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22? polished forged-aluminum wheels are standard on the F-150 Lariat Limited. The starting MSRP is $47,195. The 6.2L V8 features a single overhead cam valvetrain with dual-equal variable cam timing. The large bore (4.105”) allows for larger intake and exhaust valves for improved engine breathing, while the short stroke (3.74”) makes higher engine speed possible [...]
In response to reader comments about observed low-end power output (or rather, the lack of measured output below 2,000 rpm) during our earlier dyno test of Ford’s all-new 3.5-liter EcoBoost V-6, we’ve rerun the test.This time, we combined engineering resources from Ford and our friends at K&N Engineering. Ford graciously flew in an engineer from [...]
Ford Motor Co. made some history over the weekend when it did a complete engine tear-down and inspection of a “torture tested” 3.5-liter EcoBoost twin-turbo V-6 used in the latest F-150 at the 2011 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Auto shows, like NAIAS, typically showcase the latest metal in fancy displays bathed in brilliant [...]
iPad 2 already installed in Ford F-150 truck It’s been a while since we’ve seen an iDevice embedded in a vehicle, but the wait was worth it — the guys at SoundMan Car Audio have placed a brand new of a new Ford truck, and it’s pretty glorious. You can see the whole process after the break [...]
The Ford F-150 pickup truck The Ford F-150 pickup truck offers some sweeping changes for 2011. Although the F-150 is not officially redesigned for 2011, there are four new engines available, several new trims are offered and the broad range of cab styles and pickup box lengths are still being offered. The F-150 still [...]
The SVT Raptor’s optional 411-horsepower, 6.2-liter V8 engine will become standard equipment with the 2011 model year release. Defining features of the 6.2-liter V8 include a cast-iron engine block with four-bolt mains, aluminum cylinder heads, an SOHC layout with roller-rocker valvetrain and variable cam timing. Unique to the Raptor, the exhaust system was tuned [...]
Meet the engineering team that will be executing the teardown of engine 448AA that endured over 160,000 miles of torture. Watch as engineers Jim Mazuchowski and Phil Fabien discuss the Torture Test program and how the engine got to Detroit for the teardown event. The event took place on January 15, 2011 live from [...]
Ford retained bragging rights in full-size pickups, with the F-series line extending its truck sales leadership for a 34th consecutive year. Ford sold 528,349 F-series, up 28 percent, making it the top-selling vehicle of any kind in the U.S Blog this! Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook Buzz it up share via [...]
At long last, Ford is disclosing the gas mileage ratings for the turbocharged EcoBoost 3.5-liter EcoBoost V-6 that it is sticking under the hood of its 2011 F-150.The Ford figures have been long awaited because of the Blue Oval’s experiment in trying to win the hearts of diehard truck owners with a turbocharged pickup. Not an [...]
Ford’s Special Vehicle Team has stepped up its game with the 2011 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor. The now-standard 411-horsepower 6.2-liter engine and a newly available SuperCrew option ensure Raptor will remain the off-road performance truck champion. Upgraded technology content, including a standard 4.2-inch LCD productivity screen and SelectShift Automatic™ transmission, keeps customers more in tune [...]
