it is not fords base motor, its their premire motor for the f150, their base option motor is a na 3.7, and what have you seen and heard from 6.2 owners to say they wouldnt last? they are no diff than any lsx motor which has been proven over and over and over. ill never believe that head to head test, i have a 5.3 it does quite well towing and it doesnt have a 3.42 gear like advertised in that commercial they come with a 3.08 gear with the 6speed trans. you have to get the 6.2 to get 3.42 gears. they may have a decient motor but that test is bs.