How Reliable is the Ford 2.7 EcoBoost? | 4 Common Problems

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00:52 – 2.7 EcoBoost Background & Specs
02:59 – 2.7 EcoBoost Common Problem #1 – Carbon Buildup
04:48 – 2.7 EcoBoost Common Problem #2 – Cam Phasers
06:23 – 2.7 EcoBoost Common Problem #3 – Oil Pan
08:12 – 2.7 EcoBoost Common Problem #4 – Spark Plugs and Ignition Coils
09:20 – Ford 2.7 EcoBoost Reliability

[BrickMudge]

204K miles on my 2015 with ZERO warranty claims or mechanical failures. Really no issues to speak of, and I drive her hard! She's even tuned! I LOVE my truck!

[omarcenteno]

254, 268 miles on my 2018 2.7 F150. So far only a starter had to be changed. Love my truck

[cactuscanuck]

My '19 F150 EB 2.7 just passed 37k miles, zero problems so far. I do everything with my truck-- tow, haul, carry people, and regularly take it off grid camping. I work it hard, but I maintain the snot out of it in return. Full synthetic oil, every 5k miles, with a new air filter. Gotta protect those twin hair dryers. It's a fire breathing little dragon, undoubtedly the best engine Ford has built in the last 30+ years.

[tvideo]

I have been driving since 1963. Can't even remember all the cars and trucks I have owned although my 57 Chevy, 62 Beatle, 1997 F250 7.3L Diesel, and now my 2019 2.7 EcoBoost come to mind the most. Looking back, my favorite was the 1997 F250 7.3L diesel, but the EcoBoost was actually the biggest surprise of all. What a great little engine.

[lil.]

209, xxx miles on my 2016 Ford F150 Supercrew which is the 1st gen 2.7 Ecoboost. I purchased the truck new. First spark plug change was at around 125, xxx miles. It had been 91 performance tuned for a long time. It ran fine, I just decided it was over due. Shortly thereafter I went to e50 tuned, bolt ons and it is making around 125 more whp than it did stock. At 207, xxx miles I changed the ignition coils and again because I felt it was overdue. It ran no different, the original coils were still working fine. I removed the intake and cleaned the valves at around 197K too, they were pretty dirty but not like some of the horror stories I have seen. It is a sealed motor with the original timing chain and cam phasers, still has its original turbos too and still producing up to nearly 22lbs of boost on my e50 tune. I also volunteered to change the low pressure fuel pump in the tank as a precaution before going to ethanol tunes, I installed a new OEM pump and a VMP boost a pump that supplies 18V to the pump. I now change the spark plugs at around 20, xxx miles because it is recommended by just about every tuner too do so when tuned. They look new every time I change them and I am probably wasting time and money doing it so often. Only issues was a fuel tank purge valve went bad and the torque converter developed a shudder at 168K. I tow fairly often and drag race, torque converter lived a hard life. It doesn't drip a drop of anything off the motor or transmission. I have a bunch of UTUBE videos with information about my truck. Check it out if youd like. I love this truck more than any vehicle I have ever owned and there's not a close 2nd. I am looking forward to the next 200, xxx miles and if I blow it up I will install another motor and keep on trucking.

[rogerweller]

These really are great engines, good video, very informative and to the point. We liked our first 2.7 enough that we bought another - the first being a 2015 Edge Sport with nearly 120k on it, and the second being a 2018 F-150. It is interesting to compare the two side by side, and I can definitely tell there have been several small improvements to the original design with the ‘18 model, as you noted. The 2015 is now on its first (and hopefully last) replacement oil pan, but outside of that, it’s only been preventative maintenance that it has required. It runs exceptionally well, and definitely has a bunch of punch. These 2.7’s can move a midsize SUV from nothing to 60mph in the bear 5.5 second range, they are no joke. Keep up the nice work.

[TheRaystevenson]

Great video. I have a 2020 Ford f150 2.7 stx with 30, 000 miles. Great truck so far. Keep up the good work. Keep these videos coming for the 2.7.

