Ford dumped the base 3.3-liter V6 engine, leaving the 5.0-liter V8 as the only naturally aspirated engine offering. Every other engine in the range is either turbocharged or supercharged.
The old V6 produced 290 horsepower and 265 lb-ft of torque and was standard on XL, STX, and XLT models. The new standard engine on these models is the 2.7-liter EcoBoost V6, which means a power bump to 325 horsepower and 400 lb-ft of torque. The horsepower bump is negligible, but owners will definitely feel that torque increase.
Even more important is the way that power is delivered. The 3.3 V6 only delivered its maximum torque at 4,000 rpm, while the 2.7 V6 gives you 135 lb-ft more at 1,000 rpm lower. That’s good news for every possible scenario this truck might face, including off-roading, hauling, and towing. And it’s likely more frugal. We don’t have the EPA estimates for the updated truck yet, but the 3.3 did 20 mpg combined.
If you’re in the market for a work truck, you’ll also be happy to know the maximum towing capacity has also increased from 5,000 pounds to 7,700 lbs.
