F150 3.3l

[Code54]

Just found out I am getting a F150 3.3L for work and was wondering what they are like. Looks like a nice truck but seems like a bit small in displacement? What do you all think of them.I won't be towing anything - lot of mountain driving however so I was wondering about the power.

 

[dodge man]

No personal experience but I got a new F150 recently with the 5.0. From what I’ve read it will do fine. Compared to the other engines in the lineup it’s pretty weak but when you look at its numbers it’s pretty strong. Unless you are towing heavy you will like it.

 

[Code54]

Only thing that concerned me is it seems no one drives one with the 3.3. Everyone I ask aways had a EB or the 5.0, seems like this motor rarely goes in private vehicles. Then again if I was buying it for myself I cant say I would have consider it with so many better choices available. Just seems "small" for the size of the truck.

 

[rankrank1]

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[WilliamBos]

Only thing that concerned me is it seems no one drives one with the 3.3. Everyone I ask aways had a EB or the 5.0, seems like this motor rarely goes in private vehicles. Then again if I was buying it for myself I cant say I would have consider it with so many better choices available. Just seems "small" for the size of the truck.

The 3.3 is brand new for 2018, it replaced the NA 3.5.

 

[Code54]

Interesting - looks pretty decent. THANKS - I just cant get over how small the motor is. I think the current Tacoma I have for work has a 3.5l.

 

[houstonscott]

Interesting - looks pretty decent. THANKS - I just cant get over how small the motor is. I think the current Tacoma I have for work has a 3.5l.

I think 5.0 is small for a full size truck. I guess it's fine if you load it with foam pellets.

 

[coobie]

I think 5.0 is small for a full size truck. I guess it's fine if you load it with foam pellets.

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[goeduck]

I am not seeing anything to indicate that the 3.3 uses CGI like the 2.7 did. So my guess is that the 3.3 will be the basic fleet work truck engine and it has plenty of power for that particularly with the lighter AL build in the body and frame. I doubt Ford would boost the 3.3 if it does not have a CGI based block. I thought that later in the 2018 year the 3.0 diesel should be out, anyone know if that is still on the board?

 

[John Fitzgerald]

I have the 4.6 and it works well for a compromise between towing/hauling and just getting around. I wouldn't want a 3.3 for my uses.

 

[Steppenwolfe]

I think 5.0 is small for a full size truck. I guess it's fine if you load it with foam pellets.

Troll alert...

 

[WilliamBos]

The 3.3 also benefits from dual injection, direct and port. Wont have sny issues with intake valve carbon build up like DI only engines.

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[Tomtint]

I bought my father a new F150 for Christmas. Is has the EB motor but really not sure which one. It's a 4x4 extra cab STX. I only drove it home from the dealer, about 20 miles on the highway, but is felt very peppy and responsive on the road. He won't be doing any heavy towing or plowing, just a grocery getter type of truck. It's his first new car in more than 15 years, he has always had my hand me downs.

 

[Code54]

I noticed the 0-60 was something like 7.7 which sounded pretty quick for a full size 4x4 with a 6 cyl. I won't be hauling with it or towing so I presume it will be fine and am looking forward to it coming in and having for a few years. Most interested in how I like the Ford and how it holds up. I mentioned in another thread I never had a Dodge truck until I had one for work and ended liking it enough to buy our family one. Sort of gives me a several year test drive of a product.

 

[goeduck]

I bought my father a new F150 for Christmas. Is has the EB motor but really not sure which one. It's a 4x4 extra cab STX. I only drove it home from the dealer, about 20 miles on the highway, but is felt very peppy and responsive on the road. He won't be doing any heavy towing or plowing, just a grocery getter type of truck. It's his first new car in more than 15 years, he has always had my hand me downs.

What a generous thing to do! Fantastic! Good for you.

 

[mike69440]

I have the 4.6 and it works well for a compromise between towing/hauling and just getting around. I wouldn't want a 3.3 for my uses.

I'm a V8 guy, and own a 600 hp 4.6L-SC4V, but the 4.6L-2V Ford motor is really rather weak. The 3.3L V6 is stronger all around and has 6 gears vs 4. Motors have come along way.
Current 5.0 V8 is best motor for dependability over the long haul and real world fuel economy.

 

[goeduck]

I'm a V8 guy, and own a 600 hp 4.6L-SC4V.

Impressive. Mustang I assume? Pictures?

 

[Tomtint]

What a generous thing to do! Fantastic! Good for you.

It's a small return for what he has done for us over the last 50 years

 

[crashz]

Thats really great Tom!

Btw i had a 2014 extended cab 4x4 with the 3.7L and it was a solid work horse. 80k miles, no problems but was not great with a trailer. That being said, i flogged that truck and frequently overloaded it and it always did the job.

 

[John Fitzgerald]

I'm a V8 guy, and own a 600 hp 4.6L-SC4V, but the 4.6L-2V Ford motor is really rather weak. The 3.3L V6 is stronger all around and has 6 gears vs 4. Motors have come along way.
Current 5.0 V8 is best motor for dependability over the long haul and real world fuel economy.

Mine's a 2010. At that time, the 4.6 V8 2V seemed to be the best deal overall. The V6 of that era is rather high revving. I can go at interstate speeds and stay below 2000 RPM. At any rate, it only has a bit over 35K, garage kept, and wouldn't make economic sense to trade for a little better performance.