Ford releases fuel numbers for the new F-150

[aczlan]

Anyone know why the Ford with all it's aluminum, had a worse brake distance than the Dodge which is 1,000 heavier?

Tires, wheels, ABS clamping a little closer to traction limits, or someone not hitting the brakes equally hard?
Here are the specs on Ford brakes:

BRAKES: Four-wheel vented discs
Front 13.8 x 1.34 in., dual 2.1in. pistons, non-asbestos organic linings
Rear 13.2 x 0.87 in. (electric parking brake) 13.7 x 0.98 in. (drum in hand), single 2.13-in. pistons,non-asbestos organic linings

And on the Chevy brakes:

Four-wheel disc brakes. The large, vented front brake rotors measure 13 inches in diameter and are complemented by 13.6-inch rear rotors. An enhanced brake vacuum pump introduced in 2014 improves braking capability through greater brake system boost, while the brake pedal assembly itself is lighter, for a more uniform, linear feel throughout the entire pedal travel range.

It must be a secret as to the size of the 2015 Ram 1500 brakes because I couldn't find it listed anywhere.
I finally found it for the 2013s:

Four-wheel disc brakes are standard on all 2013 Ram 1500 trucks. Front rotors measure 13.2 inches (336 mm) in diameter and are clamped with dual-piston calipers, while rear rotors are 13.8 inches (352 mm) and utilize single-piston calipers.

Aaron Z

 

[TomSeller]

The major beef I have with the new 2015 F150 is the fact that you have to buy a $2000 package to get cruise control on the base model. It's standard on the GM and Ram. The cheapest F150 with cruise is $28,170 (RCSB 4x2 3.5L 6-speed). The cheapest Ram with cruise is $27,300 (RCSB 4x2 3.6L 8-speed). Chevy is also $27,300 (RCSB 4x2 4.3L 6-speed). I have seen no 4.10 gear option on the Ford towing chart and the 2.7L EB appears to only be available with 3.31, 3.55 and 3.73 gears.

Axle ratios in the attached. The 3.5 Eco has an axle ratio down to 3.15. Anyone driven one with that axle ratio?

http://blogs.cars.com/files/2015_ford_f150_tech_specs.pdf

 

[wawajake]

I'm not a grandpa yet but don't have much time left beforehand. Oldest away in college. When that time comes I will probably slow down and get a GMC too.

well they do say with age comes wisdom.........maybe in time you will get there, we all hope so , you will learn from your mistakes

 

[TomSeller]

well they do say with age comes wisdom.........maybe in time you will get there, we all hope so

“With age comes wisdom, but sometimes age comes alone.”

― Oscar Wilde

 

[jejeosborne]

well they do say with age comes wisdom.........maybe in time you will get there, we all hope so

That was a good one. I would agree with that statement for some things especially life lessons. Now when it comes to technology items.......I get about a call a week from my parents asking for help. My goal is to stay sharp and up to date as I age. Fingers Crossed.

 

[Diamondpilot]

its genes not jeans.....and she collects Dora the Explorer stickers ........prefers Opa's GMC

Well played!

Chris

 

[wawajake]

Well played!

Chris

I sincerely appreciate your comment.

 

[MinnesotaEric]

Typically at idle a turbo will be free wheeling. In fact you can touch the impeller with your finger and it will stop immediately. On a larger turbo ( basically any other application than an ecoboost ) It can take quite a bit of exhaust energy to get it to spin up. So no, you can't just make a blanket statement that all intercoolers will be under pressure at all times.

Again, someone needs to put a gauge on it while they're running down the road rather than just hypothesizing.

Since I'm the guy who started the weep hole in the intercooler solution on the F150 forums, I'll split the difference with you: at idle there is insufficient volume to develop any notable pressure. However, the big idea is if the weep hole ever draws vacuum, and it does not. As a result, I wouldn't worry about a weep hole at the bottom of the intercooler unless one is crossing a flooded road or doing water crossings. In those conditions, a nipple should be installed, and a breather line popped on that vents at a higher place.

 

[jejeosborne]

Since I'm the guy who started the weep hole in the intercooler solution on the F150 forums, I'll split the difference with you: at idle there is insufficient volume to develop any notable pressure. However, the big idea is if the weep hole ever draws vacuum, and it does not. As a result, I wouldn't worry about a weep hole at the bottom of the intercooler unless one is crossing a flooded road or doing water crossings. In those conditions, a nipple should be installed, and a breather line popped on that vents at a higher place.

YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hEArZzx064w

I hear my turbos spin up immediately when I start my truck. It would have been interest seeing your video display a start from zero turbo rpms. Not that I'm request a retake. Thanks for your time. I pulled my bottom intercooler hose off and found about a 20 drops of yellowish liquid at the bottom of the intercooler after 40,000 miles. I think I'm going to drill it just because I don't see a down side.

Not to open a new can of worms but I have been reading that the ecodiesel shares the PCV issue with the ecoboost and many are installing catch cans as well.

You ought to cross post your video on the f150 forum since there is a lengthy discussion there.

 

[MinnesotaEric]

I hear my turbos spin up immediately when I start my truck. It would have been interest seeing your video display a start from zero turbo rpms. Not that I'm request a retake. Thanks for your time. I pulled my bottom intercooler hose off and found about a 20 drops of yellowish liquid at the bottom of the intercooler after 40,000 miles. I think I'm going to drill it just because I don't see a down side.

Not to open a new can of worms but I have been reading that the ecodiesel shares the PCV issue with the ecoboost and many are installing catch cans as well.

You ought to cross post your video on the f150 forum since there is a lengthy discussion there.

FWIW, back in 2011 when the EB engine was new in the F150, I was the guy who told Engineer Mike that condensation was a big problem in turbos and the tuning solution was to simply drill a hole at the bottom of the intercooler. The true solution is to move away from air to airy intercoolers to air to water intercoolers. I have a discussion about that on the F150 forums.