Just saw the new USPS trucks and heard they might be made by Ford? Anyone know the details on this?
They’re actually made by Oshkosh, but they’re using some Ford parts because it’s cheaper. Looks like the new trucks are using a 2.0L EcoBoost with an 8-speed, similar to what’s in the Maverick.
Junita said:
They’re actually made by Oshkosh, but they’re using some Ford parts because it’s cheaper. Looks like the new trucks are using a 2.0L EcoBoost with an 8-speed, similar to what’s in the Maverick.
Makes sense since the load is about what a Maverick would carry.
Junita said:
They’re actually made by Oshkosh, but they’re using some Ford parts because it’s cheaper. Looks like the new trucks are using a 2.0L EcoBoost with an 8-speed, similar to what’s in the Maverick.
The 2.0 EcoBoost is a good engine, but I don’t think it’s the best for this use. Turbos are not the most reliable part, especially for stop-and-go driving, which is all these trucks do. I think the 2.0 Duratec would’ve been a better fit.
@Christine01
Yeah, the 2.5L from the old Escape or a full hybrid would’ve made more sense.
@Christine01
They might have tweaked the 2.0 EcoBoost for longevity, like better cooling, more oil capacity, etc. But who knows, they might not have changed anything at all.
Junita said:
They’re actually made by Oshkosh, but they’re using some Ford parts because it’s cheaper. Looks like the new trucks are using a 2.0L EcoBoost with an 8-speed, similar to what’s in the Maverick.
It’s basically a Maverick, Escape, or Bronco Sport setup. Do these mail trucks really need a 3500 lb tow limit?
Junita said:
They’re actually made by Oshkosh, but they’re using some Ford parts because it’s cheaper. Looks like the new trucks are using a 2.0L EcoBoost with an 8-speed, similar to what’s in the Maverick.
EcoBoost in mail trucks? They’re definitely not planning on these lasting 30+ years like the old ones. It’s quite the jump from the old engines they used.
@Jayden
They’ve changed to a chain drive now, no more wet belts.
@Jayden
They’ll probably just swap the engine when needed. My EcoBoost is still going strong at 213,000 miles.
Malachi said:
@Jayden
They’ll probably just swap the engine when needed. My EcoBoost is still going strong at 213,000 miles.
But is yours running stop-and-go all day with a heavy load? That’s where the turbos will struggle in these trucks.
@Jayden
A lot of these will be electric or hybrid anyway.
Salamanca said:
@Jayden
A lot of these will be electric or hybrid anyway.
Most of them will start as gas and can be converted to electric later.
@Jayden
Turbos today are way more reliable than in the past, usually last over 200k miles.
Noah said:
@Jayden
Turbos today are way more reliable than in the past, usually last over 200k miles.
But how much of that is highway use vs. stop/start every few feet? This is not the best environment for turbos.
@Jayden
Fair point.
Noah said:
@Jayden
Turbos today are way more reliable than in the past, usually last over 200k miles.
Not on the 2.0L EcoBoost. Ford’s quality can be hit or miss.
Noah said:
@Jayden
Turbos today are way more reliable than in the past, usually last over 200k miles.
Not on the 2.0L EcoBoost. Ford’s quality can be hit or miss.
I’ve seen them with over 100k miles and still going strong. Just like any engine, they need care.
@Ellison
Tell that to the ones that come in with the waste gate rattling apart at 120k.
Roger said:
@Ellison
Tell that to the ones that come in with the waste gate rattling apart at 120k.
That sounds more like the 1.0 or 1.5 engines, not the 2.0.