EcoBoost F150 STX in Atlas Blue SCREW Blacked out logos from STX blackout trim (which was said to not fit on mine via Ford website but does) besides STX 20" wheels. Also I like the Atlas blue color better than the area 51 ,but didn't have a v-8 at the time even listed. Still proud of the choice I made. Ford never made blue a Blackout color, But I made it happen with due diligence lol. look at my profile to see her in all her glory.
Glad to see this engine featured on your channel! While the 5.0L is my favorite offering in this segment, I have the 2.7L in my 2018 regular can short bed. It’s a great engine for that truck.
Completely agree. the 5L is still probably my fav in the segment but I was very impressed with this engine and even driving it around town. It's got some pep, something I was not expecting!
Thanks for finally reviewing this engine. I bought a 2020 F150 with the 2.7 and the 2.7 payload package so I’ve got the 3.73 rear end with mine. I love it. I came from a 13 Sierra with a 5.3 and it’s night and day difference with power, smoothness, towing, fuel economy, and more! It gets 20-23 mpg unloaded and when I tow my camper and family it has ZERO trouble pulling and it’s whisper quiet compared to the 5.3 screaming searching for power down the interstate. 53k miles on the clock and zero issues. Super impressed with this little engine. Paired with the 10 speed it’s incredible.
I am happy that i chose 2.7 when i purchased it in 2020(2019 model). I purchased it for gas milage but ended up using it for junk removal business couple years after. People who are stuck in big engine and diesel think this 2.7 is not capable but I pull a dump trailer(empty 4k) and pull up to 9k with no problem. And, going on my 4th year with this truck and still happy with my purchase.
Very grateful for this video. I hear so many bad things about the V6 turbo engines but I wasn’t paying attention to the separation of the 2.7 to the 3.5
I have a 2016 5.0 with 185,000. Has been a very good truck just did VCT solenoids have done plugs twice. I didn’t realize you could put high mileage on the turbos. I am a pay them off and drive them a long time guy. My 2003 Super Duty 5.4 2v. 250,000. I didn’t know how to take care of it so instead of a timing job did a new engine at 150,000. I was partly to blame and some was Ford. I am still a Ford guy
The Ford Ecoboost engines are the best in the half ton segment right now!
this could be the most inaccurate thing ive ever read... i know 4 people who own these and all 4 of their trucks grenaded under 50k kms.... worst engines on the market
@@aaronkellar6583 I know far more than 4 people with them, and they’ve been great. Including my own, with over 300,000 miles on the clock.
@@aaronkellar6583 🙄
Just purchased my 2024 f150 2.7L ecoboost v6 truck and I’m enjoying it. 3,500 miles on it already. lol
As a former foundryman, I'm saddened that there were no U.S. foundries capable of casting this graphite iron block and that Ford found it necessary to go to Brazil to get it done. Says a great deal about the strength of our manufacturing base.
I did find it odd that they chose brazil. I imagine cost was a large factor but still would love to see some good old American Iron.
Yeah def a cost saving move
They're most likely using the same foundry that VW picked for the EA888 gen3, which also uses a CGI block using tech sourced from a Brazilian company as well. It's a very specialized tech, there isn't enough volume for a US foundry to spin up a foundry specifically to make it for Ford. Brazil has a very strong steelmaking industry, with very good quality.
Biden’s America.
As a guy who works in manufacturing for the automotive industry it comes down to having contracts with companies who outsource their work. Most of the time it’s all ram by Germans / Austrians anyway because of their better education and engineering prowess. Brazil just happens to be where they’re made. These vehicles are made by every type of person. From anywhere around the globe. At the end of the day we’re all humans we all have our goals and families we need to support.
Love them or hate them, one has to admit that Ford is definitely at the forefront of automotive design, particularly the engineering side.
Three obvious examples can be found under the bonnets of these
F- 150's
I agree, new designs are always a little touchy for me but it seems like Ford is hitting their stride with these Eco boost engines in the trucks at least.
