I wonder if......2013?
11-05-2011, 04:37 PM
#23
Senior Member
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.
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.
11-05-2011, 08:07 PM
#29
Senior Member
Everything I've ever seen indicates that they won't roll out new engines until after a new body style has been out.
We'll never see an F150 with a diesel (not for a LONG time at least). Most consumers will not be willing to pay the premium for such a minimal gain in mileage. Diesels USED to be a great choice but now are a terrible choice. Between emissions (think worse mileage), cost to produce, and the rising cost of fuel no one will ever want one.
We'll never see a boosted 5.0. Why? Too much horsepower. They'll never put a 500hp engine in a production half ton. For a new lightning variant or some other specialty truck? I can definitely see that happening.
Oh, and the Edge already has an Ecoboost as well!
We'll never see an F150 with a diesel (not for a LONG time at least). Most consumers will not be willing to pay the premium for such a minimal gain in mileage. Diesels USED to be a great choice but now are a terrible choice. Between emissions (think worse mileage), cost to produce, and the rising cost of fuel no one will ever want one.
We'll never see a boosted 5.0. Why? Too much horsepower. They'll never put a 500hp engine in a production half ton. For a new lightning variant or some other specialty truck? I can definitely see that happening.
Oh, and the Edge already has an Ecoboost as well!
11-05-2011, 08:27 PM
#30
Originally Posted by shawnw
Everything I've ever seen indicates that they won't roll out new engines until after a new body style has been out.
We'll never see an F150 with a diesel (not for a LONG time at least). Most consumers will not be willing to pay the premium for such a minimal gain in mileage. Diesels USED to be a great choice but now are a terrible choice. Between emissions (think worse mileage), cost to produce, and the rising cost of fuel no one will ever want one.
We'll never see a boosted 5.0. Why? Too much horsepower. They'll never put a 500hp engine in a production half ton. For a new lightning variant or some other specialty truck? I can definitely see that happening.
Oh, and the Edge already has an Ecoboost as well!
We'll never see an F150 with a diesel (not for a LONG time at least). Most consumers will not be willing to pay the premium for such a minimal gain in mileage. Diesels USED to be a great choice but now are a terrible choice. Between emissions (think worse mileage), cost to produce, and the rising cost of fuel no one will ever want one.
We'll never see a boosted 5.0. Why? Too much horsepower. They'll never put a 500hp engine in a production half ton. For a new lightning variant or some other specialty truck? I can definitely see that happening.
Oh, and the Edge already has an Ecoboost as well!