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Jan 12, 2021
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Corn Pop
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Either one. All good engines. Unless you’re maxing out the towing capacity,
which I wouldn’t recommend in a half ton, the turbos tow nicer.
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Used F-150’s. V8 5L or Turbo?
Jimmy Rocket
1/12/21 11:41am
I’ve owned both
BulldogCoug79
1/12/21 11:47am
Bought a 2016 last year with 80k. Specifically looked for the 5.0 for long life
Parker Schnabel
1/12/21 11:52am
This, the 5.0 is a lower maintenance/less-can-go-wrong engine.
Penske Material
1/12/21 11:55am
Aside from all the intricate variable valve timing and other crap they are doing
Corn Pop
1/12/21 12:02pm
Both are complicated, and I know the turbo concept is simple. But since 2011,
Penske Material
1/12/21 12:16pm
You know, I go to look for articles to see if what you say has merit, and
Corn Pop
1/12/21 12:35pm
Either one. All good engines. Unless you’re maxing out the towing capacity,
Corn Pop
1/12/21 11:52am
5.0 for me, seemed easier to maintain, there were next to no 3.5L on the market
The Pope
1/12/21 12:23pm
I bought a brand new 2018 5.0L
Loafer
1/12/21 12:25pm
Anecdotal, but still......
Penske Material
1/12/21 12:27pm
And another
Penske Material
1/12/21 12:30pm
3.5 EcoBoost all the way.
Richard McCoy Jr.
1/12/21 12:36pm
Here is my summary of both:
SnickSnack
1/12/21 1:10pm
Since you say used, go with the 5.0. Depending on the year, you might not see
Cachanilla83
1/12/21 1:19pm
This is my feeling as well. If you buy new, the Ecoboost is probably the fine.
SnickSnack
1/12/21 1:35pm
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