For years, one particular EcoBoost V6 has quietly earned a cult following among F-150 owners, Bronco adventurers, and everyday drivers who value torque, efficiency, and long-term durability over flashy headlines. Many call it the most reliable turbocharged engine Ford has ever put into production, a compact powerhouse that punches well above its weight without the drama that sometimes follows bigger EcoBoosts. The 2.7-liter EcoBoost is officially being dropped from the Ford F-150 starting with the 2027 model year. Leaked order guides confirm it will be replaced as the standard engine by a larger 3.0-liter EcoBoost V6 from the same Nano family. While it continues for now in the Bronco and Ranger, its absence from America’s best-selling truck marks a significant shift.