Thankee, Dawg! I apologize for being so late responding to your compliment. I missed it somehow.

Coming from THE man, I take that as a mighty high compliment!

Wow I am glad that I went and got my new ford truck before coming to this forum. If I not done that, I would have probably spent years trying to decide which to get.

Btw I did get the 5.0 as I liked the way it drove better in the test drive and it was cheaper as in 13k off MSRP and I am cheap.

Hope it's a good one for you. Mine has been perfect.

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Well I have a 3.7 it's great and pullme my 24 foot 5th wheel camper just fine. O Btw if you want to pull a lot get a 6.2 and stop crying if ya want good mpg get a 3.7. My dad had a EB. And now has a 5.0. I pull a bigger trailer wait. I pull a trailer weekly he might pull a trailer yearsly but wanted the bigger motor. Next truck might have the 6.2 might still be the 3.7. I find the 3.7 much like the old 300 put what ever you want behind it and it will pull it just not as fast as some. But the 300 revd out at 4000 and this truck revs out at 7000 lol. They are all good. As another member said just be happy we are not driven a chevy. Or a goat. And remember chev and dodge are chasing the EB. Lol not the 5.0 or the 6.2 maybe they know they can't. Keep up with greatness?

Chevy is still chasing the 5.0L. Their new 5.3L puts out 10 less horsepower and only gets better mileage using the 3.08 axle that's not available with the towing package.

I'd like to see their mileage with the 3.42 or 3.73 axle, which I think will fall behind the Ford 5.0L and Ecoboost.

The engine right now to get is the Ford 6.2L as it finally can be bought in an XLT with the 302A package.

No more turbo lag off the line, no more waiting for the right gear to get optimal torque output (from loading), no more condensation problems. The 6.2L is the engine if you want to tow heavy or go fast. The 5.0L is the engine for the best combination of reliability, power, tow rating, and fuel economy.

If you want better fuel economy than a 5.0L, the 3.7L is the way to go even though you'll have to give up tow rating and power.

I'm just not a fan of the Ecoboost. I've driven several and never was wowed by the drivetrain. There's nothing I hate worse than a vehicle that's sluggish off of take off when given a lot of throttle. They all did it from turbo lag. BUT broke the wheels loose once the turbo kicked in, which isn't confidence inspiring when you're already on the move. BUT in the right gear, when speed is already established, it will offer great torque down low. It's just the inconstant output between turbo lag and gear loading that I'm not a fan of. No different than any other gas turbo. My brothers Grand National does the same, but it's a tad faster than an Ecoboost truck

I was definitely wowed by the 5.0L with it's instantaneous power on take off, requiring a pedal feathering to keep from barking the tires, and it's good torque, pulling hard all through the rpm range. It pulls my trailer effortlessly, making me throttle back on take offs when I'm a little inpatient.

If Ford can ever prove the Ecoboost can be reliable, then maybe I'll get on board but for now, I only consider the 3 engines, 3.7L, 5.0L, or the 6.2L.

The engine I'm most impressed with is Chevy's new EcoTec3 4.3L. It has torque and Hp at the same rpm level as much larger V8 engines, but still has great Hp and torque numbers as well as tow ratings. It offers nearly the same mpgs and tow rating as the 3.7L but has much more horsepower at 5300 rpms and much more torque at 4000 rpms, where most people will use it. Having HP at 6500 rpm in a truck makes no sense to me. I'll never get much above 5500 rpms in normal driving, unless I have to kick it in passing gear where the trans will rev out to redline.

To me, out of all the drivetrains available, the Chevy 4.3L and Ford 5.0L impress me the most. Small displacement engines with useable high power output.

I picked the ecoboost over the 5.0 because of a couple important factors. One, I do a lot of RV'ing and go many places. Frequently, I'll go through or to high altitude places. And let's face it, turbo motors will ALWAYS have an advantage over NA motors at extreme altitudes. This was a very important factor to me. Second, the torque curve of the ecoboost is nice because of where the power starts. I actually think the 5.0 has a "flatter" torque curve, but you have to rev a little to get to it. Having such massive amounts of torque right off the line is appreciated when you are getting your heavy load moving. Again, this is just one of "my" deciding factors. As you can see from my signature I have a quite heavily modded Mustang; I appreciate power. I have several videos on YouTube I can link to that I personally took of CrewCab Ecoboosts stock running mid to high 14's in the quarter mile. That's pretty insane when you realize it's a 3 ton truck. Why would I bring that up? Again, to me. I like having that power so when I have to merge or accelerate to get into a lane, the power is there.

I'm not going to get into a debate saying that one engine is far superior to another and because of the choice I made, all others are subpar. Quite the opposite, for my needs, the ecoboost was my first choice. I think Ford has a winning combination of motors on their hands. For my girlfriend, I would get the 3.7 because it is perfect for her *cough* heavy foot. I don't think you could go wrong with either motor you choose, I really don't. As far as longevity, it doesn't matter to me because I bought my truck from [insert dealer name here because I don't know if it is considered advertising if I say their name] and they offer a lifetime warranty on all powertrain components including the turbos as long as I do all my routine maintenance at their dealership within 1,000 miles of what the manual says. And yes, they put that in writing along with all the components covered.

I don't really leadfoot and set my cruise when I can. So far, both tanks I have gone through in the truck, I'm averaging 20MPG. I think that is extraordinary for a 3 ton truck in Houston traffic.

