2018 Ford F-150 First Impressions

FishOnOne wrote:

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 duel 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 but also includes a duel 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.

That 10 speed transmission seems like an excellent tranny. I understand it is co-effort development by Ford and GM...a number of Ford and GM rear drive vehicles will get this transmission. One of our vehicles is a 2015 front wheel drive...it uses a 6 speed automatic. I understand this FWD transmission is also the result of joint GM/Ford development and this transmission is also in a number of both Ford and GM front drivers.

I think we are going to see more jointly developed products by Ford and GM in the future. Tremendous costs, regulatory demands are probably the chief motivation.