I have been a parts guy at a Ford dealer for over 20 years. I am currently in the market for a 2.7 truck as well. We have far less issues with the 2.7 than the 3.5. I test drove one for the first time the other day with 150k on it. And wow, techs have told me they are quick, but its extremely impressive for such a small motor! My bro had one, on the highway he would average 28 mpg, but he also drives like our dad lol... Its either a 5.0 or a 2.7 for me, but I would prefer the 2.7 for the mileage.
Did a lot of study on trucks before buying. Just bought a 2022 with the 2.7 and cant believe the power. First 100 mile round trip on eco mode was 26 mpg and not even broke in yet!
please see my post above, hopefully you'll chime in! Also, what are your thoughts on the Hybrid F150's ... is the technology 'there' yet or is Ford behind the Asian vehicles with this?
i have a 2016 2.7 and got 24 mpg on a 1000 mile drive last Fall. I ran in the 75 mph range on average. That is why I bought this truck, that and it is great for tall people.
Right on, thanks for your comment ! I just bought a used 2016 with 2.7, has 100K mikes. It’s quiet as a mouse. Another commenter here says if he pulls out the 4 wheel drive selector a bit, it will engage locking rear diff. I’m wondering if I have that feature, do you ?
The 2.7 is the only engine I would get in the F150. It is definitely the most reliable engine Ford offers in this truck and it's got plenty of power for most buyer's needs.
2017 2.7 F150 with lil over 65K, not a single problem thank God, love the engine, plenty of get up and go, great fuel economy if your gentle on the gas,,,,, very impressed with that mileage hoping for the same in mine Great video keep em coming!!!
Have had my 2022 STX 2.7 for a couple weeks and put about 600 miles on it. 4x4 Screw, 9.75" 3.73, factory auto stop/start delete. So far she's turning 19.5-20.5 mpg. I hope it gets a little better as it breaks in, but if not, I'll take it. And that torque curve!!! Makes it really hard to do fuel milage runs. I'm a lifelong GM guy but after researching quality, reliability, effeciency, and then test driving, I settled on the F150 and couldn't be happier.
Me to I traded my 13 z71 in towards this truck I’m a Chevy guy said I would never have another ford but after I drove the 2.7 4 door 4x4 I said damn it I’m buy it so far I like it 20-23 mpg my 13 Z 71 at best got 17.5 mpg and didn’t have all the comforts this 18 ford has
I have a 2018 f150 super crew xlt/fx4, 2.7 ecoboost, 4x4, and 3.73 rear end. 10-speed, 133,000 miles with zero issues. Im getting 19-20mpg in winter, even with idling truck for 30 minutes before I leave to work. Summer I average 22-24mpg. I use amsoil 5w-30 XL
@@thegarch3293 Yea sir! Now has 150,000 miles. We took it for a 3 week family road trip from Minnesota to California and went different routes there and back. We did 7,000 miles when all was said and done and averaged 20.4 mpg which isn’t bad when we were driving 70-80mph, up and down mountains, me, wife, 2 kids, and all of our luggage and two coolers and all my tools I brought incase of a road emergency. I’m still very impressed! Still all original water pump, turbos, transmission, engine, timing chain(not an issue on the 2018+). I have been running whatever good full synthetic oil is on sale. Doesn’t leak or burn any oil. Still idles smooth like new which is weird for that many miles lol. Stay with a 2018 F150 2.7 or newer which is the second generation of the 2.7 ecoboost because they fixed all the first generation issues, like the carbon build up. No catch can on mine.(side note-I no longer run amsoil xl because the price is like $15+ a quart times 6 = no thank you lol)
@@thegarch3293 That's awesome. I almost bought a 2018 F150 with the 3.5 twin turbo. It had the long bed crew cab, no center console-which I prefer, and front heated cloths. Mine has the center shifter and front heated cloth seats. That truck had so much power it was insane. You'll have no issues with your truck. Just don't neglect changing your oil. Especially now that it's winter, if you're idling your engine for 5-15minutes before you leave to work, you're gonna mix the oil with a little tiny bit of fuel, so I would go 3k-5k miles oil changes in winter. Summer time I go 5k to 7k miles. Keep me posted on your truck!
The 2.7, and the second Gen 3.5, is dual injected so it has the port injection that washes the back of the valves so it prevents carbon build up. Best of both worlds. Many Toyota engines do this as well. Great stuff look forward to future vids. Hope you can get her to 300k!
I just hit 100k HARD tuned miles on my 2015 F150 2.7. The only issues I've had is replacing the evap purge solenoid ($75) and the oil pan once because it was leaking. Not bad considering this engine is pushing 475HP with the tune with boost pegging out at 22PSI. I haven't had to manually clean the intake valves yet but I do use CRC GDI cleaner once every 10k miles. These things are damned near indestructible. I've always ran Pennzoil Platinum Full Synthetic Oil and a Motorcraft oil filter.
@@markholmesdeleted3336 Its still going strong over 200k miles on the truck now, about 118k of them tuned and it still runs well. The engine has already proven itself and gave me my money's worth. I've beat the living hell out of my 2.7 and stomp on it just about everytime I drive it because it's fun. If it blew up tomorrow I wouldn't even be mad.
@@markholmesdeleted3336the engine is extremely overbuilt to handle a long hard life of turbo use. Just make sure her oil systems are tip top and she’ll run
I drove a 2.7 10spd for the first time and I was very impressed. Power was fantastic and averaged around 20mpg. I’d definitely consider owning one as a good all around vehicle
I think that's the highest mileage 2.7 i've seen yet, that's great to see but i'm not surprised since Ford did everything they could to make these engines very durable. I have a 2019 F150 STX supercrew 2.7 with 21,000 miles, i've had it for 10 months and put 7,000 miles on it and that engine keeps impressing me with how well it performs with power and efficiency.
Got my 2016 2.7 4x4 XLT about 4 months ago for 16,500 with 185,XXX miles on it. Absolutely love it, put around 8,xxx miles on it since then and absolutely love it.
