We bought 4 of them back in 2014 for our fleet. All 4 had turbo issues at around the 100k mile mark.
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08-21-2019 07:51 AM
txsmith1
2014 3.5L eco 4x4 w/ 71k miles and a catch can. Have not drilled into the intercooler. Only problem I’ve had is my A/C’s recirculation mode selector snapped off somehow and ended up in my blower. It was hard to not go with the V8 but after comparing numbers I went with the TT.
08-17-2019 11:15 AM
sea hunt 202
We have a 2014 with 30 000 miles runs great but when cruising at 40 mph there is always a rumble I guess it is wind noise as we have just now replaced the tires. But it is great vehicle and will do low 13's in the 1/4 mile fun to drive.
07-22-2019 07:06 PM
barronj
I don't know how many miles later it would take but I put another 90K on it after the switch.
07-22-2019 06:21 PM
bwguardian
Quote:
Originally Posted by barronj
Turbos leaking coolant is not uncommon on these trucks. Mine was leaking and I didn't realize how much had leaked out until I overheated on the way to Rockport and pulled over in Tivoli. I bought the one bottle of coolant for sale in Tivoli. I added water and coolant. I think it was green, and the truck previously had orange? For whatever reason the mixture nixed the leak, lol. It never leaked again after that.
The reason it stopped leaking is because they form a gel when mixed. This will eventually stop up water passages and be a big mess.
07-22-2019 06:11 PM
barronj
Quote:
Originally Posted by Fishin' Trip
I have a '12 with 128k miles on it.
I've had to replace the plugs AND BOTH TURBO's!!! All just after it hit around 110k miles.
Found coolant on driveway. Took to shop. They said water pump. 3 weeks later had another leak albeit smaller. Looked underneath and could see it coming from area of turbo on driver side. On passenger side found tiny traces up there too so it had started to leak just not enough to make it to the driveway
so freakin' ticked!! Trust my shop guy and he drives an f150 as well. He's said in all of the f150's he's only seen this twice!!
other than that I love it and tows boat well too
Turbos leaking coolant is not uncommon on these trucks. Mine was leaking and I didn't realize how much had leaked out until I overheated on the way to Rockport and pulled over in Tivoli. I bought the one bottle of coolant for sale in Tivoli. I added water and coolant. I think it was green, and the truck previously had orange? For whatever reason the mixture nixed the leak, lol. It never leaked again after that.
07-22-2019 05:50 PM
Fishin' Trip
I have a '12 with 128k miles on it.
I've had to replace the plugs AND BOTH TURBO's!!! All just after it hit around 110k miles.
Found coolant on driveway. Took to shop. They said water pump. 3 weeks later had another leak albeit smaller. Looked underneath and could see it coming from area of turbo on driver side. On passenger side found tiny traces up there too so it had started to leak just not enough to make it to the driveway
so freakin' ticked!! Trust my shop guy and he drives an f150 as well. He's said in all of the f150's he's only seen this twice!!
other than that I love it and tows boat well too
07-22-2019 11:54 AM
barronj
Quote:
Originally Posted by fireguy
Does anyone but me have a shudder on take off, which gets bad when pulling?
Go search up that shudder on the F150ecoboost.net forum link I posted.
07-22-2019 11:47 AM
TeamJefe
2013 with right at 200k miles. I used to have the shudder until I drilled a 1/32" hole in the intercooler. I am about to replace the spark plugs. The biggest issue I've had with the truck is the A/C compressor went out at 35K miles. It was covered by warranty though. I will replace it with another EcoBoost truck when it finally dies.
07-22-2019 10:55 AM
hog_down
Quote:
Originally Posted by fireguy
Does anyone but me have a shudder on take off, which gets bad when pulling?
U-joints? transmission? Mine does not, sorry, but I don't tow much.
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