2018 5.0 373 10spd vs 2017 5.0 373 6spd
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[QUOTE=RedsRock302;5557934]So, 4 years after it was introduced into the F150 line up.....in 1 engine option only, they have expanded it to all engines offered in the lineup. It seems to be the opposite of what you are saying. And for good reason.[/QUOTE
what reason is that? They are trying to raise mileage the cheapest was possible with the technology they now have, but like i said when they figure out a better way it will be looked upon as a bad idea in the future like many other horrible ideas manufacturers have had over the last many decades
what reason is that? They are trying to raise mileage the cheapest was possible with the technology they now have, but like i said when they figure out a better way it will be looked upon as a bad idea in the future like many other horrible ideas manufacturers have had over the last many decades
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So many missing the point here. The driver behind the stop/start feature is not reduced gas mileage. It’s reduced emissions. If you think the push to eliminate that will go away you’re kidding yourself. Is there a better solution out there? Of course, it’s called electric. The start/stop feature is a much cheaper way to help reduce emissions on gas powered vehicles. Trying to reduce greenhouse gases isn’t a horrible idea. It’s merely the beginning and is the world we live in now. I for one take my hat off to Ford for making an effort here.
As for the OP’s topic, I love the 10spd 5.0. It’s taken me a little time to learn how best to drive in each mode but I’m starting to get it. You can’t drive with the same foot in each one and some might not suit you at all. For me it’s just been a learning curve but I still grin at how it runs through the butter smooth gears at 1/4 throttle in sport mode.
So, 4 years after it was introduced into the F150 line up.....in 1 engine option only, they have expanded it to all engines offered in the lineup. It seems to be the opposite of what you are saying. And for good reason.[/QUOTE
whatt reason is that? They are trying to raise mileage the cheapest was possible with the technology they now have, but like i said when they figure out a better way it will be looked upon as a bad idea in the future like many other horrible ideas manufacturers have had over the last many decades
whatt reason is that? They are trying to raise mileage the cheapest was possible with the technology they now have, but like i said when they figure out a better way it will be looked upon as a bad idea in the future like many other horrible ideas manufacturers have had over the last many decades
So many missing the point here. The driver behind the stop/start feature is not reduced gas mileage. It’s reduced emissions. If you think the push to eliminate that will go away you’re kidding yourself. Is there a better solution out there? Of course, it’s called electric. The start/stop feature is a much cheaper way to help reduce emissions on gas powered vehicles. Trying to reduce greenhouse gases isn’t a horrible idea. It’s merely the beginning and is the world we live in now. I for one take my hat off to Ford for making an effort here.
As for the OP’s topic, I love the 10spd 5.0. It’s taken me a little time to learn how best to drive in each mode but I’m starting to get it. You can’t drive with the same foot in each one and some might not suit you at all. For me it’s just been a learning curve but I still grin at how it runs through the butter smooth gears at 1/4 throttle in sport mode.
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You can’t drive with the same foot in each one and some might not suit you at all. For me it’s just been a learning curve but I still grin at how it runs through the butter smooth gears at 1/4 throttle in sport mode.
You can’t drive with the same foot in each one and some might not suit you at all. For me it’s just been a learning curve but I still grin at how it runs through the butter smooth gears at 1/4 throttle in sport mode.
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The driver behind the stop/start feature is not reduced gas mileage. It’s reduced emissions.
The driver behind the stop/start feature is not reduced gas mileage. It’s reduced emissions.
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So many missing the point here. The driver behind the stop/start feature is not reduced gas mileage. It’s reduced emissions. If you think the push to eliminate that will go away you’re kidding yourself. Is there a better solution out there? Of course, it’s called electric. The start/stop feature is a much cheaper way to help reduce emissions on gas powered vehicles. Trying to reduce greenhouse gases isn’t a horrible idea. It’s merely the beginning and is the world we live in now. I for one take my hat off to Ford for making an effort here.
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Good point I never thought about...
So many missing the point here. The driver behind the stop/start feature is not reduced gas mileage. It’s reduced emissions. If you think the push to eliminate that will go away you’re kidding yourself. Is there a better solution out there? Of course, it’s called electric. The start/stop feature is a much cheaper way to help reduce emissions on gas powered vehicles. Trying to reduce greenhouse gases isn’t a horrible idea. It’s merely the beginning and is the world we live in now. I for one take my hat off to Ford for making an effort here.
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So many missing the point here. The driver behind the stop/start feature is not reduced gas mileage. It’s reduced emissions. If you think the push to eliminate that will go away you’re kidding yourself. Is there a better solution out there? Of course, it’s called electric. The start/stop feature is a much cheaper way to help reduce emissions on gas powered vehicles. Trying to reduce greenhouse gases isn’t a horrible idea. It’s merely the beginning and is the world we live in now. I for one take my hat off to Ford for making an effort here.
As for the OP’s topic, I love the 10spd 5.0. It’s taken me a little time to learn how best to drive in each mode but I’m starting to get it. You can’t drive with the same foot in each one and some might not suit you at all. For me it’s just been a learning curve but I still grin at how it runs through the butter smooth gears at 1/4 throttle in sport mode.
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I love my 2018 5.0 F150
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Very cool. Undercover Lightning.
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I did race both regular cab trucks 5.0 in 3.5 ecoboost both 10 speed trucks from 0 to 65 or 70 the ecoboost was in front but right about then the 5.0 Would blow right by it I mean pull it hard But even if the 5.0 got the jump the ecoboost still would beat it to 60 or 70