230,000 miles without a catch can and it is still performing just fine. Calls into question the need for a catch can if you are doing oil changes every 5,000 miles with full synthetic oil. My 2015 F150 screw 2wd with 2.7 gets 23 to 24 mpg at 70 - 75 mpg with AC blowing at 60,000 miles on the clock.
i just bought an 18 with 150k KM on a 2.7 ecoboost. truck seems to be mint and runs great still, never was in for waranty work even once. so hopefully it continues.
Very interesting I just got a 15 xl super cab with same engine 100,000 mi. It has a hell of a lot of power for a 2.7. I will look forward to your follow up videos Thanks
I got 23.7 over a 425-mile trip at 63-65mph, 2016 with the 2.7, 3.55, 4x4, crew cab, short bed, XLT, 36-gallon fuel tank, rear locker. That was the computer reading was over 22 mpg at the pump. It's definitely doable, just have to drive a bit slower and keep off the go pedal to keep from spooling up the turbo, I hope the truck treats you well.
We bought our 2015 F-150 XLT 2.7 EcoBoost new which now has 111,000 trouble free miles. It's had the oil changed every 5k miles, we just recently changed the battery and on it's 3rd set of tires. At 100k miles we took it in to Ford for the big maintenance and they told us our truck has an easy 100k or more miles to go. Our biggest complaint, we're on our 4th set of door actuators. This truck has been babied and well taken care of. Good luck with yours.
Wow and that is a Gen 1 E.B. which does not have dual port injection.. which cleans the back of the valves. I own a 2020 2.7 F150 Supercrew STX... so far outstanding.
That’s a nice truck,still can’t believe you had to pay 19k to get a 230k mile 6-7 year old truck .I always look at the engine hours as well as miles if the cluster has both,and yours does….how many engine hours are on it? That’s a better indicator or what life is left than miles….at work where I’m a mechanic the fleet I maintain we typically get 13000-16000 engine hours out of our GM 6.0 gas engines before the body rots off the frames and we sell them. I have 13 in my fleet and never lost an engine or had a valve cover off, I change our oil w full synthetic Dexos oil every 3000 miles at which time the truck is usually under 10 percent oil life left on the dash. Our trucks idle a lot being highway dept vehicles it’s not unusual to have 5-650 hours on the oil at oil change time..
Yea I agree with you on the oil changes it’s very important to not let ‘em go like 10k in between changes. I yell at my guys if I show up on site and the truck is sitting there running. Ohh that really gets me mad
Just traded my 2010 f150 in for 2015 with the 2.7 so basically same exact truck in vid… its got 70k literally feels like a brand new truck. Power is plentiful and very responsive getting 18 mpg city feels like im driving a compact suv compared to old trucks.. ford really nailed the new body style. Super happy dont want any other truck
I have the 2012 Lariat 3.5 with 150k miles now. I did put a catch can on it due to valve fowling and haven’t had another issue since. I’m averaging 17.5 mpg overall. The timing belt issue hasn’t reared its ugly head yet. I’ve changed a couple coil packs and did some front suspension parts but that’s it. Great truck so far!
This is amazing, just like you i wanted the same truck. I found a 2015 F150 Lariat 135,000 miles 3.5l Ecoboost FX4 off road Perfect right now it is in storage for the winter but very nice truck that you have found.
Wait, did he just say $5,000 for a timing chain? No part of that engine would be anywhere close to $5,000. That’s essentially the cost of a rebuilt, if not dang close to a brand new engine cost. A timing chain replacement (tensioner(s), chain itself, etc) runs about $1,500 max at any dealer and that’s with a new water pump, coolant, etc. And even that’s high…
I have a good friend that works in the service dept for a dealer. He has told me that the only Ford truck he would buy is the 2.7 and the main issue is the oil pan like others have said. And yes, my oil pan is leaking. I think it should have been a recall. And he also said it can take multiple times to get the oil pan replacement right on the 2.7 2015-17. They fixed the issue with the 2018 models. Mine doesn’t leak on the ground, but I would like to have it repaired eventually.
I have a 2016 F-150 XLT with a bunch of Lariat upgrades. I have 97,700 on mine and it has the 2.7L engine in it. One of the things I did about 25K miles ago was put a catch can on it from JLT. It cost me about 160.00 and you will be very surprised how much oil it’ll separate. About 2 oz every 10,000 miles. I highly recommend one because like you said it. These engines are notorious for the back of the intake valves from getting clear on built up on them because of GDI.
I'd Highly recommend if you haven't switched to Amsoil for your engine and Trans fluid. unreal stuff! I'm using all their products on my 2020 XLT 2.7 Ecoboost
The 2.7 is the best engine in the f-150 hands down, but the only thing I don’t like about the 2nd gen 2.7 is that it has a rubber oil pump belt. I’m glad I have the 1st gen with the 6 speed. No issues with my 17 STX 2.7 6 speed 116k.
@@Mr.Mikey.Holiday it can be a trip sometimes. My one neighbor bought a 2012 3.5 and it would blow all the coil packs at once. It did that a few times. But they bought a 2014 and its at 200k right now as a farm truck. So it's really a gamble.
I work at a ford dealer and Cary is 100% right, the 3.5 trucks are in the shop 3 to 1 compare to the 2,7 , always got a 3.5 in the shop with timing chain issue very seldom do we ever have any trouble with the 2.7 . Same with the coyote it is very seldom in for timing chain issues
The 2.7L engine has radiator water plumbing that circulates cooled water around the turbo bearings after engine is turned off to cool them down so the bearing do not heat soak at 700+ degrees.
I have a 2015 F150 XLT 2.7 pretty much same setup with 160k miles. I have replaced the oil auxiliary pump for the start and stop, and also replaced a Vapor Purge Valve. Truck is running great. unfortunately I do have the leaking gasket on the oil pan... however i do check the oil level often and it only drips when its sitting. Its a larger job to replace that pan with the 4X4 having to drop the diff etc. Just been dealing with the slight drip for now. Thinking about changing the spark plugs next always a good idea when over 100k miles.
