I hear the only time to really worry about the 1st gen ecoboosts like mine is over the 100k mark. Timing chain stretch and cam phaser issue related to oiling. It doesn't happen to all, but something I will be looking out for and keeping my oil changes religious at 7500 miles or sooner. Or just get rid of the truck for a newer ecoboost. My 2014 is on the edge of the updated arm/higher weight oil than the 2011-2013 so we will see in the long term
Other than that I don't think you can beat the ecoboost for 1500 towing. I'd highly recommend an ecoboost if you wanna stay 1500. It will will pull an enclosed without major issues. I don't really see the overheating issues on the 2nd gen ecoboosts in hot weather when I search on forums so I'm maybe they fixed it on the redesign after the complaints? Still, a 1st gen will climb at 55-60 up mountains to PittRace in upper 90 degree temps without a hiccup.... you can't just do 70 like I wanted to
2017 2nd ecoboosts can be found for decent price
Other than that I don't think you can beat the ecoboost for 1500 towing. I'd highly recommend an ecoboost if you wanna stay 1500. It will will pull an enclosed without major issues. I don't really see the overheating issues on the 2nd gen ecoboosts in hot weather when I search on forums so I'm maybe they fixed it on the redesign after the complaints? Still, a 1st gen will climb at 55-60 up mountains to PittRace in upper 90 degree temps without a hiccup.... you can't just do 70 like I wanted to
2017 2nd ecoboosts can be found for decent price