Ford Has 4 New Engines for the 2011 F-150 - Videos Inside - Update #3 1/26/2011

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Ford Has 4 New Engines for the 2011 F-150 - Videos Inside - Updated 12/10/2010

For the 2011 model year, the Ford F-150 is getting the most extensive powertrain overhaul in the truck’s history. The 2011 F-150 has four new truck engines, all coupled to a revised six-speed automatic transmission. The engine lineup includes four new truck engines: a 3.7-liter V6, 5.0-liter and 6.2-liter V8s and a twin-turbocharged 3.5-liter EcoBoost, specially tuned and calibrated for the F-150, will be available in early 2011. Ford is the first and only automaker to equip its entire full-size pickup lineup with six-speed automatic transmissions as standard equipment. Each engine delivers best-in-class towing and horsepower.

Each of the engines offers an unequaled combination of attributes that matter most to F-150 customers: torque, horsepower, fuel economy, performance, durability, reliability and capability. The 2011 F-150 lineup delivers best-in-class fuel economy. When the 3.5-liter EcoBoost engine joins the lineup, the 2011 F-150 will have up to 20 percent better fuel economy compared with the outgoing 2010 F-150.

To ensure the highest quality, most reliable engines, Ford engineers studied the warranty history of the outgoing engines and developed testing procedures based on the real-world driving experiences from current F-150 drivers. Prototype engines underwent a wide range of tests to ensure complete compatibility with truck application and truck durability, with all components and systems passing testing to the equivalent of 150,000 miles. Components such as the exhaust manifolds and the crankshaft (forged steel) were upgraded, piston-cooling jets and oil coolers were added, and engines were specifically calibrated for improved heavy-duty operation and durability in F-150.

Here are the highlights of each new engine:

3.7-liter four-valve Ti-VCT V6

The 3.7-liter will be the most powerful, capable and fuel-efficient base V6 of any truck in its class. Key attributes include:

• Best-in-class 302 horsepower at 6,500 rpm
• Unsurpassed 278 lb.-ft. of torque at 4,000 rpm
• Best-in-class 17 mpg city, best-in-class 23 mpg highway (4x2 configuration)
• Best-in-class 6,100 pounds maximum trailer tow
• Ti-VCT creates precise, variable timing control of both the intake and exhaust camshafts to optimize power, performance and fuel economy
• E85 flex fuel capability
• Piston-cooling jets, which squirt oil on the underside of the pistons to keep the piston crowns cool under extreme operating conditions
• Forged-steel crankshaft for improved durability
• Built at Cleveland Engine Plant

The 3.7-liter V6 powering the base 2011 F-150 is the latest application of the award-winning Duratec V6 engine, with additional technology and upgrades for truck application. In particular, more work was done on the bottom end of the engine, a strong point of all Duratec V6 engines. “This is a well-designed engine with a massive amount of attention to detail around the block and the structure of the block,” said Jim Mazuchowski, V6 engines program manager. “This attention to the stiffness and rigidity of the bottom end, how the engine is fastened with four-bolt mains and two side bolts, enhances durability and NVH (noise, vibration and harshness).”

Other enhancements for durability include a forged-steel crankshaft, cast-iron exhaust manifolds and a die-cast aluminum oil pan, which supports a 10,000-mile interval for oil changes. The design of the cylinder bore and piston rings has been optimized for efficient lubrication. In addition to engine durability, Ti-VCT leads a host of technologies that increase overall engine efficiency. Ti-VCT’s precise and variable control of the intake and exhaust camshafts optimizes performance and fuel economy. The piston squirters enable faster engine warm-up, and the polished buckets reduce friction, which aids fuel economy.

New 3.7L Ti-VCT V6 Engine:
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For those who may be interested, our friends over at PickupTrucks.com recently completed a Work Truck Shootout where (spoiler alert) the 2011 3.7L F-150 completely wiped the floor with its GM and Dodge competition. You can check out the article here:

2010 V-6 Shootout Truck Specs and Testing Approach - PickupTrucks.com Special Reports

5.0-liter four-valve dual-overhead-camshaft Ti-VCT V8

The 5.0-liter V8 in the 2011 F-150 offers many class bests compared with competitors’ standard V8s, including:

