jeep-N-montero
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After watching all of the videos http://www.ford.com/trucks/f150/experiencef150/?searchid=426441|28121033|205363816 I'm very tempted to go drive one.
2011 F-150 Ecoboost, I'm tempted
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rholbrook
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I wouldn't drive one because I did and now I want one. They flat out run and you can hardly even hear it idle. They are very quiet and really run well. For my work I get a new vehicle every two years and my lease is up in Oct and I think I will have one in my garage by then.
BCGPER
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I have a 2010, and I must admit it's a nice truck..
I don't like the idea of an aluminum block, twin turbo, V-6. I don't like the idea of being Ford's crash test dummy either, so I'd never consider a first year run on any new engine. With that said, I'm really wanting that new 6.2 though.
I don't like the idea of an aluminum block, twin turbo, V-6. I don't like the idea of being Ford's crash test dummy either, so I'd never consider a first year run on any new engine. With that said, I'm really wanting that new 6.2 though.
muleskinner
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My boss just bought one. His computer shows 16.4 MPG. That's not bad for a 400HP gasser.
Ford ran that motor in a couple different trucks in testing including racing it in the Baja 1000. Teardown after 150000 miles or so showed little to no wear, after beating the tar out of this motor. I like the idea of this motor being able to tow 11,000 pounds, and still deliver better mileage than a diesel.
Hmmm, I would expect better. My Tundra (with a 6" lift and 35" tires) is getting 15.8mpg (corrected for tire size) for around town driving. It's stock with 381HP.
what kind of torque is it putting out though? and what are you correcting?
401 ft/lbs. I'm correcting for 35" tires. Stock setup is 32" tires. Everything (My speedo, odometer, etc are all off by 9.375%...typical with lifted vehicles with oversized tires, figured this was common knowledge on a 4wheeling site
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muleskinner
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It only had 1000 miles on it when I looked at it. I'm not sure what he is getting now.
Devel
Just an Outlaw....
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i would never buy an F150 after seeing them crash, frames bend like butter
That makes more sense then. I was going to say, for an engine that's touting great fuel economy, that's not that great. I have heard good things about the new engine though, just nothing first hand from someone that has one.
muleskinner
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I guess even the 16MPG sounds good compared to my 460 with 245HP getting 8-10MPG empty. It doesn't tow worth a shit and gets terrible mileage to boot!
Good thing I only average 1000 miles a week. If my work didn't just buy me a Titan I'd probably buy a new F150.
BCGPER
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I'd love to see 16. My 10 Supercrew only averages around 13.5 mpg (lifted, on 35's).
The problem I learned the hard way with this truck is you can't order a truck the way you want it, you can only order different "packages". With everything I wanted, the only gear ratio available were the 3.55's which explains the lack of power and fuel mileage. Of course, I learned this AFTER the truck was being assembled and my wishes were being changed along the line.
The problem I learned the hard way with this truck is you can't order a truck the way you want it, you can only order different "packages". With everything I wanted, the only gear ratio available were the 3.55's which explains the lack of power and fuel mileage. Of course, I learned this AFTER the truck was being assembled and my wishes were being changed along the line.
Yep, I found that out too about not being able to really customize the build. I luckily found a screamin deal on a barely used truck that had all the options I was after (including the options you couldn't get with the other included options from the factory). The Tundra also comes with 4.30 gears with the tow package. So even towing my 8000lb+ travel trailer, it still has plenty of power. Although I plan to reprogram the computer to correct for the larger tires and correct the shift points.