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640 CI Aluminum FORD 06-10-2013 10:06 PM

New 2015 F-150 spy pics and info/speculation.
 
Here it is.

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

Jus2shy 06-10-2013 11:35 PM

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.

tseekins 06-11-2013 06:09 AM

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.

tvsjr 06-11-2013 06:56 AM

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

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

03 SVT VERT 06-11-2013 03:46 PM

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)

hsfbfan 06-11-2013 05:06 PM

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.

Robbgt 06-11-2013 05:23 PM


Originally Posted by hsfbfan (Post 13244791)
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

03 SVT VERT 06-11-2013 07:35 PM


Originally Posted by hsfbfan (Post 13244791)
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.


Originally Posted by Robbgt (Post 13244846)
... 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.

Pool Runner 06-12-2013 01:29 AM

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.......

tseekins 06-12-2013 06:13 AM


Originally Posted by Robbgt (Post 13244846)
... Guess he lied. The 3.2L powerstroke has already been announced for the 2014 Ford Transit Van


Originally Posted by 03 SVT VERT (Post 13245203)
That was also before Ford found out Ram and GM are both offering light duty diesels.

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.

hsfbfan 06-15-2013 01:25 AM


Originally Posted by Robbgt (Post 13244846)
... Guess he lied. The 3.2L powerstroke has already been announced for the 2014 Ford Transit Van

She was talking pickups, not vans.

hsfbfan 06-15-2013 01:26 AM


Originally Posted by 03 SVT VERT (Post 13245203)
That was also before Ford found out Ram and GM are both offering light duty diesels.

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

03 SVT VERT 06-15-2013 02:53 AM


Originally Posted by hsfbfan (Post 13256063)
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.

hsfbfan 06-16-2013 12:11 AM


Originally Posted by 03 SVT VERT (Post 13256112)
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?

Ziegelsteinfaust 06-16-2013 05:28 PM

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.


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