Ford’s twin turbo 3.5 EcoBoost is one of our favorite engines here at 8020 Media. The 3.5L V6 is found in a variety of models including the F-150, Explorer, Expedition, and Raptor. We have no shortage of detailed, insightful content for the Ford 3.5 EcoBoost engine like our twin turbo upgrade guide and EcoBoost timing chain rattle. Scroll down for more guides and articles on the twin turbo 3.5L V6 EcoBoost.
Looking back at Ford’s illustrious history, they have produced quite a few ultra powerful motors. Of them, the 5.2 Predator supercharged V8, 3.5 EcoBoost twin-turbo V6, 6.7 PowerStroke turbo-diesel V8, and 5.0 Coyote V8, are some of the most powerful. These are some of the highest output engines ever to reach the American market from…
For the 2015+ F150, Ford has given owners a variety of power plant options, but which is truly the best F150 engine? Ford first began selling their legendary F150 truck in 1975, and since 1977 it has been the most popular truck in both the United States and Canada. In 2015, Ford released their current…
Since its release in the 2010 Lincoln MKS, the 3.5L EcoBoost has become one of the favored powerhouses in Ford trucks and SUVs. While the Ford 3.5 EcoBoost is one of the most celebrated engines in Ford’s modern engine catalog, it isn’t a stranger to issues. The Gen 1 3.5 Ecoboost suffered from a number…
The Ford EcoBoost has a reputation for being a well-built and reliable series of turbocharged engines. However, there were some teething problems, especially in the earlier years of the 3.5 EcoBoost. One of the primary issues with some of the first-gen engine models, especially the 3.5 EcoBoost, is timing chain rattle. 2010-2015 3.5L EcoBoost timing…
The Ford F-150 truck is one of the most versatile and popular American trucks on the market today. The 3.5 L twin-turbo EcoBoost engine, which became available in 2011, is one of the best F150 power plants. While the engine offers a great balance of fuel economy, emissions, performance, and reliability, it can still use…
The Ford 3.5 EcoBoost engine made its debut in several Lincoln and Ford models. It was quickly adopted to the F-150 in 2011 before making its way into many other models. The engine delivers an impressive 355-450 horsepower in most applications. However, a variant of the 3.5L EcoBoost making 660 horsepower is also found in…
Ford introduced the first iteration of the 3.5L EcoBoost F-150 to an intrigued, yet skeptical, audience in 2011. As large block V8s are being phased out of most trucks, Ford pitched the 3.5L EcoBoost as a more efficient alternative. In the 12 years following its release, the 3.5L EcoBoost F-150 has proven that it deserves…
We believe the Ford F-150 3.5 EcoBoost is an excellent engine from top to bottom. Of course, the twin turbo design means the engine also responds well to performance upgrades. We previously wrote an article about the best 3.5 EcoBoost upgrades. Intercooler mods made that list for good reason. FMIC’s offer power gains, ensure consistent…
Ford 3.5 EcoBoost engines are a big focus on this blog. We’re big fans of the twin turbo V6 EcoBoost engine for good reason. The 3.5 twin turbo engine is capable of 500-550+whp on stock turbos with simple bolt-ons. Impressive numbers. However, some are always looking for more and that’s where twin turbo upgrades come…
If you’ve checked out our 5 best mods for the 3.5 EcoBoost guide, downpipes topped the list as one of the best upgrades. Downpipes are the most restrictive component of the F150’s exhaust system which means upgrading can have some significant performance and power benefits. This guide will focus on the benefits of upgrading your…
The Ford 3.5 EcoBoost is our favorite engine in 2011+ F-150 trucks. It’s debatably the best gasoline F-150 engine option for its balance of performance, towing, and fuel economy. In the Ford F-150 the 3.5 EcoBoost offers anywhere from 365 to 450 horsepower. However, it also leaves a lot of untapped potential on the table….
In our opinion, the Ford 2.7 and 3.5 EcoBoost engines are by far the best engines in the Ford F-150. They both offer an excellent balance of power, performance, towing, fuel economy, and reliability. It’s hard to go wrong with either engine. However, it can be tough to make a decision on which F-150 EcoBoost…
