2017 F-150 with gen2 3.5 Ecoboost and 10speed Auto

JantzenOKC · 01-31-2017, 11:05 PM

So I've been looking and comparing trucks for a long time and finally decided on the Ford. I've always been a Chevy guy but I really like the ecoboost setup. And with the new gen2 motor having 470ftlbs of torque at 3500rpm paired to the new 10spd trans, I think it will be the best of both worlds and pull my trailer very well. This engine has the new fuel setup that has direct injection and port injection both so 16 fuel injectors. Also has start stop technology which isn't near as bad as I thought it would be(has a button to turn off). Just got it today but so far I love it.

608RS · 01-31-2017, 11:21 PM

nice truck, looks great!

mariojmoe · 02-01-2017, 12:21 AM

Congrats sir, damn great choice and good looking rig! No doubt you'll enjoy her.

ChefBorOzzy · 02-01-2017, 01:04 AM

Congratulations! Looks like your fender and door panel alignment is much better than mine.. My fenders stick out away from the truck where it meets the door panel.

derklug1 · 02-01-2017, 01:09 AM

Only scary thing is the price, I remember when a truck was the cheapest vehicle on a dealers lot. At the Detroit Auto Show I almost had a heart attack at the price on some of the high end rigs.

72MachOne99GT · 02-01-2017, 07:10 AM

It's all the gosh-darn "luxury" options on these trucks.

Like a super crew configuration with a 6.5' bed (42k before a single option)

OPs Lariat is probably 54+ even with a short bed.

Any comparison to the original 3.5 ecoboost?

shaffe · 02-01-2017, 09:21 AM

Looks good, nice truck

JantzenOKC · 02-01-2017, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by 72MachOne99GT

It's all the gosh-darn "luxury" options on these trucks.

Like a super crew configuration with a 6.5' bed (42k before a single option)

OPs Lariat is probably 54+ even with a short bed.

Any comparison to the original 3.5 ecoboost?

Yeah this one was 57k sticker and I got then down to 51k which is 2k below invoice. I though it was a pretty good deal for a '17. They would come off the '16 trucks a lot more but I really wanted this new powertrain.

I've only driven a few gen1 ecoboosts but I feel like this 10spd will really make the ecoboost shine. It makes peak torque at 3500rpm where the gen1 made it at 2500rpm. I think it might be easier to stay out of boost when you want to.

Also just discovered sport mode today which totally transforms this truck. But will have a huge effect on mpg.

JantzenOKC · 02-01-2017, 11:22 AM

And thanks for the compliments. I know it's a Ford but I had to show it off to all my Camaro buds..

CamaroFred · 02-01-2017, 01:32 PM

Congratulations!

I read nothing but good things on the 10-speed.
It is supposed to be used in the 6th Gen ZL1.

72MachOne99GT · 02-01-2017, 02:45 PM

GM will have this 10 sp in the silverado/ sierras and lower level Camaros in no time just like Ford throwing it into their trucks and Mustang.

Everyone wins

JerTM · 02-01-2017, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by ChefBorOzzy

Congratulations! Looks like your fender and door panel alignment is much better than mine.. My fenders stick out away from the truck where it meets the door panel.

I've looked over several Ford models during their PDI, most Fords have some real panel alignment issues. Some of them don't even look like an adjustment will help.

frenchsquared · 02-01-2017, 03:22 PM

nice looking truck... I will be interested to hear your thoughts in a year.

imaSSnake · 02-01-2017, 03:43 PM

I had the first gen 3.5 EcoBoost and I had major issues that Ford wouldn't fix even though I had video proof of cold start rattle. I traded it in and literally a week later they released a TSB to replace the cam phasers and timing chains. F em.
The New Gen 2 3.5 should be a lot more reliable. I've been following.

Beautiful truck I hope it serves you well.

