Unbelievable Ecoboost story - 2003-04 Mach 1 Registry Owners Club

shadowmaker · 07-18-2013, 11:03 PM

http://www.f150forum.com/f70/first-t...lew-up-208912/

Didnt read all 55 pages but what I did, WOW, just WOW.

TKat13 · 07-19-2013, 01:14 AM

read the entire thread.. wow!

Rice_slayer · 07-19-2013, 01:47 AM

Don't have the time to read it tonight since I work tomorrow morning early, but I have always said 5.0L V8>>>>>Ecoboost. My boss says the same thing. More reliable engine with way less issues, sounds nicer, and you get similar mileage!

iudelt89 · 07-19-2013, 09:28 AM

That. Is. Ridiculous.

So if I ever decide to get an F-150, get the 5.0, got it.

Mach828 · 07-19-2013, 12:24 PM

Cliffs?

My grandpa is about to buy the new ford tremor, with the ecoboost.

Sent with a shot of DROID go fast

NastyNate · 07-19-2013, 12:31 PM

Ecoboost engine blew a hole in the block at 30,000kms
finally got ford to replace the engine with a new engine and that one blew up in less than 2000 kms. Ford was giving him ****.....yada yada....i never made it to the end

DSG2003Mach1 · 07-19-2013, 06:00 PM

something is definitely beyond wrong with that truck and they arent finding it...

that said Im perfectly happy with my ecoboost thus far (little over a year and over 18000 miles)

Mach828 · 07-19-2013, 06:11 PM

Oh so one guy blows and engine. I thought it was a considerable amount.

Eh, no big deal.

There are going to be lemons in every production vehicle. You can't produce thousands an expect them all to be perfect.

EcoBoost FTW!

shadowmaker · 07-19-2013, 06:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mach828

Oh so one guy blows and engine. I thought it was a considerable amount.

Eh, no big deal.

There are going to be lemons in every production vehicle. You can't produce thousands an expect them all to be perfect.

EcoBoost FTW!

3 motors.

Mustanger2 · 07-19-2013, 07:15 PM

3 motors?...but what about the tens of thousands that are incredible haulers & have No issues?

MustangFrank03 · 07-19-2013, 07:46 PM

love my 5.4, its a tank!! if I had to get a new one it would be the 5.0. That being said I know several work trucks that are eco boost have no issues. I would say this is a lemon as well. Glad I never had a lemon lol.

weaver · 07-19-2013, 09:52 PM

The story isn't so much about 3 blown shortblocks but rather the run around from the dealer, the length of time he was without his vehicle and the lack of proper diagnostics that led to the last two engine replacements. Basically.

matab14 · 07-23-2013, 04:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by weaver

The story isn't so much about 3 blown shortblocks but rather the run around from the dealer, the length of time he was without his vehicle and the lack of proper diagnostics that led to the last two engine replacements. Basically.

this! I agree! If I had spent that kind of money and experienced those issues I would have a hard time finding any type of faith or compassion in continuing ownership of something that represents Ford.

That said, I do love the Eco Trucks though and the power the punch out along with feel of acceleration is just awesome!

07-18-2013, 11:03 PM	#1
shadowmaker Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: VA Posts: 2,136	Unbelievable Ecoboost story http://www.f150forum.com/f70/first-t...lew-up-208912/ Didnt read all 55 pages but what I did, WOW, just WOW.

07-19-2013, 01:14 AM	#2
TKat13 Mach-T Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: DFW Posts: 2,865	Re: Unbelievable Ecoboost story read the entire thread.. wow! __________________ Darrell Black '04 Mach 1 Track Times (bone-stock w/drs):60 ft - 1.90 \| 1/8 - 8.67 (100 shot,E85,4:10s,Street tire):60 ft - 1.67 \| 1/8 - 7.88 New build - 750rwhp; not track tested (yet) Mods: Build Log Paint&Body Tuned by Manny @ HPP

07-19-2013, 01:47 AM	#3
Rice_slayer Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Regina, Saskatchewan Posts: 483	Re: Unbelievable Ecoboost story Don't have the time to read it tonight since I work tomorrow morning early, but I have always said 5.0L V8>>>>>Ecoboost. My boss says the same thing. More reliable engine with way less issues, sounds nicer, and you get similar mileage! __________________ http://img3.imageshack.us/img3/668/img0584fx.jpg 2003 Ford Mustang Mach 1 Dark Shadow Grey Best 1/4 mile ET to date: 12.22@117.8mph w/ 1.73 60 foot, needs moar suspension! Procharger P1SC, Cobra fuel pumps, Centerforce DF, 39# injectors,Slot style MAF,BBK Longtubes, BBK O/R x, Borla stingers, MM rear LCAs, Tokico Illuminas,J&M rear uppers, MM FLSFC, 4.10 gears, Moser 31 splines, Detriot Truetrac. 410rwhp, 383rwtq on only 6psi.

