Ford F150 5L Coyote V8 Engine **Heavy Mechanic Review** | 5 Reasons why It's the BEST

I review a Ford F150 5L Coyote V8 Engine as a Heavy Duty Mechanic and I explain 5 reason why this 5L engine is the best engine in the 1500 pick up truck segment Including reliability, fuel economy (MPG), power and towing ability. Is the f150 5L a good Engine?

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I hope everyone is having a good weekend. I have this 5L coyote engine in the f150 with me today and I wanted to make this video because after testing and reviewing different trucks and engines from all brands like RAM and CHEVY. the f150 with the 5L coyote engine is probably my favourite combo and my number one recommendation as a heavy duty mechanic.

1. Reliability
As I explained in the video this engine is not perfect and will never be. but I think the 5L coyote engine from ford give you a great chance to have good reliability and longevity. and the common issues this engine does face are much more inviting then issues other brands of engine are facing like lifter failures or turbo failures.

2. Power
This relatively small 5L v8 packs a huge punch for its size. this engine was originally desgined to compete with large displacment v8's like the 6.2L LS engine and the 6.4L hemi engine. Ford was able to compete because they extended the top end power by implementing dual overhead cams giving this engine the ability to revv much higher making much more power out of the small 5L's of displacement.

3. Fuel economy
This 5L is widly efficient for a 400Hp engine. and I think people are more and more concerned about fuel economy when it comes to 1500 trucks because they are becoming more the daily driver of alot of people and I think with the price of fuel having an efficient engine can make or break people decision about which truck and which engine to buy.

4. Towing
This 5L coyote engine in the f150 is a great towing engine. I was actually really surprised I thought the small displacement would really hurt this engine with a load behind it but instead this engine was a top 3 towing engine. outperforming all the bigger V8 engine all while getting better fuel economy.

5. Built in CANADA.
I love that this engine is built in Windsor Ontario. give me some good pride that the automotive sector in Windsor is still building engine like this and I just really like to see it.

Thats my Opinion!! let me know what you think!!

[TheHouseofTitan]

Great to see someone rate reliability as the number one reason they like an engine. This is the most important reason for anyone who actually uses a truck for truck things. Yes power numbers and technology are cool but an engine that instills confidence is the most important.

[Schnick]

I have a first gen 2011 coyote with 350k miles, still runs great!

[robertmccorkle]

I have a 2011 5.0 in my F150. I have 235 thousand miles on it and I have towed my bass boat about 75 thousand miles with it.
I change the synthetic oil and filter every 3000 miles and it’s still going strong. To me that scores pretty good for longevity and durability. Clean oil is the key to making it last.

[Hans_Moleman]

The 5.0 in my new F150 is fantastic. Smooth, quiet, powerful, sounds great. Everything you’d want out of a V8, and I still get mid 20’s mpg when I’m on the highway. Very happy I got the 5.0.

[DoctorRickSanchez]

_The switch from the 5.4 to 5.0 was the best thing Ford has ever done in their half ton trucks._

[austinkeen]

As a Ford F-150 owner, I have to say it is easily one of the trucks of all time.

[dakotaescott]

I just bought my first Ford, I am a ram guy but was ready for a change. The 21 f150 5.0 lariat is very nice, the coyote seems to be a great engine. So far I am impressed!

[floaterfloats]

I have a 2013 f150 5.0 that ive had since 2015. Every summer i tow an 8000lb 25ft travel trailer all over the place. Niagara falls to key west, Niagara falls to st johns newfoundland are the 2 biggest trips. Been a great truck👍

[dannysparks]

2017 Supercab 5.0 (gen 2) w/ 3.31 rear end ratio and 6 speed transmission. Zero problems, 19 mpg combined, low 20s on the Interstate with the cruise set on 80 mph. A keeper.

[jamesm]

100% agree, the gen 4 5.0L V8 is best all rounder. Efficient, great power and torque. Overbuilt with forged steel crankshaft and sinter forged connecting rods. Oil consumption was worked out in 2020 with the new pistons and rings (part # changed).

[mattbeaudry]

Have a 2012 5.0 with near 300k and no drive train issues doesn’t and doesn’t use oil. Been a fantastic truck

[drummer]

I have a ‘13 5.0L. And I have loved every single mile I’ve put on it. 300, 000!! I’ve hauled trailers across the country with it and it’s till sounds and feels like day one. I also have a ‘18 with the 5.0L and have no reason or worry about expecting the same all around performance out of it. Love your videos brother, they are super informative and have great genuine non biased opinions. Please, keep it up!

[donniem]

Very glad I found your page. It’s so difficult to find knowledgeable people who care about things that matter such as reliability.

[dane]

My buddy has a 1989 Mustang 5.0 LX with 250, 000 miles. It still runs great, no oil issues. He bought it new, and has had to only do basic maintenance.

[wmxmgmk]

The information provided in this 15min video is immense. Thank you for being as efficient as the coyote engine is.

[Red_Bearded_Dad]

Thanks for this video! I bought a 2023 F150 5.0 (rwd) back in July of this year. Love the engine. I don't tow, but with normal daily driving and taking the kids to school using just surface roads, I am seeing 20 mpg. On the interstate I am getting 25 mpg. I am waiting until my first oil change to really give it the beans. I can tell it just wants to scream. Can't wait!

[rickoliver]

I've had the 3.5 and the 2.7 and currently have the 5.0 and everything thing you said is dead bang on. The 3.5 was a towing beast but I get better fuel economy with my 5.0 and almost as good performance - the low end torque is not there on the 5.0. I agree with the reliability - I was always worried about the turbos in the 2.7 and 3.5 and if they went and they can/will!!!! - it was $3500 minimum to fix. I have a 2016 with 150, 000 km and the engine is flawless right now.

[Brian_]

If you already own a 5.0L Coyote like I do, you already knew it’s, by far, the best half-ton V8 out there. Power per displacement, it’s 32 valve DOHC build, its ability to advance timing even further with compatible, 105 octane E85 fuel and its ability to hit 7K RPM’s quickly and power right past the rest of the V8 competition.

[marlowstewart]

I AGREE WHOLEHEARTEDLY With this review!!!

I had a 2012 ecoboost that I felt was THEE BEST TOWING ENGINE EVER! Then I got a 15 5.0. I HATED IT at first, that is until I towed my travel trailer. The power wasn’t as good as the ecoboost, but it wasn’t terrible. But what won me over was the gas mileage that I was getting while towing ( and not towing.) That more than made up for the power (TORQUE) I was missing from my old ecoboost.

[MidLifeFlysis]

I agree! I have the 2015 coyote. Love making it howl, I get better mileage than all my friends with the ecobeast and it towed our 30 foot travel trailer no problem. I'll miss it when the V8S are phased out