V8's rule....

[HDT05]

Went and got my oil changed today at a drive through service......

Guys doing the work were in love with the truck.... down under it talking about the differences they could see from previous models.... Supervisor got under to do the safety check....

When I was getting ready to leave the supervisor came up to me to let me know they were very happy to be working on a V8 F150 instead of all those 'powerboost' ones...

Ya gotta love a V8!

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[HDT05]

Yeah their enthusiasm was surprising.....Truthfully it's my first truck and first Ford.... so I'm stuffed if I can even tell the difference between models yet all my friends keep telling me what a good looking truck it is....

 

[Merccat]

I went V8 for 2 reasons, neither are scientific:
1. The sound of it
2. I feel like turbos are one more thing to fail plus they are pushing the engine harder ergo I feel like a non-turbo will have a better chance to get my typical 200,000 miles I keep vehicles for.

oh and as a bonus, the coyote actually seems to get decent gas mileage. Now mine just needs to get here.

 

[AnthemMike]

I went V8 for 2 reasons, neither are scientific:
1. The sound of it
2. I feel like turbos are one more thing to fail plus they are pushing the engine harder ergo I feel like a non-turbo will have a better chance to get my typical 200,000 miles I keep vehicles for.

oh and as a bonus, the coyote actually seems to get decent gas mileage. Now mine just needs to get here.

Had the same mindset when I bought my 2019 that was drinking 3.5qts every 4k. According to Ford it was a "normal characteristic". Traded it in for the 2.7 and I'm floored how much smoother and the power band of this engine. Sometimes I miss the V8 magnaflow growl but honestly I won't go back to the 5.0 coyote ever again. Thing pinged like no other and burned so much oil. I hope you have better luck with the 21 5.0, some guys have and some are burning quite a bit of oil.

 

[Icecoldak]

Just dont try to outgun the power-boost , cause you will loose everytime!!!!

 

[Merccat]

I think V8's aren't "long for this world".

I'll be truly SHOCKED if they're offered on the 2023/24 models at all.

...not to mention Regular Cab Short beds!

The world needs a reg cab short bed lightning. That would be an insane fun truck!

 

[Bryan Simon]

I went V8 for 2 reasons, neither are scientific:
1. The sound of it
2. I feel like turbos are one more thing to fail plus they are pushing the engine harder ergo I feel like a non-turbo will have a better chance to get my typical 200,000 miles I keep vehicles for.

oh and as a bonus, the coyote actually seems to get decent gas mileage. Now mine just needs to get here.

my thoughts exactly.
I am not experiencing oil use
I am averaging 20+/gal on my usage.
Mostly rural , with some freeway.
Very little city

 

[Merccat]

my thoughts exactly.
I am not experiencing oil use
I am averaging 20+/gal on my usage.
Mostly rural , with some freeway.
Very little city

Even the last gen did great. Not much experience but rented a 2020 Lariat for 2-3 weeks with the 5.0. In that time I did a road trip to see family in vegas and it was the smoothest running and accelerating truck I had ever driven in my life plus got over 20mpg. That rental totally sold me on the F150. I was already thinking about one but was thinking in another 3 to 4 years. Instead I turned in the rental and headed to the dealership (after spending a couple weeks planning my personal perfect build that is).

 

[Bryan Simon]

That rental totally sold me on the F150.

I had been renting regularly for a few years, and have rented all 3 domestic in various bodies. Pickups, Suburbans, Expeditions
could not get comfortable in the GM trucks.
the Dodge just seemed a bit squeaky inside (but still the best looking of the 3)
Felt right at home in the Fords right out of the gate, and coming from over 40 years of driving predominately Chevy trucks, this says something.
Ford was my only option in a half ton as I wanted 8’ box and extended cab, and I had no intention of going up to a 3/4 ton.
Still quite attached to the 98 k1500, so it ain’t going nowhere, but really liking the ride of an eight foot SuperCab.

 

[canes1]

All I can say is the Ecoboost is a good motor, owned one for 10 years but, when I decided to buy a new truck it was going to be a V8 and nothing else.....every time I crank it up, I smile!

 

[Tyler17]

I like the 5.0 because I like V8s and the thought of a 6cyl full size truck doesn’t work for me. Guess if they discontinue the 5.0 in the 150s ill be driving a Super Duty next.

 

[Lime Green]

I think many will agree with me when I say that a well-tuned, naturally aspirated V8 makes one of the most pleasing sounds ever created by man. Yet technology advances and we move on. The V8 is on its way out for mainstream vehicles and eventually the combustion engine itself. I’ve been really happy with my EcoBoost Fords, but from a service perspective they can be a nightmare. All that extra plumbing really makes one appreciate the simplicity of the V8’s…. And my V10 F-350 is still my favorite truck of all time. Wish I still had one.

 

[Blueshound]

I like my 5.0 a lot. It was just luck as engine choice was low on my priority list, buying off the lot. All the engines seem really good, even the 3.3. The sound and responsiveness are a total blast.
Out of all the engine choices I would not have bought a diesel even though I like how they drive. I've owned two diesels (both VW) and repaired many diesels and just can't stand the stink. Worst is stepping in it trying to fill the tank.

 

[Merccat]

The V8 is on its way out for mainstream vehicles and eventually the combustion engine itself.

I will miss them when they go and really glad I ordered it with this truck. However, as long as future electric vehicles are more Lightning and less Volt, I’ll survive.

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