I disagree and agree. Ford has great styling, it's very euro inspired but the high end trim levels loose their luster with use and age. As for engineering, sure they have lots of ideas and execute them, but in all honesty from a reliability standpoint, the 3.5 and 2.7 ecoboost do not hold up over time. I've owned both and liked them for city driving with the beach inflatables in the back... bit as a hardened work truck, they can't keep up and I've had numerous failures such as turbos on both engines.... cam phasers on both actually. Extremely cold shutter due to increased oil pressure. In fact, the best Ford I've ever owned was the 2011 Ford ranger with the 2.3l inline 4 with a 5spd. I still own this truck for inner city use. This ranger cost me 15k new in 2011. You can't even compare the new maverick in price and reliability or usefulness.
I did drop the Ford big trucks because reliability, shitty dealer service and overall they really just aren't that robust or a food truck.
I did go with the RAM 1500 with a 5.7. Yes the 5.7 has issues but as a competent at home mechanic, I can fix those issues. It's not as refined but it's built way more robust and the mechanics make more sense for a work truck.
@@joellaurin9007 interesting opinion
@@paulhunter9613 not opinion. It's my real world experience.
175 thousand on my 2015 3.5 twin turbo ,4000 mile oil change and the only problem I had was the throttle body was stuck shut . Bought a new one from ford 180 dollors. Runs as good as the day I bought it . 365 horse 420 torx love the truck.
I have a 2015 2.7, no issues, towed over 11k lbs once, engine had enough oomph, luckily wasn't going far...
Much smoother than 3.5's
Good stuff, as always, love all the details. They put a LOT of engineering into that engine, I can't help but wonder how much better other engines could be with some of the same engineering. A video comparing the two 2.7L engines (Chevy I4 and Ford V6) in the segment would be interesting. Subaru used offset rods in their 3.6 H6 (EZ36D). I have seen them refered to as 'pork chop' rods because of their shape. Looking forward to the next video, the bloopers are an awesome touch.
If I put in even half the bloopers we'd be here all night lol but I plan on doing a direct towing comparison between the 2 engines and a fuel economy run. It's very interesting to me how both manufacturers attempted to make a small displacement forced induction engine. personally I feel like the inline 4 from GM may tow better but we'll see!
I have the Chevy and the ford eco boost. The engines feel way different from each other. The ford eco boost is fast and the power and is in the mid to upper rpm range. The Chevy is a little slower but way more toque and it’s noticeable with a load. The Chevy puts out peak torque around 1500 rpm so it feels more diesel like. Both are great trucks. The ford has 150k miles and it’s still running great. The Chevy is only a year old with 55k miles so time will tell with that one.
I recently test drove a 5.0 and 2.7 back to back. I liked the 2.7 better. It was noticably stronger and smoother. I could feel the power band in the 5.0 as i accelerated. The 2.7 had power everywhere. Didn't matter what speed or throttle level, it felt stronger.
I drove a loaner with the 5.0 for over a week when my F150 was in the body shop after a fender bender. I couldn't WAIT to get my 2.7 back! Night and day!
@@BrickMudgeMy first impression of the 2.7 was from a guy test driving a new F-150 with one at the end of 2014. He was aware of the displacement and told me it's sold and a little hotrod engine.
Great review! I have a 2012 5.7L Toyota Tundra SR5 Double Cab PLUS a 2015 2.7 EcoBoost F150 Lariat SuperCrew, both 4WD and both very good trucks. I have 173,000 on the Toyota and 143,000 on the Ford. Both pull my 12' and 16' cargo trailers and do light work on a 600 acre farm, but I use the Ford for almost all of my day-job highway miles covering 7 states. I've experienced very comparable and adequate power from both with regular maintenance; however, all repairs have been surprisingly made to the Toyota, including TWO new fuel pumps and a new alternator, all relatively expensive! Both are very good, but this Ford is amazing, so far, and is overwhelmingly the most comfortable truck with the best amenities (except the switch for the fan on the climate control; bad placement Ford!)
Yeah I'm not a massive fan of the 5.7, but the old 4.7 is legendary.
I had a 2015 F150 with the 2.7 and drove it for three years with no problems. We're on year five with our 2018 F150 2.7 and have only had an oil pan replaced because it was leaking. It's hard on oil, so I change it every 4,000 miles with full synthetic.
