57% of F150s have V6 engines

Mvander wrote:
My parents just picked up a new f150 with the base 3.7 v6 and it should work well towing their 14rb starcraft. Some people dont need the extra power and there is a savings at the pumps even if its only a few mpg. Plus the cost of the upgrade in the first place. You can save thousands over the ownership period buying only what you need.

But that's the point. The MPG savings are insignificant. And the cost of the V8 isn't all that much more. There won't be any difference in insurance costs or maintenance. I'm not convinced that you'll save thousands over the ownership period.

My parents just picked up a new f150 with the base 3.7 v6 and it should work well towing their 14rb starcraft. Some people dont need the extra power and there is a savings at the pumps even if its only a few mpg. Plus the cost of the upgrade in the first place. You can save thousands over the ownership period buying only what you need.

Fast Mopar wrote:

What really bugs me is the small percentage who get the entry level 3.7. The base Ford 3.7, Ram 3.6, and the new GM 4.3 V6's are far superior and much more powerful than base V6's from 5 years ago. For most people in my neighborhood and workplace who use half ton pickups for hauling kids around, these 300 horsepower base V6 engines would be great (except they sound terrible compared to the V8's).

I think one of the major barriers to many people opting for the base V6 engines is that they were only offered in base model trucks, and the vast majority of people want the higher trim levels.

Ram has changed that though as you can now get the base V6 in an otherwise fully loaded 1500 series truck.

RAM WILL OFFER PENTASTAR V6 IN TOP TRIM LEVELS

Campfire Time wrote:
Why would anyone get the V6 in these trucks?

Well, on second thought, I can agree with you on this point.

Campfire Time wrote:

Fast Mopar wrote:


What really bugs me is the small percentage who get the entry level 3.7. The base Ford 3.7, Ram 3.6, and the new GM 4.3 V6's are far superior and much more powerful than base V6's from 5 years ago. For most people in my neighborhood and workplace who use half ton pickups for hauling kids around, these 300 horsepower base V6 engines would be great (except they sound terrible compared to the V8's).

Its true they are better, but so are the V8s. The trouble is that comparing the 6 cyl in these trucks is not an apples to apples comparison to the Ecoboost. The 5.3 in a GM full size 1500 truck has almost a 2000# greater towing capacity over the V6, about 75 more HP, and 78 more ft of torque. And mileage is about the same. Why would anyone get the V6 in these trucks?

Good point and the 5.3 is only $1095.00 more. Why is GM even offering it?

Fast Mopar wrote:


What really bugs me is the small percentage who get the entry level 3.7. The base Ford 3.7, Ram 3.6, and the new GM 4.3 V6's are far superior and much more powerful than base V6's from 5 years ago. For most people in my neighborhood and workplace who use half ton pickups for hauling kids around, these 300 horsepower base V6 engines would be great (except they sound terrible compared to the V8's).

Its true they are better, but so are the V8s. The trouble is that comparing the 6 cyl in these trucks is not an apples to apples comparison to the Ecoboost. The 5.3 in a GM full size 1500 truck has almost a 2000# greater towing capacity over the V6, about 75 more HP, and 78 more ft of torque. And mileage is about the same. Why would anyone get the V6 in these trucks?

The 47% rate on the Ecoboost is impressive. It was around 42% in 2012. When I first heard about this engine several years ago, I was not expecting it to be so popular. Of course, the percentages will increase for 2015 since the 6.2 will no longer be available in the F150, so by default the overall take rate for V6 engines will increase.

What really bugs me is the small percentage who get the entry level 3.7. The base Ford 3.7, Ram 3.6, and the new GM 4.3 V6's are far superior and much more powerful than base V6's from 5 years ago. For most people in my neighborhood and workplace who use half ton pickups for hauling kids around, these 300 horsepower base V6 engines would be great (except they sound terrible compared to the V8's).