Here they are, finally. Changes for the 2018 F-150 are as follows:

The new 3.3-liter V-6 replaces the 3.5-liter V-6. Thanks to direct and port injection, it makes 290 horsepower and 265 pound-feet of torque, up 8 hp and 12 lb-ft from the 3.5.

With the addition of port injection, the 2.7-liter twin-turbocharged EcoBoost V-6 now produces 400 lb-ft of torque, up 25 lb-ft, while horsepower remains the same at 325. It is also now paired with the 10-speed.

The 5.0-liter V-8 gets both port and direct injection instead of just port injection, upping hp by 10 to 395 and torque by 13 lb-ft to 400. It also gets spray-in bore liners from the Mustang Shelby GT350, and is now offered with the 10-speed.

A new 3.0-liter turbodiesel V-6 will be available next spring. It will be paired with the 10-speed.

All engines get standard stop/start technology.

From: http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1...train-upgrades

 

but will you be able to permanently turn this function off from the factory swtich?

 

doubtful.

 

reputable source?????

 

Likely not without a tune again.

 

Slightly disappointing... I thought for sure the 5.0 would make > 400/400. I have a feeling ford may be sandbagging...

 

Once per start required.

 

Come on, they are an authority on motors!

There is no reason to think they made them up.

 

I think it's safe to say Ford doesn't plan on keeping a v-8 option on the table much longer. Judging by a very small hp/torque number improvement from the previous 5.0. Now the small eco boost makes just as much torque as the 5.0. I for sure hope this comes back to bite them in the ***. I now know this is my last Ford truck. When i go to replace it I'll be looking at everyone else but Ford. Good luck fellow v-8 lovers.

 

So, going down in size from 3.5 to 3.3 nets 8HP/12TQ, while the 5.0 supposedly increases from 302 to 307 cubic inches, adds direct & Port injection for only a 10HP/13TQ gain? FORD IS SANDBAGGING. Got to protect the Eco v6's I guess. LOL.