borninblue

Well I want to pull the trigger on an XLT 5.4 but was wondering if I should wait till 2011. I keep on hearing about this eccoboost and the increase in full economy.

I spoke with my dealer about it and he stated "it won't be here till 2013, and it's going to cost you an additional 2-3 grand." Well everything I have read says the eccoboost will be hear in 2011 for the F150. So what do you guys think? I mean the eccoboost will probably be a hot buy when it comes out, and I doubt they will have any rebates. Is this new technology to risky yet? Then again I plan to have this truck for the long haul so maybe it will be worth it for the fuel savings. I dont plan to tow or haul much with the truck.

Suggestions from the truck experts???

nlitend1

I remember when Dodge came out with the Hemi in the Ram. Dealers were saying its going to be 4grand option. Right. I am sure it was just to sell what they had on the lot right then. My friend bought and regretted it 6months later when he got passed by a Hemi.
Most new techs have problems/bugs not unlike the 6sp auto in 09. That said (I have had many issues) there is warranty for a reason. Even with all the problems with mine, they have all been fixed and has been perfect the last 10000kms. I find the 09 5.4 very efficient (compared to my 03 5.4) and am very happy. I can squeeze 19mpg out of it without to much trouble...if I drive nice...

borninblue

I can afford to wait, but are they going to do something stupid like only put it in the 2011 Platinum? Wish they would release this thing already...or I might just pull the trigger on the 2010 and say heck with it.

sig

I would just get a truck now. I say that because it will take 1-2 years after they put them in the f150's before they will be all ironed out. Also if I am not mistaken it is a 6 cylinder (that is what the engineers were saying they were working on for our trucks). I am not sure I want that.

borninblue

Ya but the v6 will put out more power than the current v8.

1sweet09fx4

They never tell what there up. Thats what cause's us to trade in our 09s for new ones.

borninblue

sig

In the end there is no replacement for displacement. If you want a hotrod fix up the 5.4.

Plus a V6 just does not sound the same.

borninblue

True it won't sound the same, but the extra gas mileage was my main reason for waiting.

sig

If you want gas savings get a car. If you want to pull/haul stuff then get the 2010. If later you decide that the ecoboost is for you then in 3-5 years when it has withstood the test of time get it.

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