They say if the cars transmission fluid hasn’t been touched around 60k miles, maybe it’s not a good idea to touch it? Or they are only referring to “flushing”, while “changing” should be ok. Anyway, please keep posting long term on this, the 2.7L is a very good engine!
different cars react differently... id say be cautious above 150k. probably don't touch at at 250k... best research the vehicle and find out what others have done with success.... but truck transmissions are abused way more so you absolutely should change that filter every 60. or at least never say its a lost cause and never touch it.
Your in town mpg will go up in Sport mode. It doesn't make sense, but it does! I own a 2015 F150 XLT 4x4 with a 2.7. The oil pan is probably the only known issue with this engine. Since it is DI only, ('15-'17) a catch can is not a bad idea. But, with your mileage, not sure if the valves might already show heavy carbon build up. Definitely swap the plugs and all fluids if you don't have any previous maintenance records. I recently had to replace the rear pinion seal due to a minor leak. Not a big deal.
The number of miles only means something with care. A 125,000 hard miles is worse than 200,000 moderate miles aside from the few that just quit, but its rare. If I ever get another Ford it would be nice to get ab2.7. I'm pretty modest anyway.
I have the 2017 2.7 ecoboost and the only problem was I have to replace the oil pan twice so far, both under warranty. I use it mostly on weekends and family road trips. So far 67k miles.
I Have a 2108 STX 2.7 and at about 75,000 miles had to replace the rear end due to daily towing. Also have a shuddering problem when giving a lot of gas quickly. Check engine flashes then goes off. Ford has no idea. Good truck though still like it.
Your intercooler is probably full of oily residue. The intercooler acts as a catch can. What’s happening when you give it a lot of gas is you’re blowing that crap into your engine causing detonation and knock causing the check engine light. Pull the intercooler and drain it out.
Thanks for the info I got a 2017 2.7 myself that I got with 80,000 miles I was afraid at the beginning and wanted to trade it for 5.0 but the more videos I see about common problems the better I feel. All vehicles are subject to issues. Once you know about them, you can address them and do the best to prevent. Thanks about the cats can’t I did not know that what helps with the carbon buildup and as far as the issues with the cams and those models they say if you Change the oil more frequently instead of relying on the computer to tell you. A. And as far as the oil pan, leak they have a metal one that I pretty much solve the leaking oil pan issue.
The turbos do not lose near the power but they do lose cooling capacity so be careful on the upgrades not to oversaturate the engine with heat. Give her a rest!
I bought my 2016 F165 new and I just paid it off December 13th 2022. It has 87k miles and I had one engine problem. The cylinder head temp sensor went bad (po1299) @ 69k. I use Motorcraft 5w30 synthetic blend oil and filter. I change it when the oil life meter get to 18%. I used my truck for Lyft for 15k miles and was able to get 19 mpg city. You have to drive like an old lady to get that. It will get 26 mpg on the hwy if you drive 68 mph. I have towed a 96 4x4 Tahoe on a Uhaul trailer before (7,300 lbs). It has more power than you need. I used HP Tuner to raise the top limiter to 120 mph a few months ago and the truck will get there faster than it should. For some reason the stop/start stopped working after the tune.
When you rented that uhaul trailer and hauled the Tahoe how did the truck handle the weight? Ford says to use a weight distribution hitch over a 5000 tow. I’m pretty sure uhaul trailers don’t have that setup on them
@@blackericdenice I wonder if some of that sway was from not enuf weight on the hitch, I’ve had that problem before with another truck I towed with. Did you have LT tires on the truck? When towing with my other truck it was rated to to over 8000 lb but the factory puts on tires that aren’t even rated to tow that kind of a load, just crappy 4 ply sidewall tires. I upgraded to a 10 ply tire and it made a huge difference
Good content. I have a 2.7 also. I was wondering what interval did the plugs get changed and have you changed the plugs since you got it. Also what condition was the plugs in when you change it.
I don't know whether you've pursued a limited slip differential, but you probably already have a locking rear diff if you pull the 4x4 selection knob out. Couple the locking differential with the 4x4 high/low modes and the traction control modes, I doubt you'd see much value from one .
Do you still have it and does it still run. I have a 2015 2.7 as well. Little engine rips. When I first got it I floored it and almost got away from me haha. Such a light truck. I did have issues driving on ice. Turbos kick in when you just wanted a little juice
My 2.7, 2wd ‘18 supercrew, 3.55 gear got 24.2, 25.4, then 26mpg on a 1300 mi trip this yr. Hand calculated as the dash figure is off what the true mpg is
Helpful video. Thanks. Am looking at buyjng a 2018 with a 2.7 eb with 180k miles on it for about $11k. Any update on yours now that you have had it for 2 years? Any regrets with buyjng a high mileage truck? Thanks! Lorne
Just watched your video on your 2015 Ford F-150 2.7L. Thanks. I'm in the market for the exact same thing. This video was made over a year ago and I did not see a follow-up in your list. Did you sell the truck or just lose interest. Two questions, would you buy this truck again with that many miles on it or was that too many. please comment on any problems you had over the last year with this truck. Thanks again
Im looking at 1 of these just because of mpg. Honestly i dont trust ford at all for reliability especially high mileage so im looming in to these videos. I currently own a 2008 tundra 5.7 4x4 crewmax with about 420k all original just basic maintenance . its my work truck. Only get 11 mpg which with todays gas prices is not ideal. Any of u ford guys know what kind of repairs i will be in for buying a 2016 ford f150 ecoboost with 80k miles on it especially over time?
