Which F150 engine would a Ford Technician pick? 2020!

Back in 2017, we asked our technicians which engine they would choose if they were to buy a new F150. 3 years later, they have seen the good, the bad, and the ugly of each of these engines! So now, we are asking them again, on the new revised version of the engines. Which would you choose?

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[Sidepea]

“Hey Bob can I ask you a Ques....
Bob: “5.0!”

[MaDeuce]

Would be more interested in seeing the shop statistics - which engines come in for work more often and why

[matteagles]

Shop guys: we don’t see too many 5.0 come through
Office guys: too many problems with the 5.0

[robertwright]

Real close to 300, 000 miles on my 2013 F150 Supercrew with a 5.0. Still runs great! Had the 6R80 trans rebuilt at 220, 000 miles. I replaced the timing cover gasket and water pump at 260, 000 because of very small leaks and the driver side cat at 275, 000. Been one of the best vehicles I have ever owned!

[SilkySmooth]

Funny how the guys actually working on the engines dont see much problems with 5.0 vs the office guys LOL

[JuanAntonEgo]

My uncle got a Brand new 3.5 EcoBoost truck 2yrs ago. works it hard every day at work & has had 0zero issues with it. He tows work equipment, commutes 4hrs daily . This is out here in Northern California hott weather.

[mcslamajama]

I've heard the 2.7 has the boost reliable engine. It has a engine block from a powerstroke and it's more compact and just overall built better. From people who have had all 3 they all like the 2.7 the most.

[TopGearReview]

I mostly happy to see your techs are still around. Shows management is doing something right

[davidfranklin]

You should try and do another video where the Pros talk about the engines for the 250. Would like to see their impressions on the 7.3

[wanderdworld]

I just bought my F150, 30 days ago. Its a 2019 5.0. I love my shiny big coyote. I get better gas mileage than my chevy silverado v8. And it blows that Chevy out the water. No problems and it sounds and looks great.

[mixflip]

Hey
Bob..."5.0"

That was quick....and I also vote 5.0

[stevehardwick]

I have a 2015 f150 with a 5.0, it has 130, 000 miles with zero issues, great truck.

[JD]

I own a 2017 5.0, and I have had zero issues with the truck. Love it.

[kevinhoffpauir]

I would choose the 5.0 because it's a v8 and sounds great when in high rpm.

[jimelmore]

I have the 5.0 in a 2014 and it’s been absolutely flawless and sounds awesome with factory exhaust.

[blackbeltacelectricalco]

A buddy of mine has the 5.0 2014 extended cab, and I have a 2016 2.7 is a crew cab 4x4. I am an Electrical and HVAC contractor, and use my 2.7 as my daily driver, service truck, and towed up to 9K without any issues. My current setup is 6" lift, 35" tires, front and rear Fab Four bumpers, a truck cap from highway products, deck tool box, and 4:56 gears. My fuel milage is still 16-18 in the city and 20-22 highway. I am at 90K to include about 20K of that towing. I have had zero issues with it, runs like a bat out of hell. Before I had to buy diesels just to pull my trailers, but ever since these little motors came out, it hard to justify it. I am so impressed with the 2.7, I am fixing to buy 2 more, and get rid of my other 2 trucks. Business is growing, and it looks like this will be my engine of choice. My friend with the 5.0 that is in the lawn business, was freaked out how well this little motor pulls, and how fast it moves for it size. He borrowed my truck to pull his lawn trailer, because his truck was in the shop, and stated my truck felt more powerful and pulled his trailer like nothing. Being around a lot of contractors, I am seeing a lot of 2.7 and 3.5 ecoboost over the 5.0 with 150K plus miles with no issues. One guy pulls a bobcat everyday with a 3.5 ecoboost, going on 250K no issues.

[michaelcavanaugh]

As an 18 year old in the field it makes me happy to see him talking to the younger guys like myself and asking their opinions which not many of my bosses have done

[Chris.Donley]

Our family currently has three F-150's (18+), and oddly one of each engine. As much as I love the sound and smooth power delivery of the V8, it feels like your dragging bricks after driving the Turbo models. The 3.5 has a bit more punch than the 2.7, but hardly noticeable in every day driving. The 3.5 is also the only we have had a couple of minor issues with. As far as towing, it's usually the trucks Payload your going to max out before the engine HP even makes a difference. If I had to chose, it would be the 2.7. That small ecoboost mated with that 10 speed is one of the best F150 combos in decades. I'm still amazed by it. Reading the forums, it appears to be one of the most reliable as well. Even the Turbo's are holding up, a majority of these newer Ecoboosts trucks will go to the junk yard with their original turbo's in them. Though I would love to build a regular cab short box with the 5.0 as fun weekend bang around truck, but for everyday driving I'll take the 2.7.

[dudestuff]

Interesting that there weren’t any 3.0 powerstroke answers.

[alanschmidt]

5.0 at 2 to 1. Love my 5.0L!! It use to be my work truck/ personal truck. Never a breakdown in 96K miles. At 12 years old, I’ve just replaced the plugs and probably go to 200K on them. Replaced the transmission fluid and brake fluid for the first time. Still drives like it’s was brand new. May install Roush exhaust pipes one day!