07-19-2013, 09:28 AM	#4
iudelt89 United We Stang Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Libertyvile, IL Posts: 985	Re: Unbelievable Ecoboost story That. Is. Ridiculous. So if I ever decide to get an F-150, get the 5.0, got it. __________________ Black Staggered FR500's, SSS Adrenaline Cat-Back, JBA o/r h-pipe, MGW Short Throw Shifter, H&R SS Springs, Bilstein HD's, MM Bumpsteer, MM CC Plates, Kenny Brown Extreme Subframe Matrix, FRPP Alum Driveshaft, 2000 Cobra R front brake kit, MM pan hard bar, MM LCA's, K&N FIPK Intake, Bama Tune, Shaker Diverter, FRPP 3.73s, Moser 31 spline axles, FRPP diff cover, FRPP Traction-Lok diff, Kenny Brown Brake Ducts '04 Black 5-Speed Mach 1, 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee

07-19-2013, 12:24 PM	#5
Mach828 Dark Knight Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 5,759	Cliffs? My grandpa is about to buy the new ford tremor, with the ecoboost. Sent with a shot of DROID go fast __________________ Vortech V2 S-trim, E85, A2A Treadstone, Comp cams, built engine, full exhaust, built rear, built 4r70, more mods. Tuned by me with SCT Advantage

07-19-2013, 12:31 PM	#6
NastyNate Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Jersey Shore Posts: 1,349	Re: Unbelievable Ecoboost story Ecoboost engine blew a hole in the block at 30,000kms finally got ford to replace the engine with a new engine and that one blew up in less than 2000 kms. Ford was giving him ****.....yada yada....i never made it to the end

07-19-2013, 06:00 PM	#7
DSG2003Mach1 700 HP Mach Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 8,384	Re: Unbelievable Ecoboost story something is definitely beyond wrong with that truck and they arent finding it... that said Im perfectly happy with my ecoboost thus far (little over a year and over 18000 miles) __________________ 03 dsg mach1 - MPR built 9.5:1 motor, D1, cams, ported intake, full exhaust, magnum t56, built rear, E85 etc... '12 F150 FX2 Supercrew with Ecoboost daily beater

07-19-2013, 06:11 PM	#8
Mach828 Dark Knight Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 5,759	Re: Unbelievable Ecoboost story Oh so one guy blows and engine. I thought it was a considerable amount. Eh, no big deal. There are going to be lemons in every production vehicle. You can't produce thousands an expect them all to be perfect. EcoBoost FTW! __________________ Vortech V2 S-trim, E85, A2A Treadstone, Comp cams, built engine, full exhaust, built rear, built 4r70, more mods. Tuned by me with SCT Advantage

07-19-2013, 07:15 PM	#10
Mustanger2 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Grants Pass, Oregon Posts: 1,777	Re: Unbelievable Ecoboost story 3 motors?...but what about the tens of thousands that are incredible haulers & have No issues? __________________ I drive a slow Mustang....but I drive it Slow....HARD!

07-19-2013, 07:46 PM	#11
MustangFrank03 '03 Torch Red Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: NJ Posts: 269	Re: Unbelievable Ecoboost story love my 5.4, its a tank!! if I had to get a new one it would be the 5.0. That being said I know several work trucks that are eco boost have no issues. I would say this is a lemon as well. Glad I never had a lemon lol.

07-19-2013, 09:52 PM	#12
weaver mustangs rule Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 1,123	Re: Unbelievable Ecoboost story The story isn't so much about 3 blown shortblocks but rather the run around from the dealer, the length of time he was without his vehicle and the lack of proper diagnostics that led to the last two engine replacements. Basically.

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