Truck advice: EB vs. 5.4 vs. 5.0

[dpj99cobra]

I am looking at replacing both my 2003 Explorer Eddie Bauer (4.6) and my 1995 F150 (5.0, 5 speed) with one crew cab pickup.

Several have caught my eye but one is a 2010 F150 Platinum, 4wd with the 5.4 v8. It had 42K miles and listed for $29998. I had been excluding the EB engines from my search but am not sure that's wise.

I welcome your thoughts on these three engines and even on the different model year quirks or oddities.

Thamks.

 

[02_Lightning]

I would exclude the ecoboost unless you get a full engine warranty for life and leave it 100% stock. Darn things are ticking time bombs.

 

[PACETTR]

5.4's have become notorious for cam phaser issues, and they're typically catastrophic. They're also dogs compared to the EB or 5.0. The newer trucks are much better IMO. Personally I wouldn't be scared of the EB, but warranties are always good peace of mind.

 

[PC03GT]

I had a 2008 lariat, the 5.4 is a turd. Now I have a 2015 lariat EB, I couldn't be happier

 

[archerychamp3d]

Just hold out for the f150 diesel with ten speed

 

[jonw605]

If you want pulling power, the ecoboost (3.5).
If it's a daily driver with lighter loads...the 5.0 or 2.7 EB.
I own a 5.4 which is a pooch compared to my 3.5 EB