With the arrival of the latest 2023 Ford Truck series, truck enthusiasts have never been happier. The all-new design, impressive power rating, and most significant of all, the upgraded engine options have taken the truck community by storm.
There are a total of 6 engine options you get from the newest Ford 2023 F-150 truck series. The official labeling and naming of those engines are 3.3L Ti-VCT V6, 2.7L EcoBoost® Twin-Turbocharged V6, 5.0L Ti-VCT V8, 3.5L EcoBoost® Twin-Turbocharged V6, 3.5L PowerBoost™ Full Hybrid V6, and High-Output 3.5L EcoBoost® Twin-Turbocharged V6.
Before you start reading all about each engine, here’s a side-by-side comparison of all the engines for a better understanding-
| Ford F150 Engines | Horsepower | Torque | Maximum Towing Capacity | Maximum Payload Capacity | Highway MPG |
| 3.3L Ti-VCT V6 | 290 HP | 265 lb-ft | 8,200 lbs | 1,985 lbs | 24 MPG |
| 2.7L EcoBoost® Twin-Turbocharged V6 | 325 HP | 400 lb-ft | 10,100 lbs | 2,480 lbs | 26 MPG |
| 5.0L Ti-VCT V8 | 400 HP | 410 lb-ft | 13,000 lbs | 3,325 lbs | 24 MPG |
| 3.5L EcoBoost® Twin-Turbocharged V6 | 400 HP | 500 lb-ft | 14,000 lbs | 3,250 lbs | 24 MPG |
| 3.5L PowerBoost™ Full Hybrid V6 | 430 HP | 570 lb-ft | 12,700 lbs | 2,120 lbs | 26 MPG |
| High-Output 3.5L EcoBoost® Twin-Turbocharged V6 | 450 HP | 510 lb-ft | 8,200 lbs | 1,400 lbs | 16 MPG |
Now let’s discuss the maximum power and capabilities of these latest F150 engines in detail.
3.5L PowerBoost™ Full Hybrid V6
There is no better way to talk about these V6 engines without mentioning the full hybrid 3.5L engine at first. Because never before Ford has offered a V6 engine with its record-breaking F150 truck series. So, with this PowerBoost Full Hybrid engine, you get the most out of your gas as well as electric energy.
The maximum power output of this particular engine is maxed out at 430 HP with a torque of 570 lb.- ft. The highest towing capacity of this engine is 12,700 lbs which is great if you consider the competitor’s maximum towing capability.
On top of that impressive towing capacity, it can reach up to 2,120 lbs of payload capacity which is again an above-average number in the truck by a large margin. In the helm, you get a 35kW electric motor equipped with 10-speed automatic transmission.
If you don’t care much about those numbers then it’s fine. Just know that the efficient motor and transmission can take up to 700 miles between every fill-up.
3.5L EcoBoost® Twin-Turbocharged V6
You want the very best of what Ford has to offer with its current iteration of V6 engines? Go with the 3.5L Ecoboost turbocharged with your eyes closed. It not only has the capacity to compete with the Hybrid engine on power with 400 HP and 500 lb-ft torque but goes way past that engine in towing and payload capacity.
This engine can push up to 14,000 lbs of towing capability and a maximum payload capacity of 3,250 lbs which is the best among all the available V6 engines currently.
3.3L Ti-VCT V6
If you are not concerned about high power outages but only focus on getting the killer mileage then choosing the 3.3L Ti-VCT V6 can be the better option. It hosts a twin independent variable camshaft timing V6 engine that can give you enough towing and payload power on the go.
If you want the numbers then the maximum towing capacity is 8,200 lbs and the highest payload capability is 1985 lbs.
While the power of this engine maxes out at 290 HP with a torque of 265 lb-ft, it’s not a small number in real life. You can easily travel with your heavy equipment without any issues.
The best thing about this small engine is the mileage efficiency which can go up to 24 MPG on highways. However, the mileage can vary depending on many factors like your driving speed and acceleration.
2.7L EcoBoost® Twin-Turbocharged V6
If you want a good balance of power and mileage then look no further than the 2.7L EcoBoost® Twin-Turbocharged V6. It bumps the horsepower from 290 to 325 and increases the torque significantly at 400 lb-ft.
Not only that but the towing capacity also increases significantly compared to the 3.3L V6 engine with a maximum output capacity of 10,100 lbs. And the maximum payload capacity clocks out at 2480 lbs.
You might think the mileage might be sacrificed but you get a whopping 26 mileage which is again greater compared to the 3.3L model.
5.0L Ti-VCT V8
The only different offering from the latest F150 engine lineup of this 5L V8 engine. Ford knows that it can still offer great value delivering 400 hp and 410 lb-ft of torque. This awesome engine offers 13,000 lbs towing capacity and a massive 3,325 lbs payload capacity.
So, you know you’re not losing on power and muscle with the V8 engines. However, the mileage is a bit lower compared to the more efficient V6 engines. So, keep an eye on the best Truck Maintenance Tips for Longevity to get the best output from your truck, whether it’s new or old!
High-Output 3.5L EcoBoost® Twin-Turbocharged V6
As the name suggests, this V6 engine foregoes efficiency to ensure the best output you can possibly hope for from an F150 engine. I can exceed the other engines with maximum 450 HP output.
However, you have to sacrifice in all other departments such as towing & payload capacity, and mileage. So, keep that in mind while choosing your preferred Ford F150 engine from the current lineup.
