2015 Truck Engine Choices

There seem to be more engine choices than ever for each respective manufacturer, but for one of them, I just can't figure out how they came up with the combination they came up with.

I'll start with GM's lineup.

4.3L V6 for fleet and cost-conscious customers. Makes sense.
5.3L V8 for majority of owners, delivering good mileage and great power.
6.2L V8 for the upper trim trucks and guys who have massive sets of balls, like myself.
6.0L V8 (Heavy Duty). This one is a trusty and inexpensive engine option, but it definitely does need improvement. I think a bigger displacement makes sense.
6.6L Duramax - Needs no explanation.


All of GM's engines make perfect logical sense, and it really is rather clear-cut when deciding which one to get.

Same goes for RAM. They've got a V6, a big V8, a bigger V8, and a light duty and heavy duty diesel engine.


Now on to Ford.

I just don't understand their half-ton engine lineup. 3 V6's and 1 V8 option is bad enough. I can see the NA V6 engine, and the 5.0 V8 obviously. I can even understand the 3.5L ecoboost, since that is supposed to be their "range-topper" engine. What I really don't get is the 2.7L ecoboost. Why so many options? Where does this engine fit in? Is this supposed to be the eventual replacement to their 5.0? Power and economy wise, I think its actually the worst pick of the entire lineup. Can anyone help me understand the thinking behind this decision?