2015 F150 update

[east_tn_81]

So I just read that there is more to the new F150 then new looks and aluminum. Apparently there will also be a 10 speed transmission and a 3.0 diesel. This was posted today on auto guide. No numbers released yet. I imagine with a 10 speed tranny fuel economy regardless of gas or diesel should be pretty good.

 

[Raul B]

i saw that too but i wasnt able to confirm anything else on it..

 

[SDDiver5]

That would be epic.

Now if only they would come out with an offroad concept other than the Raptor. Hopefully they start selling a smaller ranger type truck again (in the US) or something like the bronco, better yet, a bronco/raptor combo!! Ha!! Ive been a Ford guy all my life but a 5th Gen T4R TE has my eyes and my savings account

And, yes, I know they came out with a bronco concept 4 or 5 years ago but obviously that isint a production model.

 

[east_tn_81]

I really like the new looks and now this new 10 speed transmission really has me excited.

 

[plainjaneFJC]

I looked on autoguide, but didn't see any reference to tranny.

 

[east_tn_81]

here is the link
http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2014/01/ford-f-150-offer-diesel-v6.html

 

[plainjaneFJC]

thanks for the link. it says mid-cyle, so I assume the diesel is a few years away. The biggest bummer was the news that the super duty wont get the aluminum panels. That weight savings is a big deal.

 

[east_tn_81]

they way i read it is maybe a year or a year and half for the diesel.

 

[garoNC]

Ya know, I understand wanting to save weight, but at what cost? Is the 150 going to be another neutered vehicle to satisfy cafe standards and loose its ability to just be a good tough truck? Don't get me wrong as I love Fords and want a new one someday, but you gotta wonder, what's all this new wiz-bang technology gonna cost us? I cannot afford to be a guinea pig.

 

[Clutch]

Ya know, I understand wanting to save weight, but at what cost?

Higher pay-load? By the tune of 700lbs. ?

Is the 150 going to be another neutered vehicle....

The Eco-Boost puts out some impressive numbers, doesn't seem neutered to me. Betting the 3.0 diesel is going to be a little beasty!

 

[east_tn_81]

I think it is going to be pretty tough. They tested by secretly stamping it to a 2013 model and the racing it in the Baja 1000. That was just one of its stress test. I am sure there be issues there isn't a vechile produced in the world that doesn't have growing pains. I think this weight savings will be good. Ford may have not had the best track record with cars but they have always built a damn good truck.

 

[Clutch]

I think it is going to be pretty tough. They tested by secretly stamping it to a 2013 model and the racing it in the Baja 1000. That was just one of its stress test. I am sure there be issues there isn't a vechile produced in the world that doesn't have growing pains. I think this weight savings will be good. Ford may have not had the best track record with cars but they have always built a damn good truck.

*thumbs-up*

Looks like we are going to have a lot of great options here soon.

c'mon Toyota get your ******** in gear! . Luv Yoda's and all, but man...what feet draggers...

 

[east_tn_81]

*thumbs-up*

Looks like we are going to have a lot of great options here soon.

c'mon Toyota get your ******** in gear! . Luv Yoda's and all, but man...what feet draggers...

I just read that Toyota was also eyeing a diesel for the possible 2016 model.

 

[Clutch]

I just read that Toyota was also eyeing a diesel for the possible 2016 model.

Nissan Titan, and the Tundra are supposed to get a Cummins, right?

I am not going to hold my breath though.

 

[east_tn_81]

It was the Cummins.