2018 Ford F-150 First Impressions

blofgren wrote:
It looks like a very nice truck, but why so many entry level powerplant changes? My 2012 F-150 work truck has a 3.7L V6 which is a very nice smooth engine; it was replaced by a 3.5L V6 which is now being replaced by a 3.3L V6.

Is Ford saying these previous engines weren't good? In my mind, consumer confidence and brand name loyalty is supported by long term, venerable powerplants and this does not seem to fit. :h

When your the #1 selling truck for 40 years.... It's what you do! :B

Seriously though the 2.7 EB and the 5.0 are upgraded engines with a dual fuel system (direct injection and port injection) on both of these like the second gen 3.5 EB and the 3.3 is an upgraded version of the 3.5/3.7 engine (essentially the same family) but also includes a dual fuel system as well. The changes are to improve fuel economy and power. The auto industry has to meet the upcoming CAFE fuel economy improvements and your not going to meet that goal by sticking with old tech.

Also the 10 speed transmission will be available in the all engine configs except the 3.3L.