NorCal-09

I wonder if, Ford will expand the engine options with the 2013 Raptor and offer the EB alongside the big block V-8? It would seem to me, that they could increase sales of this higher ticket model, with the inclusion of the EB as an engine option....a win-win...with superior off highway performance, and decent MPG around town and on the hwy.

Now that the speculation is over on the new '12, I wonder also, if it will be the '13 where the major skin change takes place (for both standard and Raptor models); or if in fact, it will be in '14 MY?

A lot of speculation on some other Ford forums for both '13 and '14. If I knew the answer to either of these questions, I might hold off on replacing the '09. This is also why, if I do decide to go with a new '12, I most likely will go with the shortest term FMC lease; then do a straight 'buy' with the refreshed model year vehicle.

From the Ford Media site:

Powerful choice
The Ford F-150 is breaking new ground with its available EcoBoost engine, delivering a combination of fuel efficiency, performance and towing that beats all other trucks.

The 3.5-liter EcoBoost truck engine produces 365 horsepower and a class-leading 420 lb.-ft. of torque, helping enable best-in-class maximum towing of 11,300 pounds and maximum payload of 3,060 pounds – all with unsurpassed fuel efficiency.

By 2013, Ford plans to offer EcoBoost engines in up to 90 percent of its North American nameplates, supporting global sales of 1.5 million EcoBoost-powered vehicles per year.

gw1800

I see them going in many directions with this set up (EcoBoost) especially if it proves reliability.

GatorMedic

All of the recent estimates I've seen have been either 2014 or 2015 for the redesign. I would be extremely surprised if the new one came out in 2013

FX4life

I highly doubt the Raptor or the Harley would get an EB, to me this would be the 10% that don't have the EB by 2013. Unless SVT developed some variation of the EB, which would be awesome, I just can't see this happening.

I can see it going to the Harley first if it does go into these 'special' vehicles.

Who knows, the speculation on a 2012 EB Raptor was rampant, and in some places still is on-going I am not against it happening, but I wouldn't hold my breath waiting for it to happen either..

Condor1970

To heck with all you guys.

I just want a decent F-150 Diesel that won't require me to sell a kidney to get one.

gutrrob

5.0 ecoboost Raptor
I would sell my kidney

Tony G

Yup - if I could work out a extra organ payment plan with Ford, I'd be all over that.

jesusers

x2

JediMasterChad

I think this is referring to different vehicles, not different vehicle models, i.e., Mustang, Taurus, Escape, F-150, Explorer, etc., NOT XL, XLT, Lariat, Raptor, Harley-Davidson or what have you. If you think now, the EB is already offered on F-150, Flex, Explorer, Taurus...I'm sure they will probably be able to put that 2.0L version into the Fusion/Edge/Focus etc, and the 3.5L into the Mustang, Expedition, Vans or Transit connect, etc., and the only models without any Ecoboost support might be the Super Duty trucks. There are really only 14 different Ford vehicles (by my count, not considering a Hybrid version as separate, and counting Super Duty as one and not separate for 250, 350 and so on) so they only need to have an available EB option for about 12 or 13 to achieve that goal.

FLA-SVT

I would like to see them do a EB or a Supercharged 6.2lt V8 . Go big or go home...