But I would like to repeat that Ford has an absolute winning combination of engines on their hands right now. I think that no matter what engine you choose, you've made the right choice.

Warranty Info:

FORD X4 that's awesome your dealer did the for you!

but on a different note I went to Barstow California Saturday and I went over on hwy 58. if you ever have ever seen hwy 58 you would know its steep and has a high altitude, but I was pleased to see a f150 ego boost towing a 32 foot overland trailer go blowing buy me at 55 heading up the hill! he said he was holding 70 MPH till his truck hit limp mode. we stop to get gas about to the top and he was at the same station with the hood open. we talked he's not a member of any forums but he was going to join up when he gets back to Arizona (home). he was wanting a tow truck to tow him to the local ford dealer to get it fixed. making a long story even longer we pulled his trailer to the dealership, and they road with us he was so impressed buy how the 5.0 seemed to pull even at such a altitude. we went to lunch with mike and pam and talked some more. just long enough for the dealer to look at it his truck and call them with it fixed. don't know if it was intercooler or something else but I wish them luck and went on my way! my truck 5.0 3;55s crew cad and 17 concrete pillar pads in the *** pulling his trailer seemed to get 10 MPG for the short pull that's what the dash said I got pulling it.
Sunday eve they called me and had made it to Barstow and where heading for home. mike and pam are real cool people with a love of travel and now I feel as if I have a new friend in mike.

funny how just one's love or passion of a truck can bring people together and make friendships!

And this is why I love this forum. You guys are crazy!

But to the OP, if you haven't made a choice yet, you won't go wrong with either motor. How do I know? Well let me tell you my experience with Ford. I haven't driven either the EcoBoost or the 5.0. I have a 5.4L. I put it through hell and back on numerous occasions. I drove from Las Vegas to Fort Bragg with a tiny 4000lb Uhaul trailer, my wife, and 3 LCD TV's in the back seat, it cost $948 in gas but I have a 4WD supercrew which had 305/55R20 A/T tires on it, and it didn't break a sweat.

Basically, don't take my word. All I know is Ford builds good stuff, but you will always gamble getting a lemon. But if you're gonna tow heavy stuff, then don't bother worrying about fuel economy or you'll nickle-and-dime yourself to death. And be smart about towing. I can't see why anyone would constantly tow over 9000lbs with a half-ton pickup. With heavy weight, I'd be in a heavier truck, that's just me personally.

Yeah, but it would be great if you stop the derogatory remarks with every post you mention the "ego boost"...I stop counting how times you keep saying that.

We get it; you don't like the EcoBoost. I just read another recent post where you say the same thing again. Sorry for calling you out on this but it is getting old.

You don't ever hear me putting down what you or anyone else drives. I really like mine and happen to be in the majority of owners that have not any issues, and do not have an "ego" about it. I agree that some on this forum are insanely egotistical about their Eco trucks, but they are the minority just like the hardcore 5.0L and 6.2L owners that have nothing good to say about anyone else. We do however enjoy driving our F150s and would like to be considered as equals in this forum as much as you do.

Thanks for letting me rant.

I see nothing inappropriate about your post. You called it as it happened.

Some people are a bit to sensitive if the playful phrase, Ego boost, gets to them.

Ego boost is not a put down in any way, it's just a reaction to their 5.0L bashing , with a playful name.

After being on these F150 forums, it represents the majority of those owners.

Of course you don't see anything inappropriate; you drive a 5.0L too. Why take exception if not directed at you?

I agree if someone is just being playful with an occassional phrase, have at it. But when it's over and over again in multiple threads, it is not being playful but rather making a statement. I am not being overly sensitive, just getting tired of the constant "stereotyping" as apparently you subscribe too as well. There are definitely some EcoBoost owners that can't say a bad thing about their precious engines, and others that just want to bash, but I disagree that the majority of EcoBoost owners on this Forum are 5.0L bashers. I owned one myself, but I kept coming up with something "playful" to say about 5.0L owners in almost every post that I mention the 5.0, I am sure you would believe it appropriate?

5.slow and ecobeast.. get it right people

It does get old though.. Especially people that has never even driven a ecoboost but yet to them its pure junk.. I drove both and liked both, but the ecoboost won out cause it was cheaper and had more options than the 5.0..

You cant go wrong with either..

I like picking at a few of the 5.0 guys and they take it well, other's dont take it well

Exactly.

I get what Mike Up is saying, and I am sure I am coming across a bit defensive now that this has elevated to multiple responses, but it was a timing thing too as I just read three separate posts where the same thing was said, and recall seeing the same term in previous posts that were not "playful" in context. So don't know why I can't comment on that but there is no lack of comments if someone does bash a 5.0L owner. It does seem that if an EcoBoost owner complains we're "sensitive", but if a 5.0L owner complains its appropriate?

Maybe I am just having a bad day (I am) and should not have posted anything; I did not mean to get this thread off topic and distracted for the OP. I have no desire to make any enemies over a simple request for mutual respect. I am done with this.

To me, the animosity started early on when some EB owners questioned the intelligence of anyone that chose the 5.0 over the EB. It did get a bit old. Some just did not want to admit that anyone could want something besides an EB, even though Ford did just by offering a choice. Once the EB started getting some posts concerning the bogging and poor mpg of some, that quieted down considerably. Just an observation as I see it.

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