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Hawkeye
01-03-2012, 05:39 PM
Anyone have a new Eco Boost. Sure sounds good. Any input.

Pasco08
01-03-2012, 07:22 PM
Nope I didn't buy an F-150 just to have a super charged v6 in it lol

kozal01
01-03-2012, 07:24 PM
Nope I didn't buy an F-150 just to have a super charged v6 in it lol

Its twin turbo'd ;)

Pasco08
01-03-2012, 07:25 PM
Its twin turbo'd ;)

Thought it was one in the same o.O

kozal01
01-03-2012, 07:30 PM
FWIW, Ive driven both engine configs in similarly equipped trucks and I have to say, if I was in the market for a new truck my money would go to the Eco Boost. Not that there is anything wrong with the 5.0, its a solid performer but it lacked the pure flat never ending torque of the EB. I couldnt believe I was piloting a 3.5 liter V6, it pulled so hard. That 5.0 sounded bad ass though.

Pasco08
01-03-2012, 07:33 PM
FWIW, Ive driven both engine configs in similarly equipped trucks and I have to say, if I was in the market for a new truck my money would go to the Eco Boost. Not that there is anything wrong with the 5.0, its a solid performer but it lacked the pure flat never ending torque of the EB. I couldnt believe I was piloting a 3.5 liter V6, it pulled so hard. That 5.0 sounded bad ass though.

My F-150 blows my mind with what it can do and the pure acceleration to it is amazing haven't towed anything with it yet as i don't really own anything to tow.

Carolina Boostin
01-03-2012, 09:17 PM
ok if pasco sees this ill get bashed but o well
i drive a 4.0 ranger and i want the v6 eco boost once my rangers payed for

Brodie_Laj
01-03-2012, 09:28 PM
ok if pasco sees this ill get bashed but o well
i drive a 4.0 ranger and i want the v6 eco boost once my rangers payed for

LOL he is going to enjoy this...

I have heard that the gas mileage is not much better on the ecoboost then the 5.0l
That said the performance of the Ecoboost is supposed to be better than the 5.0l and that is pretty impressive since you are comparing 6 cyl to 8

Personally i would go for the 5.0l

Carolina Boostin
01-03-2012, 09:30 PM
i heard power of the 6.2 or whatever the biggest moter is and fuel eco. of the 5.0
its like the f'ed up 3.0 lol

rangerwheelinmike
01-03-2012, 09:48 PM
i heard power of the 6.2 or whatever the biggest moter is and fuel eco. of the 5.0
its like the f'ed up 3.0 lol
i had 3.0 in my ranger power of a 2.5 fuel eco of a dump truck lol

Pasco08
01-04-2012, 06:32 PM
ok if pasco sees this ill get bashed but o well
i drive a 4.0 ranger and i want the v6 eco boost once my rangers payed for

Presten presten presten what the fawk am i gonna do with you.....

Carolina Boostin
01-04-2012, 06:34 PM
Presten presten presten what the fawk am i gonna do with you.....

when i get my eco boost?

look at my tail lights sound good lol

Pasco08
01-04-2012, 06:35 PM
when i get my eco boost?

look at my tail lights sound good lol

In your dreams kid in your dreams =)

sguido2
01-07-2012, 10:19 AM
Ecoboost in mine, love it.....

Roastedcoastie
01-07-2012, 10:54 AM
Just picked up a 2012 oxford white fx4 Eco boost. Love itttt

2004XLT5.4LTritonV84X4
01-12-2012, 12:21 AM
I know a guy with an Eco-Boost SuperCrew, 4X4, Auto, 5 1/2 bed. He gets 24/27 with it and I don't think he takes it super easy on the gas pedal. My Dad gets 16 with his 08 Supercab 5.4L so I think the Eco-Boost is a big step up. I know guys that it's a V6 (a dual Turbo V6 though!), but it apparently totally outperforms the 5.4L and the new 5.0L. I'm pretty sure I would've gone with it if I would have bought a new one, but I like my 5.4L of 30 hours!:)

Chous
01-29-2012, 09:54 AM
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dss900
01-29-2012, 11:45 PM
Absolutely love my 2011 King Ranch ecoboost. Just turned 15000 Klm and still only averaging 18.5 miles per gallon. Now I'm hearing from some that I need to wait until 25000 Klm before I can expect great gas mileage. Well,my that time, I'll be looking to trade it already. So, if I'm really not going to get the benefit of better fuel mileage, I may as well go for the 6.2 litre next time.