My dad and I both have 3.5 ecoboost f150s and both have been the best trucks we've ever had. I also know plenty of people with 3.5 and 2.7 ecoboost f150s. Both the 2.7 and 3.5 ecoboost are great engines that last well over 200k when maintained. They are built very stout. Both engines are hard on oil (but not known for burning oil), so 5k or sooner oil changes are recommended. If you can manage to resist temptation and stay out of boost, 20mpg+ is very doable at factory ride height. I get 22-23mpg driving my 2019 3.5 ecoboost in light traffic. My lifetime average is 20.6mpg and it gets about 16mpg when driven with no regard for fuel economy. I expect to lose about 2mpg overall when I switch from stock to heavier, slightly bigger 10 ply all-terrain tires. I have coworkers that get 12-14mpg driving their 3.5s on 35" tires.
I also know of a few 300k+ mile ecoboost f150s that have had little to no engine problems along the way. The common trend for ecoboost longevity is 5k oil changes or before the oil life moniter hits 30-40%. Also, spark plugs every 50-60k miles. Fuel economy gets significantly worse with worn out plugs. They are relatively cheap and very easy to replace on these engines. Towing does not seem to impact longevity. I know of a 2012 3.5 ecoboost f150 that tows 70% of the time and had 391k miles the last time I saw it. Original engine, original transmission and drivetrain. He uses a strict 5k oil change and 50k spark plugs and all other fluids routine. Still gets just over 20mpg when not towing.
18 mpg? I have a 2021 2.7L 4x4 (w/ K&N drop in filter and resonator delete) and I get 21 mpg running 33" AT tires. I drive like a lead foot a$$hole too. 🤔🤷♂
Looking forward to more videos on this truck. Do you have the maintenance and service records, do you know if the turbos on the truck have ever been replaced?
Why would the turbos be replaced? I bet you it’s all original, turbo failures are rare, if it was fleet maintained well, it should be able to go a lot longer. There are 2.7s with 3-400k plus and never been touched .They are a great engine that’s built to last a long time with proper maintenance.
@@JohnDiMartino I agree they are very well built engines. I own one. I was just curious to know if the turbos which is what most say is the biggest failure point had been replaced on his since it’s high mileage. So I can get a understanding of how long my own turbos can potentially last.
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I have been a parts guy at a Ford dealer for over 20 years. I am currently in the market for a 2.7 truck as well. We have far less issues with the 2.7 than the 3.5. I test drove one for the first time the other day with 150k on it. And wow, techs have told me they are quick, but its extremely impressive for such a small motor! My bro had one, on the highway he would average 28 mpg, but he also drives like our dad lol... Its either a 5.0 or a 2.7 for me, but I would prefer the 2.7 for the mileage.
I get 24 mpg on my Chevy 5.3 l V8 on the highway
Did a lot of study on trucks before buying. Just bought a 2022 with the 2.7 and cant believe the power. First 100 mile round trip on eco mode was 26 mpg and not even broke in yet!
I work at a ford dealership and the 2.7 is a dam good little engine, a hell of a lot better then the 3.5 ,
please see my post above, hopefully you'll chime in!
Also, what are your thoughts on the Hybrid F150's ... is the technology 'there' yet or is Ford behind the Asian vehicles with this?
In what way besides mpg is it better
@@andrewrussell360 faster and more powerful at low rpm.less strain on the engine.
@@clearcut6818 not faster
@@andrewrussell360 yes faster, off the line up till 60mph at least.
i have a 2016 2.7 and got 24 mpg on a 1000 mile drive last Fall. I ran in the 75 mph range on average. That is why I bought this truck, that and it is great for tall people.
Right on, thanks for your comment ! I just bought a used 2016 with 2.7, has 100K mikes. It’s quiet as a mouse. Another commenter here says if he pulls out the 4 wheel drive selector a bit, it will engage locking rear diff. I’m wondering if I have that feature, do you ?
The 2.7 is the only engine I would get in the F150. It is definitely the most reliable engine Ford offers in this truck and it's got plenty of power for most buyer's needs.
2017 2.7 F150 with lil over 65K, not a single problem thank God, love the engine, plenty of get up and go, great fuel economy if your gentle on the gas,,,,, very impressed with that mileage hoping for the same in mine Great video keep em coming!!!
Have had my 2022 STX 2.7 for a couple weeks and put about 600 miles on it. 4x4 Screw, 9.75" 3.73, factory auto stop/start delete. So far she's turning 19.5-20.5 mpg. I hope it gets a little better as it breaks in, but if not, I'll take it. And that torque curve!!! Makes it really hard to do fuel milage runs. I'm a lifelong GM guy but after researching quality, reliability, effeciency, and then test driving, I settled on the F150 and couldn't be happier.
Me to I traded my 13 z71 in towards this truck I’m a Chevy guy said I would never have another ford but after I drove the 2.7 4 door 4x4 I said damn it I’m buy it so far I like it 20-23 mpg my 13 Z 71 at best got 17.5 mpg and didn’t have all the comforts this 18 ford has
I have a 2018 f150 super crew xlt/fx4, 2.7 ecoboost, 4x4, and 3.73 rear end. 10-speed, 133,000 miles with zero issues. Im getting 19-20mpg in winter, even with idling truck for 30 minutes before I leave to work. Summer I average 22-24mpg. I use amsoil 5w-30 XL
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Still running?
