So are you saying the EB engines will be like the Democrats, offering "change" and failing to deliver, all the while they continue to make things increasingly worse day after day?

It sounds like the EB engine is enjoying the same level of approval as the Socialist Kenyan in D.C. now.... which is dismal.

I guess I like my trucks like the Tea Party and prefer traditional values which made them great.... 4WD, full size, V8, built tough, American, etc.

 

Drive down to Texas to the Texas Motor Speedway to drive and tow with one and you will see it!

 

The EB has been in production in the Taurus/MKS/Flex/MKS for over a year now and I have heard of no issues. I trust that Ford has done their homework, and have seen the extensive testing they have gone through.

Plus, I'm a "glass is half full" kinda guy.

 

I guess I like my trucks like the Tea Party and prefer traditional values which made them great.... 4WD, full size, V8, built tough, American, etc.

Exactly!

The EB has been in production in the Taurus/MKS/Flex/MKS for over a year now and I have heard of no issues. I trust that Ford has done their homework, and have seen the extensive testing they have gone through

While this is true, it has not been tested by the public in a true truck applicatoin . The Flex is not a truck and this engine and the front wheel drive is why I did not buy one. I have to tow things. Maybe it will be impressively fast and get good mileage, but will it haul payloads and trailers every day in a reliable fashion like the V-8s? That has yet to be determined.

I guess I'll find out next weekend when I drive the 2011s at Texas Motor Speedway.

 

Getting an ecoboost over a V8 has nothing to do with "values". It has all to do with do you embrace new technology or live like a caveman?
With your antiquated thinking, I would still be farming with mules or a steel-wheeled Poppin' Johnnie and the price of food would be ten times higher. I bet that you have high speed Internet- why didn't you stick with dialup? Do you have a HDTV and cable or satellite? Why didn't you stick with an old TV and a rooftop antenna?

When gas goes back up you will change your tune.

 

They told me at the dealership this week that the standard engine for the 4x4's will be the 5.0 V-8 and the 2 wheelers will have the non EB as standard. Buttttt, I'm not sure that this cut in stone yet, new trucks will not be out til the end of the year.....

 

What I've learned is that dealers (or salesmen at least) never know anything about the vehicles they're selling. It's useless for them to try to sell me a truck because I already know what they're telling me - and more. The order sheet shows the base 300 hp 3.7l V6 available in a reg cab and supercab 4x4 config.

 

I still don't understand the big debate - it's not like Ford is forcing anyone to drive the EB. In fact, they've actually given the consumer THREE optional engine choices besides the EB!!

Everyone talks like Ford is making the biggest mistake in automotive history... and while I don't think it's going to revolutionize the industry, I do think it's a step in the right direction. Only time will tell...

 

wish i could! hopefully there will be some video of it

 

I'm taking my camera. Don't know if they'll allow photos/video, but if they do, I'll see what I can get. I know there are other forum members attending the event, so we should have plenty of review comments posted that same day!

 

Getting an ecoboost over a V8 has nothing to do with "values". It has all to do with do you embrace new technology or live like a caveman?
With your antiquated thinking, I would still be farming with mules or a steel-wheeled Poppin' Johnnie and the price of food would be ten times higher. I bet that you have high speed Internet- why didn't you stick with dialup? Do you have a HDTV and cable or satellite? Why didn't you stick with an old TV and a rooftop antenna?

When gas goes back up you will change your tune.


I bought the 5.0 Mustang GT because I like the technology the engine has. It is far superior to the many 4.6s I own/owned. I even think it is superior in technology to the GT500's 5.4, hence the reason I have one instead of the GT500. I even think the 3.7 V-6 Mustangs are pretty darn cool and I like the technology that gives me 37mpg in my daily commuter. None of these are trucks. I will embrace a turbo V-6 in a truck when I see it proven over time as the V-8s have been.

 

nice! if they allow it make sure you post it up

 

I will confirm this at the Ride & Drive in Dallas this week. I look forward to giving an Ecoboosted F-150 a whirl!

 

We have a EB Flex Limited in the garage right now. Great motor (so far)... zero problems -- about 10k miles.

 

So a V6 TT ain't good, BUT an I6 turbo diesel is great...