Roastedcoastie
02-06-2012, 09:24 PM
I've had my 2012 fx4 super crew Ecoboost for about a month and I love it. I have about 2,800 miles on it. Absolutely perfect in my opinion. I've driven many trucks and now i laugh at people that make fun of my v6. Their mouths are all sealed when they see what this truck is capable of. I got about 23.5- 24 driving hwy from south nj to Syracuse ny today at about 70-75 mph. Didn't even use half a tank.

New2FordFamily
02-08-2012, 12:39 PM
I have a new fresh from the floor 150 crew with the short bed with the ecoboost engine. I've had for about a month. On long highway trips i get 19.5 mpg if lucky. Normal driving I'm getting 13.5-14.5 mpg. Is this normal numbers. I've put 2000+ miles on it so far. I must admit i love the power this little v-6 puts out.

Earp175
02-09-2012, 09:43 PM
I've had my V6 ecoboost for 3 days and have put 300 miles on it. I love it. I'll be filling up Sat and will post the actual mileage...

edreddy
02-11-2012, 05:17 PM
I have about 300 miles on my 2012 FX4 Ecoboost SCrew - I'm getting 13-14 mpg. And I've been babying the throttle. My 5.3L GMC (2006 NBS) just before trading it for my new Ford was getting 16mpg with 150000 miles on the odo. I sure hope this is because I'm breaking it in. Best I've had so far - on the highway straight line was 18mpg.

Where's the Eco? LOL. But I sure do love my new truck.

wcrews
02-11-2012, 08:20 PM
Anyone have a new Eco Boost. Sure sounds good. Any input.

Have a 2011 2 wheel drive with 3.55 gears , in town I get about 12 mpg and 18 to 19 on the road. I am pulling a 32 foot 5 th wheel and I am amazed at its power. This is my 5th ford in 10 years and it is by far the best of all of them.

Earp175
02-12-2012, 07:52 AM
OK. So I don't need to fill the tank yet. When I do I'll post the stats. I did drive 225 miles and still have half a tank left. I don't know the actual size of the tank... I'll most likely end up filling up Mon or Tues.

Raptor05121
02-15-2012, 08:57 AM
OK. So I don't need to fill the tank yet. When I do I'll post the stats. I did drive 225 miles and still have half a tank left. I don't know the actual size of the tank... I'll most likely end up filling up Mon or Tues.

Its in your owners manual

Earp175
02-15-2012, 08:59 AM
Filled yesterday morning. Here is my math:

407.2 miles / 22.276 gals = 18.27976 miles per gal

This was the first time I filled it personally, the dealership filled it when I picked it up from delivery so I don't know if they did what I normally do. Which is try to get every drop into the tank that I can... I also need to note that on Mon afternoon on my way home from work, I got on it a bit which I know altered my mpg's. I am just impressed I got over 400 miles with 22 gallons! I am also now extremely impressed with the power that I had when I got on it Mon! Lets just say thank God for traction control!

jchafin22
02-21-2012, 09:37 AM
Does anyone know of any modifications that are out for the echo boost. If so will it void the warranty?

bigred5.4l
03-05-2012, 02:34 AM
I just purchased my wife a 2012 xlt eco boost and she likes the turbo whistle alot for some odd reason do I asked the dealer about upgrading the turbo an he said nay nay any alteration of the powertrain will void the warranty do their for I have to listen to my wife bitch for the next few years:/

SkyPirate
03-05-2012, 10:19 PM
when I first got my eco 4x4 S/C,..the gas mileage was not good,.but now that I have over 5k miles on it ,..if I drive I get 19 to 21 mpg,..if the wife drives it gets up to 24 mpg,..

