The 385 is attained by running premium. From what I hear that's the only difference

 

Hopefully the stuff that little powerstroke in! I believe fords hand will be forced to with the market screaming for it

 

I liked both motors, but the 5.0 was so silky smooth that it won me over. Sounds great, pulls well, and it gave me more peace of mind over the long haul (10+ years). If I towed a bunch and could trade trucks every few years, I might go 3.5.

 

Agreed!

 

My pops is getting a 2015 5.0 screw 4x4 for work. I will drive the out of it before he starts adding all his crap to the back. Then I will go to the local dealer and drive the out of an Eco and see what is what. I know the Eco has the torque but I keep trucks for a very long time as well and would also like to have that piece of mind. What I tow now my 5.4 does great, but I do plan on getting a 7500 travel trailer so maybe an Eco could be the way. The wife also wants a new Explorer with the 2.3 eco so I might have to give that a shot. I also plan on keeping that for at least 10 years. Hopefully it lasts. lol

 

I'd like to see some more wheels options. Aside from the 20 inch chrome package which are just OK all other wheels are just weak this time around. The gray sport 20s are just OK also.

 

If what ford did to the 12th gen is any indication you won't see the 10-speed / updated 3.5TT and sync until the mid cycle refresh, so 2017.
Ford introduced the new engine line up in 2011 or the third production year of the 12th generation.
I expect the new sync system updated 3.5TT and tranny to do the same.
Give it a year to have some bugs worked out and I'd say you'll be holding out for a 2018 realistically.
If you can't wait that long get a 2016 with the 6-speed. Its an awesome proven transmission which will be far less problematic than the 10-speed during it's first production year IMO.

 

I too would like to see some optional wheels for the Platinum. These get by but really do nothing for me.

Why don't they offer an Optional level / lift from the factory. Seems like it is real popular.

 

All of my local dealers (Ford, Chevy, Ram and Toyota) have some pre lifted trucks with 35's and nice rims. They sell like crazy, because they look bad *****. But they are expensive too. I saw an FX4 with a lift and Toyo MT 35's for a little over $65k. The stealership tries to sell the lift at double the cost, as well as the rims and tires. To be honest, doing it yourself is probably the way to go.

I think you're right about it being 2018 before we see any real changes. If the jump from 6 to 10 speeds doesn't do a whole lot mpg change, I would definitely pick up a 16' next year, which will probably end up happening. lol

Rims would also be a good update. I really like those 20 gray ones though.

 

No, but it will absolutely have a heated tampon dispenser built in

I wish I could, I've already said too much lol I'll have to let everyone live in suspense for the news