FishOnOne wrote:
If I were to buy a F150 I would most certainly go with a 3.5 Eco Boost. With 125hp less and 30ft/lbs more torque and a little better fuel economy I don't think they'll sell a lot of them compared to the Eco Boost.
If I wanted a diesel I would go with a F250/350 6.7 Power Stroke.
This new diesel uses a timing belt to drive over head cams compared to the Eco diesel and the 5.0 cummins that uses timing chains.
Have to disagree with you here Troy. The Ecoboost can not hit it's reported EPA mileage unless you are willing to drive it like a 90 year old grandma. Ford is saying they are looking at 30 MPG out of their little diesel and I bet they will make it. Well in certain models with an Eco final gear ratio. With their new 10 speed and a 3.31 gear they should be able to hit the 30 mpg. There is no way a 3.5 Ecoboost can come anywhere near that in the real world.
There is a reason Ford copied Ram and put a 3.0 diesel in their f-150, it's because they are great little engines and Ford's 3.0 should make it to the Ward's top ten list when it comes to market.
If I make it to the Detroit Auto Show this year I see if they have one on display and get some pics of it.
Don
