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  2.7L EcoBoost V6

  2015 Vancouver International Auto Show. Vancouver, BC., Canada. The 2015 Ford F-150 has the option of a 2.7 liter Ecoboost engine. It is supposed to deliver 325 hp (242 kW) and 375 lb·ft (508 N·m). The engine is...

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  F-150 2.7L ECOBOOST BAJA TRUCK

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  2015 Ford F-150 Two.7L EcoBoost V6 Generates 325 Horsepower

  Ford has launched the specs for the new turbocharged 2.7L EcoBoost V6 that will see duty underneath the hood of the all-new 2015 F-150. The 2.7L EcoBoost V6 generates 325 horsepower and 375 lb-ft. of torque. The...

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  2015 Ford F-150 2.7L EcoBoost

  2015 Ford F-150 2.7L EcoBoost

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  2015 Ford F-150 2.7L EcoBoost

  High-output 2.7-liter EcoBoost® with standard Auto Start-Stop broadens engine lineup by providing mid-range V8-like towing capability of 8,500 pounds, payload of 2,250 pounds, 325 horsepower, 375 lb.-ft. of torque.

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  2.7L EcoBoost Makes the 2015 Ford Edge Sport More Exciting Than Ever

  08/11/15, via Torque News

  The new 2.7L EcoBoost was originally introduced for the 2015 Ford F150 pickup, but when it was added to the new Ford Edge lineup as the standard engine in the Sport package, this fuel-friendly made the 2015 Edge Sport the most engaging midsized SUV 

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  Review: 2015 Ford F150

  08/03/15, via N4BB

  When Ford announced the release of the 2015 F150 they hinted at a new engine release. I was quite disappointed to see the third engine on offer was a smaller gas EcoBoost engine and not a diesel one. At 2.7L, I assumed this engine was simply not up to 

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  EPA Official: '15 Ford F-150 Almost Meets 2025 CAFE

  08/04/15, via Ward's Auto

  Instead of mentioning the Toyota Prius as one of these vehicles, Grundler surprises most in the Management Briefing Seminars audience by saying the most-efficient version of the current Ford F-150 fullsize pickup, equipped with a 2.7L EcoBoost V-6 and 

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  How Far Can You Drive? We Analyze Half-Ton Fuel-Tank Range

  07/27/15, via PickupTrucks.com

  Today, almost every one of the half-ton manufacturers offer an optional larger factory fuel tank; however, just two (Ford and Ram) make that option available across the majority of their lineup. We should note that the GM models (Chevy Silverado and

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  2 Tough Tests for the 2015 F150 2.7L EcoBoost

  07/17/15, via Torque News

  I recently had a chance to spend a week driving the 2015 Ford F150 XLT with the 2.7L EcoBoost V6 engine and while enjoying the segment-leading fuel economy, I was also able to put this tiny economy engine through the same hard-working tests as every 

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  CR Finds 2.7L EcoBoost V6 Ford F-150 Is Quicker Than 3.5L EcoBoost V6

  04/29/15, via Carscoops (blog)

  The folks from Consumer Reports were curious to see which of the turbocharged V6-powered 2015 Ford F-150s (the 2.7-liter and the 3.5-liter) is quicker. As a reminder, the 2.7-liter V6 produces 325hp and 375lb-ft (508Nm) of torque, while the larger 3.5

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  Call me Low-Cal Al: Testing the 2.7L Ford F-150

  07/01/15, via TechnologyTell

  The 2.7 does save some weight as well as save some money. It is only an $800 option over the base V6, but makes 325 horsepower with the help of two turbos whooshing boost into the petite-for-a-pickup engine. But you would never know its diminutive size.

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  2015 Ford F-150 2.7L EcoBoost Rated at 325 HP, Auto Start-Stop ...
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  2015 Ford F-150 2.7L EcoBoost Rated “Greenest” Truck by ACEEE
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  2015 Ford F-150 2.7L EcoBoost Gets 16.6/21.5 MPG in Motor Trend Test
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  2015 Ford F-150 2.7L EcoBoost at Davis Dam Photo Gallery - Autoblog
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  2015 Ford F-150 XLT 2.7L EcoBoost 4x4 (1 of 28)
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• 2015 Ford F-150 2.7L Test Drive | Fox News

  

  The new Ford F-150 is all about doing more with less.

