2011 Ford F-150 to get 400-hp V8 and V6 EcoBoost

Posted: Jan 20, 2009
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The folks at PickupTrucks.com are reporting that Ford has major changes coming up for the Ford F-150 powertrain lineup in 2010. Currently, the Ford F-150 offers an entry-level 4.6L V8 or a range-topping 5.4L V8.

According to PickupTrucks.com sources, by late 2010, the standard engine will be a 5.0L V8 codenamed “coyote.” It will return an estimated 400-hp with a maximum torque of 400 lb-ft with fuel-economy being comparable to the current 5.4L V8. The range-topper will be a 3.5L V6 turbocharged EcoBoost with direct-injection. Instead of producing 355-hp like it does in the Lincoln MKS, MKT and the Ford Flex it will be uprated to make 400-hp and a peak torque of 400 lb-ft. Fuel-economy is expected to come in at 23 mpg on the highway.

The two new engines will replace the 4.6L and 5.4L V8. The 6.8L V8 Boss engine will be limited to the 2010 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor and the special-edition Super Duty line.

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Source: PickupTrucks.com


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  • Allen

    I highly doubt their information is correct. Firstly, the 3.5 V6 wont do well in a truck. Not because it couldn't move it, but because not enough truck enthusiasts (and normal truck buyers) would believe that the 3.5 V6 is enough to move the big heavy F-150.

    Next, it doesn't make marketable sense. The V8 is always the most premium option, what mind-controlling marketing techniques has the Blue Oval recovered from the ancients to be able to convince people to pay more for a V6?

    Finally, the numbers seem horribly off. Why would Ford offer two 400 horsepower, 400 ft-lb engines? Whats their excuse for the second one, fuel economy? And where is the 6.2 L engine that we now know Ford will be using (already in the pipe for the 2010 F-150 Raptor).

    The source of this information is just plain pulling our chains.

  • facebook-1141731381

    Actually this engine already exists and currently puts out 365hp. Squeezing out an addtional 45 ponies is small potato's with todays tech and twin turbo's w/ direct injection. Ford has already said this engine is proven reliable long term to 415hp. This testing was done a couple yrs. ago, just think of how much more they can do with it being tested to date in thousands of Lincolns, Ford Flex's and Taurus's!

  • facebook-1141731381

    Actually this engine already exists and currently puts out 365hp. Squeezing out an addtional 45 ponies is small potato's with todays tech and twin turbo's w/ direct injection. Ford has already said this engine is proven reliable long term to 415hp. This testing was done a couple yrs. ago, just think of how much more they can do with it being tested to date in thousands of Lincolns, Ford Flex's and Taurus's!

  • Jay

    I agree with you about the numbers. Everyone is asuming the 5.0 will match the power for the F150 that the Mustang has. If you look at the past the Mustang's version of a motor always had more horsepower. The EcoBoost is “The Future” of Ford, so i do for see that motor being used in the F150. My best guess from looking at everything will be.

    3.7L Base Motor 300HP 260ft-lb 16/22 MPG
    5.0 XLT Base Motor/Optional XL/STX 375HP 375ft-lb 15/21 MPG
    3.5L Optional Motor 400HP 400ft-lb 17/23 MPG
    6.2L Special Duty Motor(SVT, Harley & Limited) 415HP 450ft-lb 15/21