@@thegarch3293 Yea sir! Now has 150,000 miles. We took it for a 3 week family road trip from Minnesota to California and went different routes there and back. We did 7,000 miles when all was said and done and averaged 20.4 mpg which isn’t bad when we were driving 70-80mph, up and down mountains, me, wife, 2 kids, and all of our luggage and two coolers and all my tools I brought incase of a road emergency. I’m still very impressed! Still all original water pump, turbos, transmission, engine, timing chain(not an issue on the 2018+). I have been running whatever good full synthetic oil is on sale. Doesn’t leak or burn any oil. Still idles smooth like new which is weird for that many miles lol. Stay with a 2018 F150 2.7 or newer which is the second generation of the 2.7 ecoboost because they fixed all the first generation issues, like the carbon build up. No catch can on mine.(side note-I no longer run amsoil xl because the price is like $15+ a quart times 6 = no thank you lol)
@@Lee-zi1zb thanks for the response. I just got a 2020 3.5 with 50k on it. I hope it’s as reliable as yours. It runs great so far
@@thegarch3293 That's awesome. I almost bought a 2018 F150 with the 3.5 twin turbo. It had the long bed crew cab, no center console-which I prefer, and front heated cloths. Mine has the center shifter and front heated cloth seats. That truck had so much power it was insane. You'll have no issues with your truck. Just don't neglect changing your oil. Especially now that it's winter, if you're idling your engine for 5-15minutes before you leave to work, you're gonna mix the oil with a little tiny bit of fuel, so I would go 3k-5k miles oil changes in winter. Summer time I go 5k to 7k miles. Keep me posted on your truck!
The 2.7, and the second Gen 3.5, is dual injected so it has the port injection that washes the back of the valves so it prevents carbon build up. Best of both worlds. Many Toyota engines do this as well. Great stuff look forward to future vids. Hope you can get her to 300k!
Only the 2nd gen 2.7 got both direct & port injection. 1st gens are direct only, & prone to carbon buildup.
@@ftby59mikeD what year does the 2nd gen start?
@@anythingadrenaline4515 2018
I just hit 100k HARD tuned miles on my 2015 F150 2.7. The only issues I've had is replacing the evap purge solenoid ($75) and the oil pan once because it was leaking. Not bad considering this engine is pushing 475HP with the tune with boost pegging out at 22PSI. I haven't had to manually clean the intake valves yet but I do use CRC GDI cleaner once every 10k miles. These things are damned near indestructible. I've always ran Pennzoil Platinum Full Synthetic Oil and a Motorcraft oil filter.
That’s good, tuner might wear out engine faster though
@@markholmesdeleted3336 Its still going strong over 200k miles on the truck now, about 118k of them tuned and it still runs well. The engine has already proven itself and gave me my money's worth. I've beat the living hell out of my 2.7 and stomp on it just about everytime I drive it because it's fun. If it blew up tomorrow I wouldn't even be mad.
Stupid question: how do you use the CRC GDI cleaner? Thanks
What tuner are you using 475 is really good
@@markholmesdeleted3336the engine is extremely overbuilt to handle a long hard life of turbo use. Just make sure her oil systems are tip top and she’ll run
I drove a 2.7 10spd for the first time and I was very impressed. Power was fantastic and averaged around 20mpg. I’d definitely consider owning one as a good all around vehicle
I think that's the highest mileage 2.7 i've seen yet, that's great to see but i'm not surprised since Ford did everything they could to make these engines very durable. I have a 2019 F150 STX supercrew 2.7 with 21,000 miles, i've had it for 10 months and put 7,000 miles on it and that engine keeps impressing me with how well it performs with power and efficiency.
Forums have one with 450k miles.
I recently rode in a fleet truck with a 2.7 that had over 300k and ran great.
I’m over in Boise, and have 170k on my 2018. She’s a beast and travel to east idaho often!!
Greetings from Twin Falls! Just bought an 18 with the 2.7. 83,000 miles and definitely looking forward to 2-300k!
Any issues yet?
The 3.5 has since been improved and I don’t think you can go wrong with it now on the newer models but the 2.7 has been a great choice.
Sick truck bro. Keep us updated as the miles go up
Got my 2016 2.7 4x4 XLT about 4 months ago for 16,500 with 185,XXX miles on it. Absolutely love it, put around 8,xxx miles on it since then and absolutely love it.
230,000 miles without a catch can and it is still performing just fine. Calls into question the need for a catch can if you are doing oil changes every 5,000 miles with full synthetic oil. My 2015 F150 screw 2wd with 2.7 gets 23 to 24 mpg at 70 - 75 mpg with AC blowing at 60,000 miles on the clock.
i just bought an 18 with 150k KM on a 2.7 ecoboost. truck seems to be mint and runs great still, never was in for waranty work even once. so hopefully it continues.
Keep that maintenance up and it'll last forever
Still running?
Love my 2015 2.7 F150 wouldn’t trade it in for nothing.
Very interesting I just got a 15 xl super cab with same engine 100,000 mi. It has a hell of a lot of power for a 2.7. I will look forward to your follow up videos
Thanks
The 2.7 eco boost is very well built. Seems more robust in its construction than the 3.5
Awesome video. I just got a 2019 2.7l with 58k miles. Happy to see it can go past 200k.
How has it been so far? I just bought a 2019 2.7 with 53K today.
I have the gen 2 2.7 ecoboost in my 2020 f-150 and love it. I change my oil every 4500 miles with full synthetic
I got 23.7 over a 425-mile trip at 63-65mph, 2016 with the 2.7, 3.55, 4x4, crew cab, short bed, XLT, 36-gallon fuel tank, rear locker. That was the computer reading was over 22 mpg at the pump.
It's definitely doable, just have to drive a bit slower and keep off the go pedal to keep from spooling up the turbo, I hope the truck treats you well.
Damn. I only get about 19 on the highway even when I'm running a stock tune. I've got a 2015 Screw with the FX4 package and 3:55 rear end.
I love my 2015 2.7 I do all my own oil changes every 6 months regardless of mileage.
We bought our 2015 F-150 XLT 2.7 EcoBoost new which now has 111,000 trouble free miles. It's had the oil changed every 5k miles, we just recently changed the battery and on it's 3rd set of tires. At 100k miles we took it in to Ford for the big maintenance and they told us our truck has an easy 100k or more miles to go. Our biggest complaint, we're on our 4th set of door actuators. This truck has been babied and well taken care of. Good luck with yours.
The XLT with the 302a package basically is the 'step up' from the basic XLT, comes with a number of niceties the non 302a base truck doesn't have.
Mine is pretty much the same although I believe I have the diff lock and equipment 302A package? I have trailer brakes and stuff.
