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killbirds · 02-10-2019, 07:56 PM

With all the new truck talk going on I figured I’d add to the discussions.

I’m looking at a 2017’ - 2018’
F-150 4x4 3.5 liter Eco boost.

Anybody have one?
Pictures or Pros and Cons.

The two trucks have leveling kits with 35” tires. Seems big to me, the dealer says a lot of folks like the 35” tire upgrade.

Any information or help is much appreciated.

BuckSmasher · 02-10-2019, 08:15 PM

I have a '15. I'd pass on the 35's. I tow a lot. 33's do plenty well offroad.

90k on my truck. It's been awesome. Tows well, gets decent mpg.

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Ryanm · 02-10-2019, 08:24 PM

I have a 2018 4x4 with 22k miles, all stock. Has been great so far. 19-20 mpg on highway and more power than I usually need. I'll probably put bigger tires and possibly a leveling kit on when the original tires need to be replaced.

ckamp52 · 02-10-2019, 08:33 PM

had a 16 with a leveling kit and bigger tires really liked the truck. There are quite a few threads on here about these trucks. might find some more good feedback on there

Easttxbowman · 02-10-2019, 08:42 PM

Have a 17 eco boost.
Opted for the 6sd over the 10. Absolutely love it and there isn’t another half ton that compares to the fuel economy, power and comfort.

killbirds · 02-10-2019, 09:10 PM

Thanks guys. I’ll search other threads.

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30-30 · 02-10-2019, 10:54 PM

‘13 ecoboost. I love the truck, and the motor will throw you back in your seat. My mpg is not great. 15-16 mixed driving.

I hear mpg is better on the newer models, but those tires will likely drop you to the 15 range if not lower.

44mAG · 02-11-2019, 12:15 AM

I have a 2013 eco boost with billstien leveling shocks. I have 33” tires on it, max tow package, and it’s 4x4. I only get around 13.5 mph average. When stock I only got around 14.5.

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tigerscowboy · 02-11-2019, 12:26 AM

Have a '14 EB at 98k mi.

Bought oil & filters, tires, a battery, Lucas additive, and air filters.

Good Luck.

Lethal Injection · 02-11-2019, 01:42 AM

I have had several different F-150’s, currently have a 2017 3.5 ecoboost with the 10 speed transmission. This motor/transmission combination pulls that boat noticeably better than the last with the 5.0 and 6 speed transmission and gets a little better gas mileage. So far if I was to buy another it would be this same truck.

tigerscowboy · 02-11-2019, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by 44mAG

I have a 2013 eco boost with billstien leveling shocks. I have 33” tires on it, max tow package, and it’s 4x4. I only get around 13.5 mph average. When stock I only got around 14.5.

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Did you recalibrate the speedo/odometer after installing those tires?

30-30 · 02-11-2019, 12:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 44mAG

I have a 2013 eco boost with billstien leveling shocks. I have 33” tires on it, max tow package, and it’s 4x4. I only get around 13.5 mph average. When stock I only got around 14.5.

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Do you have pics? I’m about to install a leveling kit but haven’t decided on tire size yet. What size are your 33s? 285?

44mAG · 02-11-2019, 02:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 30-30

Do you have pics? I’m about to install a leveling kit but haven’t decided on tire size yet. What size are your 33s? 285?

The best pic I have. I have the 275/70r18

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44mAG · 02-11-2019, 02:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tigerscowboy

Did you recalibrate the speedo/odometer after installing those tires?

No I did not, but I tried to work out the math the best I could. I have never really worried too much about the MPG. If I did, I would have gotten something else.

tigerscowboy · 02-12-2019, 10:52 PM

The change in your mpg fits where it normally would with the adjustment made in the overall tire diameter and the rotational mass.

The truck is also not registering actual traveled miles on the odometer. Just FYI.

killbirds · 02-15-2019, 10:39 PM

Anyone running the 5.0?

Wondering if i should hold of for V6 or V8?

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Antlers86 · 02-15-2019, 10:50 PM

2014 5.0 and love it. Lots of Power and does everything I need it to.

35s and get good gas mileage 15-17MPG depending on my driving. 85k miles and only issue I have had is A/C going out a couple weeks ago.

I vote V8!

skiguy327 · 02-16-2019, 12:19 AM

I think any of the eco boost engines are good. I have the 2015 2.7L eco boost 4x4 and I routinely tow about 5500lbs (boat) with no issues. It’s rated for about 8000 lbs with this engine. Normal mixed driving is around 18mpg. When towing my boat I get about 9mpg. I have the 20” rims. No leveling kit. Hope this helps.

