The modern truck market has taken significant steps away from the gas-guzzling monsters of the past. Current truck models are able to offer engine options that deliver improved fuel economy ratings without sacrificing power and performance. Ford is one of the companies leading the way in this regard. So which 2017 Ford F-150 engine earns the best fuel economy ratings?
2017 Ford F-150 EcoBoost Engine Lineup
Three members of Ford’s impressive EcoBoost engine lineup are offered on the 2017 F-150. These three V-6 options offer an ideal blend of power and fuel economy that will appeal to truck shoppers everywhere.
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Leading off the list of 2017 F-150 EcoBoost engine options is a 2.7-liter turbocharged V-6. This engine churns out 325 horsepower and 375 pound-feet of torque while earning the best fuel economy ratings available on the F-150 at 19 miles per gallon in the city and 26 miles per gallon on the highways.
For a bit more power, Ford’s second-generation 3.5-liter EcoBoost V-6 is the way to go. This engine pushes the performance ratings up to 375 horsepower and 470 pound-feet of torque. Fuel economy estimates only drop slightly with the larger engine, estimated at 18 miles per gallon in the city and 25 miles per gallon on the highways.
As impressive as the second-generation 3.5-liter EcoBoost V-6 is, the third-generation version of the engine offers even more capabilities. The newest entry into the EcoBoost family delivers an astounding 450 horsepower and 510 pound-feet of torque.
Our inventory at Akins Ford is currently stocked with one of the best supplies of 2017 F-150 models in the country. Stop by and take one of these impressive trucks for a test drive to learn more about everything the new F-150 has to offer.