These first came out when I was a Ford salesman and then a service writer for a short while. I dont think i saw a single 2.7 come in for a mechanical issue, but saw quite a few 3.5s and some 5.0s coming through. In 2019 i bought a brand new 2.7, beat the hell out of it for 70,000 miles. Never had a single issue, and with me behind the wheel it definitely should have lol. Every chance I had, it was floored, doing burnouts and donuts, even did massive burnouts for funny wedding photos. only traded because the single cab wasn't going to work for the kid on the way. I miss that truck every damn day 😭 now that im older and not as stupid, I could see getting a new one and putting 500k+ on it with very few shop visits
I’ve got over 150,000 miles on my company 2.7 f-150 and haven’t had any issues.
That's what everyone says, very reliable units.
Do you have a oil catch can? Head it's the number one upgrade for the 2.7 and 3.5
LOL I have a 47 year old Ford in the shop right now for a rebuilt engine. Its documented mileage? 381,000. The 5 digit odo has rolled over 3 times, its engine though was fastidiously maintained.
Let me know when that tiny overworked smaller-than-a Pinto-engine thing even gets anywhere close.
@@donreinke5863 lol, I’ll bet you are are putting in a Pinto engine!😝
You are obviously enamored with the Pinto engine, you use it in all of your comments/opinions
@@paulhunter9613 The early Ford 2.3 engine block or as you call it..the Pinto engine will withstand 600+ hp and is used in specific classes of racing. Despite the overbuilt cylinder head used on the 22R and 22RE Toyota engine, the Ford 2.3 is iron-over-iron,a design which provides ultimate durability under extreme conditions..
The engine was used for many years after the Pinto was discontinued in Fairmonts, Mustangs, Thunderbird turbo coupes but most commonly in Ranger pickups.
I would have a hard time deciding between a 22R/RE equipped Toyota pickup and a 2.3 Ranger
The one advantage of the Toyota engine is its timing chain vs belt used on the Ford, but in stock form the Ford is a non-interference engine.
I had a first gen 2.7 in a 2016 F150. It was a pretty awesome engine in a truck that was trouble free for the 4 years I had it. Amazing that they can get that much power out of such a small displacement. Fuel economy was only marginally better than my 22 RAM Limited with the 5.7 but it was totally adequate for the light duty needs that I have.
Doesn’t ram have a dial for the transmission
@@ryanfaubert2014 yes it has a rotary dial for a gear selector. It took a little getting used to but now I prefer it.
@@ryanfaubert2014 ladies like to play with knobs🥴
@@ryanfaubert2014 Doesn't Ford use those ghey console shifters?
My 2023 2.7 I purchased new as my last pick up, ever. Pulls a trailer hard with the Tow package and 10 sp. Driving the F450 diesel towing trailers was a habit hard to break. This is my retirement truck to tow a car around and it does it so well. I am glad I took the time to learn about it. I have the 3v mustang and dealing with problems of such an engine I discovered it is reliable up to a point. Just don't go past that point.
I own a 2015 F150 3.5 Ecoboost and like it a lot but will probably go with the 2.7 Ecoboost on my next purchase. I keep hearing so many good things about it. Probably the best base engine of the half-ton truck segment right now. Plus I’d take the Ford 2.7 any day over the base GM 2.7 4-cylinder.
I would take the old 300 ci inline 6 with an aftermarket turbo or supercharger. It will still be running when that joke 2.7 has been ground up and turned into something useful...like railroad iron.
@@donreinke5863 then you just keep walking until they make that old 300 six in-line lol
@@paulhunter9613 I dont care what the miserable factory chooses to build and install. If I dont like the engine the factory equips it with , I build my own engine and install it ......because....I CAN, and I have.
One of, if not the primary criteria I have for engines is how long the design was in production, and their reputation during that period.
Congratulations, you just picked the longest lasting, most durable 6 cylinder engine made, which had a production run (including its 240 ci predecessor using the same design) of 32 years. With some head work and a SINGLE power adder they can easily exceed 400 hp, and build torque at a much lower RPM than the undersized 2.7 due to their long stroke of 3.98 inches.
And they are iron-over iron, meaning no dissimilar expansion rates of the head and block. Maybe i will wax upon the merits of the "Pinto" engine....just to bug you...oh wait..I just did that.
