Thread: Yay got my new truck!
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Old 12-23-2011, 01:21 PM   #38
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Originally Posted by 2001ragtop View Post
I noticed a co-worker has a 4-door F-150 AND it is 4WD and it has the 3.5L eco-boost V6.

3.5L V6 EcoBoost™, 213 CID, 365 hp @ 5000, 420 lb-ft @ 2500 , 10:01 , High Pressure Direct Injection , 4x4 15 City/21 HWY

I am curious how many miles this engine can go before anything has to be rebuilt, such as the turbo-charger. If it is ULTRA-reliable then I guess it is pretty amazing.

http://media.ford.com/article_displa...ticle_id=25149
most likely it will be the same as just about every other car on the road.


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Originally Posted by jandaseve View Post
and that's from a V6 getting 21mpg??? Bro, i think you just sold me on a F150 for my next truck. I was thinking of probably going deisel but thats more than enough to pull my trailer.
its not going to get 21mpg while towing.

but all trucks on the market today are increasing towing capabilities by leaps and bounds compared to just a few years ago.
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