Best engine option?
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3.7L= Best Mileage/Least Power, but still quite powerful for what it is.
5.0= Decent mileage/Good Power/Good Torque Extra/ Cost over 3.7
3.5L= Decent Mileage/ Good Power/Good Torque/ Extra Cost over 5.0L
6.2L = 411hp/Low Mileage/3,000$ upcharge/Limited model availbility.
Personally I'm going to get the 5.0L, seeing as you will only be towing every now and then I think you would be best off going with either the 5.0L or Ecoboost. Both are sweet engines and you can't really go wrong with either.
5.0= Decent mileage/Good Power/Good Torque Extra/ Cost over 3.7
3.5L= Decent Mileage/ Good Power/Good Torque/ Extra Cost over 5.0L
6.2L = 411hp/Low Mileage/3,000$ upcharge/Limited model availbility.
Personally I'm going to get the 5.0L, seeing as you will only be towing every now and then I think you would be best off going with either the 5.0L or Ecoboost. Both are sweet engines and you can't really go wrong with either.
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Either will be good but I think the 5.0 will have a better resale value if you trade in a few years.In the 09 I had I prefered the 4.6 3v over the 5.4.There was not a lot of difference in power but when I traded it in I found there was not much demand for the 4.6 and did not get nearly as good of a price because of that.The 5.4 was the most popular engine then like the 5.0 is the most popular in the 2011s.
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It will be in Ford's best interest to sell as many EB's as possible. It'll help their cafe numbers and increase profits and it will dang sure improve their image if this little motor remains reliable over the years ahead.
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Does Ford actually publish their production numbers and break down sales by engine type? I would be very curious about 5.0 sales vs EB sales. Most of the dealer stock at my dealer (15-18) trucks are all 5.0. They have 1-2 EBs. The EBs don't seem to last nearly as long, but it could just be because of the configurations this particular dealer has, etc. My dealer did mention that Ford is projecting the EB to comprise of 85% of F150 sales going forward, which would be pretty lop sided against any of the other engines. From a resale value perspective, that would tip the scales in favor of the EB vs the 5.0. My guess is that 85% is a little aggressive, and I would expect the 5.0 and EBs to lead the pack, but I would like to see some numbers to back that up vs pure speculation. Anyone know where to find this data? Seems like something that should be available monthly when Ford reports on the number of units sold.
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Great choice!!! I've had my Lariat 6.2L for a week now and am LOVING it!!! 
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From: Minnesota
how about for winter driving,.......say ice fishing/roads like plowing/busting through snow drifts? How is the EB with the front air dam so low......
I am also stuck. I found a FX4 with a 5.0 but i am not sure if i want the EB.
I would be pulling a trailer with 2-3 lawn mowers, John Deere gator and Yamaha rhino and 8x16 enclosed trailer.
Also of course i want the Best MPG on mostly 55-65 MPH roads with cruise set
I have NOT test drove either of them yet so YES i will have to do that
I am also stuck. I found a FX4 with a 5.0 but i am not sure if i want the EB.
I would be pulling a trailer with 2-3 lawn mowers, John Deere gator and Yamaha rhino and 8x16 enclosed trailer.
Also of course i want the Best MPG on mostly 55-65 MPH roads with cruise set
I have NOT test drove either of them yet so YES i will have to do that
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Drive a 5.0L and EcoBoost back-to-back, both with the same gearing, and I think you will come away thinking the 3.5L is the clear winner and easily worth the extra $750. The better gas mileage is just the sizzle... The torque, power, and smoothness of the engine is the steak.
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Drive a 5.0L and EcoBoost back-to-back, both with the same gearing, and I think you will come away thinking the 3.5L is the clear winner and easily worth the extra $750. The better gas mileage is just the sizzle... The torque, power, and smoothness of the engine is the steak.
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The only F150 engine that isn't chock-full of new technology is the 6.2L. If you don't think Ford can design a new high tech motor that can last 10 years or hundreds of thousands of miles, that is your only choice (and my least favorite of the four new F150 engines).
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The 5.0L is an all-new engine with an aluminum block, dual overhead cams, variable valve timing and direct-injection. Not exactly old-school, and it has as much chance of having new-design "issues" as the EcoBoost.
The only F150 engine that isn't chock-full of new technology is the 6.2L. If you don't think Ford can design a new high tech motor that can last 10 years or hundreds of thousands of miles, that is your only choice (and my least favorite of the four new F150 engines).
The only F150 engine that isn't chock-full of new technology is the 6.2L. If you don't think Ford can design a new high tech motor that can last 10 years or hundreds of thousands of miles, that is your only choice (and my least favorite of the four new F150 engines).
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