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Well, after 15 years, it was finally time for a new pick-em-up truck. This one came home to it's new "Pad" last week:
It's a plain ole' work F-150 XL truck, but really nicely done with a number of basic features in the package. AC, Power windows, Computer Dash, Cruise Control, Rear Camera...
I was careful about mechanical things more than the trim and "goodies" you often see on new trucks. This one got a 3.55 ratio differential, differential lock and a 5.0 litre Coyote V-8 engine. It's also got the tow package.
The Coyote is the third generation of the engine they started using in the Mustang in 2011. It's got phase variable cam shafts and timing. That and it can develope 460 horsepower.
GEN 3 5.0L COYOTE 460HP MUSTANG CRATE ENGINE
I've driven a number of Ford modular engine equipped Triton based vehicles since 1992; including Crown Vic police pursuit cars, a 2008 Grand Marquis and the 2005 F150 pickup. It's been an outstanding engine.
This 5.0L (308 Cu inch) is a member of the next generation modular engines.
The version III update in 2018 included port as well as direct fuel injection, and runs 11 to 1 compression.
Ford Modular engine - Wikipedia
So... here's hoping for a long and safe ride.
The price of these new Ford trucks is a bit daunting, but the dealer was in a negotiating mood...
It's a plain ole' work F-150 XL truck, but really nicely done with a number of basic features in the package. AC, Power windows, Computer Dash, Cruise Control, Rear Camera...
I was careful about mechanical things more than the trim and "goodies" you often see on new trucks. This one got a 3.55 ratio differential, differential lock and a 5.0 litre Coyote V-8 engine. It's also got the tow package.
The Coyote is the third generation of the engine they started using in the Mustang in 2011. It's got phase variable cam shafts and timing. That and it can develope 460 horsepower.
GEN 3 5.0L COYOTE 460HP MUSTANG CRATE ENGINE
I've driven a number of Ford modular engine equipped Triton based vehicles since 1992; including Crown Vic police pursuit cars, a 2008 Grand Marquis and the 2005 F150 pickup. It's been an outstanding engine.
This 5.0L (308 Cu inch) is a member of the next generation modular engines.
The version III update in 2018 included port as well as direct fuel injection, and runs 11 to 1 compression.
Ford Modular engine - Wikipedia
So... here's hoping for a long and safe ride.
The price of these new Ford trucks is a bit daunting, but the dealer was in a negotiating mood...