I have towed a tandem trailer with 1 and 1/2 cord of wood on it,..didnt slow the eco boost down one bit,..I have also towed my 40 hp 4x4 tractor with loader,..( guestimate 4.5 ton tractor and trailer) and it didnt slow the truck down either,.. forget economy when towing,..but the power seems unlimited

Holyliftin
04-03-2012, 05:28 PM
I've only had mine for a week but I can't believe the power. Passing people is a breeze. You don't even have to mash it to the floor to get the extra boost. Plus the mileage seems to be great. Mine isn't even broken in and I seem to be getting close to what the sticker said. Can't wait to see it after a couple of months.

Raptor05121
04-03-2012, 07:57 PM
Does anyone know of any modifications that are out for the echo boost. If so will it void the warranty?

There are plenty of mods. Intakes, cat-back exhausts, programmers. They *can* void the warranty if Ford proves that they caused the failure.

ladeback F150
04-14-2012, 02:42 PM
I have the 5.0 and love it and I love the sound performance. The average gas mileage feature keeps my foot out of it and can 18 to 20 MPG on a long trip. I wanted he Eco Boost, but it was in trucks that were $6000 to $8000 more then I could spend. The 5.0 is a nice second choice.

BFEB
04-24-2012, 07:34 AM
I love my EB!! Just passed 6000mi
Mileage kinda tanked after 5000, but just had a PCM update and it seems to be back up.

I average 16-17 with 90% city driving, but get 23-25 when I take any highway trips.

I'll take the mileage to put most of the ricers in town to shame if they wanna play

Carolina Boostin
04-25-2012, 04:36 AM
I love my EB!! Just passed 6000mi
Mileage kinda tanked after 5000, but just had a PCM update and it seems to be back up.

I average 16-17 with 90% city driving, but get 23-25 when I take any highway trips.

I'll take the mileage to put most of the ricers in town to shame if they wanna play

My 4.6 v8 gets those numbers lol

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O and all my drivin is up hill both ways ( mountians )

BFEB
04-25-2012, 05:59 AM
However your 4.6 won't run the 1/4 sub 15 sec

Ford definitely did something right with the 6 spd tranny. My 08 5.4 was horrible on fuel with the 4 spd

Carolina Boostin
04-25-2012, 06:09 AM
However your 4.6 won't run the 1/4 sub 15 sec

Ford definitely did something right with the 6 spd tranny. My 08 5.4 was horrible on fuel with the 4 spd

Id like to see what it will do

BFEB
04-25-2012, 06:23 AM
I'm sure someone has run the same setup and posted a video on YouTube. Should give you a roundabout number minus variables (driver skill, weather, etc.)

BFEB
04-25-2012, 11:10 AM
Looks like mid to high 15's from my research. Pretty good for a 5500lb truck IMO

ronenmeir
06-10-2012, 10:55 PM
I know a guy with an Eco-Boost SuperCrew, 4X4, Auto, 5 1/2 bed. He gets 24/27 with it and I don't think he takes it super easy on the gas pedal. My Dad gets 16 with his 08 Supercab 5.4L so I think the Eco-Boost is a big step up. I know guys that it's a V6 (a dual Turbo V6 though!), but it apparently totally outperforms the 5.4L and the new 5.0L. I'm pretty sure I would've gone with it if I would have bought a new one, but I like my 5.4L of 30 hours!:)

I have Eco-Boost SuperCrew, 4X4, Auto, 5 1/2 bed and so far I am getting very bad on the city 14. I don't understand how people say it's better, I know that if your Axial with higher like (3.57, 4..) so it's take more gas, but I have the H9 3.55 and still city 14 mpg.

Ronen

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I've had my 2012 fx4 super crew Ecoboost for about a month and I love it. I have about 2,800 miles on it. Absolutely perfect in my opinion. I've driven many trucks and now i laugh at people that make fun of my v6. Their mouths are all sealed when they see what this truck is capable of. I got about 23.5- 24 driving hwy from south nj to Syracuse ny today at about 70-75 mph. Didn't even use half a tank.

