2015 F-150 Horsepower, Torque, & MPG
Engine |
Peak HP |
Peak Torque |
4x2 |
4x4 |
3.5L V-6 |
282 hp |
253 lb-ft |
18/25/20 mpg |
17/23/19 mpg |
2.7L EcoBoost V-6 |
325 hp |
375 lb-ft |
19/26/22 mpg |
18/23/20 mpg |
3.5L EcoBoost V-6 |
365 hp |
420 lb-ft |
17/24/20 mpg |
17/23/19 mpg |
5.0L V-8 |
385 hp |
387 lb-ft |
15/22/18 mpg |
15/21/17 mpg |
2015 Ford F-150 Highlights
• 6000 series, military grade aluminum body and bed - Using aluminum in the construction of the body and bed saves the 2015 F-150 more than 700 lbs on select models.
• New 2.7L EcoBoost V-6 Engine - The new EcoBoost produces 325 horsepower and 375 lb-ft of torque, enough to qualify for a maximum tow rating of 8,500 lbs and 2,250 lbs max payload on select models.
• Fully boxed, reinforced steel frame - Where as the aluminum body focuses on weight saving, the all-new fully boxed steel frame is reinforced by a total of 8 cross members in order to maintain the rigidity and strength demanded by the F-150's capability.
• Available 3.5L EcoBoost - The 3.5L EcoBoost returns to the F-150 for 2015, a tried-and-true favorite that has been put through the paces and continues to be the backbone of the F-150's engine lineup.
• New entry level V-6 Engine - The 3.7L V-6 has been swiped from the F-150's options in favor of a slightly smaller, fuel sipping 3.5L Ti-VCT V-6 (not to be confused with the EcoBoost).
• Active grille shutters, start-stop technology - Active grille shutters and start-stop technology further enhance the 2015 F-150's fuel economy capabilities by reducing drag and turning the engine off when it's not in use.
• NHTSA 5 Star Safety Rating - The 2015 standard cab, SuperCab, and SuperCrew models all received 5 star ratings (the maximum awarded) in frontal, side, and overall impact test categories. In addition, all three cab configurations were awarded 4 stars in the rollover category.
For 2016, the aluminum bodied platform's second model year, the Ford F-150 was named the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's (IIHS) top safety pick after facing a herd of steel bodied competitors. During the IIHS's safety test, the Ford F-150 received an overall "good" rating - per IIHS rating standards, a vehicle must receive a "good" mark in all 5 crash test categories to earn the top safety pick title. Meanwhile, the Ram 1500 earned a "marginal" rating, the Toyota Tundra an "acceptable" rating, and GM's Sierra/Silverado 1500 also received an "acceptable" rating. You may be able to throw a toolbox in the bed of a Chevy without punching a hole in it, but apparently your odds of surviving an accident is significantly better in a Ford. Ford has received much criticism from competitors for their aluminum platform (ironic considering the #1 automaker in sales has committed to a aluminum transition in the near future), but the results of their crash tests suggest the structural integrity of their design is favorable to that of their steel bodied competitors.