Ford Ecoboost motors in trucks??????

[Buzz2401]

My buddy just blew his eco turd up. It has 90K miles and is luckily covered under an extended warranty.  They looked for every reason to get out of paying but it was a straight up no fault failure.

[bwhntr350]

This is on the internet, it has to be true
But I like this video, it's old but pretty good.

[hookr88]

I loved my eco-boost for the two weeks I had it. I was rear ended at 65 m.p.h. and basically walked away. Can't say enough about the safety aspects of the truck. The rear axle was underneath the back seat of my crew cab. As for the top end, my wife, when I let her drive the truck, decided to pass a semi(in Montana). The truck hit 90 m.p.h. no problem and had a lot more to give. My new one will be waiting for me when I get back to the states. Hey Buzz, what kind of extended warranty does your buddy have? I declined one that only covered up to 75,000 miles.

[JDHasty]

I loved my eco-boost for the two weeks I had it. I was rear ended at 65 m.p.h. and basically walked away. Can't say enough about the safety aspects of the truck. The rear axle was underneath the back seat of my crew cab. As for the top end, my wife, when I let her drive the truck, decided to pass a semi(in Montana). The truck hit 90 m.p.h. no problem and had a lot more to give. My new one will be waiting for me when I get back to the states. Hey Buzz, what kind of extended warranty does your buddy have? I declined one that only covered up to 75,000 miles.

I'll let ya know what extended warranty I have.  I have to look it up.  It's good.  Bought it through Kelleher, you could check w/them too.  Straight up folks.   

[jackelope]

I would only buy a service contract from the manufacturer. IE... if it's a Ford, buy a Ford ESP.  It will be the most straight forward to deal with from both sides(the customer's side and the shop's side).

[elkinrutdrivemenuts]

I like mine, except for the issue I am having with my windshield wipers turning on whenever they want!!!

Besides that its been great, tows the tractor and trailer very nicely (35hp John Deere and tandem axel trailer).  MPG goes down when towing.
I avg 16- 17 this time of year daily driving.  12-13 towing heavier loads.

I am just about to hit 100k and its still has a lot of pep when I give it the gas pedal.  I bought a 2012 and I get the occasional hiccup in shifting that those years got.  Unfortunately, there isn't a reflash for my VIN yet, so I may get custom tuning to solve that problem.  Its weird, if you try and drive slow, it will have a bad shift between 1-2 and 5-4.  If I am on the throttle, I never have any issues.

[whacker1]

They tow great. Better than a V8. They're trouble free. They get the same gas mileage as a V8.  They run very smooth and very quietly. Don't buy a 2011 or early 2012. I'm surrounded by them every day of my life.

Jack, would you elaborate on what kind of issues the 2011 & 2012 have vs. the 2013 & 2014 & 2015 & 2016 for that matter?   I am familiar with the transmission recall, but I am curious if there are other consistent trends out there that just haven't developed in the 2013 & 2014, etc.

[JDHasty]

I would only buy a service contract from the manufacturer. IE... if it's a Ford, buy a Ford ESP.  It will be the most straight forward to deal with from both sides(the customer's side and the shop's side).

My Extended Service Contract is from National Auto Care Corporation.  I purchased it through Kelleher in eBurg where we purchased our truck.  I have Titus Will in Tacoma service my vehicle and they are impressed with the ease of working w/these guys.  When he calls, they give the OK to proceed.   I had issues w/the seat heater and they replaced the heater and then when that did not solve the issue they paid for a new seat cushion and installation.  Paid for other minor issues as well. 

I bought based on Kelleher's recommendation, they have been very good to deal with.  We tried to shop for a pickup on the west side, but that didn't go very far.     

[KFhunter]

I've driven a new 2016 ecoboost F150 and it's got a lot of snort I was impressed.  It's the bigger v6 and that's about all I know about it.

works great for a city car picking up a bag or two of compost and a few shrubs 


dang thing kept telling me to get a cup of coffee, then I thought that was funny so I started weaving in and out of my lane and the dash went all red and told me to pull over immediately and rest   

wasn't sure it wasn't gonna call the cops on me 

[baldopepper]

I'm on my 6th ford pick up (3 rangers, 3 F-150) averaged 185,000 on all and other than crappy front brakes no problems.  Owned 2 Dodges, never again-nothing but problems.  currently on a 2015 with the 5litre V-8.  Not towing I'm getting 21.5 mph, towing a boat or utility trailer 18.5.  I drive back and forth from Tacoma to Near Kettle Falls so I get in a lot of Highway driving.  Love this 2015, very quiet, runs great and rides very nicely.  Never owned a Toyota or Chev. , but until Fords give me a reason to change I won't.

[jackelope]

They tow great. Better than a V8. They're trouble free. They get the same gas mileage as a V8.  They run very smooth and very quietly. Don't buy a 2011 or early 2012. I'm surrounded by them every day of my life.