I have the 2020 ford f150 super crew cab v6 2.7 ecoboost and i love it...i have almost 30k miles on it and get 19.1 miles to the gallon and i installed a 6500.oo audio system in it and i love it..😊
Ioved my little 2.7 2016 XLT. Great motor. Other than the lack of V8 noises, it was just great with plenty of power and good FE. If I got another F150, I would be looking for this one.
This was a great video. The engine has been out for a long time, and I never respected it. I watch a ton of truck videos and never heard anything to change my mind. - You dropped so much information. - Excellent video. I gotta go watch the other videos on your channel about the 2.7 EcoBoost!
My 2016 2.7 EB has 98,000 miles. Took it to Colorado from STL this year and with the 36 gallon tank it had a range of 770 miles. Close to 22 MPG going 75-80 mph with a fully loaded truck bed and 4 passengers.
I don't know a lot about these engines but we have one in our 2021 F150 and it gets the job done for occasional hailing
I have a 2.7 2015 with 86k no issues still feels new , love the 6 speed
Same here, love the 6-speed! 235k miles!
Bought mine new to me with 7k miles on it. Now at 67k miles and still drives the same and no issues other than regular maintenance like fluid changes and brakes etc...best of all mine has the baby maker bench seat up front!😂
It's definitely a great little motor. My 19 blew the doors off a newer gmc 5.3 liter v8, 0-85 mph.
Wait till you have to rebuild the top end. Watch the 5.3 go riding by. All of these subdivision morons that trade trucks seem to indicate they are experts. They’re not.
@hayride5953 why would I need to rebuild the top end? These 2.7s are solid. You can keep your oil guzzling 5.3.
All my friends, and cousins have had to spend three grand on timing components. My 5.3? Yes, it goes through three quarts an oil change. Still drives great although I don’t pull many campers or tractors with it anymore. At 326K it owes me nothing. Other’n two oil leaks it has been a wonderful truck. No interest in turbo nonsense.
@hayride5953 well my friends and family who also own ecoboost engines have not had to do such work to theirs. I love my turbo engine. Different strokes for different folks.
How many miles do they have?
Great video, also 15 years heavy equipment mechanic by trade and owned three of these.
2015 2.7 which is at 170,000 mi and absolutely zero problems.
2015 3.5 at 200,000 mi tuned up running e50. Only issues were exhaust manifolds and some coolant leaks. Not bad for a 500 HP work truck.
Third truck is the 2021 powerboost just rolled 70,000 mi also tuned. Again, 0 issues.
Key to pretty much any turbo engine is maintenance.
Just bought a 2023 STX 4x4 with a 2.7L and love it. I was very skeptical about this size of this engine at first. Coming from a 2015 Ram 1500 5.7L I wanted another V8. Well did research on this 2.7 and glad I went with it.
My 14 3.5 got maybe 18mpg on a good day here in michigan. Bought a 21' 2.7 and I get almost 23mpg and 24 in Indiana flat road driving. This 2.4 is hands down better than the 3.5. With a tune and a few intercooler/exhaust upgrades it could be a monster!
The 2.7 is the best engine in the lineup. I have 2 of them, one in the f-150 and one in the bronco.
Are those both the exact same engine though? I've heard that there are a lot of issues already with the Bronco 2.7's, which seems odd, because my 2015 "Nano" in my F-150 has 235k miles on it and it's a rock.
@@BrickMudge same engine. The problem you heard was only in a few engines where they got bad valves from a supplier and unfortunately that had spread as fake news that this engine is bad. It did have a few failures but because of the bad supply issues but that has been resolved.
Genuinely one the most well/over built motor Ford has ever made. Recently got myself a 2020 F150 with the 2.7 in it and I absolutely love it. Perfect daily driver motor and truck
Can’t wait for a 2.7 vs 5.0 comparison/pros and cons
Night vs Day
I really want a Coyote 5.0 V8 (have the Road Runner in my Boss) just because they’re going the way of the Dodo bird, but doing my research and asking friends who have the 2.7L, some with crazy high mileage, and each and every one of them has said they would buy another 2.7L with zero reservations. Amazing to hear.
I own a 2021 F150 with the 2.7 and I love it. It was a custom order and I didn’t want the 3.5 cause of negative feedback I saw at the time.
