There are several available engines: a 325-horsepower, twin-turbocharged 2.7-liter V6 a 375-horsepower, twin-turbocharged 3.5-liter V6 a 385-horsepower 5.0-liter V8 and in the Raptor, a high-output, twin-turbocharged 3.5-liter V6 that produces 450 horsepower. With this engine, the F-150 is a decent all-around truck: It has enough power for daily driving, and it gets average fuel economy for the class, earning an EPA-estimated 17 mpg in the city and 22 on the highway. The F-150’s base engine is a 3.5-liter V6 that puts out 282 horsepower. And regardless of the acceleration rate, neither V6 turbo sounds as nice or revs as freely as the 5.0-liter V8." - Autoweek (2015) The 3.5 EcoBoost comes with the highest payload and tow ratings, but without pulling a big boat or something else heavy, you won't be blown away by the upgrade in thrust. "For most general-use pickup buyers, the 2.7 EcoBoost is more than adequate and presumably the most fuel-efficient engine for those not completely leaden of foot.There are some real, tangible benefits to the 10-speed in real world use." - Truck Trend All of our expectations were exceeded behind the wheel. And as far as the driving experience, prepare to be surprised. "Considering the F-150 is the crown jewel of the Ford lineup and its most successful product, we doubt they'd launch it without full confidence in its reliability.
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