Jack, would you elaborate on what kind of issues the 2011 & 2012 have vs. the 2013 & 2014 & 2015 & 2016 for that matter?   I am familiar with the transmission recall, but I am curious if there are other consistent trends out there that just haven't developed in the 2013 & 2014, etc.

Biggest issues they had were driveability issues related to the intercooler.  It causes a shudder/misfire type feeling. It's been updated and the issue seems to be resolved as of maybe late 2012/early 2013? I can't recall exactly when.

I would only buy a service contract from the manufacturer. IE... if it's a Ford, buy a Ford ESP.  It will be the most straight forward to deal with from both sides(the customer's side and the shop's side).

My Extended Service Contract is from National Auto Care Corporation.  I purchased it through Kelleher in eBurg where we purchased our truck.  I have Titus Will in Tacoma service my vehicle and they are impressed with the ease of working w/these guys.  When he calls, they give the OK to proceed.   I had issues w/the seat heater and they replaced the heater and then when that did not solve the issue they paid for a new seat cushion and installation.  Paid for other minor issues as well. 

I bought based on Kelleher's recommendation, they have been very good to deal with.  We tried to shop for a pickup on the west side, but that didn't go very far.     

I deal with service contracts all day every day. Some are good, some stink. None have ever been easier, more straight forward or more user friendly than from the manufacturers. The little piddly stuff is easy for all of them. It's when you get into the bigger stuff where the good ones shine and the mediocre ones crap out. Things like, hypothetically your water pump leaks and the service contract will pay for the water pump but they won't pay for the coolant or the belt that is saturated with coolant because of the leaking water pump. I'm not referring to yours, JD...I'm just saying these are the differences between the good companies to deal with and the not good.  If your National is underwritten by Payment Insured Plans, it is a great company to deal with, but they don't have the same levels of coverages that the manufacturers' contracts have.

[JDHasty]

I'm on my 6th ford pick up (3 rangers, 3 F-150) averaged 185,000 on all and other than crappy front brakes no problems.  Owned 2 Dodges, never again-nothing but problems.  currently on a 2015 with the 5litre V-8.  Not towing I'm getting 21.5 mph, towing a boat or utility trailer 18.5.  I drive back and forth from Tacoma to Near Kettle Falls so I get in a lot of Highway driving.  Love this 2015, very quiet, runs great and rides very nicely.  Never owned a Toyota or Chev. , but until Fords give me a reason to change I won't.

Very quiet 

[JDHasty]

They tow great. Better than a V8. They're trouble free. They get the same gas mileage as a V8.  They run very smooth and very quietly. Don't buy a 2011 or early 2012. I'm surrounded by them every day of my life.

Jack, would you elaborate on what kind of issues the 2011 & 2012 have vs. the 2013 & 2014 & 2015 & 2016 for that matter?   I am familiar with the transmission recall, but I am curious if there are other consistent trends out there that just haven't developed in the 2013 & 2014, etc.

Biggest issues they had were driveability issues related to the intercooler.  It causes a shudder/misfire type feeling. It's been updated and the issue seems to be resolved as of maybe late 2012/early 2013? I can't recall exactly when.

I would only buy a service contract from the manufacturer. IE... if it's a Ford, buy a Ford ESP.  It will be the most straight forward to deal with from both sides(the customer's side and the shop's side).

My Extended Service Contract is from National Auto Care Corporation.  I purchased it through Kelleher in eBurg where we purchased our truck.  I have Titus Will in Tacoma service my vehicle and they are impressed with the ease of working w/these guys.  When he calls, they give the OK to proceed.   I had issues w/the seat heater and they replaced the heater and then when that did not solve the issue they paid for a new seat cushion and installation.  Paid for other minor issues as well. 

I bought based on Kelleher's recommendation, they have been very good to deal with.  We tried to shop for a pickup on the west side, but that didn't go very far.     

I deal with service contracts all day every day. Some are good, some stink. None have ever been easier, more straight forward or more user friendly than from the manufacturers. The little piddly stuff is easy for all of them. It's when you get into the bigger stuff where the good ones shine and the mediocre ones crap out. Things like, hypothetically your water pump leaks and the service contract will pay for the water pump but they won't pay for the coolant

My service adviser has never seen one pay for a replacement seat cushion.  This is the second one of these contracts I have had from them and they have been good.  I have had the same service adviser for fifteen years and he is impressed w/them too.  I agree though the factory contract is better in almost every way, almost double the money though. 

[whacker1]

Thank you Jack.  Intercooler is what I remembered.  after the situation is fixed, does it come back up or is it a one and done fix?

[Wake1]

I have a 2015 4X4 Crew Cab Lariat w/V8. I just drove from Gilbert AZ. to Las Vegas this last weekend and averaged 18.5 MPG at averaging around 80 MPH. Hit the century mark once. Very impressed with the top end power. But then again I have been driving a diesel for the last 15 yrs. This vehicle has plenty of room and is a very comfortable ride.