I traded in a 5.0 F150 for the 2.7 F150, and I couldn't be happier! I love the instant power when you hit the throttle, and I'm getting 21 mpg average. Plus, it's rated to tow 7,500#....Holy cow!!
Great video!! I have this exact truck, same trim and all. I'm about 26,000kms with mostly city and a good amount of highway and camper towing in there. My previous 5.0 was a thirsty girl and my 4.6 before that was great too.
I’ve got the 2019 F150 XLT with the 2.7L and I love it. Bought brand new and have 100,000 miles on it and zero problems. I do all recommended maintenance and it’s flawless even towing up to 20,000 pounds of dirt multiple times which is far above the 9,500 pounds it’s rated for.
Ha, and I thought I was doing really good when I was pulling 14k lbs. mine is a 15’. That was a 1k trip when I bought a tractor. 2 aholes cut in front of me and I found out by accident that the engine helped with braking. That feature worked very well. Truck is not rated for that and I didn’t know it was that heavy until the end of the trip.
Funny story, took the wife with me truck shopping a couple years back.. Big no no. Had my eyes on an F150 with the 3.5. Sitting right next to this truck was the exact same truck with the 2.7 and about 3k less. Reluctantly bought the 2.7, so thankfull the wife won that one. I switch it to eco mode on long trips on the highway and can get near 26 mpgs.
I had a chance to drive a 2022 f-150 xlt extended cab with the 2.7 ecoboost. First time actually driving a fulksize pickup and i loved it. My main concern at the time was reliability and longevity of the engine cause its an ecoboost. I loved to hear all the great things you talked about in this video. Gonna wait to hear the issues this engine has tho
This engine is a pretty reliable for all that is going on. I'm surprised how well they have and are holding up.
I have a few in my fleet that are already well over 100k miles and knock on wood so far been great.
I have a 2016 XLT F150 crewcab 4x4, 5 1/2 ft bed with the 2.7 Ecoboost. I bought it brand new and was very nervous about getting it. I was getting out of the famous 6.0 power stroker after blowing the head gaskets for the third time and the 6.4 power stroker was even worse than the 6.0. I was looking at another diesel, but my wife was giving me ear spankings about getting another diesel truck. I currently have 150K miles on it, which may not sound like much for some, however, as an electrical and HVAC contractor, I work the hell out of my trucks. I have a 6" lift with 35" tires, highway product serve body, deck toolbox, front and rear Fab Four bumpers, a Firestone air compressor with rear air bags, and 4:56 gears in it. I get 16-18 in the city and 20-22 hwy. I run a lot of service calls in it, and I tow about 8K-10K enclosed trailers on a monthly basis. The most has been about 12K. I can honestly say, it's been over all the most reliable, capable engine I have ever owned next to my 12v cummins and my inline 300 ford. I will more than likely either buy another one, or have this one rebuilt when the time comes, hopefully not for another 150K.
If you do your full towing and testing procedure on the F150 with the 3.3 v6, you would be the first one to ever do it. Even TFL and Truck-King haven’t reviewed or towed with one
A great motor. 60k on mine. Every fluid changed .at this point is a must do.
My 19 XLT has been tuned, cold air, and brake boosted a number of times. Fires right up, not a single problem so far. 80K miles.
Love the vid man, I have a 2023, and absolutely love it. It’s a spunky little guy but I never knew how much engineering went into it. I’m still on a quest to find out what turbos go in there. I didn’t even know VGT turbos existed that’s sick as hell. But as far what specific turbos they are I can’t tell. Mine just say garret 🤪 but the vgt aspect might be why I can’t find the size itself anywhere
I'd love to see how well the 2.7 performs in the 2024 Ranger on your towing loop. I love the engine but have always felt it to be a bit under power for a half-ton. The Ranger, however, seems just right.
2022 2.7. I pull skid steers with it. Doesnt stop ss good as my 2019 f250 6.2 but pulls just as good.
