Have you seen the tests ford put the 3.5 l ecoboost through?

[barney6]

I just showed my dad my new explorer sport. He proceeded to tell me that they put that engine through a ton of test, like hauling logs ect. He said he saw a show on it. Out of curiosity I googled it and found the following link. http://www.cleanmpg.com/forums/showthread.php?t=37499

There are 6 videos. The one at the top of the page is the one you want to watch last. These videos are pretty cool.

My new car gets up and goes! I don't plan on ever needing to tow with it, but it is great to know I have the best engine out there!

 

[peterk9]

Your profile doesn't show you have a Sport. It shows a Mustang.

Peter

 

[blanchard7684]

I like those videos. It does sustain confidence in the powertrain.

I have a Mustang GT also...

It doesn't matter whether you have an Explorer, Mustang, or horse&buggy.

 

[peterk9]

It doesn't matter whether you have an Explorer, Mustang, or horse&buggy.

Totally agree, but if your profile shows what model you have then it is helpful in addressing certain issues/concerns when posting and you don't have to mention it every time when posting. When replying to posts, the first thing I do is check to see what year and model the poster has so I can answer accordingly.

Peter

 

[nick3941sd]

I've tried searching (here and google) the reason why the Ex Sport does not come with the same amount of torque as the F-150 and couldn't come up with anything? I'm sure someone on here knows the reasoning.

Thanks

 

[barney6]

Peterk9,
Not sure why that matters when I was just sharing videos about the 3.5 l ecoboost engine, but I have a mustang and on Wednesday I got my 2015 explorer sport that I ordered. I changed my car in my profile just now so hope that helps.

 

[blanchard7684]

I've tried searching (here and google) the reason why the Ex Sport does not come with the same amount of torque as the F-150 and couldn't come up with anything? I'm sure someone on here knows the reasoning.

Thanks

Highly likely it stems from torque capability of transmission, and perhaps transmission mounts.

 

[Kpwweb]

I've tried searching (here and google) the reason why the Ex Sport does not come with the same amount of torque as the F-150 and couldn't come up with anything? I'm sure someone on here knows the reasoning. Thanks

They are actually two different ecoboost engines. The F-150 has variable intake and exhaust valve timing--through moving the camshaft. The fwd platform has "only" variable intake timing--also through the camshaft.

Could be transmission capacity, ptu capacity, or exhaust... More likely due to exhaust manifolds and the compromises of packaging for a fwd platform.