2010 5.4L outperforms 2011 ecoboost
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08-01-2011, 03:23 PM
It's got to be a problem with just YOUR truck...i mean, how could this be, everyone harpes on these new engines being "godlike" and how the 5.4L is like an old dog with arthritis. The Ford torture tests on this engine also shows them towing up hill in the desert without issue...so how could this be? (note the sarcasm)
How were the tranny temps?
How were the tranny temps?
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I read this as:
1. The EB truck wasn't operating properly
2. The 5.4L WAS operating properly
Regardless of engine, Ford trucks seldom overheat unless mods have overpowered the cooling package. Chevy trucks seldom overheat. Dodge trucks seldom overheat. Toyota trucks seldom overheat. Its not something that happens much anymore.
Here's my checklist:
1. Radiator coolant level, and is there an air bubble trapped in cooling system?
2. Fins plugged?
3. Fins blown flat by pressure washer?
4. If no to all of the above, dealer trip is in order
Even though I have a 5.4L 09 that tows GREAT, it shouldn't hold a hill as well as the EB, when equipped with like gearing, tires, and trailer.
-Andy
1. The EB truck wasn't operating properly
2. The 5.4L WAS operating properly
Regardless of engine, Ford trucks seldom overheat unless mods have overpowered the cooling package. Chevy trucks seldom overheat. Dodge trucks seldom overheat. Toyota trucks seldom overheat. Its not something that happens much anymore.
Here's my checklist:
1. Radiator coolant level, and is there an air bubble trapped in cooling system?
2. Fins plugged?
3. Fins blown flat by pressure washer?
4. If no to all of the above, dealer trip is in order
Even though I have a 5.4L 09 that tows GREAT, it shouldn't hold a hill as well as the EB, when equipped with like gearing, tires, and trailer.
-Andy
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I read this thread in the nick of time!
I spent the better part of today at 2 different dealers and finally got a price worked out that I will finalize and officially order tomorrow morning. That truck has the problematic and dreaded EcoBoost in it! What was I thinking!
After reading this I immediately called the dealer and asked to change my order from the EcoBoost. The guy asked, you want the 5.0 or the 6.2? I said neither..he then asked, the 3.7L?
Nope! I want the 5.4L 3V!
Um, they quit making them for the F-150 sir.
Why? I thought it was a proven motor and "the best!"
I spent the better part of today at 2 different dealers and finally got a price worked out that I will finalize and officially order tomorrow morning. That truck has the problematic and dreaded EcoBoost in it! What was I thinking!
After reading this I immediately called the dealer and asked to change my order from the EcoBoost. The guy asked, you want the 5.0 or the 6.2? I said neither..he then asked, the 3.7L?
Nope! I want the 5.4L 3V!
Um, they quit making them for the F-150 sir.
Why? I thought it was a proven motor and "the best!"
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08-01-2011, 08:40 PM
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08-01-2011, 08:42 PM
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I read this thread in the nick of time!
I spent the better part of today at 2 different dealers and finally got a price worked out that I will finalize and officially order tomorrow morning. That truck has the problematic and dreaded EcoBoost in it! What was I thinking!
After reading this I immediately called the dealer and asked to change my order from the EcoBoost. The guy asked, you want the 5.0 or the 6.2? I said neither..he then asked, the 3.7L?
Nope! I want the 5.4L 3V!
Um, they quit making them for the F-150 sir.
Why? I thought it was a proven motor and "the best!"
I spent the better part of today at 2 different dealers and finally got a price worked out that I will finalize and officially order tomorrow morning. That truck has the problematic and dreaded EcoBoost in it! What was I thinking!
After reading this I immediately called the dealer and asked to change my order from the EcoBoost. The guy asked, you want the 5.0 or the 6.2? I said neither..he then asked, the 3.7L?
Nope! I want the 5.4L 3V!
Um, they quit making them for the F-150 sir.
Why? I thought it was a proven motor and "the best!"
