In a press release from earlier this week, Ford Motor Company announced a new EcoBoost engine option for the upcoming lineup of 2017 F-150 pickups. Demonstrating Ford's relentless commitment to innovation, the 3.5-liter V-6 EcoBoost engine generates an astonishing 470 pound-feet of torque. The best-in-class figure is also more than V-8 engines with nearly twice the displacement.
“The 2017 Ford F-150 now delivers the best torque in the segment,” says Raj Nair, Ford executive vice president, Product Development, and chief technical officer. “This class-leading torque arrives with a transformative 10-speed automatic that improves nearly every aspect of F-150 performance.”
The F-150's EcoBoost engine is paired exclusively with the industry's first volume-production 10-speed automatic transmission available to consumers. This highly-capable powertrain provides improved acceleration and performance over previous six-speed automatic transmissions.
The 2017 Ford F-150 with 3.5-liter EcoBoost V-6 engine begins arriving in dealerships this fall.
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