Eco Boost V6 vs 5.0 V8

[StringStretcher]

looking to buy a new ford 4wheel drive f150 looking for advice on the v6 eco boost vs the 5.0 v8

[Rotney]

I've got the 5.0. Had it 3 weeks now. Happy so far

[rferg84]

I've got the 5.0l 4x4 and love it.

[Slingin'_Carbon]

I love my 5.0! The 5 liter sounds amazing and has good power and economy!

[RJK70]

Ford mechanic buddy says 5.0 all day.

[morris]

2012 4x4 offroad with 5.0. About 45,000 miles.

I haven't had an issues. I just couldn't get a v6

[ballfroguy]

Only reason I didnt get the ecoboost was because after warranty maintenance will be crazy expensive.

[cgny27]

I think you'll always wish you had an 8...if you go w the 6...kinda like I wish I had 4x4 in my f150. but at least I have the 5.0 v8...and love it anyway!

[tbgascorer]

Ecoboost all the way. It's like driving a sports car, lots of pep. All my past trucks have been Ford V8's. I don't think I'll ever go back.

[SaltwaterSlick]

'13 ecoboost 4X4... great power, smooth operating HORRIBLE GAS MILEAGE! ...only reason I got it over the V8... Had the computer on it running avg. MPG since it had about 5,000 miles... now has 20K on it... 14.8mpg avg! With a trailer and Polaris 4-wheeler, mileage drops to 11 or less... Sitll plenty of power.

2 recommendations:
1. get the 6 1/2 foot bed
2. get the 5.0 V8.

FYI, mine is a Platinum with all the bells and whistles and I love it. Just wish I'd gotten the V8 5.0. Had a '10 King Ranch with 5.4 V8. It got better mileage than this ecoboost...
I won't make that mistake again.

[SaltwaterSlick]

Ecoboost all the way. It's like driving a sports car, lots of pep. All my past trucks have been Ford V8's. I don't think I'll ever go back.

Jason, If you ever operate one of the 5.0's, I think you'll change your mind. What kind of mileage you gettin'? My daughter has a 2wd with the ecoboost and it does pretty good on gas, but everyone I know that has it in a 4X4 is getting about what mine is...

[StringStretcher]

Thanks The eco boost has lots of power but the reviews I have read is that they don't get near the gas mileage as ford says they do and with it costing a $1000 dollars just not sure it makes sense to get one

[MarkV]

Have the 5.0 4x4 and love it

[Blue Tick]

I have a 2013 with the 5.0. I'm not as impressed with it as I had hoped. Mileage is decent, but it lacks in the towing dept. I know what is the way the truck is setup though. Ford just replaced a MAF sensor on mine that was a complete failure, not caused by debris or anything. Could have been a fluke, time will tell. My dad has an ecoboost and it doesn't get near the mileage as ford tries to say they do.

[JDL]

My brother inlaw is works in ford service. He says there are 20 ecoboost for every 1 5.0 in for repairs. That was enough to make me choose the 5.0.