Here it is.

Spied: 2015 Ford F-150 Will Shed Weight - PickupTrucks.com News

 

That rear axle also seems pretty beefy, doesn't look like the 9.75 sterling that most trucks are getting now. Aluminum is tricky, ever seen the repair bill for an Audi A6 or A8? Those cars get totaled when a regular steel car would be fixed after the same accident. Also appears like they squared up the front of the truck even more, made it straight versus a slight arc rearward. Rear window also appears to be a single piece unit with a sliding middle piece, versus the 3 piece units we have now as well. I also think that the second spy pic shows the rear shock absorber facing rearward versus forward that it currently does. Also seems to have that square intake for an intercooler like the current ecoboost trucks have now.

 

The only parts that really welded now are the cab corners, roof and floor pan. Most everything else is a panel or door that can be replaced.

Look at the Expeditions, hood and rear gate is aluminum.

I do wish that Ford would take a firm stance of engine development, build one that's reliable and that can be improved as per EPA mandates and stick with it.

Constantly changing or introducing new engines will be Ford's undoing.

 

2015 Ford F-150: Spy Shots Photo Gallery - Autoblog

Apparently the guy really doesn't like being photographed. Check out that salute.

 

These nano ecoboost engines are very interesting. Where will they fit in to the engine lineup? Apparently Ford has a lot of engines in the pipeline to choose from.

2.3L Ecoboost I4 (reportedly making 350hp in car trim)
2.7L Ecoboost V6
2.9L Ecoboost V6
3.2L I5 Diesel
3.5L Ecoboost
5.0L V8
6.2L V8

Most likely the 3.7L V6 and 6.2L V8 are getting dropped from the F150. Most are saying the diesel is definitely on its way. The 2.3L is probably only for cars.

That means we're left with:
3.2L Powerstroke
2.7L Ecoboost
2.9L Ecoboost
5.0L V8
3.5L Ecoboost

Supposedly the 2.9L Ecoboost will roughly equal the output of the current Ecoboost, but with better fuel economy. If I had to guess the engine lineup might look something like this:

3.2L Powerstroke @ ~250hp
2.7L Ecoboost @ ~300hp (replaces 3.7L V6)
2.9L Ecoboost @ ~350hp (standard engine, best balance of power vs. fuel economy)
5.0L V8 @ ~400hp (obligatory V8)
3.5L Ecoboost @ ~450hp (Top Dog competitor for GM's 6.2L and Ram's 6.4L V8's)

 

Saw an interview with the Chief F150 engineer and she said if you want diesel in a Ford you'll have to buy a Super Duty.

 

... Guess he lied. The 3.2L powerstroke has already been announced for the 2014 Ford Transit Van

 

That was also before Ford found out Ram and GM are both offering light duty diesels.

 

Tough choices for my next F-150, logic tells me to go for the 3.2 Diesel (Crossing fingers it's a go in the F-150) but my illogical thinking says go for the big dog 400+ hp EcoBoost.......

 

For those interested in the tiny powerstroke, 3.2L Power Stroke - Ford Truck Enthusiasts Forums we already have forums set up for the 2014 Transit and the diesel. This nice little engine is used throughout the world except North America in the Ranger and Transit Van. It already meets US EPA specs, all Ford has to do is fit it.

As much as Ford plays the game of oneupsmanship, I can't see them standing in the sidelines here and watch GM and Chryco steal the initial sales from all the hype.

 

She was talking pickups, not vans.

 

Interview was less than a month ago. Ram is the only company putting a diesel in half ton trucks.

Ford, Chevy and Toyota: No Plans for Diesel Half-Tons | AutoGuide.com News

 

That was a month ago. All the new info is from a week ago.

Edit: Actually, in the case of that article, it was from 4 months ago.

 

What new information? Speculation in a Truck mag?

 

What I would love to see is locking side boxes like Ford used to have in the 70's, but on both sides. I have gotten one, and I am looking for another for my project truck.

I like Dodges ram box a lot since I am a regular cab type. For me if I was looking to buy a new truck that is one feature that is hard to ignore.

It does a lot for me as a person then then new eco-boost motors that are supposed to be coming out.