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Ford 2.7 EcoBoost
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Ford 2.7 EcoBoost
Verdict
RISKY · 48/100
Est. cost /3yr
€4,500-€12,000 over 3 years depending on mileage, oil consumption severity, and whether a major failure (heads or turbos) occurs during ownership
Oil interval
12,000 km
Recalls
4
Worst issue
Head Gasket Failure / Cracked Cylinder Head
CRITICAL
Ford 2.7 EcoBoost
Mk13/Mk14 · 2.7 TT V6
Head Gasket Failure / Cracked Cylinder Head
€5,000-11,000
CRITICAL
Turbo Wastegate Failure (Both Turbos)
€3,500-6,500
HIGH
Excessive Oil Consumption
€200-1,500
HIGH
Low Oil Pressure Warning
€300-2,000
MODERATE
EGR Cooler / EGR Pipe Failure
€400-1,200
MODERATE
Ford 2.7 EcoBoost
Mk13/Mk14 · 2.7 TT V6
•Run a full VIN check on NHTSA.gov against all open recalls for this specific truck and confirm each has been completed at a Ford dealer
•Request a documented oil consumption log or perform your own: check oil level, drive 3,000 km, recheck, more than 0.5L lost is a red flag
•Perform a cold-start inspection: listen for turbo noise abnormalities, watch for blue or white smoke in the first 2 minutes of running
•Connect an OBD-II scanner and check for stored or pending codes related to turbo wastegate (P0033, P0036 or similar boost control faults) and EGR
•Pressure-test the cooling system and inspect coolant for signs of combustion gases using a block leak tester, non-negotiable on any 2.7 EcoBoost
•Verify TSB 17-2077 oil consumption fix has been applied (check dealer service records) and confirm the EGR pipe and cooler have been inspected
•Note the build year: 2015-2017 trucks carry more head gasket reports than 2018+ trucks, factor this into price negotiation
Ford 2.7 EcoBoost
Mk13/Mk14 · 2.7 TT V6
Cylinder heads (integrated exhaust manifold)
Inspect cooling system for leaks and pressure-test; replace heads before coolant enters combustion chamber
60,000-120,000 km
Turbocharger wastegates (both units)
Monitor for boost-related fault codes; budget for dual turbo replacement or investigate aftermarket wastegate repair options
80,000-160,000 km
EGR cooler and pipes
Inspect for coolant seepage and cracked pipes; pre-treat studs with penetrating oil before they seize
80,000-140,000 km
Oil consumption / piston rings
Track oil consumption rate from day one; if exceeding 1 qt per 3,000 miles escalate to dealer under TSB 17-2077
10,000-100,000 km
Ford 2.7 EcoBoost
Mk13/Mk14 · 2.7 TT V6
Engine (various model years)
Ford has issued more than one engine-related recall covering certain 2015-2019 F-150 trucks with the 2.7L EcoBoost.
Seat Belts - Front Pretensioner
Front seat belt pretensioner deployment may pose injury risk on 2015-2018 F-150 Regular Cab and SuperCrew Cab
Door Latch / Locks / Linkages
Doors on 2015-2017 F-150 may unexpectedly open while driving due to a latch mechanism fault
Rear Seat Belts - Inflatable
Left rear inflatable seat belt on 2015-2017 F-150 crew cab may not function correctly in a crash
Ford 2.7 EcoBoost
Mk13/Mk14 · 2.7 TT V6
✓Strong torque output (up to 542 Nm depending on generation) makes it capable for towing and hauling
✓Bi-turbo setup delivers responsive power across a wide RPM range with minimal lag for its size
✓Ford issued TSBs acknowledging and providing fixes for oil consumption, showing some factory accountability
✓Long production run and wide platform use mean parts and specialist knowledge are widely available
✓Later production years (2018 onward, second-generation design) show fewer head gasket reports than the original 2015-2017 engines
Ford 2.7 EcoBoost
Mk13/Mk14 · 2.7 TT V6
Real consumption
11.2 L/100km
Official consumption
Not available
Oil interval
12,000 km
Oil spec
Ford WSS-M2C945-A 5W-30 full synthetic. Official interval is roughly 16,000 km (10,000 miles) or per oil life monitor, but given known consumption issues, check dipstick level every 3,000-5,000 km rather than waiting for a warning light.
Est. cost /3yr
€4,500-€12,000 over 3 years depending on mileage, oil consumption severity, and whether a major failure (heads or turbos) occurs during ownership
Ford 2.7 EcoBoost
Mk13/Mk14 · 2.7 TT V6
325 hp · 508 Nm
2015-2017
325 hp · 542 Nm
2018-2020
325 hp · 542 Nm
2021-2025
Do not assume a later model year is automatically safe, but do weigh it in your favor. The 2015-2017 trucks carry the highest concentration of cracked head / coolant-into-exhaust complaints, so a pressure test and block leak test are mandatory on those regardless of mileage. 2018 onward trucks benefit from the revised Gen 2 engine design and show fewer head failures, but wastegate failure and oil consumption were never fully resolved across any model year, so the same fault-code scan and oil consumption check apply to every truck you look at, whatever the build year.