I’m a Ford fan. I’m currently on my sixth one. I’ve owned a 1975 Grand Torino Elite, 1977 Thunderbird, 1992 Tempo, and 1999 Taurus, 2000 Explorer and 2007 F150 Super Crew. That being said the naturally aspirated engine is the way to go. Of all my vehicles I’ve never had an engine failure other than the Elite which I inherited with high mileage. I broke the cam hot rodding it. It ran great until I stressed the old engine. I replaced it with a 351M/400 engine from a 72 Ford LTD Brougham and proceeded to outrun Barracudas because the overdrive would kick in at 90 mph and would peg the Elite at 120 mph instantly. I maintain my engines now at 5K and the F150 has 201K miles on the 4.6 with no slowing down.
Thank you for this video. I have a 2019 with a 2.7 and its nice to know the engine is well built.
Alex that vid is so good I just downloaded it. What an engine, Ford's at its best these years 😳
I owned a 2018 F150 xlt. I traded it in this year for a 2023 f150 Tremor with a 5.0. The 18 never left me stranded but it had some issues, at 20000 miles the check engine light came on and the dealership had to replace the injectors. Fast forward a few years, just outside of warranty may I add, and the check engine light came on again. I took it to the dealership and same thing. I took it home without the repair and the next morning the check engine light was off. From then on every year around February/March the check engine light would come on. I would limit the gears and drive at high RPM on the highway. It would never fail the next day or two the light would turn off. but after 7 years and 55000 miles I started getting a lot of white smoke on start up, so I traded it in. The truck was great, but the 2.7 left a bad taste in my mouth. but that is just my experience.
I'm having the exact opposite experience and I bought mine new in 2015. 235k miles and going strong.
Just bought one with 125k on in and it is amazing. Love this thing. Awesome job ford!! 👍👍
This is a GREAT video explaining the differences between the eco-boost engine line.
Now Ford needs to make a 4.0L ecboost built exactly like the 2.7, i can't imagine the power it would make. I LOVED my 2.7 so much I bought another after wrecking my truck.
I travel a bunch for work and I'm a truck guy so I always try to get a rental truck. I've driven them all Ford 2.7, 3.5, 5.0, and Chevy 5.3. I"m very impressed with the 2.7 for both power and MPG. Ford did a great job with that engine.
I talked to the owner of an HVAC company and he has the 2.7’s in his fleet trucks. They’re all over 100k and some are at 200k, none with any issues. He swears by them.
Yeah when I was looking for a truck and asked a new ranger owner if he likes the Ecoboost version and he sweared by it too.
@@WarmSpringsWarriors they are very stout engines and I don’t really like these small turbocharged engines myself. But with good maintenance they can definitely last. People go over 10k miles on oil changes and wonder why the turbos blow up at 100k.
@@jpete3027666 I do typically opt for premium service from the dealership, but that bill can be up to $1700 so I try to hold that at 7-10k intervals and do the periodic ones in between.
2017 2.7 with 150k miles here. At 100k needed a water pump. 120k boost solenoid on valve cover went out. At 150 procrastinating changing the plastic oil pan lol. Still going strong
They could have done a straight 6. They only sell the 5.0 here in Brazil, but a straight 6 or even this V6 with a smaller displacement would be just amazing.
I purchased a 2015 F150 XLT 2.7 new. I put 149k miles with O issues. Only downsides, turbo lag and lack of highway speed power.
give livernoise a call for a tune difference will be night and day !!
Pretty solid for the first year of an engine. I will say the second gen (2018+) do some with Electric VGT actuators and apparently have really helped with that lag.
2018 2.7 here. 50,000 miles. No issues so far.
2016 xlt with the 2.7. I couldn't be happier. Love my ford. Not so sure about the chevy 2.7 though
Sounds like the 2.7 is the modern 300-6. Well built and strong
If you live in a hot environment you should change your ignition coils and plugs sooner. My coils started going our around 78k. Made my truck shake and shudder like the transmission was slipping. But after running a diagnostic check the codes were for fouled plug and coils in cylinder number 5 . Plugs weren't bad but the coil was. I change all the coils and Plugs. 4 of the 6 coils were bad. . The Plugs were decent. But why not change them since I had it apart. I also run STP ceramic oil treatment. My engine runs smoother quieter and keeps it cleaner longer. The Vegas heat is tough on turbo charge engines. I use full synthetic Valvoline high mileage oil to help keep the internal rubber belt and seals going hopefully longer. Overall this engine kicks butt. Just needs more love and attention. Stay on top of maintenance. Use good oil
I went from my 2017 Mustang Ecoboost 6 speed manual to a 2020 F150 2.7 XLT 10 speed auto and I am loving my truck. Don't get me wrong I still got my mustang and love it, I only wish they still made trucks in manual. I almost went with a 2016 Tacoma TRD 6 speed manual, but im glad I went with the F150. For the size and weight im surprised by the fuel economy, its very close to the fuel economy my mustang gets.
