Reliability study shows EcoBoost 3.5L V6 on top

[v8440]

Ah, gotcha.

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[HammaMan]

I'm flattered, truly. I guess their previous name was wasn't PC enough

Silly little rascals.

 

[Graygoose2021]

True. So do you have any statistics to back up your assertion?

Read post #9, sllllower. Its my opinion, I don't have to try to prove anything, to anyone. You prove they DO last longer. See how that works?

The article just looked at used trucks, with X miles, and the 3.5 was the most used engine. Ford sells way more 3.5 than 5.0. So that's not a statistic Id bet on.
Ask any mechanic, NA engines are just more reliable than turbo.

But I'm entitled to my opinion, as you are yours.

 

[JCsTruck]

That is a list of inventory with engines over 150,000 miles and since Ford puts that engine in so many vehicles, naturally there are more of them with over 150,000 miles driving around. To some this implies that the 3.5 is the most reliable engine on this list but, it’s not and shouldn’t be misconstrued as that. This is not to say the 3.5 is not a great engine, or that it’s not reliable but that there are simply more of them with over 150,000 miles on the road.

 

[PatchManager]

Who were you talking about there, patchmanager or the other guy?

To be clear, I have bookmarked 25 posts on this forum for future reference, and I have referred to many of them. Six of my twenty-five bookmarks are posts from @HammaMan. I consider him one of the great contributors on this forum. I don't know him other than this forum, and don't agree with everything he posts here including his well-documented, low opinion of Ford's CEO (I do find his posts concerning the CEO amusing). However, his posts are generally informative, well thought out, researched, and considerate (mostly).

 

[Snakebitten]

To be clear, I have bookmarked 25 posts on this forum for future reference, and I have referred to many of them. Six of my twenty-five bookmarks are posts from @HammaMan. I consider him one of the great contributors on this forum. I don't know him other than this forum, and don't agree with everything he posts here including his well-documented, low opinion of Ford's CEO (I do find his posts concerning the CEO amusing). However, his posts are generally informative, well thought out, researched, and considerate (mostly).

I call HammaMan both a mad scientist and a virtual world friend. While I DO see what it is about him that can rub some wrong, I got too big of a funny bone for those kinds of things to be that kind of tender. Not to mention he will and has been willing to help and offer assistance at any turn.

I'm late to the thread. But I could predict by the end of the original post where things might go. ????

By the way, I think the order of the list is dead wrong. ?
I love every Ecoboost truck I've had since it was released. But the most reliable high mileage Ford engine is in 2 of the trucks I still have. The NA V6 fleet engine.
Boring, but reliable as an anvil. I'm just saying.

 

[Goldeneye36]

Read post #9, sllllower. Its my opinion, I don't have to try to prove anything, to anyone. You prove they DO last longer. See how that works?

The article just looked at used trucks, with X miles, and the 3.5 was the most used engine. Ford sells way more 3.5 than 5.0. So that's not a statistic Id bet on.
Ask any mechanic, NA engines are just more reliable than turbo.

But I'm entitled to my opinion, as you are yours.

Sweeping generalizations FTW, lol. Nevermind that turbochargers have been been widespread use in marine and aviation applications for roughly 100 years as well as diesel engines for almost as long. If they really sucked that bad the industry would have trashed that idea a long time ago.

Don't get me wrong I love my 302 V8 in my Mustang, even if it's a pig by today's standards, but being open-minded isn't a bad thing. I think Ford's entire engine lineup currently is at its peak and you can't go wrong with any one of them.

Edit: also my mechanic brother disagrees with that statement as well

 

[Samson16]

Not that I'm complaining but there could be a production level correction to this study.

It would offset Fords outperformance in that regard and give a more true estimate.

Quantity has a quality all its own. Oh wait! Now my PB is a communist ploy?

 

[Davexxxx]

Quantity has a quality all its own. Oh wait! Now my PB is a communist ploy?

Careful. Officer Obie will send you to the Group W Bench.

 

[JohnMcClane]

Was not expecting so much tea in here.

TGIF I suppose.

I’d wager the Venn diagram of all the trucks with 150k+ miles with reasonable regular interval oil changes(5k or less), a good maintenance schedule (plugs and things of that nature), and not driven/towed like they are stolen daily is a circle.

Lets’ argue wheelbase length after this blows fog horn signaling all 157s

 

[adyaro77]

Had 2 with a 3.5. couldn't agree more. Fantastic motor. Like my 5.0, but I don't think more than the 3.5. a mechanic told me the 2.7 for some reason isn't as reliable. Find that interesting, but would never purchase the 2.7.

 

[TexasTruckGuy]

I agree that in my opinion the 3.5 and 2.7 are more reliable then the 21+ v8. But again just my opinion from people I’ve heard that have had issues with using oil ect. I love my 3.5 it’s been great.

 

[Chili]

Read post #9, sllllower. Its my opinion, I don't have to try to prove anything, to anyone. You prove they DO last longer. See how that works?

The article just looked at used trucks, with X miles, and the 3.5 was the most used engine. Ford sells way more 3.5 than 5.0. So that's not a statistic Id bet on.
Ask any mechanic, NA engines are just more reliable than turbo.

But I'm entitled to my opinion, as you are yours.

On the flip side I'd say 9/10 mechanics are idiots and can barely be considered a part swapper.

Dem v8s are more simpler and dey run fer ever

 

[EricR]

Much like the Most Stolen Cars click-bait.

Those with the highest sales tend to be the highest victim of auto theft.

Who would have thought?

 

[tsigwing]

Had 2 with a 3.5. couldn't agree more. Fantastic motor. Like my 5.0, but I don't think more than the 3.5. a mechanic told me the 2.7 for some reason isn't as reliable. Find that interesting, but would never purchase the 2.7.

The only reason I bought my 2015 F150 was because of the 2.7L. Never had any issues out of it. Great motor, great gas mileage, tons of power.

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