Calling all 2.7 F-150 EB owners

[Riddick]

I just sold my 2010 F-150 and am looking to get into a used 15-16 truck with a EB. For those of you who have the 2.7 EB how do you like it? What I'm really curious about is how it tows with a load behind it? I wont tow much with it but when I do it will be an open steel car trailer with my 13 GT loaded. I have heard the 2.7 tows damn good and then I have also heard that the 2.7 is under powered for the F-150 and is prone for problems. Would appreciate any feedback possible.

I would love to find a 3.5 EB but there are only a few out there from what I can tell. On the other hand almost every truck I find online has the 2.7. If the 2.7 can tow a car just fine and is reliable I think thats my best option. This will be my DD so the more MPG the better. I just dont want to have buyers remorse on getting the 2.7. Thanks for your time.

Leonard

 

[gasyone]

I have a 15 2.7 crew 4x4. It’s not underpowered. I think you will be just fine towing that as long as you have trailer breaks and the break system or an after market system for the truck. Unfortunately on Tuesday this week my fuel pump went out. I have 88k miles. A buddy of mine has the exact same truck 15 and his fuel pump went out at 60k. That’s the only issue I’ve had. I can’t speak for others but it appears that there’s an issue with the fuel pumps. $968 later I got her back on Thursday.

I also have a 16 crew 4x4 with the 3.5. If you can swing it, you will be much happier with that.


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[blueovalfan]

I bought my 17' brand new and have put about 10K miles on it, love it so far. I came from an 02' Ram with the 5.9 so the little ecoboost feels like a rocket ship. Fuel mileage is great and no problems with anything yet. I only use it for DD duties and haven't towed anything.

Only gripe is the auto start/stop that you have to turn off every time you get in the truck but I hear you can plug a trailer light tester in to make truck think it's towing and it will stay off.

 

[PaxtonShelby]

The 3.5s I have ridden in are mighty strong in stock form - very very impressive. Gas mileage isn’t great but heck - it is an F150. I haven’t been in a 2.7 150. Is the mpg difference significant?

 

[Myusername]

I had a 2.7 it felt strong low. I didn’t tow but hauled a lot in the bed. It did it with no problem. Mine was a lemon and the engine kept leaking oil. During the many repairs they put me in a 5.0 for a month. It felt really good too but more sluggish low end. Once it was going it was nice. I towed a 6x12 enclosed trailer that was probably overloaded. It towed it fine but downshifted a lot on hills where the 2.7 didn’t. The 5.0 would have to rev out when towing on hills or passing on highway. Ford replaced the vehicle and now I have the new 3.5 and love it. Not sure if I like the 5.0 or 3.5 better. The 2.7 was nice. Good mpg and overall what your normal homeowner would need but the 5.0 sounded awesome and I love hearing the turbos on my new 3.5. After driving all 3 for extended periods I would go 5.0 or 3.5.


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[Russo]

stay away from the 2.7, 3.5 if you tow or live in high altitude or 5.0 for everything else...

 

[Stateguy]

What is the difference in tow ratings between the three in a similarly equipped truck?


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[me32]

stay away from the 2.7, 3.5 if you tow or live in high altitude or 5.0 for everything else...

I'm not sure you know what your talking about. The EcoBoost perform better in high altitudes than NA motors. Also the 3.5ecoboost tows the best.

 

[DSG2003Mach1]

I'm not sure you know what your talking about. The EcoBoost perform better in high altitudes than NA motors. Also the 3.5ecoboost tows the best.

I believe he meant to avoid the 2.7 all together and get the 3.5 I’d you tow or live at higher altitudes, not avoid it

 

[stang910]

The 2.7 tows fine. It does feel underpowered if you’ve ever towed with the 3.5, but these are new truck problems. If you’ve ever towed with the 5.4 triton you will be impressed how much better the 2.7 tows and everyone knows the 5.4 was plenty capable back then.