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Awalk · 02-16-2019, 01:55 AM

Leveled ‘18 with grille guard and rear bumper. 20k Miles, ~17.5 mpg mixed. Stock wranglers, (which I personally believe are garbage).

I find the more open highway driving I do at 75-85 mph, the mileage drops to 16 or so. At 50-60 mpg it’ll run in the low 20s. It has a ton of giddy up, no doubt about that. Pulls a trailer very well.

Meatcutter · 02-16-2019, 11:20 AM

2015 F-150 3.7 Eco Boost. i get 19 on the road. Love the truck!

BowSlayer · 02-16-2019, 02:13 PM

Mine has a level and 33s. I love the truck.

pblaetz · 02-16-2019, 02:32 PM

I have a 2017 eco boost with billstien leveling shocks and 33's. Put 45K miles on it so far. Only thing I wasn't happy about was cam phasers needed replacement with less than 20k on it. Otherwise I love the 3.5 and 10 speed trans. Pulls really well, mileage is 16 average. Running out to IL not towing the camper, I got 22 mpgs. IMO the 10 speed makes a huge difference in the performance

Outback · 02-16-2019, 02:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lethal Injection

I have had several different F-150’s, currently have a 2017 3.5 ecoboost with the 10 speed transmission. This motor/transmission combination pulls that boat noticeably better than the last with the 5.0 and 6 speed transmission and gets a little better gas mileage. So far if I was to buy another it would be this same truck.

I just bought the 2019 version of this truck. I'm getting over 16 mpg in mixed mostly city driving. I'm keeping stock 20" tires. It is crazy quick, the fastest truck I've ever been in and faster than most cars I've owned. So far, I really like it. Going to pick up the plates now.

Deers & Beers · 02-16-2019, 03:46 PM

Don't do 35s on those... 33s are fine.. If you want to go bigger get a super duty

BMAC_GTX · 02-17-2019, 06:17 PM

Just traded a 13 with the max tow package back in Oct got a GMC 2500 and I'm already regretting it. Get a 5Star tune and it is like a whole new truck.

KC Huntin · 02-19-2019, 12:50 PM

About to roll 36k on my 2017. So far so good.

Anyone had any issues and or need for extended warranty?

02-10-2019, 07:56 PM	#1
killbirds Eight Point Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Van Alstyne Hunt In: Collin County-Grayson County	F-150 3.5 Eco Boost With all the new truck talk going on I figured I’d add to the discussions. I’m looking at a 2017’ - 2018’ F-150 4x4 3.5 liter Eco boost. Anybody have one? Pictures or Pros and Cons. The two trucks have leveling kits with 35” tires. Seems big to me, the dealer says a lot of folks like the 35” tire upgrade. Any information or help is much appreciated.

02-11-2019, 01:42 AM	#10
Lethal Injection Ten Point Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Katy, Tx Hunt In: Nowhere, her lawyer was better	I have had several different F-150’s, currently have a 2017 3.5 ecoboost with the 10 speed transmission. This motor/transmission combination pulls that boat noticeably better than the last with the 5.0 and 6 speed transmission and gets a little better gas mileage. So far if I was to buy another it would be this same truck. Attached Images

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02-10-2019, 08:15 PM	#2
BuckSmasher Ten Point Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Tyler, TX Hunt In: All Over	I have a '15. I'd pass on the 35's. I tow a lot. 33's do plenty well offroad. 90k on my truck. It's been awesome. Tows well, gets decent mpg. Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk

02-10-2019, 08:24 PM	#3
Ryanm Four Point Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Houston Hunt In: Nacogdoches, Michigan	I have a 2018 4x4 with 22k miles, all stock. Has been great so far. 19-20 mpg on highway and more power than I usually need. I'll probably put bigger tires and possibly a leveling kit on when the original tires need to be replaced.

02-10-2019, 08:33 PM	#4
ckamp52 Ten Point Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Burleson, TX Hunt In: looking for a drama free lease...if it exists anymore	had a 16 with a leveling kit and bigger tires really liked the truck. There are quite a few threads on here about these trucks. might find some more good feedback on there

02-10-2019, 08:42 PM	#5
Easttxbowman Eight Point Join Date: Jun 2014	Have a 17 eco boost. Opted for the 6sd over the 10. Absolutely love it and there isn’t another half ton that compares to the fuel economy, power and comfort.

02-10-2019, 09:10 PM	#6
killbirds Eight Point Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Van Alstyne Hunt In: Collin County-Grayson County	Thanks guys. I’ll search other threads. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

02-10-2019, 10:54 PM	#7
30-30 Pope & Young Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Tomball Hunt In: Hopkins County	‘13 ecoboost. I love the truck, and the motor will throw you back in your seat. My mpg is not great. 15-16 mixed driving. I hear mpg is better on the newer models, but those tires will likely drop you to the 15 range if not lower.

02-11-2019, 12:15 AM	#8
44mAG Ten Point Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Buda, TX	I have a 2013 eco boost with billstien leveling shocks. I have 33” tires on it, max tow package, and it’s 4x4. I only get around 13.5 mph average. When stock I only got around 14.5. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

02-11-2019, 12:26 AM	#9
tigerscowboy Ten Point Join Date: Jun 2012 Hunt In: Birds @ Eagle Lake. Elk, Pronghorn, Nigai, Carribou, Deer @ TX, CO, MO, WY, & Alaska. Bass TX & MO.	Have a '14 EB at 98k mi. Bought oil & filters, tires, a battery, Lucas additive, and air filters. Good Luck.

02-12-2019, 10:52 PM	#15
tigerscowboy Ten Point Join Date: Jun 2012 Hunt In: Birds @ Eagle Lake. Elk, Pronghorn, Nigai, Carribou, Deer @ TX, CO, MO, WY, & Alaska. Bass TX & MO.	The change in your mpg fits where it normally would with the adjustment made in the overall tire diameter and the rotational mass. The truck is also not registering actual traveled miles on the odometer. Just FYI.

02-15-2019, 10:39 PM	#16
killbirds Eight Point Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Van Alstyne Hunt In: Collin County-Grayson County	Anyone running the 5.0? Wondering if i should hold of for V6 or V8? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

02-15-2019, 10:50 PM	#17
Antlers86 Associate Sponsor Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Athens Hunt In: Jack/Coleman/Henderson	2014 5.0 and love it. Lots of Power and does everything I need it to. 35s and get good gas mileage 15-17MPG depending on my driving. 85k miles and only issue I have had is A/C going out a couple weeks ago. I vote V8!

02-16-2019, 12:19 AM	#18
skiguy327 Four Point Join Date: Aug 2016	I think any of the eco boost engines are good. I have the 2015 2.7L eco boost 4x4 and I routinely tow about 5500lbs (boat) with no issues. It’s rated for about 8000 lbs with this engine. Normal mixed driving is around 18mpg. When towing my boat I get about 9mpg. I have the 20” rims. No leveling kit. Hope this helps. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

02-16-2019, 01:55 AM	#19
Awalk Spike Join Date: Nov 2017	Leveled ‘18 with grille guard and rear bumper. 20k Miles, ~17.5 mpg mixed. Stock wranglers, (which I personally believe are garbage). I find the more open highway driving I do at 75-85 mph, the mileage drops to 16 or so. At 50-60 mpg it’ll run in the low 20s. It has a ton of giddy up, no doubt about that. Pulls a trailer very well.

02-16-2019, 11:20 AM	#20
Meatcutter Eight Point Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Spring, Tx (Klein) Hunt In: Yorktown/Groesbeck	2015 F-150 3.7 Eco Boost. i get 19 on the road. Love the truck!

02-16-2019, 02:13 PM	#21
BowSlayer Pope & Young Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Troup Hunt In: Smith and Sutton County	Mine has a level and 33s. I love the truck.

02-16-2019, 02:32 PM	#22
pblaetz Pope & Young Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Ringoes, NJ Hunt In: McCoy TX	I have a 2017 eco boost with billstien leveling shocks and 33's. Put 45K miles on it so far. Only thing I wasn't happy about was cam phasers needed replacement with less than 20k on it. Otherwise I love the 3.5 and 10 speed trans. Pulls really well, mileage is 16 average. Running out to IL not towing the camper, I got 22 mpgs. IMO the 10 speed makes a huge difference in the performance

02-16-2019, 03:46 PM	#24
Deers & Beers Ten Point Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston, TX Hunt In: Wherever I Can	Don't do 35s on those... 33s are fine.. If you want to go bigger get a super duty

02-17-2019, 06:17 PM	#25
BMAC_GTX Six Point Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Georgetown,Tx. Hunt In: Milam Co. and Foard Co.	Just traded a 13 with the max tow package back in Oct got a GMC 2500 and I'm already regretting it. Get a 5Star tune and it is like a whole new truck.

02-19-2019, 12:50 PM	#26
KC Huntin Ten Point Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: San Antonio Hunt In: Mason Co	About to roll 36k on my 2017. So far so good. Anyone had any issues and or need for extended warranty?