New Ford F150

[daugen]

2015 Ford F-150 First Look - Motor Trend

well, the my grille is bigger than your grill syndrome seems to be alive and well.
Interesting that GM is sticking with the 6.2 and Ford's top engine is the Ecoboost V6.
The performance numbers will be key, what does losing 700 pounds really accomplish?
For some people, this will mean having to go up to a Super Duty because the 5.0 doesn't have the real world grunt to haul around five tons and they won't buy
the turbo six.

I would say that Ram is going to eat their lunch, but history sure says otherwise...an incredible number of F150's were bought last year
totally blowing away the other brands.

 

[Heywood Jannockitov]

I like the looks of it. And I would say that shedding 700 lbs is pretty significant.

 

[Danny C]

Nice looking dash...it looks just like the Ram's! The Front end looks just like the Tundra and from the A Pillar back, it looks like the Ram. Had much higher hopes after seeing the Atlas concept. The aluminum sheetmetal is interesting as is their decision to go with smaller engines....

 

[CHDinCT]

Nice looking dash...it looks just like the Ram's! The Front end looks just like the Tundra and from the A Pillar back, it looks like the Ram. Had much higher hopes after seeing the Atlas concept. The aluminum sheetmetal is interesting as is their decision to go with smaller engines....

Sort of agree. For some reason, while I really liked the Atlas prototype styling, the actual 2015 F-150 leaves me meh! Maybe it's just the few shots they have of it and more exposure to my brainwaves will change that. I do like the interior except maybe those somewhat overbearing vents. But of course we are looking at the top of the line platinum with leather everything and all the bells and whistles.

 

[daugen]

One of the things that always turned me off about Toyota dashes was the sea of shiny silver plastic.
Now you know those vents are not real metal, frankly they look overstyled and plasticky so far.
But only sitting in the truck and seeing how normal lighting looks in there will tell.
I like the better door sightlines for being able to see the curb and other close quarter work.

no disagreement on the remarkable weight loss, just curious as to what it accomplishes.

 

[CHDinCT]

Just saw a walk-around of the new truck at the Detroit Auto Show on Fox Business Channel. The video was low quality - must have had a low bit rate connection to the mothership. Still not sure I like it style-wise. But the weight loss will be nice assuming payload and towing is not sacrificed.

 

[ericher69]

no disagreement on the remarkable weight loss, just curious as to what it accomplishes.

Decreased rolling resistance/weight decreases fuel mileage Towing/payload could remain the same even with a much smaller engine

 

[downsizingnow48]

Interesting thx for posting. 700 lbs off the weight of the truck would make a big difference on payload -- other things being equal that would raise the current super crew 4WD payload from about 1300 to 2000, 50% more.

 

[EddieWalker]

At first glance, I'm not a big fan of the new grill, but sometimes it takes awhile for something new to grow on me. I have a 2012 F-150 with the 5.0 engine and I really like it. 360 hp and 20mpg is just amazing!!!!! My girlfriends Toyota gets over 30 mpg, but we always take my truck because it rides so much better and has a lot more room.

For me, having an 8ft bed was the deal breaker compared to the other brands. I just couldn't find a half ton truck with that bed and an extra cab. I use my truck for work, and if it existed, I'd want a ten foot bed!!! I don't know how anybody can live with those little 6.5 and 5.5 foot beds. It's comical seeing them load up their trucks at the lumber stores. I guess it's good for trailer sales, cause I'm seeing more and more contractors hauling around a trailer then ever before.

Eddie

 

[jejeosborne]

Just getting ready to post the same article. Alongside the aluminum and weight loss news is the 2.7 liter ecoboost. Interested in seeing MPG numbers.