  By switching to an aluminum body for 2015, it lost a lot of weight – up to 700 pounds – which improved its fuel efficiency and cargo carrying capability. That would have been the case even if everything else stayed the same.

  But it didn’t.

  Last year the F-150 was available with four engines: two six-cylinders and two eight-cylinders. The balance of power is now 3-1 in favor of the six packs. Not only did Ford discontinue its monster 6.2-liter V8, but it gave its spot on the team to the tiniest engine ever offered in an F-series. That’s nearly seven decades worth of trucks.

  But it’s no peewee. The new 2.7L Ecoboost V6 has twin turbochargers and direct fuel injection, and it cranks out a very V8-like 325 hp and 375 lb-ft of torque. Those numbers trounce the base 3.5L naturally-aspirated V6, which is rated at 282 hp and 253 lb-ft, and the turbo costs a mere $795 more.

  The 2.7L gets better fuel economy, too. Not a lot, just 1-2 mpg combined, depending on the truck it’s in, but given the power advantage, that’s not bad. I saw pretty much the same number that was on the window sticker of the 4x4 XLT SuperCab I tested it in: 20 mpg.

  For added tech effect, it features a hybrid block design. A trim, compacted graphite iron section houses the pistons and main bearing caps, and it’s supported by a bolt-on aluminum cradle. It’s kind of the opposite of the truck itself, where the aluminum body rides on a steel frame.

  You can get the 2.7L now in most F-150 configurations, save for the luxurious King Ranch and Platinum lines. Aside from a whiff of turbo lag when you slam on the accelerator – and then only if you’re looking really hard for it – the little bugger could almost pass for a big, honking V8 (minus the honking part).

  Typical for small, turbocharged engines, this one’s could cruise through a library without raising any ire. There’s no loin-stirring rumble or roar, so worksites may get much mellower if it catches on – and even more so when the trucks are standing still. The 2.7L is fitted with an idle-stop feature that shuts it off to save fuel when you come to a stop and starts it again when you lift your foot off the brake. You can disable it, but its default setting is on, so get used to it. It’s the future.

  The 2.7L’s top payload rating is 2,250 pounds, which beats every other brand’s half-ton pickups but comes up 1,050 pounds short of the 385 hp, 387 lb-ft 5.0L V8. The top-of-the-line, $1,200-$1,500 more expensive 3.5L turbocharged six can also carry more and out-tow it 12,200 pounds to 8,500 pounds, while delivering the same fuel efficiency as that base V6, in spite of its potent 365 hp, 420 lb-ft output.

  As for the rest of the truck, this was my first opportunity to try out a relatively basic midrange model after driving a pre-production Platinum before the new F-150 went on sale last year. Aside from the cloth upholstery and lack of leather trim on the dashboard, it was just as refined, with very little road and wind noise for a pickup, and it offered great visibility and an excellent ergonomic design throughout. My one quibble is the ride quality, which is generally fine but exhibits more of a shudder over small, high-frequency bumps and washboard surfaces than the other pickups I’ve driven lately. That Platinum did this, too.

  As for which engine to go with – given its small price premium, the 2.7L seems worth the stretch over the base engine, especially if you’re more of a long hauler than a heavy hauler, since it’s good for 26 mpg on the highway in 2WD models. But don’t count that V8 out yet.

  Ford’s been touting the fact that two-thirds of F-150s are sold with V6s these days, but what that really means is that the V8, which makes up 25 percent of the engines on offer, accounts for 33 percent of sales. Clearly, some people still think bigger is better.

  But that doesn't mean it is.

