timmm55 Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 (edited) http://www.autoblog.com/2008/07/14/ford-co...boost-for-f150/ If it can make the torque.........I say go for it. Edited July 15, 2008 by timmm55 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSM Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 If Ford wants to put an Eco Boost 4 banger in an F150, I sure hope they can trim the overall weight of the truck considerably. I like my 04 Supercab with the 5.4 but it feels sluggish most of the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 If Ford wants to put an Eco Boost 4 banger in an F150, I sure hope they can trim the overall weight of the truck considerably. I like my 04 Supercab with the 5.4 but it feels sluggish most of the time. Well they did also say this EB 4 would only be available in 2 door/regular cab 4x2 and 4x4 F-150s if it were to be used in the truck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MN12Fan Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 Also, against the 5.4L Triton there has to be a savings of a couple hundred pounds through using a turbo four. Not only would this mean less weight to move overall, but also better weight distribution between the front and rear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve09FX4 Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 What about the V6 Ecoboost, do you think that will be offered in the 4x4 Crewcab models like the FX4, or just reg/supercab models? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickF1011 Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 What about the V6 Ecoboost, do you think that will be offered in the 4x4 Crewcab models like the FX4, or just reg/supercab models? I think the V6 Ecoboost is slated to go across the entire lineup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DUCKRACER Posted August 3, 2008 Share Posted August 3, 2008 I think the V6 Ecoboost is slated to go across the entire lineup. But what model year??? 2010, I hope! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
focus05 Posted August 3, 2008 Share Posted August 3, 2008 2011 at the earliest. The only ecoboost for MY2010 might be the 3.5. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DUCKRACER Posted August 3, 2008 Share Posted August 3, 2008 2011 at the earliest. The only ecoboost for MY2010 might be the 3.5. 3.5 EcoBoost would work for me if it was in the Edge, Flex or F-150. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickF1011 Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 3.5 EcoBoost would work for me if it was in the Edge, Flex or F-150. So far, indications are it will find its way into all three of those in the next couple of years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DUCKRACER Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 So far, indications are it will find its way into all three of those in the next couple of years. Thanks, Nick. Hopefully by 2010MY. I am a little impatient because I think in 2011 the governator here in Ca. will put the Kabosh on anything with decent power running on fossil fuel. And I voted for him... TWICE. I should have noticed that he sleeps with a Kennedy every night. DOH! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noah Harbinger Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 Thanks, Nick. Hopefully by 2010MY. I am a little impatient because I think in 2011 the governator here in Ca. will put the Kabosh on anything with decent power running on fossil fuel. And I voted for him... TWICE. I should have noticed that he sleeps with a Kennedy every night. DOH! Trust me, he isn't making friends with the liberals either. Threatening to cut all state employees to minimum wage until the legislature approves a budget with 10% cuts across the board isn't earning him many allies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theoldwizard Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 3.5 EcoBoost would work for me if it was in the Edge, Flex or F-150. So far, indications are it will find its way into all three of those in the next couple of years. I don't know why folks keep thinking that EcoBoost is NO2 or Hemi or whatever your favorite high performance juice is. EcoBoost is being sold as a fuel saver. "A 4 cylinder with the performance of a V6". Why would Ford put a V6 EcoBoost in an Edge or a Flex ? They only have a naturally asperated V6 in them now ! Sure the V6 EcoBoost will show up in the F-150 as an alternative to the 4.6L V8, but I'll bet it will cost more ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fbmphil Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 Why would Ford put a V6 EcoBoost in an Edge or a Flex ? They only have a naturally asperated V6 in them now ! Sure the V6 EcoBoost will show up in the F-150 as an alternative to the 4.6L V8, but I'll bet it will cost more ! V6 Ecoboost is confirmed for the Flex next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickF1011 Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 Why would Ford put a V6 EcoBoost in an Edge or a Flex ? Because they can? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordmantpw Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 Why would Ford put a V6 EcoBoost in an Edge or a Flex ? So people will quit their complaining about Ford having the lowest HP in every class. This way, they can have the highest HP, and at or near the top in fuel economy to boot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 So far, indications are it will find its way into all three of those in the next couple of years. I doubt it'll happen, but it'd be kinda cool if the 3.5EB could make a surprise debut in the Edge Sport, so there's actually something "Sport" to the model, rather than just looks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickF1011 Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 I doubt it'll happen, but it'd be kinda cool if the 3.5EB could make a surprise debut in the Edge Sport, so there's actually something "Sport" to the model, rather than just looks. Well, there are running prototypes of 3.5 EB Edges from what I understand. Take that for what it's worth... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DUCKRACER Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 Well, there are running prototypes of 3.5 EB Edges from what I understand. Take that for what it's worth... That is encouraging news. Tf they are testing them now, one would think that mid '09 might be possible and '10 would be a lock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickF1011 Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 That is encouraging news. Tf they are testing them now, one would think that mid '09 might be possible and '10 would be a lock. 2010 calendar year perhaps. All indication is that the MKS will still be the first production application, and that's 2010 model year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted August 17, 2008 Share Posted August 17, 2008 2010 calendar year perhaps. All indication is that the MKS will still be the first production application, and that's 2010 model year. MKS and Flex for sure in 2010, per the MKT press release. I'm sure we'll see the EB 3.5 in the Edge, it's just a matter of when. My guess is it wouldn't be put in until the Edge's MCE for 2010. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blksn8k2 Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 So people will quit their complaining about Ford having the lowest HP in every class. This way, they can have the highest HP, and at or near the top in fuel economy to boot! Not trying to throw water on the fire but has Ford said what type of fuel the EB engines will require? Most boosted engines, whether they are turbocharged or supercharged, require premium fuel. Around here that means about $.20 per gal higher fuel price. If you are comparing an EB 3.5L V6 to a NA 4.6L 3V V8, which runs just fine on 87 octane, the actual fuel cost may be closer than people think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
focus05 Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 EB is supposed to run on regular as far as know. Based on what I've heard on these boards, it should be able to adapt timing to accomodate premium and ethanol with greater efficiency than regular engines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfpack219 Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 what were the torque numbers rumored to be on a 3.5l ecoboost engine? I know it's capable of 400hp but what about the torque which would translate into towing capacity? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8 Ford Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 (edited) Ford consistantly says 340lb-ft of torque and 340Hp for the MKS, and in that application it's limited by the transmission. In this article they say the 340lb-ft of torque will be available at 2,000 RPM link Edited October 1, 2008 by V8 Ford Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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