View Poll Results: Which 2015 F150 engine would you pick?
Naturally aspirated 3.5L V6
6
2.02%
5.0L V8
135
45.45%
2.7L EcoBoost V6
43
14.48%
3.5L EcoBoost V6
113
38.05%
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Question of the Week: Which 2015 Ford F150 Engine Would You Pick?
#31
08-04-2014, 11:36 AM
Yep, definitely sounds like you need more power! 
Judge for yourself, watch the videos:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...-hd-video.html
My little 3.5L EcoBoost was the fastest up the hill last year with a 15,000 lb trailer. Faster than the 6.2L V8 or 6.8L V10 powered trucks that were there, and roughly equal to the 6.0L diesel truck. Of course some of that was because I was a little lighter than the others, but we did my truck no favors. We waited to run until the hottest part of the day, and there were four adults in the cab.
Judge for yourself, watch the videos:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...-hd-video.html
My little 3.5L EcoBoost was the fastest up the hill last year with a 15,000 lb trailer. Faster than the 6.2L V8 or 6.8L V10 powered trucks that were there, and roughly equal to the 6.0L diesel truck. Of course some of that was because I was a little lighter than the others, but we did my truck no favors. We waited to run until the hottest part of the day, and there were four adults in the cab.
#32
08-04-2014, 11:41 AM
Given the stated choices, the 5.0L, I love the current EB, but there is just something about the soundtrack of that V8,(completely juvenile, I know) and the performance and efficiency numbers aren't that far apart. That being said, I wouldn't mind any of the New engine line up except the naturally aspirated V6. Nothing wrong with it, just personal preference.
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08-05-2014, 01:49 AM
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#34
08-05-2014, 02:49 AM
Ecco boost 3.5 all the way
I have the 3.5 eccoboost now. The setup performs great in all situations. I was really impressed in a couple cross country trips I made towing my car in the car trailer. Plenty of pull through the mountains. No problems in the heat or cold.
#35
08-07-2014, 04:46 PM
Given the stated choices, the 5.0L, I love the current EB, but there is just something about the soundtrack of that V8,(completely juvenile, I know) and the performance and efficiency numbers aren't that far apart. That being said, I wouldn't mind any of the New engine line up except the naturally aspirated V6. Nothing wrong with it, just personal preference.
#36
08-07-2014, 05:18 PM
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So far, it is a dead heat between the 5.0 & the 3.5 EB, with a slight advantage to the V8, even though the EB is a better performing engine. Hopefully Ford is listening ( I'm pretty sure this poll reflects the general mind set of the truck buying public) and they don't completely phase out the V8's, it would be a shame. IMHO, they should still offer the 6.2L in the half ton segment, in the New lighter F150, it would be an animal. Would love to see a "forced induction" 5.0 also..........
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08-08-2014, 08:46 PM
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I hope you are joking about a 2014 getting 11 mpg. I have a 67 that gets that. Any vehicle getting 11 is grounds for a lawsuit.
I have not had the honor of driving an ecoBoost vehicle. My boss has a 2014 platinum-150 and says he gets 11 mpg. My wifes 1966 F-100 has a 460 and is wildly impressive to drive. It also gets about 11 mpg. Call me on it if ya want to, but old school Ford power is badass.
#38
08-15-2014, 12:25 PM
I want the V8 sound in my truck. My brother and friends have the ECOBOOST and I am unimpressed. Sounds like an irrigation pump! From what I see it is no more powerful than the 5.0 and fuel economy is bout the same or in some cases, worse.
I spent years working with big diesel trucks and every time they tried to get more power out a smaller engine and work them with the bigger ones, they burned them up sooner every time! I'll take a V8 thank-you.
I spent years working with big diesel trucks and every time they tried to get more power out a smaller engine and work them with the bigger ones, they burned them up sooner every time! I'll take a V8 thank-you.
#40
08-15-2014, 12:46 PM
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The 5.0 is a tremendous blend of power and economy in a low-maintenance package. It has a nice, smooth tone without being loud and obtrusive or car-sounding like the EB. If Ford is pushing the EB, the 5.0 is hurting them. Yeah, I understand it can do a little better than the 5.0 in mpg if hyper- miling, and has significantly more torque, but so many people are very satisfied with the 5.0L. We just got 20mpg in a 2011 5.0L crew 4x4 hauling 1500lbs in the bed (overloaded) for a 275 mile trip. I couldn't believe it got that kind of mileage. Sorry Ford, a full-size truck should have a V8.
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08-15-2014, 03:55 PM
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Can you imagine what it would be like to have a diesel motor in the light weight f150 that could pull just about anything, get mid 20's mpg and go 300k miles.