For our newest Question of the Week, we want to know if you would consider a 4-cylinder F150. Say that Ford put the 2.3L EcoBoost 4 from the 2015 Mustang in the F150 with 310hp and 320lb-ft of torque, would you consider buying it as a lighter duty vehicle?

Make your pick in the poll above and share your thoughts below!

 

It wasn't long ago that I was one of the "no replacement for displacement" guys, and I would have never considered a V6 truck. After a couple of test drive, and studying the torque curves, I bought myself an EcoBoost, and I have never once doubted that decision.

Now, based on my good experience with that EcoBoost, I'm willing to believe anything is possible. If they came out with a 4-cyl engine, I'd look at it for sure.

 

The Problem; they already have a 2.7L turbo V6. An I4 would have to be at least that big if not bigger to have the low-range torque needed, even with a turbo. Since there's no way a 2.7L turbo I4 will beat a 2.7L turbo V6, they will never consider using an I4 - therefore the question is purely academic.

 

Sounds silly, but if my truck sounds like a Honda Civic going down the highway I will pass. The transition from V8's to Ecoboost's sound wise is downgrading, but a V6 will still have some growl to it. I don't care what anyone says, my truck has to have at least a little bit of a growl.

I vote no..

 

Problem with poll options. I don't consider 310 Hp to be big power.

 

Amen. I can't vote because that's not enough power. So, I can't say yes and won't say no.

 

They've already have a solid line up of engine choices......a 4 cylinder doesn't seem to have a purpose.....how small a size of engines do we need to go.....perhaps they can collaborate with Briggs and Stratton on an engine

 

What kind of mileage can I expect? If it's gotta be working hard to keep up, and mileage suffers, then no.

 

No, and after driving the twins, I wouldn't buy either of them. I'll stick with the 5.0.

 

I may be wrong here, but I've assumed the question isn't what specific engine configuration each of us like, but which of us are willing to embrace new tech. Or, let me say it another way: I'm not worried that the engine has X number of cylinders, or even that it has cylinders. More important to me is that it has the torque I need to tow and the economy to give at least 22 MPG when cruising - and preferably much better.

Don't get me wrong, I love the sound of a big V8 and that of a 4bbl. But, I'm happy to have that in my old-school vehicles (see sig), and I welcome the latest tech in my daily driver. So, since I won't have either the V8 or 4bbl sound in the new truck, why would I care if the engine is a 4 cylinder or a 3 or??? In fact, why not electric or at least a hybrid?

 

I think Gary nailed it.
My favorite engine of all time in a pickup is the 460. I drove one of those for a couple of years, and even though that truck was falling apart, that engine made me smile every single trip.

These days, for my daily driver, I'm in an EcoBoost, and you know what, it's less interesting, and that is perfect for my needs.

 

Their big thing is power to weight now so nothing is off the table.....might see 4 cylinder eventually

 

I drove a 2.3 EcoBoost Mustang and while it seemed plenty powerful in a Stang I don't think in it's current configuration it'd cut the mustard in everday truck use. Maybe in a smaller sized truck like the foreign market Ranger it's be a great match.

YMMV

 

I said no, but, if it was a diesel turbo like I've owned in Japan, yes, I'd be in. Plenty of power in mountains, 33 mpg in a big Toyota 8 passenger van. That'd work boys.

 

One problem with that idea - our emissions laws don't allow the diesels from Europe and Japan to come in. I'd thought of that as I rented a diesel SUV in Europe two years ago that, with 4 people aboard at all times and keeping up with traffic, got 50+ MPG. But, before people start getting onto the EPA about our diesels, look at the problems they have in Europe with smog, and it is getting much worse. So, their engines will be changing soon.