Winding Road: F150 3.5 EcoBoost is a winner...

[68fastback]

It embarasses the 5.3 Chevy V8 and is comparable to the Dodge 'Hemi' when towing. They were impressed with performance, NVH and that it felt like the 6500# trailer wasn't even there whereas the Dodge and especially the Chevy were constantly reacting to the load. They said the Ford F150 3.5 EB at WOT sounded akin to a sweet BMW-like howl that will whip your head around, but they liked the deep rumble of the 5.7 Dodge.

On a different note, the F150 5.0 TiVCT was both quickest and fastest of the group. The Cheby 5.3 V8 was the clear slug of the group being about 1.2 sec and 12-13 mph slower then the Ford 3.5 EB and 1.4 sec and about 14 mph slower than the Ford 5.0 in the 1/8th mile.

Some time ago when Ford first stated the engine list for the F150 I questioned in a post what exactly the purpose was of offering the 6.2 SOHC 2V in the F150 (aside from Raptor) because I fully expected the 5.0 TiVCT 4V would be just as strong and this test certainly supports that: the 5.0 was the fastest and quickest truck in this 5-truck 3-brand evaluation.

What also struck me is how close all three Ford engines (5.0 TiVCT-4V, 6.2 2V and 3.5 TiVCT EcoBoost) are: all falling within about 0.2 sec and 1 mph in the 1/8th mile.

The Chevy was the only clear laggard in the group (note the typo in the article: the Chevy is a 5.3 V8 as stated multiple times in the text, not a 4.3 V8 as shown in the compilation) and they said it really felt sluggish too and had to be really pushed hard with the trailer-load attached whereas the EcoBoost "leapt forward" even with 6500# attached.

Anyhow here's the article (http://www.windingroad.com/articles/reviews/driven-2011-ford-f-150-ecoboost/?src=Nextscreen). They're reserving final judgement until they can test the 3.5 EB and the others on real roads (all testing was done at Ford's Romeo, Michigan proving grounds) but it's pretty clear this pup is a winner.

Some of the comments below the article mention that EB is about a $1750 premium over the vanilla 3.7 V6 (which wasn't tested) and about $750 over the 5.0 V8. In the economy test with carefull driving the Winding Road testers managed 27 mpg (!) with the 3.5 V6 EcoBoost F150 -- pretty impressive for a near-5000# full size p'up. This engine, unlike the 5.0, is also capable of the same 11,300# tow rating of the 6.2 F150.

[CH53Driver]

So tell me again why SA wants another Chebby?:doh2:

[Joe G]

So tell me again why SA wants another Chebby?:doh2:

He's a dufus.



And still pissed at Mulally about that alloy engine thing. :innocent:


http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc289/JoeG_09/mullaly-1.jpg

[68fastback]

So tell me again why SA wants another Chebby?:doh2:

...for its rugged good looks?

3203 :haha:

[CH53Driver]

He's a dufus.



And still pissed at Mulally about that alloy engine thing. :innocent:


http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc289/JoeG_09/mullaly-1.jpg


...for its rugged good looks?

3203 :haha:

:rofl:

[Joe G]

I have my 2011 F-150 EcoBoost Drive Experience Dec 2. :woohoo:


They come to my house, pick me up, and away we go!! :chirp:

[68fastback]

Awesome!!

I looked up the nearest city when I first posted that and it was in NYC :doh2: otherwise I was going to sign-uo too just because I was curious.

We'll need a full report!

Driving impressions!

Pics!

Videos!

Goodyear blimp!

Hire Grabber!

:haha:

...btw, a GT500 in a small enclosed trailer weighs in right about at that 6500# test weight :biggrin:

[CH53Driver]

Awesome!!

I looked up the nearest city when I first posted that and it was in NYC :doh2: otherwise I was going to sign-uo too just because I was curious.

We'll need a full report!

Driving impressions!

Pics!

Videos!

Goodyear blimp!

Dead hooker strapped to tail gate!

Hire Grabber!

:haha:

...btw, a GT500 in a small enclosed trailer weighs in right about at that 6500# test weight :biggrin:

:wow2:

[68fastback]

Dead hooker strapped to tail gate!

:wow2:

:spitcopy: :rofl: ...yeah, that too!

[Joe G]

:sneaking2:

[Birdman]

I will be test driving one of these new F150's with that EcoBoost engine next month in that program with FMCO where they bring it to your house......thanks to Jogie's link about it. :grin:

[Joe G]

I will be test driving one of these new F150's with that EcoBoost engine next month in that program with FMCO where they bring it to your house......thanks to Jogie's link about it. :grin:

:uwelcome:


Tell me what you think about it - I'll do the same.

[Birdman]

:uwelcome:


Tell me what you think about it - I'll do the same.

will do ! Dec 18th is the date.

[King Cobra]

Another good report!

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/39969898/ns/business-autos/

[King Cobra]

I will be test driving one of these new F150's with that EcoBoost engine next month in that program with FMCO where they bring it to your house......thanks to Jogie's link about it. :grin:

Where can I find the link?

