Ford's F-150 pickup will get 3 replacement powertrains

[dietz4ibanez]

I might be wrong but the way I read it the 6.2 is only going in the raptor and super duty's.... if that's the case Ford might as well quit the smaller motors cause there is a big crowd that would like a 6.2 V8 in their f150's....

 

[Darkanion]

I might be wrong but the way I read it the 6.2 is only going in the raptor and super duty's.... if that's the case Ford might as well quit the smaller motors cause there is a big crowd that would like a 6.2 V8 in their f150's....

...just like there was with GM, when they started with their 6.2. I'm sure (ok, I'm not "sure" of it, because I don't have insider information.) Ford will most likely work a similar tactic to what GM did with their 6.2. Make it available in the upper trim levels only and then gradually work it down the product line over the next few years.. Initially, though, they can maximize profits by making the guys who "just have to have" the biggest engine buy the most expensive models..

 

[Zembonez]

Even with a 6.2 available in half ton trucks (Ford or Chevy) there would not be a huge percentage of takers. I bet the sales numbers would not exceed 10%. We might like our power, but the average guy is perfectly content with the 4.8-5.3 offerings.

 

[che22879]

the 5.0 is supposed to put out numbers close to the 6.2 so putting the 5.0 in the regular F150s seems to be a good idea. Lighter engines with more power is always good for fuel economy. The 3.5 ecoboost puts out 365 hp so I dont think it will be a problem in the trucks. I think ford is finally headed in the right direction! I guess they plan on getting some fokes that fell off the tundra and titan band wagon.

 

[Z71_Silvy]

Ford hasn't offered a V-6 engine in the F-150 since the 2008 model year, when a 4.2-liter V-6 was offered.

Chief rivals Chevrolet, GMC and Dodge have all continued to offer V-6 engines in their full-size pickups....

... “We are always looking to broaden the appeal of our products to give consumers the vehicle that best suits their needs."

Then why get rid of the V6 in the first place???

 

[Codeman]

I might be wrong but the way I read it the 6.2 is only going in the raptor and super duty's.... if that's the case Ford might as well quit the smaller motors cause there is a big crowd that would like a 6.2 V8 in their f150's....

I might be wrong but the way I read it the 6.2 is only going in the raptor and super duty's.... if that's the case Ford might as well quit the smaller motors cause there is a big crowd that would like a 6.2 V8 in their f150's....

...just like there was with GM, when they started with their 6.2. I'm sure (ok, I'm not "sure" of it, because I don't have insider information.) Ford will most likely work a similar tactic to what GM did with their 6.2. Make it available in the upper trim levels only and then gradually work it down the product line over the next few years.. Initially, though, they can maximize profits by making the guys who "just have to have" the biggest engine buy the most expensive models..

Even with a 6.2 available in half ton trucks (Ford or Chevy) there would not be a huge percentage of takers. I bet the sales numbers would not exceed 10%. We might like our power, but the average guy is perfectly content with the 4.8-5.3 offerings.

That is they way I read it, Raptor and Super Duty than hopefully the follow suit with what you guys said. Sure hope so, if not 5.0 it is, Stroked!

 

[Zembonez]

In spite of how WE see the world as a group, the average guy buys a truck, drives it, and never changes anything on it. I'd be willing to bet that over 90% of the trucks sold remain mostly stock until they are traded off.

The push for lower emissions and higher fuel economy from the feds will mean that the bigger (and thirstier) engines remain in a select few "special edition" vehicles. Manufacturers don't get to choose here. They have to comply with the CAFE standards that are getting tougher by the year.

 

[RebelThunder]

Well if it costs ya over $4,000 to get gears, it'll probably run a guy $10,000 to get the Eco-boost.

 

[Zembonez]

That's probably true.

 

[Z71_Silvy]

The push for lower emissions and higher fuel economy from the feds will mean that the bigger (and thirstier) engines remain in a select few "special edition" vehicles. Manufacturers don't get to choose here. They have to comply with the CAFE standards that are getting tougher by the year.

Well...offering the thirsty "eco"boost engine isn't going to help that.

And that 3.7 will struggle in a 5000K+ pound truck...it will work very hard eliminating any benefit of using a V6...it will be a case of V6 with V8 mileage...just like most V6s in 1/2 tons.

My friends '07 Silverado reg cab with the 4.3 gets marginally better mileage than my loaded crew cab with a (PROPER) V8.