Received 68 Likes on 37 Posts. well Guys that have a 5.0 will say buy a 5.0. guys with the 3.5 will say buy the 3.5. guys with the 2.7 will say buy the 3.5 just kidding. It all depends on how big of a boat or trailer you are going to get to decide what motor. Your better off finding a truck with the payload you need to haul your future purchases. The 3.0L V6 Powerstroke engine is the only diesel engine in the F-150 lineup. This engine is turbocharged and it makes 250 horsepower at 3,250 rpm and 440 pound-feet of torque at 1,750 rpm. The 3.0-liter diesel engine uses a roller finger follower valvetrain, a compression ignition system, and common rail for fuel delivery. If so, it is important to know what campers your Ford Explorer is capable of towing. A 2019 Ford Explorer can tow any camper weighing up to 5,000 pounds while the newer 2020 Ford Explorer can tow up to 5,600 pounds! This means that a Ford Explorer can tow pop-up trailers, hybrid trailers, teardrop trailers, and some smaller travel trailers. The maximum reliable mileage you can pull out of the 2.7 EcoBoost ranges from approximately 200,000 to 230,000 miles. But the truck needs to be looked after and maintained properly. Common issues that are associated with the engine must be addressed as soon as they are diagnosed to avoid any further damage. 2020 Ford Explorer Engine Options Available. With the 2020 Ford Explorer lineup, you can expect four engines to choose from. The 3.0L EcoBoost® V6 is a great choice if you are looking for impressive horsepower and torque. If you're interested in taking it up a notch, the enhanced 3.0L EcoBoost® V6 will fit perfectly with your lifestyle. And Ford typically rates all other ecoboost engines on 93 octane premium - not 91. That being said, my 2.7 F150 does wake up (more) on premium and can be confirmed through monitoring. No doubt the 2.3 in our explorer is the same, but its not my daily driver so I have not played with it that much Bronco®. Maverick®. Feel the true power of the 2024 Ford Expedition® SUV featuring the 3.5L EcoBoost® engine with 400 horsepower & 480 lb.-ft. of torque. Enjoy seamless & precise shifting with the 10-speed SelectShift® Automatic Transmission, delivering a smooth ride. Misfires are the number one symptom of spark plug or ignition coil problems. Though, misfires can have many other causes. When the 3.7 Cyclone ignition coils go bad it will prevent the air/fuel mixture from properly igniting. In turn, you may notice the Ford 3.7 engine is running rough or stuttering. 2015 - 2020 Ford F150 2.7L Ecoboost Catted Downpipe. Needing more performance, MPG's and sound from your 2015 - 2020 2.7L Ecoboost F150? Look no further!.. $839.00. Turbo or SC the V6 is going to cost at least $5500. For the $4000 difference, you can just slap a big turbo on the 2.3 and blow the turbo 3.7 out of the water. 2.3 is fully forged bottom end, the V6 isnt. Larze123 • 2015 Ecoboost Premium • 9 yr. ago • Edited 9 yr. ago. n7bn.