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  2015 Ford F-150 4X4 SuperCab XLT 2.7L

  Base price: $39,385

  As tested: $44,980

  Type: 5-passenger, 2+2 door pickup

  Engine: 2.7-liter turbocharged V6

  Power: 325 hp, 375 lb-ft torque

  Transmission: 6-speed automatic

  MPG: 18 city, 23 hwy

  

• 2015 Ford F-150 SuperCrew XLT 4x4 2.7L EcoBoost First Drive

  When it was officially announced that the ’15 Ford F-150 would be getting an optional 2.7L EcoBoost V-6, the truck enthusiast community almost immediately started raising concerns, or less charitably, casting aspersions on Ford’s smallest-displacement truck engine. Would it be powerful enough for a fullsize truck? Would it feel taxed under load? Could a sub-3.0L engine work in a vehicle as large and heavy as the F-150? Smooth Operator After having driven more than 60 miles in a prototype ’15 F-150 2.7L EcoBoost, we can safely say any concerns about power, at least when unloaded, are put to rest. The engine feels every bit as powerful as its 325 hp and 375 lb-ft of torque would suggest. In terms of the engine’s other presumed trump card, fuel economy, we’re going to have to hedge and categorize our initial findings as inconclusive, as we only had a limited amount of time in the prototype vehicle, and the driving circumstances were probably not a good representation of what the final EPA figures will be.

  In terms of refinement, the 2.7L is easily as good as, or better than the 3.5L, at least as installed in the last-generation truck. Idle is nearly silent, and even under fairly aggressive throttle, only a muted growl comes through the firewall and from the exhaust.

  The 2.7L EcoBoost is the first, and so far only, engine offered in the F-150 that comes with auto stop-start. We’ve experienced multiple variations of this technology in different vehicles; some systems that work well and are fairly unobtrusive and others that are a bit more jarring. This is one of the better ones. It’s not quite as quick as the system on the Ford Fusion, but it restarts quickly enough where it won’t leave you flat-footed at a stoplight. The feature can be disabled by pushing a button on the dashboard.

  Un-“Canny” SolidityWhat we were most curious about with the new F-150 was its subjective feel, having an all-aluminum body. Would it feel “tinny” or insubstantial? Actually, it’s quite the opposite. It felt very solid, with little to none of the secondary vibration that’s usually endemic to body-on-frame trucks. Speaking of frames, the F-150’s is still fully boxed steel, and we suspect it’s a big contributor to the truck’s feeling of solidity.

  Aside from the new engine, the new F-150 feels tighter and rides quieter than its predecessor. Our top-secret tester truck was a bread-and-butter XLT model, missing many of the bells and whistles of the more upscale Platinum, Limited, and King Ranch trims, so any judgment on opulence or luxury will have to wait for a test of those better-equipped models. Economy? Ask Again Later… Official fuel economy figures for the 2015 F-150 in any form have not yet been announced. The 2.7L promises to be the economy champ of the lineup, so we wanted to take some informal preliminary measurements of its frugality to see if it could legitimately rival the current reigning economy champ, the Ram 1500 EcoDiesel. We have to add a few caveats on our results. The prototype truck had less than 100 miles on the odometer when we picked it up, and it was one of the largest, heaviest configurations of the F-150, being a SuperCrew 4x4. The area we test drove it was also quite hilly, which also likely impacted fuel consumption.

  We drove the truck at what we’d consider a “normal” pace of highway driving of between 60-75 mph, punctuated occasionally by passing. After about an hour and a half of driving, we got an indicated and measured 16.7 mpg, based on an after-drive refill measured against the trip odometer. There were other variables aside from topography that affected that figure, including a temperature in the mid 80s and running the air conditioning for most of the drive. We look forward to doing a more scientific and representative test of the 2.7L EcoBoost’s fuel economy in the near future.

  Speaking of air conditioning, that’s another function affected by the auto stop-start. Since the compressor is still engine-driven, it stops when the engine does, but the system also automatically slows the blower fan speed as well. We’re not sure what all the operational parameters are for the stop-start system, but we’re sure the true test of it would be in suffocatingly humid Houston or sun-baked Phoenix. In 90-plus temps, we might just be tempted to disable it to keep the compressor cooling.

