Ford F 150 Ecoboost
NHTSA investigating 250k F-150s for possible power brake failure
NHTSA is investigating the 2011-2012 F-150 with the 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6 for potential loss of power braking assist. There are two allegations of crashes from this issue, and a recall could affect an estimated 250,000 of the pickups.
NHTSA closes Ford F-150 EcoBoost acceleration probe
Typically when we report on the findings of an investigation from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, it's because the government body has discovered a safety issue and prescribed a recall. In this case, however, NHTSA has closed an investigation into a reported performance deficit without ever getting to the recall stage.
Ford F-150 EcoBoost in NHTSA probe for acceleration issue
According to Automotive News, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is launching a probe into 400,000 Ford F-150 models over possible acceleration problems. According to the article, NHTSA has received 95 reports "allegin
Ford adding third shift to build more EcoBoost V6s, 250 jobs saved in Ohio
Ford's twin-turbocharged 3.5 liter EcoBoost V6 has proved popular with customers, with more than 180,000 finding homes in driveways and garages since launching in 2009. Ford has but a single facility in the United States turning out this engine, Cleveland Engine Plant No. 1. Cleveland Engine Plant No. 1 is also home to the 3.7 liter V6 that kicks out over 300 horsepower in the Dan Roth
Ford F-150 EcoBoost Challenge winner averages 28.3 mpg
The week-long Ford F-150 EcoBoost Challenge is over and Carlee Mallard of Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina has emerged victorious. Mallard achieved a rather impressive 28.3 miles per gallon (not as spectacular as the 32.281 mpg that CleanMPG averaged back in May) during her week behind the wheel of the F-150. Additionally, Mallard rounded up 56
Ford reports F-150 sales are being overrun by V6 engines
We can't say we're surprised. After our first sampling of the latest Ford F-150, which received four brand-new engines for the 2011 model year, we signed out the two V6 offerings as the ones most worthy of buyer's consideration. And, lo and behold, Ford F-150s equipped with V6 engines are outselling their V8 coun
Ford showcasing live teardown of F-150 EcoBoost engine during Detroit Auto Show
After surviving some of the most heinous abuse that the engineers at Ford cold dream up, the same 3.5-liter Ecoboost V6 engine that pulled logs, raced in Baja and towed 11,300 pounds for 24 hours straight will be dissected in front of the crowds at this year's Detroit Auto Show. The stunt gets started on January 15 at 11 a.m., and Ford is
Followup: Ford F-150 EcoBoost finishes Baja 1000 in 38 hours
2011 Ford F-150 Ecoboost – Click above for high-res image gallery
2011 Ford F-150 with EcoBoost puts down the power
2011 Ford F-150 EcoBoost smokes its tires – Click above for high-res image gallery
2011 Ford EcoBoost F-150 puts out 365 horsepower, 420 lb-ft of torque
2011 Ford F-150 engine options – Click above for high-res image gallery
Spy Shots: 2011 Ford F-150 EcoBoost V6
The 2011 Ford F-150 EcoBoost is one of the worst kept secrets out of Dearborn, and the crew at PickupTrucks.com have managed to snag some of the first shots of a SuperCab FX4 model undergoing testing.