Yep, 302a also gets you heated seats. 👍🏼
Wow and that is a Gen 1 E.B. which does not have dual port injection.. which cleans the back of the valves. I own a 2020 2.7 F150 Supercrew STX... so far outstanding.
I’m circling back to see if there’s new video on this truck? We need more real world videos like this
That’s a nice truck,still can’t believe you had to pay 19k to get a 230k mile 6-7 year old truck .I always look at the engine hours as well as miles if the cluster has both,and yours does….how many engine hours are on it? That’s a better indicator or what life is left than miles….at work where I’m a mechanic the fleet I maintain we typically get 13000-16000 engine hours out of our GM 6.0 gas engines before the body rots off the frames and we sell them. I have 13 in my fleet and never lost an engine or had a valve cover off, I change our oil w full synthetic Dexos oil every 3000 miles at which time the truck is usually under 10 percent oil life left on the dash. Our trucks idle a lot being highway dept vehicles it’s not unusual to have 5-650 hours on the oil at oil change time..
Yea I agree with you on the oil changes it’s very important to not let ‘em go like 10k in between changes. I yell at my guys if I show up on site and the truck is sitting there running. Ohh that really gets me mad
6.0 vortec is a proven reliable engine.
Awesome video. Any updates on this truck would be greatly appreciated 👍
Just traded my 2010 f150 in for 2015 with the 2.7 so basically same exact truck in vid… its got 70k literally feels like a brand new truck. Power is plentiful and very responsive getting 18 mpg city feels like im driving a compact suv compared to old trucks.. ford really nailed the new body style. Super happy dont want any other truck
I have the 2012 Lariat 3.5 with 150k miles now. I did put a catch can on it due to valve fowling and haven’t had another issue since. I’m averaging 17.5 mpg overall. The timing belt issue hasn’t reared its ugly head yet. I’ve changed a couple coil packs and did some front suspension parts but that’s it. Great truck so far!
This is amazing, just like you i wanted the same truck. I found a 2015 F150 Lariat 135,000 miles 3.5l Ecoboost FX4 off road Perfect right now it is in storage for the winter but very nice truck that you have found.
Wait, did he just say $5,000 for a timing chain? No part of that engine would be anywhere close to $5,000. That’s essentially the cost of a rebuilt, if not dang close to a brand new engine cost.
A timing chain replacement (tensioner(s), chain itself, etc) runs about $1,500 max at any dealer and that’s with a new water pump, coolant, etc. And even that’s high…
I have a good friend that works in the service dept for a dealer. He has told me that the only Ford truck he would buy is the 2.7 and the main issue is the oil pan like others have said. And yes, my oil pan is leaking. I think it should have been a recall. And he also said it can take multiple times to get the oil pan replacement right on the 2.7 2015-17. They fixed the issue with the 2018 models. Mine doesn’t leak on the ground, but I would like to have it repaired eventually.
Copy that on oil pan leak. Mine was covered under warranty and it took two revisits to fix correctly. Non issue over last 40k miles.
I wonder if there is an aftermarket oil pan specifically for this engine that can keep it from leaking.ever again
I got just shy of 25mpg on the highway yesterday. Mine is a 2016 with 85k miles 2wd.
I have a 2016 F-150 XLT with a bunch of Lariat upgrades. I have 97,700 on mine and it has the 2.7L engine in it. One of the things I did about 25K miles ago was put a catch can on it from JLT. It cost me about 160.00 and you will be very surprised how much oil it’ll separate. About 2 oz every 10,000 miles. I highly recommend one because like you said it. These engines are notorious for the back of the intake valves from getting clear on built up on them because of GDI.
I'd Highly recommend if you haven't switched to Amsoil for your engine and Trans fluid. unreal stuff! I'm using all their products on my 2020 XLT 2.7 Ecoboost
Where do you get the Amsoil products?
Keep the vids in this truck coming man!
You get eco or boost not both. People can't learn to drive for eco so the mpg problem is a personal problem
That can be said about any engine
The 2.7 is the best engine in the f-150 hands down, but the only thing I don’t like about the 2nd gen 2.7 is that it has a rubber oil pump belt. I’m glad I have the 1st gen with the 6 speed. No issues with my 17 STX 2.7 6 speed 116k.
You are not going to like a five oh then either, it has a wet belt also
@@paulhunter9613 Oh man, since when did ford switch to that?
@@Foxbody302 couple yrs ago. Then added cylinder deactivation too
2.7 and 5.0 are the best engines out of the 4. The 2.7 is definitely more reliable than the 3.5. I've seen so many 3.5 trucks in the shop.
Why the 2.7 is better than the 3.5 sir?
My brothers 2011 3.5 that he bought new hasnt had a single issue, just proper maintenance and he tows 20,000 miles a year.
@@Mr.Mikey.Holiday it can be a trip sometimes. My one neighbor bought a 2012 3.5 and it would blow all the coil packs at once. It did that a few times. But they bought a 2014 and its at 200k right now as a farm truck. So it's really a gamble.
Think about it. They are more 3.5’s
I work at a ford dealer and Cary is 100% right, the 3.5 trucks are in the shop 3 to 1 compare to the 2,7 , always got a 3.5 in the shop with timing chain issue very seldom do we ever have any trouble with the 2.7 . Same with the coyote it is very seldom in for timing chain issues
The 2.7L engine has radiator water plumbing that circulates cooled water around the turbo bearings after engine is turned off to cool them down so the bearing do not heat soak at 700+ degrees.
I have a 2015 F150 XLT 2.7 pretty much same setup with 160k miles. I have replaced the oil auxiliary pump for the start and stop, and also replaced a Vapor Purge Valve. Truck is running great. unfortunately I do have the leaking gasket on the oil pan... however i do check the oil level often and it only drips when its sitting. Its a larger job to replace that pan with the 4X4 having to drop the diff etc. Just been dealing with the slight drip for now. Thinking about changing the spark plugs next always a good idea when over 100k miles.
