F150 2.7 Ecoboost?

[WilliamBos]

How many members have one? How many miles do you have on it? What is your average mpg?

Have you had any issues with the engine or transmission?

 

[timswi]

FIL has one. No issues. Almost 2 yrs old. Low miles. Dont know the mpg

 

[Bird]

On 11/25/2015, I bought a 2015 F150 Super Crew with the 2.7L Ecoboost. It was a "demo" with 10,086 miles on it. I liked it, but my wife didn't; too much trouble for a woman her age to climb in and out of. So I traded it off on 3/28/2017 with 29,753 miles on it. In other words, we only drove it 19,667 miles, during which it averaged exactly 20.924 mpg. Other than fuel and oil/filter changes, the only problem it ever had was when the tachometer quit working at 14,661 miles and was replaced under warranty. And yep, fleet management was part of my job years ago, so I still keep some pretty detailed records.

 

[Howling]

I have 2017 F150 super crew 2.7 Ecoboost. Getting about 23 mpg currently. Mileage drops in winter, probably because of fuel blends. Lifetime average is 21.9 mpg.

Runs nice. Better ride and mileage then my '97 Ranger.

My mechanic found oil leak at first oil change. Dealer did warranty replacement of plastic oil pan.

 

[dalola]

I have a '15 XLT 2.7 4x4 supercrew, leased 2 years ago, 36K miles so far. Best all-around vehicle I've ever driven. The 2.7 is a serious over-achiever, amazing how it propels a 4800# 4x4 truck, on regular fuel. Normal driving I average 21-22 mpg, 15-16 mpg pulling a 18' tandem with my BX FEL & RFM and gear. Towing performance is also strong up to ~7K#'s. On the road it's smooth, super quiet, very little wind/tire noise in the cabin. Wife just bought a new '17 Honda Pilot, my truck is more quiet right now than her brand new Pilot. Can't wait to lease another '18 with the 10 speed AT.

 

[RollingsFarms]

I have a 2016 FX4 with the 2.7 and it's the strongest motor I've ever had in a truck. I've had 5.3, 6.2, and four and six cylinders in Toyota trucks and this ecoboost smokes them all. My 6.2 was a 2011, not the current one. The only weakness this engine has is it falls on its face after 80mph BUT it'll get to 80 faster than you can imagine. This engine is seriously derated from Ford. They dropped the rpm by 500 and gained 25ft tq for the 2018's. This thing will surprise you and then you discover sport mode and then you really smile. Mine has 12,000 miles but those are farm miles not cruising miles. Not an issue to date and I average 21.

 

[TomSeller]

. The only weakness this engine has is it falls on its face after 80mph

Factory programming?

 

[rdinatal]

2015 crew cab, 2wd, 27k miles

No issues
22mpg overall, 25 highway, 16mpg towing 6K lbs
60/40 front bench seat, locking rear diff (yes, it's been needed!)

Mods:
Extra led backup lights under bumper, led cargo bulbs, leather arm rest cover
Removed resonator (1st muffler)

Last F150 was in 1977. What a difference!

-R

 

[TomSeller]

2015 crew cab, 2wd, 27k miles
No issues
22mpg overall, 25 highway, 16mpg towing 6K lbs
60/40 front bench seat, locking rear diff (yes, it's been needed!)
-R

That is great mileage!!!

 

[rdinatal]

That is great mileage!!!

It gets the best mpg in sport mode, without my foot hard on it. Keep in mind that I am a conservative driver that keeps to, or just above, the speed limit. Oh, I don't mind the 'speeders', just don't complain when you can't push someone out of your way.

-R

 

[ruffdog]

Here is a good comparison of mileage to a 5.0 f150.
Fuel Economy Test: 2.7-liter EcoBoost vs. 5.0-liter V8 - 2015 Ford F-150 Long-Term Road Test

 

[TomSeller]

It gets the best mpg in sport mode, without my foot hard on it. Keep in mind that I am a conservative driver that keeps to, or just above, the speed limit. Oh, I don't mind the 'speeders', just don't complain when you can't push someone out of your way.

-R

That is about the way I drive. Wife has called me "Gramps" when I drive since we were in our 20s. The 2.7 lower engine is built stout so no surprise there are few engine issues.

 

[roadhunter]

Here is a good comparison of mileage to a 5.0 f150.
Fuel Economy Test: 2.7-liter EcoBoost vs. 5.0-liter V8 - 2015 Ford F-150 Long-Term Road Test

interesting. He really tried his best to do an apples to apples comparison.

 

[dalola]

Here is a good comparison of mileage to a 5.0 f150.
Fuel Economy Test: 2.7-liter EcoBoost vs. 5.0-liter V8 - 2015 Ford F-150 Long-Term Road Test

I'm really not sure just how they drove the 2.7 to get that poor mileage. I've never gone below 20 unless I'm pulling my trailer. Most folks over on the F150 forums also report much better gas mileage from the 2.7, both unloaded & towing up to ~6Klbs.

 

[scott_vt]

Here is a good comparison of mileage to a 5.0 f150.
Fuel Economy Test: 2.7-liter EcoBoost vs. 5.0-liter V8 - 2015 Ford F-150 Long-Term Road Test

Good Afternoon ruffdog,
That was a great test and I did read that before I bought my truck. Certainly not knocking the 2.7 L Eco Boost but I have consistently got 23 to 25 mpg on trips with my 5.0L , and did I mention the 385HP uner the hood ? This thing will get up and run ! :thumbsup:

 

[check]

I'm really not sure just how they drove the 2.7 to get that poor mileage. I've never gone below 20 unless I'm pulling my trailer. Most folks over on the F150 forums also report much better gas mileage from the 2.7, both unloaded & towing up to ~6Klbs.

Wow - inconsistent data again. What to do? I have the 5 L, and my lease is up in April.
What should I get?

 

[dalola]

Wow - inconsistent data again. What to do? I have the 5 L, and my lease is up in April.
What should I get?

I would suggest a lengthy test drive of each engine you're considering, in similar trucks/trims. Everyone's driving habits are different, and each engine will respond differently to them. It's splitting hairs, really, as all the current F150 engines are stellar. There are no bad choices, just better ones for YOUR situation.

 

[check]

I would suggest a lengthy test drive of each engine you're considering, in similar trucks/trims. Everyone's driving habits are different, and each engine will respond differently to them. It's splitting hairs, really, as all the current F150 engines are stellar. There are no bad choices, just better ones for YOUR situation.

If the gas mileage is that close, I'm going with the 5 L. The engine is simpler, and it has a much nicer roar than the eco-boost engines when you punch it!

 

[sd455dan]

If the gas mileage is that close, I'm going with the 5 L. The engine is simpler, and it has a much nicer roar than the eco-boost engines when you punch it!��

Found this interesting:
Which F15 engine would a Ford Technician pick? - YouTube

Seems the mechanics at that dealership agree with buying the 5.0- if they have to work on the engine.

 

[Ford850]

Found this interesting:
Which F15 engine would a Ford Technician pick? - YouTube

Seems the mechanics at that dealership agree with buying the 5.0- if they have to work on the engine.

Ok, I have a 5.0 so I should like that video. The problem is, those mechanics seem out of touch. They said they would choose the 5.0 because it can tow mow (wrong), has more power (wrong), and that you don't have to "be on it" to get power (wrong). I like my 5.0, but none of those reasons are valid.