F150 help

GTPpower

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I agree. The 4.6 is a good engine, but if you look for a f150 a year newer, you get the 5.0 which is a huge step up.

The ecoboost had some problems the 1st two years with condensation in the intercooler, but they fixed that in 2013. There are also timing chain issues that may rise. There is an updated design, so check to see if they have been replaced. If not, listen to it idle for noise.
 

Outlaw

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5.0/6.2ā€™s are great engines. Iā€™ve owned 4 6.2 trucks all over 200,000 miles and theyā€™re great. I regularly see 200,000+ mile ones at fleet auctions, and they arenā€™t your typical ā€œdaily driversā€ as far as abuse is concerned. Like everyone said the 4.6 are good, but they are underpowered. Early eco boost trucks had their share of issues as well, so, if a headache free truck with adequate power is what youā€™re looking for I vote 5.0
 

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I had a 2013 crew cab ecoboost and it was nothing but problems. Was at the dealer about once every 3 months for somewhat major repairs. At 90k the timing chain stretched and I got rid of it after getting it fixed.

On the other hand my dad has a 2012 and my mom has a 2013 explorer with the 3.5TT that have had relatively no issues since new.
 
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