I have 20,000 and still city I get's 14mgl. I think it's the type of your axle ratio

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OK. So I don't need to fill the tank yet. When I do I'll post the stats. I did drive 225 miles and still have half a tank left. I don't know the actual size of the tank... I'll most likely end up filling up Mon or Tues.

You have 36 gallon

Akula683
06-21-2012, 10:48 PM
6 cylinders are for Hondas. Nothing like the sound of an American V8. Plus a v6 making that kind of power is working really hard and will wear parts faster. A bigger engine tuned conservatively will run smoother and longer. Its not all rung out like a little 6. There's no replacement for displacement! Still true today with all the tech.

BFEB
06-22-2012, 05:32 AM
6 cylinders are for Hondas. Nothing like the sound of an American V8. Plus a v6 making that kind of power is working really hard and will wear parts faster. A bigger engine tuned conservatively will run smoother and longer. Its not all rung out like a little 6. There's no replacement for displacement! Still true today with all the tech.

I understand your logic, but it is wrong. The "replacement for displacement" is that thing called forced induction.

I'm not a fan of ricers by any means, but there are some well built 4 bangers out there with forced induction that are making huge power.

The idea that a bigger motor is more reliable is ridiculous. The faster you spin the greater mass the more chance you have for failure. All mechanical things will fail (eventually) the fact that a V8 is bigger with heavier parts doesn't make it more reliable.

Akula683
06-22-2012, 10:42 PM
I understand your logic, but it is wrong. The "replacement for displacement" is that thing called forced induction.

I'm not a fan of ricers by any means, but there are some well built 4 bangers out there with forced induction that are making huge power.

The idea that a bigger motor is more reliable is ridiculous. The faster you spin the greater mass the more chance you have for failure. All mechanical things will fail (eventually) the fact that a V8 is bigger with heavier parts doesn't make it more reliable.

Im sorry but my logic is not flawed. Forced induction is great but not a replacement for displacement. A turbo or supercharger is great on a V8 as a supplement to real power. I have been around engines a long time and have seen some cool turbo 4s that make huge power. They are not at home on the street and don't feel as good as driving a V8, especially in everyday driving situations like merging in traffic. The driving characteristics are very different. Im not saying a turbo 6 isn't cool, just that it belongs in something like a ranger or ford probe. Something lighter.

My buddy had a 12 second, AWD eclipse. 21 lbs of boost. He would still rather drive my mustang (5.0) unless he was at the track.

I know the numbers look good but numbers don't tell the whole story.

As for reliability, why do you think the high end car companies use big V8s at low horsepower. They are buttery smooth and move a heavy car with ease. You can feel it when an engine is working hard compared to barely opening the throttle and the car is already where you want it. You may be able to tow with that turbo 6 but why would you want to?

As far as gas milage is concerned, look at what happens when those turbo kick in. Turbo means high cylinder pressures, that means lots of fuel to keep the engine from detonating.

Just my 2cents.

BFEB
06-23-2012, 06:29 AM
Really? There are countless articles from reputable automotive writers that see it differently. You opinion may of been the better argument 30, 20, or maybe even 10 years ago, but we live in a world full of technology. I can't say it's all good tech, but when Ford designed the EB they definitely did something right.

The idea of no replacement for displacement really doesn't work when talking drivability. Can you honestly say you'd have a better daily driving experience with a 700 odd inch V8 than the 302 you're so in love with? I think not.

I'm not an anti V8 activist or anything like that. In fact I miss the sound of my 08's 5.4 every time I drive. At least until I hear my turbos spool up lol

Speaking of the 5.4.... Can you explain to me how the N/A 3.7 V6 makes only 5HP less than my 5.4 did? Seems to me they found something to replace the displacement there.

Akula683
06-24-2012, 02:07 PM
Look, if your ok driving a neutered truck, cool. They are not for me. I like a big, burly V8 under the hood. I grew up in a time when bad ass cars sounded like badass cars and not like lawn mowers or vacuums. :-)

BFEB
06-25-2012, 08:55 AM
I'm not saying a great sounding V8 isn't cool. I am saying that you don't have to have the sound or displacement to have a motor that makes impressive power and drives like a dream.

