Ford's Epic Gamble
Interesting perspective on Fords decision to go all aluminum on the F-150: Ford's Epic Gamble
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thomasmnile wrote:
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What on earth is the payload/tow capacity of the F-150 and with what powertrain configuration are these increased capabilities achieved? You would have to think the remarks are more targeted to the 3/4 ton market than one ton segment...:h
Here's a leaked photo of the 2015 4x2 F150 Max Payloads.
They have risen by 100-300# in each category over the 2014 Payloads and are higher (esp. HD Payload models listed at the bottom of each category) than any other "half-ton" pickup. For example the payload of my current 2011 SCab 145" wb EcoB would probably increase by ~200# to 2230#.
Footnote 4 indicates a 2.7L EcoB with HD Payload.
Footnote 5 indicates a 5L V8 or 3.5L EcoB with HD Payload and 17" steel wheels.
Footnote 6 is as 5 except with 18" Alloy wheels.
I may have Footnote 5 and 6 reversed but I don't think so.
