The brand new Ford F-150 has been boosted by a powertrain overhaul which includes four new truck engines, all of which are linked to a six-speed automatic transmission and each delivering better fuel economy.
Currently Ford’s best-seller with 50,449 units sold in July, the F-Series has been a dominant force for the company in the North American market. Now Ford hopes to further this success with its new engine line-up which includes an EcoBoost engine with 20 per cent better fuel economy when compared to the outgoing 2010 model.
Let’s take a look at the new engine line-up:
- 3.5litre Ti-VCT EcoBoost: Has power comparable to a naturally aspirated V8 but with 20 per cent better fuel economy. The intake and exhaust camshafts have been optimised for better performance too.
- 3.7litre four-valve Ti-VCT V6: The latest application of the Duratec V6 engine, it has additional technology and upgrades, with more work done on the bottom end of the engine. It offers an estimated 300hp at 6,500rpm and 275lb-ft of torque at 4,500rpm and also has E85 flex-fuel capability.
- 5.0litre four-valve dual-overhead-camshaft Ti-VCT V8: Delivers 360hp at 5,500rpm and 380lb-ft of torque at 4,250rpm. It is also E85 capable and has been improved with a new strengthened block and a new cylinder head, both of which have been optimised for performance and cooling.
- 6.2litre two-valve single-overhead-camshaft V8: A premium engine that delivers 411hp at 5,500rpm and 434lb-ft of torque at 4,500rpm.
