Ford Launches 2011 Ford F-150 With New 3.7 Liter Engine

DEARBORN, U.S. – Ford is launching the most fuel-efficient full-size pickup of any manufacturer – the all-new 3.7-liter V6 engine in the 2011 F-150. It is projected to deliver best-in-class 23 mpg highway. The new 5.0-liter V8 engine version is expected to deliver best-in-class 21 mpg highway. Both under 4×2 configuration.

The engine is coupled to a six-speed automatic transmission. Ford is the only manufacturer to equip its entire full-size pickup lineup with six-speed gearboxes as standard. Also new for 2011 are the 6.2-liter V8 and 3.5-liter EcoBoost truck engine. The EcoBoost will be available in early 2011. Trucks with the 3.7-liter V6, 5.0-liter V8 and 6.2-liter V8 will arrive in dealer showrooms later this year.

3.7-liter Four-valve Ti-VCT V6

The 3.7-liter will be the most powerful, capable and fuel-efficient base V6 of any truck in its class. Key attributes include:

Projected best-in-class 23 mpg highway (4×2 configuration), pending final EPA certification. Also delivers 16 mpg city
Best-in-class 302 horsepower at 6,500 rpm
Unsurpassed 278 lb.-ft. of torque at 4,000 rpm
Best-in-class 6,100 pounds maximum trailer tow

5.0-liter Four-valve DOHC Ti-VCT V8

The 5.0-liter V8 in the 2011 F-150 offers many class bests compared with comparable base V8s, including:

Projected best-in-class 21 mpg highway (4×2 configuration), pending final EPA certification
Best-in-class 360 horsepower at 5,500 rpm
Best-in-class 380 lb.-ft. of torque at 4,250 rpm
Best-in-class 10,000 pounds maximum trailer tow

6.2-liter two-valve SOHC V8

The 6.2-liter V8 is a premium engine offering on the 2011 F-150. It is now standard on F-150 SVT Raptor, with expanded offering on other specialty applications. Its attributes include:

Best-in-class 411 horsepower at 5,500 rpm and 434 lb.-ft. of torque at 4,500 rpm vs. all competitors
Best-in-class 11,300 pounds maximum trailer tow vs. all competitors
Projected 12 mpg city, 17 mpg highway (4×2 configuration), pending final EPA certification

3.5-liter Ti-VCT EcoBoost

A premium powertrain offering available after launch, the 3.5-liter EcoBoost has more torque than any competitors’ V8 with the fuel economy of a smaller-displacement engine. This EcoBoost engine will establish a new benchmark for its combination of performance capability and fuel efficiency. Its attributes include: