New guy here, need help choosing

[YatYas1833]

Hello guys and gals, just needing some advice / opinions. I've decided on getting a 2023 F-150. I'm sure there's multiple threads of this, but I'm torn between getting the 3.5 ecoboost and the 5.0 coyote. My main drawback with the 5.0 is the new cylinder deactivation and how that will affect the engine long term. I plan on keeping this truck as long as I possibly can and occasionally towing a boat in the summer that's around 6-7,000 pounds. Thanks in advance!

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[Ryan091]

Get the 2.7.

 

[kevdog0710]

There is a thread on this.
If fuel economy is a big deal go 2.7 like Ryan091 said.
I went 3.5 since I tow a camper and plan on getting something a little bigger in the future.

 

[Bluesman]

I would say 3.5, no reason for the V8 with that load, if you did the 2.7 you'll want the 3.73 gear.

 

[Severdog]

Will they offer the 5.0 in 2023? The answer to that might help your choice.

I bought the Powerboost engine (or should I say I ordered the Powerboost) and it seems like an amazing powertrain, but if I had to do it all over again last year (knowing what I do now) I might have opted for the 2.7 instead. It might be their best engine if you consider the capabilities and inherent economy without unnecessary complication.

 

[FrankThompson]

Will they offer the 5.0 in 2023? The answer to that might help your choice.

I bought the Powerboost engine (or should I say I ordered the Powerboost) and it seems like an amazing powertrain, but if I had to do it all over again last year (knowing what I do now) I might have opted for the 2.7 instead. It might be their best engine if you consider the capabilities and inherent economy without unnecessary complication.

I traded in my '17 2.7L for a '22 3.5L PB. While I do get better mileage around town (note I'm still < 500 miles in total), I could easily get over 30mpg in the 2.7L on Highways and long trips. City suffered a lot though.

I sometimes regret trading in the '17, but if I were to do it again and there was a 2.7L available I would get it for a '22. I didn't have that choice though. I jumped on a great deal and snapped it up. At the time it was right when Ford was removing a lot of features (March timeframe) and I figured if I were to get one, I should get the one I could now or pay more for less later.

 

[Chilidog]

For what it's worth, I am being told that if you drive the 5.0 in Sport or Tow/Haul modes the CD turns off.

 

[ptr0687]

5.0 in sport mode is wheeeeeeeeeeee fun!!

 

[snyce1]

Hello guys and gals, just needing some advice / opinions. I've decided on getting a 2023 F-150. I'm sure there's multiple threads of this, but I'm torn between getting the 3.5 ecoboost and the 5.0 coyote. My main drawback with the 5.0 is the new cylinder deactivation and how that will affect the engine long term. I plan on keeping this truck as long as I possibly can and occasionally towing a boat in the summer that's around 6-7,000 pounds. Thanks in advance!

Im on my third vehicle w 3.5 ECOBOOST in 16 years . More than 100,000 miles on each ecoboost . Flex, expedition EL , now 21 powerboost .

Favorite engine ever . My expedition EL w the 3.5 PB towed by 7500 lb boat and trailer like it wasnt even there and f150 tows more anyway .
My f150 pb hybrid now has 7500 miles and has gotten about 20 mpg on long hwy trips at about 74 mph when open road w less than 300 lb in bed .

 

[hotrodmex]

My main drawback with the 5.0 is the new cylinder deactivation and how that will affect the engine long term.

It's important to always note that GM outsourced cylinder deactivation for their motors, while Ford developed theirs in house. I think that will make the long term experience much more of a non-issue.

Also important to remember that the engines architecture is completely different. They are very different engines.

 

[Zyvin]

Get the 3.5. You will never buy a smaller boat, lol.

Plus, if you get the 5.0, you will undoubtably make it loud and obnoxious and probably move next door.

 

[ryanc111]

I traded in my '17 2.7L for a '22 3.5L PB. While I do get better mileage around town (note I'm still < 500 miles in total), I could easily get over 30mpg in the 2.7L on Highways and long trips. City suffered a lot though.

I sometimes regret trading in the '17, but if I were to do it again and there was a 2.7L available I would get it for a '22. I didn't have that choice though. I jumped on a great deal and snapped it up. At the time it was right when Ford was removing a lot of features (March timeframe) and I figured if I were to get one, I should get the one I could now or pay more for less later.

I have the Powerboost but have been driving a 2.7L loaner for the last few weeks and I've been impressed with the engine. Never seems underpowered and great gas mileage. Of course I haven't towed anything with it so take it with a grain of salt.

 

[kevdog0710]

I have the Powerboost but have been driving a 2.7L loaner for the last few weeks and I've been impressed with the engine. Never seems underpowered and great gas mileage. Of course I haven't towed anything with it so take it with a grain of salt.

I hear the do fine towing. Some say they kinda fall flat trying to pass at highway speed. I towed my camper with a V6 Tacoma, so the 2.7 would likely feel like a race car towing my camper. I went 3.5 since I intend to get a bigger camper when my kids get a little older

 

[Mtnman1]

The answer is always V8.

 

[dhrandy]

I tow around a 4000 lb camper with my 5.0 and bought it for that purpose. Haven't heard of any issues and the 5.0 get surprisingly good mileage. I average around 21 mpg with my 4x2 when not towing and around 11 mpg when towing. I'm super happy with it.

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