  Like most current fullsize crew cab trucks, the rear seat of the SuperCrew has stretch-out legroom, even for nearly 6-footers. The rear of the front console on our XLT trim level had dual HVAC vents and both a 12-volt and 110-volt three-prong AC outlet. There were also multiple USB inputs for the infotainment system in the front part of the cab. Like most of its other newer or recently updated models, interior lighting is predominantly LED, a further nod to efficiency.

  All things considered, we see no reason why the F-150 won’t continue to be America’s best-selling truck. The ’15 model builds on the strengths that have made it a best-seller and adds a new measure of technology, sophistication, and efficiency. It may seem exotic now, but we have a hunch five years from now, you’ll be seeing a lot more aluminum-bodied cars, trucks, and SUVs from other automakers as well.

  Having had an early drive of this prototype model, our curiosity is whetted to drive the other variations, the 5.0L V-8 and the bigger 3.5L EcoBoost, as well as the fancier trim levels. We have to admit we were slightly disappointed at our initial observed fuel economy figures, but again, the engine had less than 100 miles on it when we first hopped in the seat, and our driving route was probably not ideal for testing best-case-scenario fuel economy.

  Will most buyers care that it’s aluminum? Our guess is no. If it’s not an automatic deal-breaker to the prospective buyers that take the time to go down to a dealer and actually test-drive the truck, the solidity, refinement, and features of Ford’s new truck will probably win them over.

  

• 2015 Ford F-150 specs revealed, EcoBoost 2.7L to make 325 ...

  ALL-NEW FORD F-150 2.7-LITER ECOBOOST V6 ENGINE DELIVERS V8 CAPABILITY AND PERFORMANCE

  Tougher, lighter 2015 Ford F-150 welcomes two new engines to its four-engine lineup, providing choices to meet almost any customer need – from hauling tools to towing trailers

  High-output 2.7-liter EcoBoost® with standard Auto Start-Stop broadens engine lineup by providing mid-range V8-like towing capability of 8,500 pounds, payload of 2,250 pounds, 325 horsepower, 375 lb.-ft. of torque

  Standard 3.5-liter V6 engine with twin independent variable camshaft timing delivers impressive power and efficiency with towing of 7,600 pounds that can't be beat, 1,910 pounds of payload, 283 horsepower and 255 lb.-ft. of torque

  Use of high-strength steel and high-strength, military-grade, aluminum alloy plus smart engineering saves up to 700 pounds, improving power-to-weight ratio and allowing for gains in towing, performance and efficiency

  With its new 2.7-liter EcoBoost® with standard Auto Start-Stop and new 3.5-liter V6 with twin independent variable camshaft timing, the 2015 Ford F-150 resets the bar in light-duty pickup truck performance, capability and efficiency.

  "The 2015 F-150 is the most capable F-150 yet, while shedding up to 700 pounds," said Bob Fascetti, vice president, Powertrain Engineering. "These two new V6 engines – the 2.7-liter turbocharged EcoBoost and normally aspirated 3.5-liter Ti-VCT – set a new standard for Ford for capability and efficiency."

  2.7-liter EcoBoost powerThe high-output, twin-turbo 2.7-liter EcoBoost V6 features an entirely new design that delivers power and performance in a strong, smart package. The engine produces 325 horsepower and 375 lb.-ft. of torque – improving the power-to-weight ratio of the 2015 truck by 15 percent over the 2014 5.0-liter V8-equipped F-150 with similar torque output, thanks to vehicle light-weighting.

  The 2.7-liter EcoBoost 4x2 has a maximum payload rating of 2,250 pounds and maximum tow rating of 8,500 pounds, ideal for meeting mid-range capability needs.

  Boosting 2.7-liter EcoBoost fuel efficiency is the debut of standard Auto Start-Stop technology for F-150. This technology, specially tuned for truck customers, shuts off the engine when the vehicle is at a stop. When the brake is released, the engine restarts quickly. Auto Start-Stop helps reduce fuel consumption and emissions when the truck is stopped and the engine is off. The technology is off when towing or in four-wheel-drive mode.