I just bought a 2018 2.7 stx crew cab 32k n only 54k miles
They say if the cars transmission fluid hasn’t been touched around 60k miles, maybe it’s not a good idea to touch it? Or they are only referring to “flushing”, while “changing” should be ok. Anyway, please keep posting long term on this, the 2.7L is a very good engine!
different cars react differently... id say be cautious above 150k. probably don't touch at at 250k... best research the vehicle and find out what others have done with success.... but truck transmissions are abused way more so you absolutely should change that filter every 60. or at least never say its a lost cause and never touch it.
Your in town mpg will go up in Sport mode. It doesn't make sense, but it does! I own a 2015 F150 XLT 4x4 with a 2.7. The oil pan is probably the only known issue with this engine. Since it is DI only, ('15-'17) a catch can is not a bad idea. But, with your mileage, not sure if the valves might already show heavy carbon build up.
Definitely swap the plugs and all fluids if you don't have any previous maintenance records. I recently had to replace the rear pinion seal due to a minor leak. Not a big deal.
The number of miles only means something with care. A 125,000 hard miles is worse than 200,000 moderate miles aside from the few that just quit, but its rare. If I ever get another Ford it would be nice to get ab2.7. I'm pretty modest anyway.
I have the 2017 2.7 ecoboost and the only problem was I have to replace the oil pan twice so far, both under warranty. I use it mostly on weekends and family road trips. So far 67k miles.
You can get V6 mpg when you use the V6 level power; when you need a lot of power it simply has to use more gas. I can get 23+ with my 3.5 2019.
I Have a 2108 STX 2.7 and at about 75,000 miles had to replace the rear end due to daily towing. Also have a shuddering problem when giving a lot of gas quickly. Check engine flashes then goes off. Ford has no idea. Good truck though still like it.
Your intercooler is probably full of oily residue. The intercooler acts as a catch can. What’s happening when you give it a lot of gas is you’re blowing that crap into your engine causing detonation and knock causing the check engine light. Pull the intercooler and drain it out.
Im seriously considering a 2017 f150 4x4 2.7 ecoboost. It has 160k miles one owner and really clean for $19.5k
Just bought mine with 145,000 for 22k I love it
@@Thomas-lo1qu aweaome truck
have same but 2017 truck. Yep, leaky oil pan. Covered under warranty. Zero issues at 77k miles.
How much did they charge you for warranty?
Wow you gave that much for a truck with that many miles holy crap.
2015 F150 2.7 179k miles only issues were battery and brake pad replacement and fuel pump replacement and purge solenoid replacement.
What are symptoms of a bad purge solenoid? How will I know I need to replace mine? Thanks
Im getting 19 in town, and ~22-23 on the highway. but i'm at 2k elevation.
Good video but time for a quick update? Video is 8 months old . Still have truck ? Miles? Issues since then?
Thanks for the info I got a 2017 2.7 myself that I got with 80,000 miles I was afraid at the beginning and wanted to trade it for 5.0 but the more videos I see about common problems the better I feel. All vehicles are subject to issues. Once you know about them, you can address them and do the best to prevent. Thanks about the cats can’t I did not know that what helps with the carbon buildup and as far as the issues with the cams and those models they say if you Change the oil more frequently instead of relying on the computer to tell you. A. And as far as the oil pan, leak they have a metal one that I pretty much solve the leaking oil pan issue.
How many miles does she have now? Im really wanting to get a 2.7 to also replace my older chevy with. These look great to have as a daily
I don’t understand why it costs so much. $20k is a lot for a truck with miles like that.
Not really
they have a revised oil pan with a actual rubber gasket that fixes the issue that recently came out
The turbos do not lose near the power but they do lose cooling capacity so be careful on the upgrades not to oversaturate the engine with heat. Give her a rest!
The turbos are liquid cooled..
The issue with this 2.7 engine is the wet belt placed inside. Has anyone had issues with it?
The five oh has a wet belt in it also
Its been 2 yrs since you made this video. How many miles have you up and have you had to do anything to the truck?
I bought my 2016 F165 new and I just paid it off December 13th 2022. It has 87k miles and I had one engine problem. The cylinder head temp sensor went bad (po1299) @ 69k. I use Motorcraft 5w30 synthetic blend oil and filter. I change it when the oil life meter get to 18%. I used my truck for Lyft for 15k miles and was able to get 19 mpg city. You have to drive like an old lady to get that. It will get 26 mpg on the hwy if you drive 68 mph. I have towed a 96 4x4 Tahoe on a Uhaul trailer before (7,300 lbs). It has more power than you need. I used HP Tuner to raise the top limiter to 120 mph a few months ago and the truck will get there faster than it should. For some reason the stop/start stopped working after the tune.
When you rented that uhaul trailer and hauled the Tahoe how did the truck handle the weight? Ford says to use a weight distribution hitch over a 5000 tow. I’m pretty sure uhaul trailers don’t have that setup on them
@@paulhunter9613 I could not go pass 60 mph without swaying.
@@blackericdenice I wonder if some of that sway was from not enuf weight on the hitch, I’ve had that problem before with another truck I towed with. Did you have LT tires on the truck? When towing with my other truck it was rated to to over 8000 lb but the factory puts on tires that aren’t even rated to tow that kind of a load, just crappy 4 ply sidewall tires. I upgraded to a 10 ply tire and it made a huge difference
@@paulhunter9613 Ford have to put tires rated for the truck tow rate. The truck had enough weight on the hitch.
@@paulhunter9613 I did install some wider Continental tires on the rear but I have not towed with them. It came with Hankook.
The issue is the 2018+ 2nd gen 2.7 is mated to the crap 10 speed. Whats worse not having port injection or 10 speed crapper
Good content. I have a 2.7 also. I was wondering what interval did the plugs get changed and have you changed the plugs since you got it. Also what condition was the plugs in when you change it.