 

[Russo]

I believe he meant to avoid the 2.7 all together and get the 3.5 I’d you tow or live at higher altitudes, not avoid it

bingo... i've owned both (3.5 and 5.0), so my reasons are from experience, not out of a brochure or by watching a youtube channel

 

[Tractorman]

I thought the 2.7 in my brothers truck had tons of snot. He hauled our old Ford Escape on a heavy equipment trailer no issue when the water pump died. He gets over 20 MPG in the summer. I think you'll be plenty happy with one.

 

[4a7191a]

Bud of mine just traded his 2.7 for a 5.0 f150. No complaints really just got a good deal.
Another bud of mine just got a 2.7 moved up from an 04 with a 5.4L and he loves it. Doesn't tow anything too heavy though .just a small trailer with a 4 wheeler and hunting supplies.

 

[nickf2005]

I think you'd be fine with the 2.7. However, it's not that much of a cost difference if you can find the 3.5 optioned the way you want. Based on your comments of use, any of the 3 engines will probably suit you fine. Good luck.

FWIW, I'm averaging 19.2 MPG on the truck computer since December on my 3.5TT. This engine is worlds beyond my old 07 5.4 Triton.

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[Riddick]

Is the mpg difference significant?

I would say the 2.7 gets an average 3-4 mpg better. However, when towing I think all 3 engines will get roughly the same from what I have seen.

What is the difference in tow ratings between the three in a similarly equipped truck?

It all depends on cab configuration and gearing. IIRC, the 2.7 can town between 6-8k while the 3.5 can tow roughly 10-12k if properly equipped.

I do appreciate the feedback from everyone on here. From the sounds of it there are mixed reviews on the 2.7 but im only hearing positives about 3.5 and 5.0. Keep the comments coming, its great to hear from people who actually drive these.

 

[M91196]

I will give some feedback not 2.7 related, I had it in my mind that I was buying a 5.0 when I got my 16 F150.
I typically keep vehicles for a long time and felt more comfortable with the 5.0 design vs the 2.7 the 3.5 eco Boost.

Not really a valid reason but that’s what I did.

I have 3.55, 4 x4 301A XLT super cab, get 19 mpg running around and 10 mpg towing open trailer with car, 15 mpg towing a 2 place snowmobile trailer. It would tow the car trailer better with 3.73’s in the mountains of New England and I would probably think hard about replacing it with 3.5 if something happens to it.

 

[stang910]

Some things I didn't like about my 2.7. It downshifted on hills more than what I thought it should, on the interstate it was in constant boost, gas mileage really begins to suffer over 60 mph, towing gas mileage was terrible, the oil filter was hard to find in stores and I'm sure there's more I just can't remember.

I did like how strong the engine was for a 2.7 and the gas mileage was fantastic as long as you stayed under 60 mph. I averaged 24 mpg, but could get 27 mpg on an open hwy. This was a 2wd supercrew lariat with 18" wheels. For comparison I now have a 4wd supercrew lariat 3.5 10 speed 20" wheels and get 20 mpg average and it doesn't really doesn't get any better on the hwy, maybe 21.

 

[nxhappy]

If you are towing get the 3.5 the extra power will make you happy. The 3.5 also responds better to a tune. Only 2.7 upside is slightly better MPG. I am glad I got the 3.5

 

[Rct851]

Has anyone recently bought a used 3.5 with 4x4? That’s what I’m looking for and the asking price of used 15-17 trucks are shockingly close to new prices.

 

[nickf2005]

Has anyone recently bought a used 3.5 with 4x4? That’s what I’m looking for and the asking price of used 15-17 trucks are shockingly close to new prices.

Purchased December 2017.
2015 / 3.5TT / 4x4 / 46,000 miles / 302A / SuperCrew / 6.5 Bed / XLT Chrome Appearance Package / Tow Package / Integrated Brake Controller - MSRP was over $44,000.

I paid just over $28,000. They gave me $8,100 for my '07 5.4 Triton and I wrote a check for a little over $23,000 to get out the door.