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2017 Ford F-150 Gets Fuel Economy Boost
Ford Motor Co. say its 2017 F-150 pickup truck will have a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency fuel economy rating of 21 mpg (18 mpg in the city and 25 mpg on the highway), which is 1 mpg better than the outgoing model.
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Ford Motor Co. say its 2017 F-150 pickup truck will have a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency fuel economy rating of 21 mpg (18 mpg in the city and 25 mpg on the highway), which is 1 mpg better than the outgoing model. The four-wheel-drive version of the full-size truck gets a 2-mpg improvement to 20 mpg.
The gains are attributed to improvements made to the carmaker’s turbocharged 3.5-liter Ecoboost V-6 engine and Ford’s first application of the 10-speed automatic transmission it co-developed with General Motors Co. The 2017 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 sports coupe will be the first GM model to get the gearbox.
The new transmission and second-generation Ecoboost V-6 also enhance acceleration, performance and refinement, according to Ford. It says the improvements are particularly noticeable when the F-150 is fully loaded or towing a trailer or boat.
The new V-6 generates 375 hp and 470 lb-ft of torque. This compares with 365 hp and 420 lb-ft for its predecessor. The 10-speed transmission features close gear ratios and hydraulic controls to optimize engine power and torque ranges.
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