• Best-in-class 360 horsepower at 5,500 rpm
• Best-in-class 380 lb.-ft. of torque at 4,250 rpm
• Best-in-class 21 mpg highway, unsurpassed 15 mpg city (4x2 configuration)
• Best-in-class 10,000 pounds maximum trailer tow
• New strengthened block and new cylinder head optimized for performance and enhanced cooling
• Unique intake camshafts, combined with Ti-VCT, composite intake manifold and optimized compression ratio for improved low-speed torque and towing capability
• Forged-steel crank and all-new oil cooler enhance durability
• Piston-cooling jets, which squirt oil on the underside of the pistons to keep the piston crowns cool under extreme operating conditions
• E85 flex fuel capability
• Built at Essex Engine Plant; Windsor, Ontario

While this 5.0-liter V8 engine is similar to the one powering the 2011 Mustang GT, it has several important differences to optimize it for the harsh duty cycle truck customers demand. First, the camshafts were tuned to improve low-speed torque, which is key to truck customers. Also, the 10.5:1 compression ratio was optimized to reduce knock tendency at lower engine speeds while towing.

The hardware added to the 5.0 specifically for F-150 includes an additional oil cooler, which helps extend the life of the oil to 10,000-mile intervals; foam covers for the fuel injectors to reduce NVH; and cast exhaust manifolds for improved durability. The new aluminum block is 70 pounds lighter than the 5.4-liter V8, which aids fuel economy and improves handling. The engine’s forged-steel crankshaft also ensures durability. “This engine uses proven technology to deliver a great combination of low-speed torque and fuel economy with the durability F-150 customers demand,” said Mike Harrison, V8 engine programs manager.

New 5.0L Ti-VCT V8 Engine:
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6.2-liter two-valve single-overhead-camshaft V8

The 6.2-liter V8 is a premium engine offering on the 2011 F-150, with an expanded offering to F-150 SVT Raptor and other specialty applications. Its attributes include:

• Best-in-class 411 horsepower at 5,500 rpm and 434 lb.-ft. of torque at 4,500 rpm vs. all competitors
• Unsurpassed 13 mpg city, 18 mpg highway (4x2 configuration)
• Best-in-class 11,300 pounds maximum trailer tow vs. all competitors
• Durability of race-proven components and technology showcased in November 2008 when a 6.2-liter Raptor R not only survived the grueling Baja 1000, it earned a podium finish. The same engine then completed every mile of the 2009 Best in the Desert series
• Utilizes a large bore and shorter stroke. This approach to creating power has its roots in storied Ford racing engines. The large bore allows for larger intake and exhaust valves for improved engine airflow, and the short stroke allows higher engine speed for increased horsepower
• Because of the large bore size, two spark plugs per cylinder are used to more efficiently burn the fuel-air mixture in the combustion chamber, enabling better fuel economy and increased engine torque. The twin plugs also help maintain a smooth, stable idle
• Built at Romeo (Mich.) Engine Plant

The 6.2-liter V8, standard on the 2011 F-Series Super Duty, is uniquely tuned for the F-150 with a special cam profile. The engine is standard on the 2011 F-150 SVT Raptor and other specialty applications, and pumps out up to 411 horsepower and 434 lb.-ft. of torque – making the F-150 the most powerful truck in its class.
“This engine has tons of torque, and already has been proved in the field with both the F-150 SVT Raptor and Super Duty,” said Harrison.

New 6.2L V8 Engine:
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3.5-liter Ti-VCT EcoBoost

The 3.5-liter EcoBoost is a premium engine offering available after launch with power comparable to a naturally aspirated V8 and fuel economy of smaller-displacement engines. Its attributes include:

• 365 horsepower at 5,000 rpm on regular fuel
• Best-in-class 420 lb.-ft. of torque at 2,500 rpm on regular fuel
• Best-in-class 11,300 pounds maximum trailer tow vs. all competitors
• Best-in-class 3,060 pounds payload vs. all competitors
• Up to 90 percent of peak torque available from 1,700 rpm to 5,000 rpm
• Ti-VCT creates precise, variable timing control of both the intake and exhaust camshafts to optimize power, performance and fuel economy
• Fuel economy improves up to 20 percent vs. 2010 F-150 5.4-liter V8
• Improved intake and exhaust camshafts optimized for improved fuel economy and performance
• Cast exhaust manifolds for heavy-duty operation and durability
• Improved manifold and cylinder heads for improved performance
• Direct-acting mechanical bucket (DAMB) valvetrain with polished buckets to reduce friction and improve fuel economy
• Built at Cleveland Engine Plant

New EcoBoost Engine:
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Six-speed automatic transmission now standard with SelectShift available
SelectShift functionality is available in the six-speed automatic transmission. SelectShift allows customers to select the desired gear. The transmission also features progressive range select, which allows the customer to lock out the available gears while in Drive.