  The 2.7-liter EcoBoost engine also features Ford's first use of a compacted graphite iron cylinder block in a gasoline engine, the same material used in Ford's 6.7-liter Power Stroke® turbo diesel V8 in Super Duty trucks. The composite CGI/aluminum cylinder block saves weight while providing strength where it's needed most for durability.

  Advanced technology, power and efficiency combine to create an engine for F-150 that boasts more than twice the horsepower, torque and towing capability of the Toyota Tacoma midsize pickup truck with identical displacement 2.7-liter four-cylinder engine.

  Ford testing shows the 2.7-liter EcoBoost also outperforming Ram 1500 3.0-liter V6 EcoDiesel and Chevrolet Silverado 1500 5.3-liter V8 while towing a 7,000-pound enclosed trailer up Davis Dam in Arizona. This is the same grade the Society of Automotive Engineers uses for its J2807 towing testing standards, which the 2015 Ford F-150 will follow.

  3.5-liter V6 tuned for responsive powerThanks to vehicle weight savings, the standard 3.5-liter V6 with Ti-VCT offers a 5 percent improvement in power-to-weight ratio over the larger 3.7-liter V6 in the 2014 F-150, with better fuel efficiency and performance.

  The 3.5-liter V6 produces 283 horsepower and 255 lb.-ft. of torque. The engine has a maximum payload of 1,910 pounds and a maximum tow rating of 7,600 pounds – unsurpassed for standard V6 light-duty pickup trucks.

  Designed for impressive power and durability, the 24-valve 3.5-liter V6 features a valvetrain with direct-acting polished mechanical buckets with twin independent variable camshaft timing for impressive torque across a wide rpm range. Six-bolt main bearing caps, a fully counterweighted forged steel crankshaft and cast exhaust manifolds are designed for heavy-duty operation.

  Both the upper and lower intake manifolds of the 3.5-liter V6 are tuned for responsive power, and both the intake manifolds and cam covers are composite-formed to reduce weight. The die-cast aluminum cylinder block features bay-to-bay breathing to reduce internal pumping losses, while a deep-sump oil pan contributes to extended oil-change intervals.

  Advanced materials save weightExtensive research by Ford engineers led to the use of more advanced materials on the 2015 F-150 than found in previous trucks. Military-grade aluminum alloys make the new truck's body lighter, stronger and more resistant to dents.

  Overall, F-150 is up to 700 pounds lighter – helping the truck tow and haul more, accelerate and stop faster, and operate more efficiently than the previous F-150. High-strength steel in the frame and high-strength aluminum alloy throughout the body produce an inherently stiffer truck with greater dent and ding resistance. The aluminum upper body sits on a fully boxed ladder frame with more high-strength steel than ever to make it stronger yet lighter.

  In addition to the new V6 engines, the all-new 2015 F-150 offers the proven 3.5-liter EcoBoost and the 5.0-liter V8 with Ti-VCT, providing a comprehensive, capable and efficient engine lineup to meet the specific needs of Ford truck customers.

  

• 2015 Ford F-150 2.7L EcoBoost Rated 325 HP, 375 LB-FT ...

  Ford announced official output figures and tow ratings today for the 2015 F-150's new twin-turbo 2.7-liter EcoBoost V-6 and base 3.5-liter V-6. The 2.7-liter EcoBoost produces 325 hp and 375 lb-ft of torque, and is rated in a rear-drive F-150 to tow 8500 pounds with a payload capacity of 2250 pounds.

  More on Motortrend.com:

  Ford says power-to-weight ratio for a 2015 2.7-liter EcoBoost F-150 is improved by 15 percent compared to a 2014 model with the 5.0-liter V-8 thanks to the lighter aluminum construction. The new boosted V-6 uses compacted graphite iron (CGI) for its engine block, the same material Ford's 6.7-liter Power Stroke turbodiesel V-8 is made out of. Ford notes that this is the first application of a CGI block in a gas engine. The base 3.5-liter V-6, which replaces the previous 3.7-liter, makes 283 hp and 255 lb-ft. That's down 19 hp and 23 lb-ft from its predecessor, but Ford says the new engine's independent variable camshaft timing delivers torque across a wide rpm range along with improved fuel economy. The naturally aspirated 3.5-liter also gets a die-cast aluminum engine block, six-bolt main bearing caps, a fully counterweighted forged crankshaft, and cast exhaust manifolds for heavy-duty use. The engine is rated to tow a maximum of 7600 pounds, while payload is capped at 1910 pounds. To show how the new twin-turbo engine stacks up against the competition, Ford shot a video of a towing test conducted on Arizona's punishing Davis Dam road. In the video, a 2015 F-150 Lariat equipped with the 2.7-liter EcoBoost V-6 challenges a 2014 Ram 1500 V-6 EcoDiesel and 2014 Chevrolet Silverado with the 5.3-liter V-8 to an uphill towing battle. All trucks are four-wheel-drive models, and hitched to identical 7000-pound trailers. Ford F-150 marketing manager Eric Peterson gave us a little background on the test: "The reason we did the video is because all of this may look good on paper but we wanted to see how it looked in the real world. We easily beat the Ram and won two out of three times against the 5.3L Silverado. These two new powertrains, the 2.7-liter EcoBoost and 3.5-liter V-6, are proving to be great engines and allowing us to save weight without sacrificing anything." For an example of those weight savings, Peterson points to the 2015 Ford F-150 Lariat 2.7-liter EcoBoost, which weighs 732 pounds less than a 2014 model equipped with the 5.0-liter V-8. We're told the 2015 F-150 Lariat will weigh just under 5000 pounds. Check out the video below to watch the new engine in action. Source: Ford

• Inautonews - 2015 Ford F-150 to get 2.7L engine

  The announcement hasn’t been made officially by the North American based automaker, but according to a recent report published by Ford Authority, the popular truck will be getting, for the 2015 model year, a smaller 2.7 liter V6 twin turbo EcoBoost engine. Our source is saying that the unit will be producing a total output of 320 BHP (239 kW) and 508 Nm (375 lb-ft) of torque on the 2015 Ford F-150, which is actually more than the larger 3.8L V6, with its 300 BHP (224 kW) and 379 Nm (280 lb-ft) of torque.

  If this isn’t enough for you, you should know that the carmaker will continue to offer the 3.5 liter V6 EcoBoost for the Ford F-150, along with the larger 5.0 liter V8, which will get the same updates as the brand new Mustang GT. The 2015 Ford F-150 will be officially presented to the public in a couple of weeks, during the 2014 NAIAS, in Detroit. More details on the model will be announced during the North American automotive event.

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• 2015 Ford F-150 2.7L EcoBoost Output, Towing Announced ...

  

  

  In announcing output and towing figures for its new twin-turbo 2.7-liter EcoBoost V-6, Ford published a video of a towing drag race in which a 2015 Ford F-150 stomped a Ram EcoDiesel and a Chevrolet Silverado with a 5.3-liter V-8. Although we’re not inclined to get excited over manufacturer test runs—we do that stuff ourselves—taken with the 2.7’s 325-hp and 375-lb-ft output ratings, the engine is shaping up to be an appealing option taken alone. (The EcoDiesel is rated at 240 horsepower and 420 lb-ft, the 5.3-liter Chevy at 355 and 383.) But when you consider the mass reduction resulting from the new F-150’s aluminum construction, you can see why Ford’s truck-marketing people are starting to seriously use the phrase “power-to-weight ratio” for perhaps the first time ever.

  Indeed, if the clip is to be taken at face value, it shows that the switch to aluminum has paid off. The test involved towing 7000-pound trailers for three miles to the top of Arizona’s Davis Dam Road—the same road used as a basis for the SAE J2807 towing test, which Ford will adopt with the 2015 truck—with 4×4 Crew Cab models equipped with either 3.73:1 or 3.92:1 axle ratios. The F-150 beat the Ram by more than 40 seconds during each of three runs and the Silverado by about six seconds twice (Ford admitted losing to Chevy by a similar amount in that pairing’s third run.) Speed aside, the 2.7-liter F-150 carries a maximum towing rating of 8500 pounds, which trails the 11,200 pounds of the 5.3-liter Crew Cab Silverado and the 9200 of the Ram EcoDiesel.

