Ford F-150 "EcoBoost"..Anyone have one?

[PokerRun388]

My dad is in the market for one, it's a 3.5L V6, turbo, 365hp.

Does anyone on the boards have one, or have any thoughts about that engine?

Is the gas mileage really what they're saying 22mi/hwy?

Do you all like the truck and would you recommend one?




He and I were out at the local ford dealer in OC recently looking at the FX4, 4x4 Supercrew.


...:smile::thumbup:

[GotHalos]

Can't go wrong for all around power/comfort/mileage :thumbup:

I'd say pull the trigger!

[HB Vic]

I've seen a lot of them out there. 22mpg is insane compared to my 12mpg and only 40 or so less HP. Doesn't look like Ford is doing a ecoboost Raptor for 14'. Hopefully 15', mine will only be good for 1 more year or so.

[Cole Trickle]

Eco boost is no joke.....

Tons of power with decent mpg. I wouldn't believe the 22 mpg but considering the HP/tq you shouldn't be worried about a couple mpg.

Crazy part is if you want to tune that motor there is a ton of power to be had.

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[GotHalos]

Eco boost is no joke.....

Tons of power with decent mpg. I wouldn't believe the 22 mpg but considering the HP/tq you shouldn't be worried about a couple mpg.

Crazy part is if you want to tune that motor there is a ton of power to be had.

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This.

I know someone with a tune and intake that goes to the track regularly and beats up on most of the talent there.

Eco boost Raptor would/will be the hot ticket.

[DC-88]

I've had one for a while and it seems really good. 22 mpg is highway only, otherwise its 15-20 . Power and brakes are so good I wonder how long it will last before something bad happens....However I know some farmers who have over 100k on them and beat the shit out of them so that is why I decided to pull the trigger on one

[hpboats83]

I've had one for a little over a year now and have about 50k on it. Over the last 15,000 miles I've averaged 19.3 mpg and can get 20-24 mpg if on the highway with cruise control at 65-70. All in all its a great truck, my boat weighs 8,560 on the trailer (according to the scale), I've tried towing my boat about 20 miles and thought I was going to die. Also to note, when I did tow my boat it was at least 500# lighter because my 500efi wasn't in it, so really when I towed my boat I was about 8,060 pounds. Anything else you want to know?

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[GRADS]

I was going to ask what the towing capacity was but it sounds like it's not very good at towing 8000 lbs. I was thinking of making the switch from my F350 to an F150 because I cant stand the ride. I get almost 18 mpg in my Diesel on the highway.

[Stainless]

I'm a broken record, but I had a rental all summer of '12 and loved the ecoboost!
It was an '11 model year, crew cab with the tall gears, 3:21, I think. I did manage 22 mpg, but in hwy conditions at 70. I would think 18-20 is more to be expected.
I did not tow anything, but truck seemed plenty capable. The back seat area is huge. I would get the 3:50 or 3:73 gearing though. I like the FX4 package too.

[hpboats83]

Pokey, you should call Dan Hernandez at RSM Ford, he's the fleet sales guy.

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[hpboats83]

I was going to ask what the towing capacity was but it sounds like it's not very good at towing 8000 lbs. I was thinking of making the switch from my F350 to an F150 because I cant stand the ride. I get almost 18 mpg in my Diesel on the highway.

What does your Shockwave weigh?


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[GRADS]

What does your Shockwave weigh?



That's a good question but I would guess boat and trailer are 6500-7000? But hopefully I will need it to tow a Daytona.:)

[hpboats83]

That's a good question but I would guess boat and trailer are 6500-7000? But hopefully I will need it to tow a Daytona.:)

I found a moving company who allowed me to drive on the scale, unhook my boat and get the weight without even charging me, it was pretty cool. I would bet your boat is at least as heavy as mine, Bobby lays those Shockwaves up solid.

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[GRADS]

I saw that you posted in another thread that they are going for 48K :yikes: and then I looked and saw that my same truck in the 2014 model is 65K :yikes: :yikes: Maybe I will just stick with my paid for '06.

[Roaddogg 4040]

Here is another Buy It from a happy owner. I don't get 22 MPG but I didn't get that with my Diesel either. It has tons of power and a fabulous transmission. I tow a 22' Schiada and a 20' Ryaon Craft with it and couldn't be happier with it and it rides like a limo...

Steve

[HB Vic]

Here is another Buy It from a happy owner. I don't get 22 MPG but I didn't get that with my Diesel either. It has tons of power and a fabulous transmission. I tow a 22' Schiada and a 20' Ryaon Craft with it and couldn't be happier with it and it rides like a limo...

Steve

Welcome to www.hotboat.com (http://www.hotboat.com). Lets see some pics of your F150 and boat :D

[Cole Trickle]

That was the cheapest one. The other four or five 4x4 supercrew ecoboosts were 50-55k. Just depending on certain options I guess? The platinum white is really nice in the "limited" here's that truck, 55k. Interesting is that the front license plate on all ecoboost models is off to the side on every front bumper.


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Just a FYI....they do that because the plate in the middle would block the intercooler

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[HB Vic]

Just a FYI....they do that because the plate in the middle would block the intercooler

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So if I move my plate to the left side, will I pick up 10MPG?? lol :D

[Stainless]

Just a FYI....they do that because the plate in the middle would block the intercooler

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Good observation, didn't realize that.

[Cole Trickle]

So if I move my plate to the left side, will I pick up 10MPG?? lol :D

You and my wife would be the only people in the world that could own a Prius and get 15 mpg...lol

I don't think a license plate is gonna help the lead foot;):D



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[HB Vic]

You and my wife would be the only people in the world that could own a Prius and get 15 mpg...lol

I don't think a license plate is gonna help the lead foot;):D



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That sounds like a challenge?

[Cole Trickle]

That sounds like a challenge?

not really a challenge more like reality...lol

I will be babying my jeep for a month trying to get it to 15 mpg. My wife takes it to the grocery store a half mile up the road and by the time she comes back its at 13 mpg...wtf:D

[HB Vic]

not really a challenge more like reality...lol

I will be babying my jeep for a month trying to get it to 15 mpg. My wife takes it to the grocery store a half mile up the road and by the time she comes back its at 13 mpg...wtf:D
She needs a fast boat to get her aggressions out. Just think of the gas you'll save in your vehicles :D

[JBS]

She needs a fast boat to get her aggressions out. Just think of the gas you'll save in your vehicles :D

What do you think is causing this pent up aggression :D

[HB Vic]

What do you think is causing this pent up aggression :D

She loves to dance. But Trickle keeps her locked up weekend nights. So she dances on the pedal on her way to work and gets speeding tickets :D

[Cole Trickle]

She needs a fast boat to get her aggressions out. Just think of the gas you'll save in your vehicles :D

She's a good driver I would trust her to pedal a fast boat.... On the road she is super agressinve so I would almost feel bad for the jetskiers on the river if she waa behind the wheel of something fast:D

[Cole Trickle]

She loves to dance. But Trickle keeps her locked up weekend nights. So she dances on the pedal on her way to work and gets speeding tickets :D

happy life....Lock down your wife:D

[HB Vic]

She's a good driver I would trust her to pedal a fast boat.... On the road she is super agressinve so I would almost feel bad for the jetskiers on the river if she waa behind the wheel of something fast:D

Oh yeah I can totally see that. She'd have a field day for sure. lol