[Joe G]

Where can I find the link?

:uwelcome:



http://www.drivef150ecoboost.com/Scheduler.aspx

[King Cobra]

:salute2:
Thanks Joe

[68fastback]

New ad campaign starts tomorrow, Nov 6, 2010 (or Oct 31st if you prefer that date -lol):

2011 FORD F-150 LAUNCH BUILDS ON SUCCESS OF RECOGNIZABLE, NO-NONSENSE ADVERTISING CAMPAIGN


http://media.ford.com/images/10031/11f150ads.jpg






Starting Oct. 31, new print and television ads will launch for the new F-150 featuring Dennis Leary.. (http://media.ford.com/login.cfm?path_info=/article_display.cfm?article_id=33520)

The new ad campaign for the 2011 Ford F-150 launches Nov. 6 and builds on the success of the “rant” style campaign first introduced on F-150 in 2008
Ads focus on F-Series powertrain leadership with four new engines in the F-150 that offer class-leading power, performance and fuel economy
F-Series is the industry’s first vehicle to top sales of 400,000 units for the year with nearly 435,000 trucks sold
More... (http://media.ford.com/article_display.cfm?article_id=33520)


"In a separate, but related, EcoBoost truck marketing campaign, Ford is presenting a series of online documentaries called “Torture Test” to prove out the new truck engine.

The series begins with a randomly selected engine from the Cleveland Engine Plant going through a variety of extreme laboratory and on-road tests. Among the tests the EcoBoost-powered truck performs: hauling tons of timber in the Northwest, towing an 11,000 lb. trailer at top speeds at the Homestead-Miami Speedway and competing head-to-head with competitive trucks towing 9,000 lbs. on steep grades at Davis Dam, Nevada.

The” Torture Test” series ends with the engine being pulled from the F-150 and installed in an off-road racing truck to compete in the Baja 1000 on Nov. 18. The episodes can be viewed as they are completed at www.fordvehicles.com/trucks (http://www.fordvehicles.com/trucks).

Ford also continues another unique marketing approach it introduced with the launch of the 2010 Transit Connect: taking the vehicle directly to the customer. A fleet of F-150 EcoBoost trucks will begin a tour of 50 cities in mid-November and run through February. Consumers can sign-up for a drive when the tour comes to their city by registering at www.drivef150ecoboost.com (http://www.drivef150ecoboost.com)."

[Boston Mike]

New ad campaign starts tomorrow, Nov 6, 2010 (or Oct 31st if you prefer that date -lol):

2011 FORD F-150 LAUNCH BUILDS ON SUCCESS OF RECOGNIZABLE, NO-NONSENSE ADVERTISING CAMPAIGN


http://media.ford.com/images/10031/11f150ads.jpg






Starting Oct. 31, new print and television ads will launch for the new F-150 featuring Dennis Leary.. (http://media.ford.com/login.cfm?path_info=/article_display.cfm?article_id=33520)

The new ad campaign for the 2011 Ford F-150 launches Nov. 6 and builds on the success of the “rant” style campaign first introduced on F-150 in 2008
Ads focus on F-Series powertrain leadership with four new engines in the F-150 that offer class-leading power, performance and fuel economy
F-Series is the industry’s first vehicle to top sales of 400,000 units for the year with nearly 435,000 trucks sold
More... (http://media.ford.com/article_display.cfm?article_id=33520)


"In a separate, but related, EcoBoost truck marketing campaign, Ford is presenting a series of online documentaries called “Torture Test” to prove out the new truck engine.

The series begins with a randomly selected engine from the Cleveland Engine Plant going through a variety of extreme laboratory and on-road tests. Among the tests the EcoBoost-powered truck performs: hauling tons of timber in the Northwest, towing an 11,000 lb. trailer at top speeds at the Homestead-Miami Speedway and competing head-to-head with competitive trucks towing 9,000 lbs. on steep grades at Davis Dam, Nevada.

The” Torture Test” series ends with the engine being pulled from the F-150 and installed in an off-road racing truck to compete in the Baja 1000 on Nov. 18. The episodes can be viewed as they are completed at www.fordvehicles.com/trucks (http://www.fordvehicles.com/trucks).

Ford also continues another unique marketing approach it introduced with the launch of the 2010 Transit Connect: taking the vehicle directly to the customer. A fleet of F-150 EcoBoost trucks will begin a tour of 50 cities in mid-November and run through February. Consumers can sign-up for a drive when the tour comes to their city by registering at www.drivef150ecoboost.com (http://www.drivef150ecoboost.com)."

No Dallas!!!! :rant:

[King Cobra]

No Dallas!!!! :rant:

No rides in my area also:frown:

[Joe G]

No rides in my area also:frown:

You're kinda close to Chicago, no?

[Joe G]

No Monkeys!!!! :rant:

They don't want to have to clean the poo.

[King Cobra]

You're kinda close to Chicago, no?

