builtfordtough13 Posted January 14, 2008 Share Posted January 14, 2008 Does anyone know the hp and torque numbers for the 09 F-150? I read the truck and motor trend articles that read 310 hp and 365 ft. lbs of torque. I really hope that those aren't true. I really like the looks of the truck and just hope I am as equally pleased with the power train. I would like to see 350 hp and 405+ ft lbs of torque. Are you listening Ford??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biggyj1206 Posted January 14, 2008 Share Posted January 14, 2008 Does anyone know the hp and torque numbers for the 09 F-150? I read the truck and motor trend articles that read 310 hp and 365 ft. lbs of torque. I really hope that those aren't true. I really like the looks of the truck and just hope I am as equally pleased with the power train. I would like to see 350 hp and 405+ ft lbs of torque. Are you listening Ford??? Go back and research in the recent 09 F-150 Forums, Igor reported this back in the Middle of December. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
igor Posted January 14, 2008 Share Posted January 14, 2008 well that was all speculation - official numbers are not out yet, but expect mild increases from the 2 4.6l V8, and a medium increase from the 5.4l. Igor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MN12Fan Posted January 14, 2008 Share Posted January 14, 2008 The Motor Trend overview on the new F-150 seems to be pretty detailed to be just speculation. The two-valve version of the 4.6L V8 has the same output as the one in the current F-150 but they list a new rating for the three-valve version; different from the rating of the one in the Explorer. The Explorer's rated 292 horsepower and 300lb-ft of torque. They list the engine for the new F-150 at 290 horsepower and 317 lb-ft of torque. Like builtfordtough13 said, the 5.4 is listed to have 310 horsepower, but the torque is the same as the current figure. What doesn't make sense about this though is that the article says, "torque has been boosted to 365 pound-feet at 3750." Boosted? Could it be a typo and they meant 375 or 385 lb-ft? Bah, just bring on the Boss and be done with it. Also, where's the Duratec 37? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blueblood Posted January 14, 2008 Share Posted January 14, 2008 I can't imagine why Ford would keep the numbers secret unless they are embarrassed about the #1 truck being dead last again.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted January 14, 2008 Share Posted January 14, 2008 I can't imagine why Ford would keep the numbers secret unless they are embarrassed about the #1 truck being dead last again.. Remember the Cobra fiasco? I think Mazda had a similar problem where cars came in below their preliminary figures. Last minute changes can affect the final hp and torque ratings so Ford would rather wait until all that is finalized before making any public claims. Smart if you ask me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blueblood Posted January 14, 2008 Share Posted January 14, 2008 So when are they going to announce them? After the truck is on sale? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suv_guy_19 Posted January 14, 2008 Share Posted January 14, 2008 (edited) So when are they going to announce them? After the truck is on sale? Somewhere I read said maybe Chicago. Edited January 14, 2008 by suv_guy_19 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyPony Posted January 14, 2008 Share Posted January 14, 2008 Maybe Ford is underating it on purpose. Remember when the last F150 came out? They posted lower payload numbers and Nissan with thier Titan fell for it. Then, boom! They came out with the real numbers. Or was I not supposed to say anything? :unsure: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ray101988 Posted January 14, 2008 Share Posted January 14, 2008 Somewhere I read said maybe Chicago. When's the Chicago show? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suv_guy_19 Posted January 14, 2008 Share Posted January 14, 2008 When's the Chicago show? Feb 6 (My b day) - 17. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blueblood Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 I can't wait that long, why would they show the truck but not release the numbers? Talk about a tease.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MN12Fan Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 I was thinking about how Ford hasn't released official output numbers on their F-150 engine lineup and is it possible that they have something up their sleeve? I imagine their competition could have something to do with it. Ford probably knew that the new Ram, for example, was going to get a nice boost and wanted to hold off until they could match that with some significant news of their own. Could they be waiting on official specs of the Boss? You know, giving details and output figures to whet everyone's appetite? An even bigger surprise, could Ford crank out even more horsepower out of the 5.4L Modular than what it is currently expected to be upgraded to? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FordFanForEver Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 I was thinking about how Ford hasn't released official output numbers on their F-150 engine lineup and is it possible that they have something up their sleeve? I imagine their competition could have something to do with it. Ford probably knew that the new Ram, for example, was going to get a nice boost and wanted to hold off until they could match that with some significant news of their own. Could they be waiting on official specs of the Boss? You know, giving details and output figures to whet everyone's appetite? An even bigger surprise, could Ford crank out even more horsepower out of the 5.4L Modular than what it is currently expected to be upgraded to? Im only expecting the current 5.4 to upgraded from 300hp to 325hp and from 365 of torque to 380-400 torque. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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