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Old 6/27/13, 06:53 AM
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Ford's 2014 F-150 Tremor Brings Back the Sport Truck

http://news.pickuptrucks.com/2013/06...ort-truck.html

Called the F-150 Tremor, this all-new model in the lineup is based on the regular cab shortbed pickup and will be dressed in most of the FX4 trim package (which will include a standard manual electronic locking rear differential) with one unique difference — it will have a twin-turbocharged EcoBoost V-6 under the hood; a first for this wheelbase.

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Nice.

By the way, why does this street truck have 4x4?

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I really like the look. But I wish the F150 wasn't so pricey!
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Nice!
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Originally Posted by Zastava_101
Nice.

By the way, why does this street truck have 4x4?
Why not? It's really just a FX2/FX4 Regular Cab/EcoBoost with the name "Tremor."
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So is it gonna be available with a choice of RWD and 4x4 or just 4x4?
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Should have brought back the lightning!
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Originally Posted by Zastava_101
So is it gonna be available with a choice of RWD and 4x4 or just 4x4?
2wd and 4wd
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So not impressed. They are trying their best to push that ecoboost but its just not impressive enough to convince everyone. Just not enough of anything to sway from a V8 truck. Put that ecoboost in a ranger body instead.
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Originally Posted by AlsCobra
So not impressed. They are trying their best to push that ecoboost but its just not impressive enough to convince everyone. Just not enough of anything to sway from a V8 truck. Put that ecoboost in a ranger body instead.
I'm sure an ecoboost V8 is in the works
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Originally Posted by AlsCobra
So not impressed. They are trying their best to push that ecoboost but its just not impressive enough to convince everyone. Just not enough of anything to sway from a V8 truck. Put that ecoboost in a ranger body instead.
They seem to be selling quite well.
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Originally Posted by AlsCobra
They are trying their best to push that ecoboost but its just not impressive enough to convince everyone. Just not enough of anything to sway from a V8 truck.
40% of all F-150s sold are EcoBoost V6. So obviously its working really well.
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Because that's almost all they are sticking out on the lots. Sorry folks but a full size pickup requires a V8 engine. Of course the ecoboost is fine for someone who occasionally needs a truck and a every day commuter all in one. Nothing is wrong with the ecoboost F150. Nothing is impressive about it either. The gains just are not enough to choose the ecoboost. Then if you need a 4x4 with some heavy duty accessories, no dang way the 6 is gonna cut it.
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Originally Posted by AlsCobra
Because that's almost all they are sticking out on the lots. Sorry folks but a full size pickup requires a V8 engine. Of course the ecoboost is fine for someone who occasionally needs a truck and a every day commuter all in one. Nothing is wrong with the ecoboost F150. Nothing is impressive about it either. The gains just are not enough to choose the ecoboost. Then if you need a 4x4 with some heavy duty accessories, no dang way the 6 is gonna cut it.
V8s are more abundant on lots around me especially on FX4 and lower trim levels. And I know because I have been thinking about getting a F-150. Perhaps before the redesign or waiting until the new one debuts.

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Originally Posted by Zastava_101

40% of all F-150s sold are EcoBoost V6. So obviously its working really well.
I have a friend I work with shopping for a FX4 and is catching hell finding a 5.0 truck. Everything in stock has an ecoboost. I would like to see the build numbers of the Eco compared to the V8. Ford is pushing them on their customers and they claim they are just as good. Ok Ford, ill buy that.
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Originally Posted by Evil_Capri

V8s are more abundant on lots around me especially on FX4 and lower trim levels. And I know because I have been looking about getting a F-150. Perhaps before the redesign or waiting until the new one debuts.
That's crazy because its just the opposite here. There are tons of them here.
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Originally Posted by AlsCobra

That's crazy because its just the opposite here. There are tons of them here.
Well, I don't disagree with you about the "need" for the Ecoboost as a consumer. The main reason for it is CAFE. I know if I purchase a F-150 I will be getting one with a 5.0.
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Originally Posted by AlsCobra
Because that's almost all they are sticking out on the lots. Sorry folks but a full size pickup requires a V8 engine. Of course the ecoboost is fine for someone who occasionally needs a truck and a every day commuter all in one. Nothing is wrong with the ecoboost F150. Nothing is impressive about it either. The gains just are not enough to choose the ecoboost. Then if you need a 4x4 with some heavy duty accessories, no dang way the 6 is gonna cut it.
Well proof is in the pudding/driving, but on paper 420#' torque @ 2500rpm is pretty dang high.

3.5L EcoBoost/6-Speed Automatic
365 hp @ 5,000 rpm
420 lb.-ft. torque @ 2,500 rpm

6.2L V8/6-Speed Automatic
411 hp @ 5,500 rpm
434 lb.-ft. torque @ 4,500 rpm

5.0L V8/6-Speed Automatic
360 hp @ 5,500 rpm
380 lb.-ft. torque @ 4,250 rpm

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Originally Posted by AlsCobra
I have a friend I work with shopping for a FX4 and is catching hell finding a 5.0 truck. Everything in stock has an ecoboost. I would like to see the build numbers of the Eco compared to the V8. Ford is pushing them on their customers and they claim they are just as good. Ok Ford, ill buy that.
I just checked web-site of the local Ford dealer where I bought few cars from. He has 27 F-150s on the lot - one is 3.7L, 9 are 3.5L EcoBoost and 17 are 5.0L.

If customer doesn't wanna buy a 3.5L - he would walk out and buy a Chevy, GMC, Ram or maybe even Toyota or Nissan. If that customer truly doesn't wanna a 3.5L, he's not gonna buy it.


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