I never owned a 04-09 5.4, but I knew I didn't want one... Only because of what I read on the "interweb".. Same deal here I guess... Crazynip's read the web too and has his opinion on it, but to just boldly go out and say that it won't last 100,000 miles without major $$ is his opinion, sure, but why can't we call him on it, since it's just our opinion too?

Not trying to be an a$$ about it, but it's a two way street, right?

Mitch

 

Stevie Wonder could see it was an obvious troll attempt. It's not like it was even a surprise. Every single thread with EB, EcoBoost or any other variation of the name has the same few trolls that come in and thread crap. If someone has real facts or some type of empirical evidence then it's grounds for discussion. Coming in every thread and spewing an opinion completely off topic is not a discussion. Trolling and thread crapping are both against the ToS, why is it allowed?

Like I said above, I'm open to opinions if they have facts behind them. 99.995% of the time these threads are fouled by mouth breathing, neanderthals that do not add anything of value and continuously spew nonsense based solely on their own opinion that have absolutely no facts to back them up.

 

Sorry, I didn't mean to start a big fight about it, like someone else said I was just asking a simple question of people who actually own a truck with this engine.

I respectfully ask that if you want to complain about EcoBoost that you please start your very own thread for that. I'm just interested in getting input from actual owners...preferably higher mileage owners. And even better would be input from owners of EB equipped trucks that are totally stock. :-)

 

I bought an Ecoboost because it happened to be in this truck. If this truck had a 5.0, I still would've bought it. I love my Ecoboost, but I don't view the 5.0 as "inferior." Playful banter is fun, but we have to remember we're all on the same side here. Anything mechanical wears down, breaks, or has issues at one point or another. That is inevitable. I don't think it really matters what mileage you have when it happens.

 

Lariatf150 i sent ya a PM.

 

I'm at 57,900 miles, throwing a set of plugs in it this weekend. Most OCD forum members change plugs around 60k regardless, which was my plan since the truck was new anyway.

Otherwise, running like a champ. Going to switch jobs in August, and will probably go back to 3-4k miles per month again. Deere engineers like riding in F-150's more than a fusion.... lol!

 

I don't like, nor would I ever buy, ecoboosts, but even I think hitting 100k is easy. It's even easier for guys like Coy that drive 30k miles a year.

 

We don't want you to buy one. The streets are a much safer place for everyone else with you driving your slow 11th gen.

 

I definitely agree!

I can't go from long tube sound to "psssssst-chu! I sound like a Honda"

 

If I understand your concern, it's whether or not the TSB issues really fixed the misfire problem, etc. The measure of that would be found by miles driven in high humidity conditions. My 14 lives in the Pacific NW, which has a decent reputation for humidity and rain, and has never had the issue, nor have my buddies who have early eb's (they don't do forums).

I did have a car that was prone to carb icing, which was never fun to encounter on I-5, but that was 30 years ago.

 

Or with the Eb you can go psssssst-chu and fly past any v8 truck you want to with ease

 

Haha the exhaust note still kills it for me and makes me feel like I'm driving a Tacoma or something gay

 

I have to admit...this isn't the engine you buy for the exhaust note ;-) Not even with aftermarket mufflers, which makes it sound even worse in my opinion. I prefer to keep this type of engine quiet and stock. I'd rather hear the whistle of the turbos only :-)

 

Dude I'll admit I like a nice V8 sound as much as the next guy (and I do miss that sound I had in my old 5.4 with Magnaflows), but sounding like a diesel without all the clickety-clack is pretty cool too. Not as good as a V8 rumble, but those turbos sound pretty sweet.

 

With almost 5K miles on my Eco engine it already has doubled the miles when I had an engine problem with the 5.0 in my '11...that proves the Eco is more durable!