I don't know whether you've pursued a limited slip differential, but you probably already have a locking rear diff if you pull the 4x4 selection knob out.
Couple the locking differential with the 4x4 high/low modes and the traction control modes, I doubt you'd see much value from one .
yea what's the point if you have 4x4 already
Im about to buy a '19 with the 2.7 and 200k miles
Very nice truck, did think the mpg‘s were higher, though, interesting.
Bigger tired and reliability
I paid the same in 2022 for an '11 3.5. Now... I can't give it away for 8k at 199k miles.
Do you still have it and does it still run. I have a 2015 2.7 as well. Little engine rips. When I first got it I floored it and almost got away from me haha. Such a light truck. I did have issues driving on ice. Turbos kick in when you just wanted a little juice
Ford's 4WD system must have a lot of lost efficiency as 2wd 2.7's easily do 25mpg on highway, with 3.5's not far behind.
My 2.7, 2wd ‘18 supercrew, 3.55 gear got 24.2, 25.4, then 26mpg on a 1300 mi trip this yr. Hand calculated as the dash figure is off what the true mpg is
Helpful video. Thanks. Am looking at buyjng a 2018 with a 2.7 eb with 180k miles on it for about $11k. Any update on yours now that you have had it for 2 years? Any regrets with buyjng a high mileage truck? Thanks! Lorne
Just watched your video on your 2015 Ford F-150 2.7L. Thanks. I'm in the market for the exact same thing. This video was made over a year ago and I did not see a follow-up in your list. Did you sell the truck or just lose interest. Two questions, would you buy this truck again with that many miles on it or was that too many. please comment on any problems you had over the last year with this truck. Thanks again
same thoughts here. can you update your experience with your truck?
can you do an update on your truck? still have it? would you still buy it again ? any big issues so far? engine/trans problem?
this
I thought my 2.7 16 with 120k miles was a lot. Love the EB though
Any issues yet?
Leaky Oil Pans - I saw they have a legitimate gasket available to replace the RTV silicone from the factory.
Only for the second generation 2.7. Gen1 is still a silicone RTV gasket.
I change the oil, 2018 2.7 F150, every 4000 miles. Oil filter the next change.
I do the same mileage but replace the filter also. Why don’t you include the filter with the oil change?
Im looking at 1 of these just because of mpg. Honestly i dont trust ford at all for reliability especially high mileage so im looming in to these videos. I currently own a 2008 tundra 5.7 4x4 crewmax with about 420k all original just basic maintenance . its my work truck. Only get 11 mpg which with todays gas prices is not ideal. Any of u ford guys know what kind of repairs i will be in for buying a 2016 ford f150 ecoboost with 80k miles on it especially over time?
My dad and I both have 3.5 ecoboost f150s and both have been the best trucks we've ever had. I also know plenty of people with 3.5 and 2.7 ecoboost f150s. Both the 2.7 and 3.5 ecoboost are great engines that last well over 200k when maintained. They are built very stout. Both engines are hard on oil (but not known for burning oil), so 5k or sooner oil changes are recommended. If you can manage to resist temptation and stay out of boost, 20mpg+ is very doable at factory ride height. I get 22-23mpg driving my 2019 3.5 ecoboost in light traffic. My lifetime average is 20.6mpg and it gets about 16mpg when driven with no regard for fuel economy. I expect to lose about 2mpg overall when I switch from stock to heavier, slightly bigger 10 ply all-terrain tires. I have coworkers that get 12-14mpg driving their 3.5s on 35" tires.
I also know of a few 300k+ mile ecoboost f150s that have had little to no engine problems along the way. The common trend for ecoboost longevity is 5k oil changes or before the oil life moniter hits 30-40%. Also, spark plugs every 50-60k miles. Fuel economy gets significantly worse with worn out plugs. They are relatively cheap and very easy to replace on these engines.
Towing does not seem to impact longevity. I know of a 2012 3.5 ecoboost f150 that tows 70% of the time and had 391k miles the last time I saw it. Original engine, original transmission and drivetrain. He uses a strict 5k oil change and 50k spark plugs and all other fluids routine. Still gets just over 20mpg when not towing.
@jd-it4on
You say you don’t trust ford at all for reliability, so why are you even asking about one?
What's the maintenance protocol on the valves?? Step by step for a backyard do it yourself mechanic.
My 2020 V8 was averaging 25 to 26 mpg.
How many miles are average on trucks? 300? more or less?
With so many miles bro how reliable is it so far if you still have it im looking to buy one a 2016 with 140k for the year it has a lot of miles
18 mpg? I have a 2021 2.7L 4x4 (w/ K&N drop in filter and resonator delete) and I get 21 mpg running 33" AT tires. I drive like a lead foot a$$hole too. 🤔🤷♂
What's a catch can . I just bought a 2016 Ecoboost 130;K thanks...
Still running ok?
Update please. How is the truck doing?
If you hold it down below 65 , you should get around 22+mpg .... but it's boring...
Looking forward to more videos on this truck.
Do you have the maintenance and service records, do you know if the turbos on the truck have ever been replaced?
Why would the turbos be replaced? I bet you it’s all original, turbo failures are rare, if it was fleet maintained well, it should be able to go a lot longer. There are 2.7s with 3-400k plus and never been touched .They are a great engine that’s built to last a long time with proper maintenance.
@@JohnDiMartino I agree they are very well built engines. I own one. I was just curious to know if the turbos which is what most say is the biggest failure point had been replaced on his since it’s high mileage. So I can get a understanding of how long my own turbos can potentially last.
I have a 2018 2.7 ecoboost and it gets 22 mpg
Lots of money 💰 for 230000 ecoboost truck
Handsome fellar
Do you still have this truck?
I have a 2018 2.7 eco lariat. 62.5k miles and no issues so far 🤞
Any issues yet?
Ram MPG 15, GM 17 MPG, Toyota 15 MPG Ford 20+ MPG
Make an update video brother!!
UPDATE???