The new 2018 version of the Ford F-150 has some exciting changes that will make it better then ever. Some of the major changes include an entirely new engine to the model, added torque and horsepower, and more gears in the transmissions. When the new model year is released this fall, there is a lot to be excited about.
The New Engine Options
There will now be five new engine options for the F-150. The five engines available will be:
- A 3.3 liter V6 that is naturally aspirated
- A newly modified 2.7 liter EcoBoost V6
- A newly modified 5.0 liter V8
- The 3.5 liter EcoBoost previously offered
- The 3.5 liter high-output EcoBoost V6
The last four options are either the same versions available on the 2017 model or ones that have been reworked to perform even better. The engine option that is entirely new is the 3.3 liter V6. It is also a remodified version of an engine that is currently the base option, the 3.5 liter V6. This new version comes with port and direct injection that allows it to work better with lower speeds and loads as well as high engine outputs. It utilizes a dual-injection system that also has intake runners that have been modified for the new engine. As far as power, it is impressive. It offer 290 horsepower at 6,500 reps per minute which is more than the 3.5 liter offered now that only allows 282 horsepower at 6,250 reps per minute. The torque also can go higher and lower than before with 265 lb-ft at 4,000 reps per minute. The current engine only has 253 lb-ft at 4,250 reps per minute. The six speed transmission will come standard with this engine.
What is Different With the Other Engines?
Two of the other engine options were also modified for the new model year. The 2.7 liter EcoBoost now offers dual port and direct-injection. With this new configuration, the torque is increased to 375 lb-ft. It also allows the torque to kick in sooner like the 3.3 liter engine. It comes it at 2,750 reps per minute compared to to 3,000 of the current model. The horsepower is not changing and is 325 at 5,750 reps per minute. For the 5.0 liter engine, it will also get the duel-injector. In addition to that, it will have a spray-on bore liner that helps take some of the weight off of the truck. The horsepower increased by 10 to 395 at 5,750 reps per minute. The torque increased as well at is at 400 lb-ft at 3,850 reps per minute. The new 10-speed transmission will be standard with all four of the other engine options. All five engines will come standard with the Auto Stop Start technology.
With these engine changes, it is still not clear how it will impact fuel economy but that news should come soon before the release of the model year. If you are interested in learning more or taking the new model year for a test drive once released, be sure to stop by our showroom.
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