Every year Ford makes changes both big and small to its F-150 truck that gets us eager for it to hit our lot upon release. The switch to an aluminum body on the Ford F-150 in 2015 was a huge change, but the upcoming changes for the 2017 Ford F-150 are also looking substantial! While much is still unknown, we do know that we’ll get to see a new engine and transmission in the 2017 Ford F-150.
New engine in the 2017 F-150
The 2017 Ford F-150 will have a new second-generation 3.5L EcoBoost V6 engine available to equip under the hood. The new 3.5L EcoBoost offers some upgrades over the current one, including 30 lb-ft more peak torque for up to 450 lb-ft of torque. We currently don’t know whether or not there will be any changes to the horsepower in the 3.5L F-150, but either way we’re guessing that the 2017 F-150 will remain your best option when looking for a truck with both towing power and highway efficiency.
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New Transmission in the 2017 Ford F-150
Ford will also be pairing a new 10-speed automatic transmission along with the second generation 3.5L EcoBoost V6. When behind the wheel of the new 2017 F-150 you’ll notice an increased acceleration as well as overall performance. Fuel efficiency is another big reason why the 10-speed automatic is being put into the 2017 Ford F-150 — and it’s actually the first Ford gearbox that doesn’t use cast-iron for its components, which saves on weight.
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When will the 2017 Ford F-150 go on sale?
You can expect to find the new 2017 Ford F-150 at Holiday Ford in Fond du Lac WI this fall when they go on sale! It may seem far away, but in the meantime you can also check out or test drive our current inventory of powerful Ford F-150 trucks! Let us know if you have any questions about our available inventory at Holiday Ford!
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