Ford F-150 to Get Mustang's 3.7L V6 and 5.0L V8, Plus New EcoBoost V6 - Diesel Forum

AutoGuide.com · 07-16-2010, 04:50 PM

Ford's 2011 F-150 will do away with its current lineup of V8 engines in the F-150 in favor of new and more efficient powerplants, which will include a base V6, the Mustang GT's 5.0-liter V8 and the company's impressive EcoBoost V6.

The base 4.6-liter V8 will be tossed in favor of the company's new 3.7-liter V6 engine, the same engine offered as standard equipment in the new 2011 Mustang. This will mark the first time Ford has offered a V6 in the F-150 since 2008. The current 4.6-liter makes 248 hp and 294 ft-lbs of torque and gets 19-mpg highway, while in the Mustang the 3.7-liter V6 makes 305-hp and 280 ft-lbs of torque, while delivering 31-mpg on the highway.

Ford's optional Triton 5.4-liter V8 will then be replaced by the smaller displacement 5.0-liter from the Mustang GT. The 5.4-liter makes 320-hp and 390 ft-lbs of torque, with a 20-mpg highway rating, while the 5.0-liter V8 in the new Mustang GT creates 412-hp and 390 ft-lbs of torque, while getting 26-mpg highway.

Ford's new twin-turbo 3.5-liter V6 EcoBoost engine will also debut in the F-150 for 2011 and all engine options will come with a 6-speed automatic transmission.

The biggest challenge for Ford will be in the marketing department, convincing traditional truck buyers that a smaller displacement or V6 engine can do the job of the larger V8 powerplants. We wouldn't worry, as Ford has proven itself very capable over the past few years in marketing its products.

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dsroka80504 · 07-16-2010, 05:15 PM

Great news. I hope they put these EcoBoost engines in their SUVs too so I can trade in my POS Lexus.

BubbaZ71Tahoe · 07-18-2010, 10:38 AM

Nice horse power... But the torque is lower which may have a affect on its towing capacities..

The 5.4 right now will out tow any chevy 5.3 I've been around.

I'd like to see the new 6.2 V8 in the f-150... big displacement and high horse power and torque.

mstng5point0 · 07-19-2010, 06:49 PM

I could use a nice reg. cab short bed f150. with a nice little 5.0 and some 4.10s or 4.30s

**worldwide73** · 07-19-2010, 10:38 PM

I like the 31mpg, but then i wouldn't get to smell diesel smoke

bsink17 · 07-20-2010, 03:13 PM

wonder if they are going to use one of those engines in the expedition? we were about to buy one for my wife may have to hold off for another year and see how well these engines do.

jgoff78 · 07-26-2010, 03:14 AM

The fuel economy is misleading as it compares a truck to sports car

. The new numbers are impressive tho I feel that a V6 will scare off people that passed up the ranger... Instead of tooling their factories for this engine they should just offer the eco boost or 5.0, the eco boost still doesnt seem to fit the truck market but I think 'twin turbos' in advertising will save it

chuckhumprey · 10-25-2010, 11:36 PM

Having owned a 5.4L F-150 Lariat 4x4 I would never buy a V6 in this truck. It's way too heavy. The motor, no matter how much HP would have to work so hard to keep the truck moving. I don't think this is an upgrade on Ford F150 truck parts. I don't tow a lot but when I do (6000# trailer) I need something that can accelerate onto the highway and up mountain roads. 6.2L definitely.

**Dick Cutting** · 10-29-2010, 08:51 PM

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