[tp]

My 2015 2.7 is my first truck and I’ve owned it for just over 6 months and I’m loving it! I’ve done two oil changes now and I have to give props to Ford for making it so easy and quick to do it yourself. The bigger plug drains the pan in seconds! And the filter on the top of the engine is awesome. I did add a catch can first thing but it hasn’t actually collected all that much oil. Hopefully that’s a good sign.

[mattt]

2019 2nd Gen 2.7 4x4 4 door 75K miles. No issues, great truck. Gets an oil and filter change every 3500-4000 miles. Would buy with this engine again.

[cessealbeach]

My dad got 2015 FX4 with 187K miles, ZERO issues, he did get a catch can around 25K miles and a Turbosmart. synthetic oil every 5k Miles, The Truck is on it 3rd battery and 3 set of tires all stock, and 1 set of spark plugs, Rest is all original. This thing is a beast, we also got a 2017 Tundra. that 2.7 is a lot quicker than the tundra.

[gabriellee]

I have a 2019 with 100k miles. I tow regularly my 6k+ pounds boat on long trips (3-6 hours trips) so far only oil changes and my rear brakes worn out @95k miles I'm not sure why but my front ones are still 70% life left lol I'm not a Ford guy or care about brands but I am very happy how this truck has treated me so far and definitely recommend it to anyone that ask.

[NinerK]

Thanks for the video, will be ordering the 2.7 for our family ranger!

[boeing]

I have a 2020 with the 2.7 and so far it's been a great truck. The only warranty issue I had was the backup camera which there was a recall on. Other then that there's been nothing. Not a squeak or rattle anywhere, it's just really solid. Other then wishing I could permanently disable the auto stop/start crap, I love everything about it. I think the 2.7 is an excellent engine, I have never seen any car or truck idle as smooth. I'm constantly thinking I forgot to turn off the auto start stop because when I come to a stop you just can't tell it's running unless you look at the tack needle, which appears frozen at 600 rpm. I'm loving this truck.

[Thompson]

I️ have a 2015 2.7L xlt sport 110, 000 miles so far no issues.

[GusMahn]

I have '15 with 140K miles. Great power and fuel mileage! Only issue I have is the non-re-useable oil pan. Had it changed, it's leaking worse than ever, and now it's on national backorder. Gonna try to seal it with the ebay gasket, a new pan, and The Right Stuff silicone.

[SulCoCrazy]

Mines a 2021. 2.7 Love it! XL. Best value.

[BS-zczo]

Very informative. I've heard from a lot of Ford techs that the service intervals are optimistic. I take the Ford recommended service intervals and divide by 2. I do my own maintenance and don't mind keeping my 2018 f150 2.7 in great running condition. I sure wish there was a drain on the differentials.

[Jakethysnake]

I'm having an issue with my 2018 2.7. It's got 175k miles and it has an issue on the highway in 8th 9th and 10th gear at low rpms climbing small hills the engine rpms increase slightly and it makes a vibration like a rumble strip. It only lasts a couple seconds and I have changed the spark plugs. I did get a catalyst inefficiency check engine light but the vibration issue was happening long before the light came on. Not sure if this issue is engine or transmission related. Anyone know anything about this?

[OnePointLander]

2016 F-150 2.7 with 161k miles, engine feels smooth and quiet still. Bought it at 150k and have been using Valvoline Synthetic Max Life High Mileage every 5k. Swapped out the spark plugs and installed a catch can on the passenger side.

[omniambitions]

Good video, thanks for all the info. On par with what my research has told me. Seems like a solid motor if you take care of it of course. Crazy to me how many people born in the 70’sish era just immediately think these are trash because they have turbos. I have a 19’ 2.7 F150 w 45k, best all around vehicle I’ve ever driven.. I love the thing. I drive it hard too. My lead foot nets me 12.5mpg when hand calculated so I must get on it lol. Hasn’t skipped a beat. Keep in mind I do 4-5k full synthetic oil changes and baby it when the trans is cold (which takes for ever to come to temp) alongside 2-5min cold start warmups I’m from Maine so fairly cold winters. Great power train over all, would definitely recommend a second gen 2.7