  

  

  2015 Ford F-150 twin-turbocharged 2.7-liter V-6 engine cutaway

  Ford also announced that its own scales place the 2.7-liter F-150 Crew Cab at 4942 pounds, which compares quite favorably to the 5674 pounds it reports for an identical 2014 F-150 with a 5.0-liter V-8. Ford has been touting a general 700-pound savings since the 2015 F-150’s debut in January, but the automaker put a finer point on things with The Detroit News, claiming the figures could range between 625 to more than 730 pounds. We’re looking forward to verifying—or debunking—the claims once we get the new trucks on our own scales.

  The 2.7-liter engine, code-named “Nano,” uses a compacted graphite iron block for added durability. (Why use iron in an aluminum truck? Read our deep-dive on the block to find out.) An automatic engine stop-start system is standard, although it is automatically deactivated in four-wheel-drive mode or while towing. Ford hasn’t released fuel-economy figures yet.

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  Ford also released information on the non-turbo 3.5-liter V-6, which is also new to the F-150 lineup. The 3.5 is rated to tow as much as 7600 pounds and produces 283 horsepower and 255 lb-ft of torque, down 19 ponies and 23 lb-ft to the outgoing truck’s 3.7-liter six. Ford didn’t report on the carry-over 3.5-liter twin-turbo EcoBoost V-6 and 5.0-liter V-8, but they’re likely to produce the same 360-ish horsepower as before.

  

  

  

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• Driving: 2015 Ford F-150

  08/17/15, via The Vancouver Courier

  Never mind the styling; it’s all the little helpful details that make the F-150 so handy about the house ... truck that the pickup of the future would come with a tiny little 2.7L turbocharged V6, they’d have laughed you off the farm.

• 2015 Ford F-150 XLT SuperCrew 4x4: Perfect Balance

  08/03/15, via autogo.ca

  the 2015 Ford F-150 that’s bolted around this mighty little engine never feels too heavy, whether the bed is loaded or not, or a crowd has gathered in the vast cockpit. And despite its displacement, the 2.7L mill can tow up to 8,500 lbs. The twin-turbo 3 ...

• Ford F-150 Specs and Trims

  08/19/15, via carbuzz.com

  King Ranch $48,495 5.0L V8 Automatic 6 speeds N/A Lariat $38,685 2.7L V6 Automatic 6 speeds N/A Platinum $50,960 5.0L V8 Automatic 6 speeds N/A XL $25,420 3.5L V6 Automatic 6 speeds N/A XLT $30,695 3.5L V6 Automatic 6 speeds N/A

• IIHS: 2015 Ford F-150 Crash Tests Reveal Disparate Results Between Crew Cab and Extended Cab

  07/30/15, via CAR AND DRIVER

  2015 Ford F-150 2.7L EcoBoost 4×4 Will the Aluminum 2015 Ford F-150 Cost More to Insure and Repair? The small-overlap crash test, first introduced in 2012, forced automakers to quickly adopt changes after the IIHS revealed that most new cars—including ...

• Car Report: The most popular Ford F-150 gets a slim-down makeover

  07/17/15, via WTOP

  WASHINGTON — In the first half of this year, Ford sold roughly 357,000 F-150 pickups. It’s the most popular vehicle ... it comes standard with a 3.5L V6 or spend $795 for a smaller 2.7L EcoBoost engine. I would spend the money as the EcoBoost is ...

• Ford F-150 Gets “Air Curtain” To Boost Aerodynamics & Fuel Efficiency

  07/16/15, via Gas2.0

  But that’s not enough in itself. The latest news from Ford on the matter, out just yesterday, is that it is improving the aerodynamics (and thus efficiency) of the F-150 by adding an “air curtain.” While I don’t condone driving a vehicle with such ...

• Call me Al: Driving the aluminum 2015 Ford F-150

  06/21/15, via technologytell.com

  Much has been said about the Ford F-150’s transition to an all-aluminum body for 2015. So how does it affect handling and fuel economy? Understand, first of all, the contrast in vehicles that we in the autojournalism profession sometimes face ...