Yes, but they say my zip code is outside their ride area. I'm about 60 miles from Chicago.:tommy:

[Birdman]

I'm in Fairfield county in CT and I used NYC as my closest location.(about 45 miles away) I already recieved one call from Ford confirming my Dec 18th date...:yay:

[Carnut]

I still have to think an ECO-Boost 5.0 in a Mustang would be more than cool. :wow2:

[Birdman]

I still have to think an ECO-Boost 5.0 in a Mustang would be more than cool. :wow2:

No doubt about it Nut....I wouldn't be surprised if Ford's 'skunkworks' is working on such a thing even as we speak......:weg: Can you say 2014?

[68fastback]

...wonder if they'll do a 5.0TT in the trucks first. I was impressed that the NA 5.0 came out on top so decidely in that comparo too. Only goes to show how 4V breathing rules.

[Gr8snkbite]

:sneaking2:

[CH53Driver]

:sneaking2:

How many ******* M&Ms did you eat tonight?

[Joe G]

How many ******* M&Ms did you eat tonight?

All but one. :look:

[CH53Driver]

All but one. :look:

:rofl3: Do you know how much work this is to reply to all these threads?:doh2:

[Joe G]

:rofl3: Do you know how much work this is to reply to all these threads?:doh2:

I know. MC deserves punishment for this. :trouble:

[CH53Driver]

I know. MC deserves punishment for this. :trouble:

:iagree: Has anyone called him to make sure he wasn't in diabetic shock or something? Or maybe him and LD :sex:

[Gr8snkbite]

:rofl3: Do you know how much work this is to reply to all these threads?:doh2:

Click on forum actions...then Mark forums read.....:doh2:
:tease2:

[Little Debbie]

could've been one too many snack cakes





:bunny:

[CH53Driver]

could've been one too many snack cakes


:bunny:

Well it looks like he's still on his sugar high. Can you sedate him?:tease2:

[Little Debbie]

Well it looks like he's still on his sugar high. Can you sedate him?:tease2:

he's now working on finishing up the car. he did the electrical yesterday. today he's putting the front end back on her. that'll keep him busy for a while.

[Gr8snkbite]

just a short while.....:tease2:

[CH53Driver]

Click on forum actions...then Mark forums read.....:doh2:
:tease2:

That only clears all the unread posts; does nothing for replying to them.:boink:

[Joe G]

could've been one too many snack cakes

:bunny:

That only took 10 seconds... what did he do the rest of the time? :sofa:

[CH53Driver]

That only took 10 seconds... what did he do the rest of the time? :sofa:

Went to the ER with an ******** that lasted more than 4 hours?

[Gr8snkbite]

That only took 10 seconds... what did he do the rest of the time? :sofa:

:sex:

[Joe G]

:sex:

No. That was the 10 seconds.

[CH53Driver]

No. That was the 10 seconds.

:spitcopy:

Saw that one coming.:doh2:

[Joe G]

Saw that one coming.:doh2:

:shades:

[68fastback]

...maybe George and Joe will become famous on Ford TV :shades:

F150-EB test drive tour coming to 60 cities (http://media.ford.com/article_display.cfm?article_id=33526)

[Birdman]

...maybe George and Joe will become famous on Ford TV :shades:

F150-EB test drive tour coming to 60 cities (http://media.ford.com/article_display.cfm?article_id=33526)

I'd be happy with a discount or rebate of some kind instead...:spitcopy:

[Joe G]

...maybe George and Joe will become famous on Ford TV :shades:

F150-EB test drive tour coming to 60 cities (http://media.ford.com/article_display.cfm?article_id=33526)

I am pretty famous.



:grin:

[CH53Driver]

I'd be happy with a discount or rebate of some kind instead...:spitcopy:

Senior citizens discount?

[Birdman]

I am pretty famous as a complete idiot.



:grin:

:yes: we know......:haha:

[Birdman]

Senior citizens discount?

not quite there yet Matt :pimp:

[CH53Driver]

not quite there yet Matt :pimp:

You could always send Keith in to the dealership to make the purchase for you. Worth a shot.

[Birdman]

You could always send Keith in to the dealership to make the purchase for you. Worth a shot.

:spitcopy:

[Joe G]

:yes: we know......:haha:

:hey2: :trouble:

[Joe G]

You could always send Keith in to the dealership to make the purchase for you. Worth a shot.

:iagree:

[68fastback]

...have to stick one of Keith's Orfstock StangsUnited stickers on the windows of the test truck :banana: :grin: ...can tell 'em it's a good-luck charm you use for all test-drives :shades: :biggrin:

[Joe G]

...have to stick one of Keith's Orfstock StangsUnited stickers on the windows of the test truck :banana: :grin: ...can tell 'em it's a good-luck charm you use for all test-drives :shades: :biggrin:

:idea:


May have to do that. :grin:

[68fastback]

They really are going to run that beat-up 150K-stress-tested frozen-thawed production 3.5TT engine in a F150 in the Baja 1000. Cool!

Media Release (http://media.ford.com/article_display.cfm?article_id=33549)