Ford is putting the finishing touches on
the redesigned F-150 and a new document may have revealed its engine lineup.
Posted on the NewF150Forum, the VIN decoder suggests the truck will be offered
with six different engines.
Unsurprisingly, many of them carryover
from the current model. The lineup starts with a 3.3-liter V6 that produces 290
hp. Customers can also opt for a slightly more powerful
2.7-liter EcoBoost V6 with 325 hp. Speaking of EcoBoost engines, the
3.5-liter V6 returns to the lineup and continues to produce 375 hp. While the F-150 Raptor is referenced in the document, it’s high-output
3.5-liter V6 is curiously missing from the list. However, in the current model,
it’s rated at 450 hp and 691 Nm of torque. Ford’s
familiar 5.0-liter V8 engine is also set to make an appearance and it will once
again have 395 hp.
Interestingly, the 3.0-liter PowerStroke
V6 diesel engine has a to-be-determined output. The current engine is rated at
250 hp and 596 Nm of torque, so it’s odd the
output isn’t listed. However, it could mean Ford is planning to upgrade the
diesel to make it more competitive. That remains unconfirmed, but Ford’s diesel
is down on power as the Ram EcoDiesel has a 3.0-liter V6 that produces 260 hp and 651 Nm of torque. The diesel-powered
Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra are also more powerful as they have a
3.0-liter inline-six with 277 hp and 623 Nm of
torque.
Of course, the big news is the F-150
Hybrid which is slated to use a 3.5-liter V6 engine. Ford hasn’t said much
about this particular variant, but they have previously confirmed the model
will go into production in 2020 and have the ability to operate as a mobile
generator for powering tools and equipment. The company has also said the model
will maximize its hybrid system to deliver more “low-end torque for extra pulling
power.”