01-31-2017, 11:05 PM	#1
JantzenOKC Drives: '13 2LT/RS Twin Turbo Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Edmond, Oklahoma Posts: 3,073	2017 F-150 with gen2 3.5 Ecoboost and 10speed Auto So I've been looking and comparing trucks for a long time and finally decided on the Ford. I've always been a Chevy guy but I really like the ecoboost setup. And with the new gen2 motor having 470ftlbs of torque at 3500rpm paired to the new 10spd trans, I think it will be the best of both worlds and pull my trailer very well. This engine has the new fuel setup that has direct injection and port injection both so 16 fuel injectors. Also has start stop technology which isn't near as bad as I thought it would be(has a button to turn off). Just got it today but so far I love it. Attached Images __________________ 3.6L Twin Turbo V6 Garrett GT28 turbos -- Jacfab forged connecting rods -- Diamond forged pistons(10.5:1) -- Alky Control Methonal Injection -- CircleD 2E triple disc torque converter -- BMR suspension 10.75 @ 131mph

02-01-2017, 01:09 AM	#5
derklug1 Drives: 2016 GT350 Join Date: May 2015 Location: grand rapids mi Posts: 145	Only scary thing is the price, I remember when a truck was the cheapest vehicle on a dealers lot. At the Detroit Auto Show I almost had a heart attack at the price on some of the high end rigs. __________________ "Life is hard, it's harder if you're stupid" John Wayne

02-01-2017, 11:22 AM	#9
JantzenOKC Drives: '13 2LT/RS Twin Turbo Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Edmond, Oklahoma Posts: 3,073	And thanks for the compliments. I know it's a Ford but I had to show it off to all my Camaro buds.. __________________ 3.6L Twin Turbo V6 Garrett GT28 turbos -- Jacfab forged connecting rods -- Diamond forged pistons(10.5:1) -- Alky Control Methonal Injection -- CircleD 2E triple disc torque converter -- BMR suspension 10.75 @ 131mph

02-01-2017, 01:32 PM	#10
CamaroFred Drives: Miss Con Ception Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 2,998	Congratulations! I read nothing but good things on the 10-speed. It is supposed to be used in the 6th Gen ZL1. __________________ 2011 1SS/RS LS3 CGM

02-01-2017, 03:22 PM	#13
frenchsquared Drives: 15 Z28, 01 Corvette, 96 Corvette Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Colorado Posts: 863	nice looking truck... I will be interested to hear your thoughts in a year. __________________ 2018 Sierra RCSB \| 2015 Z28 Camaro \| 1989 B2200 with a 327 \| 1996 LT4 Z51 Corvette \| 1973 427 Nova

01-31-2017, 11:21 PM	#2
608RS Drives: 2015 2ss Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: . Posts: 645	nice truck, looks great!

02-01-2017, 12:21 AM	#3
mariojmoe Account Suspended Drives: C7 Z06 manual, 18 Zl1 manual, etc Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Spring Texas Posts: 1,488	Congrats sir, damn great choice and good looking rig! No doubt you'll enjoy her.

02-01-2017, 01:04 AM	#4
ChefBorOzzy Drives: 2016 F150 Join Date: May 2014 Location: Iowa Posts: 2,196	Congratulations! Looks like your fender and door panel alignment is much better than mine.. My fenders stick out away from the truck where it meets the door panel.

02-01-2017, 03:43 PM	#14
imaSSnake 'Maro Drives: 2015 SS 6.2L Auto 2SS Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: US Posts: 867	I had the first gen 3.5 EcoBoost and I had major issues that Ford wouldn't fix even though I had video proof of cold start rattle. I traded it in and literally a week later they released a TSB to replace the cam phasers and timing chains. F em. The New Gen 2 3.5 should be a lot more reliable. I've been following. Beautiful truck I hope it serves you well. __________________ 2015 SS 2SS Auto 93 SCT Perf, Kooks LTH & HFC MBRP Axleback Muffler Delete "Z/28" Spoiler and Grille OEM ZL1 wheels 285/305/35R20 BFG G-force Pro Comp 2