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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Electric F-150s just isn't the way... maybe someday, but not now.[/quote]
You're correct, electric F150's is not the way right now. F150 owners are still getting used to the idea that Ford are making them some with 6 cylinder engines, they want their trucks to be 8 cylinders, for the sound and the power.

[b]There's nothing wrong with electric trucks[/b], but it will take many years for a majority of truckers to come around to the idea. [/quote]

Other than having terrible range when towing and extended time charging.  Depending on the size/aerodynamics of the trailer, a F150 Lightning might only go 100 miles compared to 350 for a gas/hybrid F150.  That’s a huge difference.  You also often need to unhitch the trailer to charge; another huge PITA since you can pull through a gas station with a trailer.  So, if you’re going to use it for towing, there’s a lot wrong with an electric truck.  The majority of F150s sold have turbo V6; the coyote V8 is less than a quarter of sales.[/quote]

PP here. I figure that people are buying electric trucks, are not really buying them for their towing power. They are buying them because they like trucks and feel that they are being good people by buying them. I have a coworker that has leased one and he doesn't have anything to tow.

Do you know a lot about trucks? If so, I would like your thoughts on the Ford F150 2.7 Ecoboost. I hear that they have plastic oil pans that are prone to leaking. I do like Chevy Silverados too, but I can't get my mind around them making a 4 cylinder full size truck.[/quote]
That’s reasonable.  If I didn’t tow an electric truck would work very well for me. 
I think the 2.7 ecoboost is probably the best engine in the f150 line.  It’s plenty powerful and most issues have been worked out.  I think most of these oil pan issues were taken care of with a gasket change.  The issues I see are generally with the Gen1 2.7.  Know several people with rock solid 2.7s with lots of miles.  A friend of mine has a 3.5 getting near 300k with no issues.

I also question a turbo 4 in a full size truck, but it’s a 2.7 liter; same size as the smaller eco boost.  It’s fairly new, so it’s hard to know for sure about reliability.  I read mixed reviews, no personal experience with it.[/quote]
Thanks for your response. I'm leaning towards a used 2.7 Ecoboost. I was at one point favoring the 3.5's, but I have read and heard that the 2.7 is a better built engine and also doesn't have as many cam phaser issues as the 3.5. I don't have anything to tow either. Once in a blue moon a might rent a U-Haul trailer, but that's it.[/quote]

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