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In this article, we are going to be looking at the 5.0 Coyote’s reliability. The 5.0 Coyote is a popular Ford engine used in the Ford Mustang and F150 trucks. How good is this engine and is it something you would want to go with? We will be exploring this in this post. The 5.0 Coyote V8 engine was introduced in 2011 and has since gone through 4 generations. The first generation ran from 2011 to 2014 and produced 360HP and 30-pound feet of torque. The second generation of the Coyote ran from 2015 to 2017. It came with an improved 385HP and 387-pound feet of torque. It was followed by the 3 rd generation running from 2018 to 2020. It produced 395HP and 400-pound feet of torque. In 2021, the 4 th generation was launched and produced 400HP and 410-pound feet of torque. Is the Coyote 5.0 a reliable engine? When it comes to reliability, the 5.0 Coyote is one of the better engines produced by Ford. It has been known to go well over 240,000 miles when maintained well. It also has little to no well-documented issues though there may be some outliers in this regard. Is the 5.0 in the F150 a good engine? The Coyote runs on both the Ford Mustang as well as the F150 trucks as an option. As far as the Coyote is concerned, the Coyote competes with other options which are: 3.3L V6 2.7L EcoBoost Twin Turbo V6 3.0L Power Stroke Turbo V6 5.0L V8 Coyote 3.5L EcoBoost Twin Turbo V6 3.5L PowerBoost Full Hybrid V6 Which option you end up choosing depends on what you expect from your F150. Do you want more torque, power, speed, or just some ruggedness? There are several considerations to make and the 5.0 Coyote generally offers all that you may require from a pickup truck though there will be limitations which we will discuss later in this post. As can be seen from the introductory paragraphs of this post, the 5.0 Coyote is an engine that has grown from strength to strength throughout its 10-year history. Owners of F150 trucks with the Coyote have expressed nothing but good things about it. How long does a Ford Coyote engine last? The oldest F150s with the 5.0 Coyote are from 2011. Some of these trucks have managed to get up to 250,000 miles or more on them with little to no issues, especially with a good maintenance record. It is good for hauling but not that good when it comes to towing. When towing weighs beyond 5,000 pounds, it gets stuck between 2 nd and 3 rd gears producing low torque at low RPMs. This could be its biggest drawback. If you intend to be doing a lot of towing the 3.5 EcoBoost would be your best bet. Does Ford still use the 5.0 engine? The latest offering of the 5.0 Coyote is the 4 th Gen 5.0 Coyote which has the best HP and torque ratings of all previous generations. One of the things that have made it unique is the dual injection mechanism that was initially introduced in the EcoBoost engine. Besides being more powerful, the 4 th generation 5.0 Coyote is more efficient. It does this by cutting off half of the cylinders in situations that require low power. This makes it more efficient and allows it to fall within government emission parameters. What year Coyote motor is best? If you are to go by the numbers, the 4 th generation Coyote is the best of the bunch. It has the dual advantage of being the most powerful and also the most efficient of the bunch. The only thing that can be held against is that it’s relatively new and not faced the test of time. Having said that, all the Coyote generations that came before it are great engines and have a proven track record. It would seem that you can’t go wrong when it comes to the 5.0 Coyote..well…unless you are going to be doing a lot of towing then you may face a problem or 2. Problems of the 5.0 Coyote on the F150 Let’s face it; no engine is perfect even though the Coyote is pretty close to it. Here are the two most commonly reported ones. Stalling While Driving: The Coyote has been known to stall all of a sudden while driving. This issue has linked to a dirty throttle body or mass airflow sensor. In both cases, simply cleaning the aforementioned tends to rectify the issue. Transmission Problems: The Coyote has been known to have issues with automatic transmission in some cases. It can produce a clicking sound when shifting gears or skipping gears. Manual transmission is known to work best with the engine. Conclusion on f150 5.0 reliability In conclusion, the 5.0 Coyote is a great engine and option for your F150. It has a proven track record when it comes to reliability and longevity. Most owners of F150s running this engine have reported that they have virtually not had to do any major repairs on the engine itself. They only needed to carry out regular oil changes and most of the issues came from other parts of the truck and not the engine itself.