2015 F150 anyone have one yet?

[SavageCanuck]

I've been going back and forth between the new F150 and silverado. I prefer the new 5.0 3.73 over the eco. Power wise I have to give the f150 the edge over the silverado, you can feel the extra 20 ponies. The silverado was the max trailer tow.both are pretty close when driving one after the other. Price wise optioned similar they are almost identical.

 

[rightsideup]

have you test drove the 2015 ford?

 

[bingo1010]

What do you like about the 5.0 over the ecoboost?

 

[adamg]

I was behind a 2015 f150 at a stop light yesterday. It looked pretty ugly from back there.

 

[SavageCanuck]

What do you like about the 5.0 over the ecoboost?

Better top end power, eco runs out of steam. Better fuel economy ,I reset the liometer before all trips and did the same route.
5.0 3.73 14.6l/100km
3.5 eco 3.55 16.2l/100km
3.5 eco 3.31 14.8l/100km
5.3 3.73 14.6l/100km

Also love the sound of the V8 and it's $900 cheaper than eco. The new 5.0 with 385 hp and lighter truck makes it a lot of fun to drive, much better throttle tip in than the silverado.

 

[SavageCanuck]

have you test drove the 2015 ford?

Yes 4 times 5.0 3.73 twice and 2 ecoboost 3.5 3.55 and 3.31

 

[bingo1010]

Better top end power, eco runs out of steam. Better fuel economy ,I reset the liometer before all trips and did the same route.
5.0 3.73 14.6l/100km
3.5 eco 3.55 16.2l/100km
3.5 eco 3.31 14.8l/100km
5.3 3.73 14.6l/100km

Also love the sound of the V8 and it's $900 cheaper than eco. The new 5.0 with 385 hp and lighter truck makes it a lot of fun to drive, much better throttle tip in than the silverado.

were those mileage numbers from the test drive?? Also if you plan on towing anythjng the v8 doesnt touch the ecoboost

 

[RyanM]

I've got 5000km's on mine with the 3.5. So far it has been a nice truck to drive, no complaints. The 3 different transmission modes is nice. Best fuel economy so far using the lie o meter is 12.9/100km averaging 110km/h driving form bonnyville to edmonton, around edmonton and back. It has the big tank and I got 900km's to that tank. Previously I had a '12 raptor and like this '15 much better.

 

[Bnorth]

Better top end power, eco runs out of steam. Better fuel economy ,I reset the liometer before all trips and did the same route.
5.0 3.73 14.6l/100km
3.5 eco 3.55 16.2l/100km
3.5 eco 3.31 14.8l/100km
5.3 3.73 14.6l/100km

Also love the sound of the V8 and it's $900 cheaper than eco. The new 5.0 with 385 hp and lighter truck makes it a lot of fun to drive, much better throttle tip in than the silverado.

It's a pickup, when do you use the top end?

Have you considered the 2.7 eco?

 

[pfi572]

My 2014 6.2 GM gets better them any #'s posted.
Just saying

 

[ajb1205]

U should drive a tuned 3.5...I can tell u from experience that it does not lack the top end...it pulls hard. Just don't expect the fuel mileage that ford says it should get. All in all I am more than impressed with the 3.5 in my f150 (2013).

 

[SLEDBUNNYRACING]

U should drive a tuned 3.5...I can tell u from experience that it does not lack the top end...it pulls hard. Just don't expect the fuel mileage that ford says it should get. All in all I am more than impressed with the 3.5 in my f150 (2013).

No manufacture stated realistic mileage. Bases on a flat ground test at 80 kmh with no wind. When does that ever happen. Wifey's Honda Civic is rated for 50 mpg and with her at the wheel (very light foot) the very best we've ever got on the highway is 40. The mfg had been lying to us.....lol


Tapatalk is getting better...on my cell phone.

 

[SavageCanuck]

My 2014 6.2 GM gets better them any #'s posted.
Just saying

Yup and 10 grand more to get it having to step up to an SLT or an LTZ.GM crapped the bed on this not having the 6.2 available to all trim levels.6.2 is also a $2700 option.Great engine and power but limited avaiability and high price.

 

[SavageCanuck]

were those mileage numbers from the test drive?? Also if you plan on towing anythjng the v8 doesnt touch the ecoboost

Yes all from my test drive .Towing is where the ecoboost really sucks the fuel so for me I tow a work trailer 5 days a week and on weekends my 2 place sled trailer or my 20' TT.The revised 5.0 is much better than the previous plus I would only consider the 3.73 gears in the 5.0

 

[rightsideup]

Better top end power, eco runs out of steam. Better fuel economy ,I reset the liometer before all trips and did the same route.
5.0 3.73 14.6l/100km
3.5 eco 3.55 16.2l/100km
3.5 eco 3.31 14.8l/100km
5.3 3.73 14.6l/100k
Also love the sound of the V8 and it's $900 cheaper than eco. The new 5.0 with 385 hp and lighter truck makes it a lot of fun to drive, much better throttle tip in than the silverado.

Just curious with the new body will the ford insurance premiums be higher? Interesting I went for latest and greatest on my sled and this year bought the 2014 Ford in july. Nice to hear that the 2015 is a perky fun to drive truck but I guess that is reflected in the cost. Where you under hard acceleration over any of these economy tests. My numbers on 11 eco and 14 5.0 are 12.9 and 14 respectfully.

 

[pfi572]

Our safety hand just bought a 2015 f150 and no hike in premiums he said.
Nice truck

 

[blastoff]

With the aluminum panels I sure wouldnt want to have it repaired, give the tradesman a few years testing methods on some one else's truck.

 

[pfi572]

What's the big deal about repairs.
My buddy repairs jet boats all the time and not a big deal .
Pulls out, cuts out , re- welds parts back in then preps and paints .
Good as new.

 

[Braddock54]

I was behind a 2015 f150 at a stop light yesterday. It looked pretty ugly from back there.

Agree. They ruined it with that ass end.

 

[X-Treme]

Agree. They ruined it with that ass end.

Personally not a fan of either end. Grille and headlights are brutal too imo.