Just got a used 2021 f150 2.7l xlt 4x4 with 19k miles. Feels great.
What did you pay?
@@nathanjones3186 39k.
@@nathanjones318639k
Love my 2018 2.7L purchasd new.
I still haven't seen where you towed with the 2.7 am I missing it? Can anyone point me to that video please
my 2018 2.7_L is running strong now at 190,000mi. Yeah thats right 190Kmi. I got a leaky plastic oil pan & oil spill on stabilizer bar every oil change, but it is great beside those annoyance. Regular maintenance always on time!! So hoping to squeeze another 100k mi out of it ❤
I've got this engine in my Lincoln MKX. Love the low end trq. 84k miles and no issues except the infamous leaking plastic oil pan. 🙄
I’ll keep driving my mint condition 2011 f150 crew cab fx4. No car payment for 7 years now, it’s been great.
I was unsure when I got mine but I love it. It’s powerful and reliable
I love mine. Be running it tuned on 93 octane for a year now. So far it’s holding up.
Did you load the tune yourself through the obd or bring it somewhere?
@@Turtle-sz7sk obd. Tunes from 5 star tuning.
my 2022 2.7 f-150 with about 52000 miles had the cam phaser rattle at a start up pretty bad for a few seconds. can't replicate it now that i try to record a video every time it starts up
Cam phasers although not as common the 2.7L still do fail.
It's interesting to hear your opinion on this. I own a 5.7 hemi and I love it. If I leave MDS on (which I almost never do) I have clocked 24MPG if I hypermill it on the highway. That being said, the Hemi has it's own issues, they all have thier issues. I love a V9.
I used to own a 5.7, I loved it. I was always surprised at how fuel efficient the hemi really was. something I didn't expect but yes driving on the highway my hemi would always see north of 20mpg.
I went from a 99 ram with the 360 magnum to a 2013 f150 with the base 3.7 liter. That’s a massive difference in power and gas mileage. I went from 245 hp with the dodge (when it was new, I still have it with over 355k miles on it) and getting at my absolute best 16.5 mpg in it, to my ford which has 302hp and the best I’ve gotten is 28.5 on a trip not using my AC at all. The gas mileage new trucks can get these days is absolutely insane.
I have a Durango Hemi now and had the 2.7 F150 prior. Other than the sweet Hemi noises, the Durango would be better with this little 2.7 I think.
@@c4t-tp238 We have a Edge but with the 4 banger. I like that car, it's gotta be something else with that 2.7 in there!
@@justinfincher2385 almost exactly the same situation that I have went thru. Went from a ‘98 dodge 360 magnum, to a f150 2.7. The dodge was and still is a great truck, had it for 23 yrs and sold it to a neighbor, he still drives it. The dodge drove and towed things great but used the gas, usually 11/17 mpg. So far the 2.7 is working out to avg19.2 city and have got a best of 26 mpg. This ford can tow just as much as the dodge did, 8000 lb.
And the 2.7 is MUCH faster than the dodge
i love the 2.7 too, but recently just found out that it has the wet belt for the oil pump. This just made me feel uneasy about its long term reliability.
Those rods are so strong, they fly right through the engine block with little to no problems!!
Love that color. Its similar to the color of my ram.
Awesome little motors, I have a MPT tuned 3.5 with over 100k miles that’s has been flawless as well and it’s laying down just over 500whp 😅 both motors have an unreal tuning community as well..
Love my 2.7, plenty of power. Great mpg when babied
Thanks dude.
Love watching your videos
im impressed. I said I would never buy a gas engine again (electric or diesel for the only way to go) but maybe its not completely over for gas. I love the fact that you have 400lbft at 2700 rpm