They are also making change's to the 5.0L for use in the F-150. In the Mustang yes its a Car engine, but in the F-150 it's a truck engine. Ford is changing things like the manifold and lowering the compression for use in the F-150, It will generate more low end torque in Truck form, and more high end power in car form. It should be noted that the old 5.4L started life as a car engine to, First found in Australian Falcons before it ever made its way under the hood of the F-150.

 

I am considering the new 5.0 because for me it would make a good daily driver. Like a lot of guys on this forum, I already own a heavy duty truck I can use for towing or hauling but using a 460 as a daily driver is punishing if you are not using its' load capacity. I would buy an STX regular cab short bed. I will be real interested in a test drive when they hit the dealers lots.

 

If you're using it as a daily driver and you're looking at a 2wd RCSB I would take a long hard look at a 3.7 V6. It looks pretty impressive to me for a V6.

 

If you think about it ford has used the same motors in cars/trucks for years. They used the 302 in the mustang and pickups from the 80's until the quit using the 302. Some of the lincolns in the 70's, and I'm sure some other tanks, used the 460. I wouldn't be too concerned about the new 302 being put in the mustang first. They've made it work before

 

Ford's engines that I know of that have done double are:

250 I6, 302, 3.0L, 4.6L, 460, 5.4L, and now the 3.7L and 5.0L will carry on. These engines will perform with great enthusiasm IMHO.

I want the 5.0L wicked bad but I am going to test drive the 3.7L. I'm starting to wrap my mind more around MPG's more than anything else.

 

You forgot the 289, from the mustang and early bronco, the 352 and 351W/M from the midsize Mercury, Lincoln, and Ford cars and in the 70s trucks and who could forget the 390!

Anyway, I think the only Ford motor that was strictly in the trucks was the 300 I6 and the only one that was strictly in the cars was the 429 up until the late 80s.

Regardless, I'm planning on a XLT RC/SB 5.0 4x4 being ordered in late January or early February. I'm hoping there may be some better offers. Right now they are already doing 1000 Customer Cash and its not even on the lot yet.

 

We are still waiting on our F150 5.0L. Ordered Oct 15 th, still no vin. Thanks for the tip on the 1000 cash back i will have to look into that.. Maybe by xmas Santa can drop off

 

Is it gonna be a mileage mule or a home built lightning?

 

They should keep this engine in the cars and use the 6.2 and 3.7 in the trucks. JMO.

 

Why?

Numbers wise its different than the car motor, making 360 HP / 380 Tq, and its a good option for those that want the V8 but don't need the big one and don't want a V6.

Not to mention it makes 150 HP more than the old 5.0, so it sure isn't a slacker.

 

Mainly because of displacement and the better options out there that would be more well suited in a truck than a 3.63 bore x 3.65 stroke 5.0 liter V8 gas engine. The 3.7 Ecoboost and the 6.2 seem the better engines. BUT, just like in the old days, there is always a niche for the "middle engine", I reckon. There will be more mods for the 5.0 (just like the old days) due to it being in a sports car. Plus, it'd be a fun daily driver, and not as harsh on gas as the 6.2 would be. Lots of ways to look at it I guess.

 

I'm really not sure what displacement has to do with it. There has always been a big V8 and a smaller V8 in Ford's lineup. The 360/390, 351/400, 302/351, 4.6/5.4 and now 5.0/6.2. There are actually more cubic inches difference between the new motors than ever before. Given the torque and horsepower numbers I see this a perfect motor for the truck, much better than the old 302, which was a joke in the trucks. It would even work in the F250 pretty well, given it makes more power than the old V10 too. Since they are all automatic transmissions now, RPMs just don't matter since the auto will hold better than a clutch.

 

I recently bought a 2011 Mustang with the 5.0. It has OH MY GOD! power. It will do fine in a light duty pickup. I don't know if I would expect it to tow as well as my Powerstroke but it shouldn't disappoint in a pickup. If my wife drives the car (and keeps me away from it) it is getting 25 mpg pretty regular on 91 octane and Roush exhaust. I hope to see it improve more as it breaks in. The mileage and the back tires seem to suffer when I get to drive it. It should be a lot of fun in a pickup.

 

That 2011 Mustang is a good looking car, and with some healthy HP numbers its finally back to muscle car status.

I don't think I'd compare the 5.0 with the diesel, just different purposes, although I would say the 5.0 would probably pull an awful lot. There is a lot of technology in these motors and they are very strong.

 

Exactly my thoughts, We have a 6.2L in our Super Duty shop truck and its a screamer towing or empty. Based on how it has performed is what nailed our decision for the 5.0L. The eco will do just fine as well...