Thinking about a new Expedition
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grumpyoleman
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My previous vehicle was a 2013 F150 with the Gen 1 3.5 EcoBoost. I traded it in with 185,000 miles and it was still running strong. It did have an occasion misfire in cyl 6 but nothing that affected overall performance. Nothing but general maintenance done.
Since 2018 models they are using the Gen 2 EcoBoost that was engineered to address some of the issues identified with the Gen 1 and other than the wastegate and cam phaser issues (you can search for those) I personally don't know of any other long term issues.
Since 2018 models they are using the Gen 2 EcoBoost that was engineered to address some of the issues identified with the Gen 1 and other than the wastegate and cam phaser issues (you can search for those) I personally don't know of any other long term issues.
Expedition Dave
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I have a Gen 4 2020 and from what I have heard, the '20s have the cam-phaser issue "worked out."
Either way, I am continually concerned about the longevity with a twin turbo'ed, 10spd, twin fuel injected, etc.
It is a ton of tech that really strives to get great fuel mileage, emissions and a ton of power. This thing is fast, even with 87 octane.
Don't know what price will be paid at 100K+ but it seems driving it on the hard-duty schedule helps (quality synthetic changes at 5-6K, etc.) If I keep this past 100K it will be under a full extended warranty.
YMMV--
Either way, I am continually concerned about the longevity with a twin turbo'ed, 10spd, twin fuel injected, etc.
It is a ton of tech that really strives to get great fuel mileage, emissions and a ton of power. This thing is fast, even with 87 octane.
Don't know what price will be paid at 100K+ but it seems driving it on the hard-duty schedule helps (quality synthetic changes at 5-6K, etc.) If I keep this past 100K it will be under a full extended warranty.
YMMV--
WEDGE
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RATTLE RATTLE!
shane_th_ee
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The 3.5L ecoboost has been in production for, what, 10 years now, being primarily used in the best selling vehicle in the United States. I think that counts as a proven design. Note that the only response here of any problems are 2nd hand...
