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Newer ones doMy brother owns a Platinum 2016 w 5.0 and 85,*** miles.
No oil leaks.
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Newer ones doMy brother owns a Platinum 2016 w 5.0 and 85,*** miles.
No oil leaks.
Children... if I wanted a dragster I wouldn’t buy a truck. I drive on streets not drag strips.
The 5.0 in the F150 remains available and is a far better platform than the 3.5 or 2.7 tt in its simplicity, reliability and maintenance.
Go on YouTube and search the video of Ford dealer mechanics being interviewed asked which design they would purchase. Almost all except for one voted for the 5.0.
Ford invested and borrowed $1B, to delvelop the EcoBoost. All they got was smaller engine, with similar V8 power. The fuel saving, marginal if any. They recently lost the the lead in truck sales. The V8 can be produced cheaper($1100) and would have a better resale. GM, Dodge and Toyota all use V8 power. The Expedition is marketed to ladies, in the mini van field. GM put a 4cyl in a 1500 and Ford a 4 banger in the Explorer, another stupid move.I’d like to be able to drive them back to back and see what’s what. I know the eco boost without the 3.73s isn’t good. Most people say the 5.0 is better in the f150 because it has more useable grunt. The lack of turbos is a boon to future reliability. So I’d probably go with the 5.0 unless I lived at high elevation.