Ford Axes the 6.2

[Danactive]

i dont know if im bias to the 10-13 models just because i own one but something about the 15 just doesnt seem off road material? it looks too street and not enough "i belong in the dirt" kind of feel. i mean just look at our current models... a simple off road front and rear bumper and dove tail mod makes ours look like theyre ready for the baja 500... if and when they make a raptor model im hoping for something a lot more aggressive and SVT quality look than just fender flares and a raptor badge... but all in all i have a feeling whatever comes out people are going to get it regardless of how its looks just because of the new wow factor... as of right now i'll be a 2010-13 owner for awhile...

 

[Chris's FX4]

On a few of the photos it almost looks like there are storage slots for the ramps just under the bumper. Look at the picture of the rear of the red FX4 with the motorcycles in back.

I think that's part of the hitch.

 

[Deleted member 12951]

Whatever the '16 Raptor gets, I bet it'll have more than 411 HP.

Can we NOT use the term "Raptor II", it conjures bad memories.

Hey now, my first car was a 1974 Mustang II


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[Cleave]

And my first car was a 1984 Pontiac fiero... wait, I still have it, and it's badass, sorry, bad comparison

 

[MagicMtnDan]

...something about the 15 just doesnt seem off road material? it looks too street and not enough "i belong in the dirt" kind of feel.

Here's the thing, superficially, the 2015 vs. the 2014 is almost a "facelift" as the physical appearance changes just aren't that great - take a look and see what you think...

Some of you guys are all wrapped around the axle about how "fugly" it is and how you don't like it, etc., etc. You remind me of the guys that hated the new Corvette and obsessed about round versus "Camaro" tail lights. And where are those guys now? (Either driving 2015's or on the waiting list or dying to buy).

 

[MagicMtnDan]

 

[Danactive]

i see the subtle changes and i didnt mean the new f150's i was leaning more towards the 2016 raptor... and if they pull this kinda "small" changes that i dont see much of a reason for upgrading to a newer model just because of it being newer rather than a better option for off roading... we buy these trucks as DD off road toys pretty much so i dont need a eco boost motor and i dont need 16 mpg... i want power at any gas cost and i want it to be tough where it needs to be... save the money on the chrome parts and fancy headlights... i want better skid plate protection, more travel and bigger gears! lol

 

[Cleave]

I just can't give up my 6.2L, if the next gen raptor doesn't have one, I won't be buying one, yes, it looks better than the current standard trim f-150, but is it amazing enough to give up what I have, no... period, end of discussion

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Oh yeah, and the memories I have with my raptor are worth a million heated steering wheels

 

[Reptar]

You guys should be jumping that ford is offering a 2.7 ecoboost in the f150. You know how CAFE standards work? It doesn't mean a new Raptor would have to meet CAFE standards...it means the fleet average needs to. The more fuel efficient engine options ford has out there, the better the chance the next gen raptor or lightning could get a high power v8 that isn't the most fuel efficient, because those fuel sipping 3.7 V6, 2.7 EB, and 3.5 EB are helping raise that fleet average to potentially offset offering a gas guzzler. There's no raptor for 2015 anyway so not sure why all the crying there's no 6.2 for 2015, there's not really a truck that it would fit a need for. It's still in the superduty.

The 6.2 was a heavy cast iron pig anyway, I say good riddance. They make as much HP in the Coyote engine.

It was an odd ball compared to the rest of the ford engine lineup in the f150. The only SOHC left, the only iron block left, hopefully if it does come back it's at least aluminum block or 4v. Personally though I'd rather see a hopped up 5.0, much bigger aftermarket sharing the platform with being a mustang powertrain, than a low run limited-model f150 powertrain.

 

[FullAuto]

On a few of the photos it almost looks like there are storage slots for the ramps just under the bumper. Look at the picture of the rear of the red FX4 with the motorcycles in back.

In one of the pics it shows the ramps secured on the insides of the sides of the bed.