I do, however, wonder why you had to make it a point to dawg a motor in a thread started for information purposes. I get it you only like V8's. Why you feel the need to knock what others like is pointless and childish. It makes me think you just wanna start some crap and annoy people just to think you're "cool"

I think you should just find a different outlet to show how hard it is for you to accept that we live in a technological era where it is possible to make more with less.

D Roberts
06-25-2012, 01:04 PM
I think we are all ford guys here and lets just leave it at that. Before its just a pissing match on the forum. To each is there own

Carolina Boostin
06-25-2012, 02:57 PM
Trolls trolling

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BFEB
06-25-2012, 03:21 PM
Some people's kids lol they just gotta stir crap up. And I'm not one to take crap lol

Carolina Boostin
06-25-2012, 03:24 PM
Some people's kids lol they just gotta stir crap up. And I'm not one to take crap lol

Let it slide

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kozal01
06-25-2012, 03:28 PM
You know what they say about opinions.....

Carolina Boostin
06-25-2012, 03:40 PM
You know what they say about opinions.....

They are like *******s everybodys got one......or was it that they are like STDs? Hmmmm

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Akula683
06-25-2012, 04:27 PM
Bfeb,

Sorry if I sounded like an ass. I guess I have a chip on my shoulder after dealing with honda guys that cant seem to comprehend that a sports car shouldn't be front wheel drive. You're are right, it was childish. I'm sorry.

I have experience with lots of different kinds of motorsports and from different camps in each one. I started with mustangs, went to stunt sport bikes, track sport bikes(Suzuki GSXR 750), boats (offshore fishing), and just recently picked up a 2006 F150 SC 4x4. Picked up the truck to tow the boat but now I'm excited about the truck. I actually understand tech and forced induction quite well,(supercharged mustangs & my buddies turbo eclipse). They have there place. Sorry about stirring the pot.

I am not a troll (usually) and hope to contribute and learn from this board.

My buddy used an aquarium valve to bleed off pressure going to the boost sensor so the waste gate would stay closed. 21 lbs of boost out of a stock turbo. We replaced a couple of differentials and lots of axels on that thing. The stock drive train wasn't made for 21 lbs with no slippage. It was awd.

BFEB
06-25-2012, 05:08 PM
I appreciate that reaction. I also may of gotten out of line and for that I apologize.

kozal01
06-25-2012, 05:29 PM
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TINMWtkf0ZM/T2YNPQGv6OI/AAAAAAAADug/yMnufcOlzw0/s1600/Group-Hug.jpg

BFEB
06-25-2012, 05:31 PM
Pull that pic off your faves Pat? Lol jk

kozal01
06-25-2012, 05:34 PM
Pull that pic off your faves Pat? Lol jk

Yeah, its my desktop back ground. lol

BFEB
06-25-2012, 05:35 PM
Nice. My kind of guy. Haha

drybread
10-29-2012, 06:38 PM
1745

Canadian stats for EB .

drybread
10-29-2012, 06:50 PM
My EB mileage . For 2012 FX4 , 6' box . Stock .
I don't drive like grandma but I don't tow anything yet . Never been reset from dealership

DaddyT
10-29-2012, 10:03 PM
There are plenty of mods. Intakes, cat-back exhausts, programmers. They *can* void the warranty if Ford proves that they caused the failure.

Small stuff such as the cold air intake and cat back exhaust are the way to go, to be safe anyway. Talked to three dealerships and they would and have repeatedly 'ok d' those types of mods.

Holyliftin
10-30-2012, 05:29 PM
My EB mileage . For 2012 FX4 , 6' box . Stock .
I don't drive like grandma but I don't tow anything yet . Never been reset from dealership

That's right about where I am. I towed my boat all over this summer and noticed very little difference in mileage with it behind me and I hardly even knew it was there (I love TURBO X 2). I have just under 10000kms on mine and was told that the mileage will get somewhat better after about 12 to 15000kms. That would be great, although 15L/100 isn't bad for a full-size.:cool: