Originally Posted by Zaedock
No problem. Off topic, but how's that 2.7L in your F150 been?
My '12 only has 70K miles on it, but we were window shopping and found a few '19 leftover F150's (due to the virus maybe?) which have that engine. The discounts were huge!
I haven't test driven, but the specs on the block and video's I've seen were very good (The Fast Lane Truck testing it up the Ike Gauntlet in the Rockies).
The 2.7 has been a phenomenal engine. Leased it new, dropped the factory fill at 1,500mi, refilled with M1EP 5W-30, changed it again at 5k, again at 10k and had the dealer change it at 15k (have 3 free oil changes). Throughout this whole time, it has not burned a drop of oil and gets pretty good mileage for a truck. 22-24 mpg at Thruway speeds in the summer. I was gentle on it until about 7k miles. I don't abuse it, but it is no stranger to getting opened up and running through the gears. The 10-speed auto takes a little getting used to. It shifts strange but once you learn it, you'll understand what it's trying to accomplish. It is a transmission that does not like being persuaded until warm. Like any vehicle, take it easy until it's up to operating temp and then unleash it. Overall I would say that this powertrain gives no inclination that it is underpowered or will leave you stranded.
The 2.7, take off, get into it and about a half of a second later you'll feel the boost come on and it'll just pump through gears and get the attention of county mounties if you pass them. Plenty of power in this little engine. If you do get one, not sure if you've read this, but if you change your own oil/check the level -- give it 15 minutes after shutting the engine off to get an accurate reading. I guess the heads keep a lot of oil up there and it takes time to drain down. Early 2.7 owners would overfill then doing an OC. Another nice thing about the 2.7 is that it is DI + port injection. So I'd assume valves stay clean.
Just love the engine
Any other questions let me know.