For years it has been drilled into truck owner’s heads that if you need a truck to haul or tow you need to get a truck with the biggest engine possible. Ford is taking on the challenge of changing that perception. Their engine of choice is the 3.5L Ecoboost engine that will be available in 90% of the F-150 line-up. This engine offers Best in Class 3,060lbs Payload, Best in Class 11.300 lbs maximum trailer towing, and Best in Class 402 lb.-ft. of torque at 2,500 rpm. It is doing this improved fuel economy.
You wouldn’t guess this twin turbo V6 would out perform all other V8’s in its class but it does. This week we had the privilege to see for ourselves at Ripken Stadium. Ford had these trucks and their competition set up for real life demonstrations. Towing a 6,500 lb trailer at 40 MPH and then accelerating to 70 MPH this 6 cylinder Ecoboost truck still puts you in your seat. “You have to check your rearview mirrors to make sure the trailer is still back there.” is what one of the drivers said about the driving experience. Also they offered drag races with the competition, which had no chance of keeping up with this 365 HP engine paired with a 6 speed automatic transmission.
To read more about the Ecoboost engine in the F-150 and all of the new powertrains being offered in the 2011 F-150, click the link below.
