In The Market For A New Truck...

[hookedon1911s]

I see where you marked the 3.5 Ecoboost off your list in favor of the 5.0 coyote motor. You do realize there are 2 different coyote motors. One for the truck and one for the Mustang. The truck motor is a detuned version on the Mustang motor. The 5.0 motor used in a 2019 F150 is rated at 395 hp and 470 ft lbs of torque.

I was a big V8 man myself but made the mistake of driving the 3.5 Ecoboost. I now own a 2019 F150 with the 3.5 Ecoboost. Numbers are 365 hp and 470 on torque. The big factor is it maintains 90% of peak torque from 1700 up to 5000 rpm. This thing pulls like a freight train. And I get 19 mpg around town. It's not always about the horse power.

 

[Gimmeguns]

I have the platinum F150 with the 3.5 Eco boost, love that engine!

 

[buttplate]

1999 F150, 5.4 V8 has 253K+ and still my daily drive and work truck so when I bought new I chose 2018 King Ranch with the 5.0. I bought it at 5 Star in Snellville as they have lifetime powertrain warranty to the original owner.

As another member said, "to each his own". It is your money, if you are happy with how you spent it don't let someone else convince you you made a wrong decision.

Just my 2 cents.

 

[DADI03]

I had a gmc with the 6.2. It was an 08. It got 300000 miles on it before the motor was replaced. Got another 90 on that motor and the truck is still running strong. It has had 3 transmission put in it. I think one that was put in it was a bad one though. It only got about 30000 on it before it went. But be ready at the pump. It got the same mpg as my new 3500 gets. A whopping 14 mpg.

I've been a ford man a long time but here recently seeing what's coming out at ford has not impressed me. The all aluminum bodies scare the crap out of me. I've heard a few nightmare stories about the EcoBoost and the cooling system involved in it.

 

[aragorn1]

If you ever have to replace one or both turbos, sticker shock will get you. V8 more reliable and less expensive repairs.

 

[CAMSDADDY]

I’ve got an 06 Tundra with the 4.7 with 140k. I like it but I average 13 mpg and it’s not winning any pulling contest.
I’m curious about the eco boost. I’ve seen them go out around 100k. Is a turbo a wear item or can they be serviced? What does it cost to replace a turbo?

 

[Gimmeguns]

My 2016 that I traded in on my current truck had the small Eco boost, I drove it close to 100k miles, zero issues.

 

[nwbn90]

Coyote powered f150, had one for work w electronic 4x4. It would romp anywhere and have you smiling the whole time

 

[SirBannedAlot]

I just picked up a new 2019 Silverado Z71 Trail Boss. Came with the 5.3L and 8 speed transmission...

Deleted the muffler and flapper, installed a cold air intake and oil catch can, 20" offroad tires and it rides beautifully. Much better than my 2018 Z71 with a small lift and Bilsteins rides...

You can also get them with the 6.2L now... My wife had an F150 4x4 with EB and it was also awesome, but my last 6 vehicles have been GM and I have never had an issue with any of them...

Took both trucks offroading this past weekend, had a blast. Very capable trucks.

 

[CAMSDADDY]

I just picked up a new 2019 Silverado Z71 Trail Boss. Came with the 5.3L and 8 speed transmission...

Deleted the muffler and flapper, installed a cold air intake and oil catch can, 20" offroad tires and it rides beautifully. Much better than my 2018 Z71 with a small lift and Bilsteins rides...

You can also get them with the 6.2L now... My wife had an F150 4x4 with EB and it was also awesome, but my last 6 vehicles have been GM and I have never had an issue with any of them...

Took both trucks offroading this past weekend, had a blast. Very capable trucks.

What are the roads/trails you are riding? Are you doing this in the 19 Silverado?