That is an absolute bargain, and in that truck, 0-60 times would be even faster than in the SuperCrew. . But pricing is aggressive: The upgrade from the 5. It seemed like the 4. The twin-turbo isn't the largest displacement engine available -- those honors go to the 6. It doesn't have the most horsepower or torque -- that would also be the 6.
For that money, you only add five horsepower which peaks at a lower rpm. The twin-turbo propelled the SuperCrew F-150 to 60 mph in 6. If they can get enough people in them, they will have converts left and right. In real-world driving, we got 17. And, depending on the engine, the transmission was either a four- or six-speed automatic. We do wonder if it would still surpass V-8 fuel economy when towing, but that's a test for another day.
The EcoBoost engine doesn't sound like a V-8, but it certainly pulls like one. So does the well-crafted interior, which combines black leather captain's chairs, light-hued wood on the dash, and an extremely roomy second row, which would seem to suggest this truck isn't ready for hard work. The true benefit is with torque, where the gain is 40 lb-ft 420 versus the 5. Is it too good to be true? After some major housecleaning for 2011, there are four new engines: a 3. When we tested the 5. When the 2009 F-150 won Truck of the Year, the biggest shortcoming was its engines. Not only that, but offers the EcoBoost in a regular cab model.
The last time we tested a 5. Ford has publicly tested the EcoBoost in tough environs; that and the resilience of modern-day turbocharging systems -- consider turbodiesels in heavy-duty trucks -- gives us confidence in the long-term reliability of this engine. A torque curve you can lay a ruler on and decent mileage -- why do we mess around with V-8s anymore? Our only concerns were with fuel economy and reliability. The dark blue and beige paint combination looks good on this truck. It is very quick off the line, and there is plenty of pull at higher rpm as well. And that was with the six-speed automatic. The twin-turbo's power delivery was much smoother than expected, with no noticeable turbo lag, and much quieter, too.
Yet, despite what seems initially like shortcomings, has made this engine its franchise player, declaring a V-6 the top-of-the-line engine. . . . . .
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