That'd be great

 

I vote for the 5.0 all the way. The EB has similar power (someone posted less, actually they are virtually the same hp). The EB has a little more torque and you can "feel" the torque curve. However, the 5.0 is just a great all around package. If the cars are any prediction of fuel mileage, there won't be that much of a difference.

 

me myself I'm torn b/t the 6.2 and the EB but leaning more towards the 6.2L

 

I read on one of Ford's sites that they expect the 5.0 to be the mainstream engine, far outselling the others.

 

I can see the 5.0 becoming the most popular choice. It's got great power, and for those who don't need the power of the EB or are skeptical, the 5.0 would be the clear choice for FX, XLT, STX, and XL owners. For me, it will come down to real world reviews and a test drive of each engine.

 

I'd like to have the EB in a short bed regular cab 4x4. Since that's not possible, I have to decide if I want the short bed with a 5.0 or a long bed with the EB.

Don't really think I could go wrong either way.

 

I have the same delima. No EB engine. I tow a boat and I know its overkill but I have a bit of larceny in me that I like the push the go pedal hard at times.
I have already made my mind up to stick with the regular cab sb configuration. Im sure I could be happy with the 5.0 but its a mystery to me why they dont offer the Eb engine literally in everything if its gas mileage is better.

 

Just like they didn't offer the 6.2 in the 2010 F150s...gotta save something for 2012 I suppose.

 

Meanwhile, everyone is overlooking the base 3.7 V6 - which will blow away a current 4.6. If they offer a F-150 with a 3.7 and the 6 speed manual out of the Mustang, I'll be all over that.

 

You guys that are waiting for the 6.2 to be offered over more product lines are, I believe, peeing in the wind.

If you are EVER thinking there will be a manual in the f150 again, I'm about 99.999999999999% sure that will never happen as well.

 

Are you saying that I can't get a supercrew with short bed (5.5) with EB? I know this can't be done in a cab.

 

He's talking regular cabs.... according to the order guide and 2011 spec sheets, the EB is available in the SuperCrew in 4x2 and 4x4 with either the 5.5' or the 6.5' bed, in various trim levels.

 

Here's a nice user review by Daniel posted on pickuptrucks.com

"I went to the F150 roundup on sat here in Dallas and I was able to drive all the trucks and engines. The first event I did was the drag race but the only problem was that it was raining but I quickly figured out that starting out in second gear was ideal because you could do the whole thing in 2nd. All 4 of the engines were hugely impressive specially the EB because the torque hit so hard so early. When you hit 2k rpms it pushes you back into the seat and doesn’t let off all the way to the end, I haven’t felt that much torque down that low except in a diesel. I then went over to do the towing test and because it was raining it was a great opportunity to test out the trailer sway control. I was driving a King Ranch with the EB and a 24ft 6700lbs trailer. I pulled out onto the street and floored it to simulate getting on the highway and before I knew it I was doing 55 and then it settled down nicely and stuck at about 2k rpms. The next thing I did was gently accelerate as if to pass someone from 45 to 60 and it didn’t need to downshift at all and effortlessly accelerated to 60. Finally I did an emergency stop from 60 mph and whipped the steering wheel left and right to try and get the trailer loose and it just stuck behind me and remember it was raining, it was a weird feeling because I tow a lot of trailers and was expecting the trailer to step out at any moment but it didn’t. The last thing I did was take out an EB on a drive empty and monitored the mpg; I didn’t take it especially easy but just drove normal (for me). I went through 3 stop signs and floored it twice from 40 to 70 and when I got back the avg mpg was showing 26. Overall I am very impressed with all the engines Ford is offering now and now I believe that the only real complaint that people had with the F150's is now gone."
Posted by: Daniel | Sep 28, 2010 7:28:00 AM

 

That's always been my number one complaint with Ford. They've offered the highest quality pick-up for as long as I can remember, but they've ALWAYS been down on power (seat-of-the-pants) when compared to the other two. Even in the Mustang (yeah, the Mustang had a few good years, but I'm taking the average), Expedition, etc., Ford always just eeks by in the power department.

They've finally changed all that with the F150 and Mustang. I'm glad to say I can now buy the best truck, not only from a quality standpoint, but also engine prowess and fuel economy. The perfect trifecta!

 

The Ecoboost for sure if you don't mind losing that traditional V8 rumble.