Any new Ecoboost engines coming?
Ford has had such good reviews on the 2.7 and the 3.5 ecoboost engines I went searching the web for indications they may be expanding that technology to larger engines. I found info on new little engi...
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kerrlakeRoo wrote:
My thought wa a more economical engine for towing in a 3/4 ton truck.
And no, I dont want a diesel. But I would like a slightly heavier payload and tow cap than a F-150.
With the economy they were able to get with the 3.5 EB, it just seemed a natural transition to a larger engine and maybe a heavier truck, while still bumping the mileage a little from the 6.2.
Sure, I can see that, especially when a lot of folks who tow RVs are running empty a lot of the time. Back 5+ years ago when I bought mine Ford had a marketing document indicating a 15% improvement in mpg over a naturally aspirated engine of comparable torque and hp. You also get the benefit of forced induction.
Good luck,
Stu