Also enabled is tow/haul mode, which provides better control when hauling a heavy load or towing a trailer, especially when descending grades. The improved system uses an array of sophisticated electronic sensors to better predict the driver’s need for a downshift to provide engine braking and enhanced control.
The 2011 Ford F-150 will be available in late 2010.


F-150 EcoBoost Torture Tests


To prove the capabilities of the new EcoBoost engine in a truck application Ford has set out with one production engine straight off the Cleveland production line to show that it can handle everything they can throw at it and then some. The 3.5L TT V6 was ran for an equivalent of 150,000 extremely hard miles on an engine dyno, installed in an F-150 where it was then driven across the country to haul timber in the Pacific Northwest, it was then driven to Homestead Miami Raceway where it towed 11,500 pounds at full throttle around the track for 24 hours, from there it was driven to Arizona to race Dodge and GM V8 equipped truck uphill while towing, the engine was then installed a custom built race truck where it competed in the Baja 1000, finally the engine will be torn down so everyone can see how the internals held up to all the torture.

Below is the series of challenges the engine has completed to date:

Ford F-150 EcoBoost Torture Test Episode 1: Dyno v. Engine for 150,000 Miles
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Ford F-150 EcoBoost Torture Test Episode 2: Hauling Timber
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Ford F-150 EcoBoost Torture Test Episode 3: 24 Hours of NASCAR Track Testing
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Update # 1

Ford F-150 EcoBoost Torture Test Episode 4: Head to Head
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[MOTORCITYBADBOY]

I drove the new 5.0 Mustang and it's a very powerful engine. I like shifting gears though, especially in my truck. I wish they would offer a 6 spd. manual. JMO, but automatics are for grocery getters, and commuter cars.

 

[Blackvenom12]

where do i sign?

 

[drewzx3]

why isnt the ecoboost not available when you build one online?

 

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It is a late availability option.

 

[SVT_LIGHTNING01]

Wow @ what they put the ecoboost through...

 

[venumb]

Torture is an understatement. The first test was insane. Should be a really cool truck/engine.

 

[db281gt]

Ecoboost

Wow that is pretty damn impressive . Just think that the rest of ford engines are built the same way too:bowdown::thumbsup:

 

[GotHemi?]

Extremely impressed!! Looks like the ole 5.7 HEMI was making up some ground tho. 0-60 EcoBoost had 11.9 sec advantage and at the finish it was cut down to a mere 3.2. Had this test lasted one more 1/4 of a mile i think the hemi would have passed it. Now that 5.3 was just a good raping! lmao Really pathectic on Chevys part. Ford is doing some amazing things right now. :beer:

 

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I think the Hemi would have atleast caught it too, but you never know. The gearing in the Dodge tranny is pretty terrible another gear change could have caused it to fall farther behind. I'd like to know the speed of each one crossing the line.

 

[CT_TRMN8R]

i wonder what that will run for a 1/4 mile in a single cab short bed? up the boost, intercooler, full exhaust, intake and a tune... some one will but it in the 10's eventually

 

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i wonder what that will run for a 1/4 mile in a single cab short bed? up the boost, intercooler, full exhaust, intake and a tune... some one will but it in the 10's eventually

Unfortunately, you won't be able to get it in that configuration to start with. I'm hoping that will change shortly.

 

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Update #2:

Ford F-150 EcoBoost Torture Test Episode 5: Baja
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[DevilSun]

Wow that really is quite amazing.

 

[URBAN COWBOY]

Ok, where is the tear down test? Dang awesome engine, but unfair to put it up agianst two NA V8's and call it a better engine. Hell, you put twin turbo's on any engine and it's going to have some serious power. :shrug: This is the same engine that Ford has in the SHO Taurus.

 

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i wonder what that will run for a 1/4 mile in a single cab short bed? up the boost, intercooler, full exhaust, intake and a tune... some one will but it in the 10's eventually

Ford (SVT) could do that and slap some Lightning badges on it. I would rather see it done with a V8 though.

 

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FORD OFFERS UNPRECEDENTED LOOK AT TEARDOWN OF F-150 ECOBOOST ENGINE TO PUBLIC AT 2011 NAIAS​

* What: F-150 EcoBoost™ engine teardown. When: Jan. 15, 2011, 11 a.m. Where: North American International Auto Show, Cobo Hall, Detroit; Ford’s Powertrain display
* Teardown free and open to the public
* 2011 Ford F-150 EcoBoost “hero” engine has racked up the equivalent of more than 160,000 miles and 10 years of rugged use
* The 3.5-liter EcoBoost truck engine produces a best-in-class 420 lb.-ft. of torque at 2,500 rpm and 365 horsepower at 5,000 rpm on regular unleaded fuel, enabling best-in-class conventional towing of 11,300 pounds


DEARBORN, Mich., Dec. 27, 2010 – Ford powertrain engineers will tear down an engine that has gone a distance equal to six times around the earth and three quarters of the way to the moon. Or put another way: the engine has the equivalent of 160,000 miles and 10 years of rugged use.

Now, Ford engineers want to see how the engine’s parts and components held up. They will disassemble and examine it for long-term durability in front of the public at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit on Jan. 15, 2011 at 11 a.m.

“Customers will be able to see for themselves how the components fared during a regime of tests that, when taken together, are far more extreme than even the harshest-use customer could dish out,” said Jim Mazuchowski, V6 engines programs manager. “This EcoBoost truck engine received no special treatment, and now we’re going to see how it did.”

The F-150 EcoBoost engine saw its first action on the dyno in July. Engineers punished it in temperature and load extremes simulating nearly 10 years of use – a regimen tougher than any consumer could ever subject a truck to. At this point, most engines would be ready to be rebuilt or retired, but the EcoBoost testing engine was just beginning.

The engine was dropped into a regular production 2011 F-150 at Kansas City Assembly Plant Then it hit the road and saw some of the most severe use Ford engineers have ever dreamed up.


* It hauled 55 tons of lumber
* It ran at full throttle for 24 straight hours towing 11,300 pounds
* Beat competitors’ larger engines in an uphill towing competition
* Completed the world’s toughest desert endurance race, the SCORE Tecate Baja 1000 in Mexico


Go to 2011 Ford F-150 | EcoBoost Torture Test | Ford.com to see firsthand how the EcoBoost truck engine performs in each of these events.

After its run in the Tecate SCORE Baja 1000, the 3.5-liter EcoBoost truck engine was removed from the F-150 race truck and shipped to Dearborn. To view, go to Ford Motor Company Video.

Last month, the engine returned to the Dearborn dynamometer lab – where it started its “torture test” – to have power levels and output checked at a speed range from 1,500 rpm to 5,000 rpm. The results:


* Produced best-in-class 420 lb.-ft. of torque at 2,500 rpm on regular fuel
* Produced 365 horsepower at 5,000 rpm on regular fuel
* Power and torque met with the same level of boost as the new advertised power engine
* Cylinder compression (a measure of how efficiently the engine makes power) and leakdown (measures pressure lost due to worn piston rings or defects in the valvetrain) both were still in specification
* No oil or fluid leaks


Key to EcoBoost’s performance is the wealth of low-end torque produced by the combination of twin turbochargers and direct fuel injection. Up to 90 percent of the EcoBoost truck engine’s peak, best-in-class torque of 420 lb.-ft. is available from 1,700 rpm to 5,000 rpm – all on regular fuel. The engine produces 365 horsepower at 5,000 rpm.

“Truck customers should think of the EcoBoost truck engine as a gas-powered engine with diesel-type capability and characteristics,” said Mazuchowski. “The twin turbochargers and direct injection give it the broad, flat torque curve that makes towing with a diesel so effortless – and hard acceleration so much fun.”

The EcoBoost truck engine also features twin independent variable camshaft timing, or Ti-VCT, to help save fuel. Ti-VCT provides extremely precise variable – yet independent – control of timing for intake and exhaust valves. Ti-VCT also reduces emissions, especially in situations when the throttle is partially open.

Independent adjustment of intake and exhaust valve timing allows maximum fuel economy at part-throttle, while delivering optimized power in full-throttle situations. An added benefit is improved driveability and responsiveness across the torque curve.

The teardown is the final phase of the new 3.5-liter EcoBoost truck engine’s “Torture Test,” a multipart series of web-based documentaries that began when this randomly selected EcoBoost engine endured the equivalent of 150,000 miles or 10 years’ use on the dynamometer, replicating the duty cycle of the harshest-use customer.

EcoBoost is fundamental to Ford’s strategy to provide technologically advanced, high-output, smaller-displacement powertrains that deliver uncompromised performance and fuel economy. EcoBoost engines deliver fuel economy gains of up to 20 percent and reduction of CO2 emissions of up to 15 percent, compared with larger, less-efficient engines.

In addition to turbocharging with direct injection, Ford engineers have enhanced EcoBoost’s technology capabilities by adding variable valve timing and precisely controlling all aspects of the engine. Ford has at least 125 patents on its EcoBoost technology.

 

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SVTP is planning to be there for the teardown. Expect plenty of pics and some video.

 

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Update #3:

Ford F-150 EcoBoost Torture Test Episode 6: Teardown

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