For the older ones that's correct. But starting in 2021 all the F150 V8 models have it also.
Does Ford F-150 Have Cylinder Deactivation?
Does Ford F-150 Have Cylinder Deactivation? 2021 Ford F-150 is the first model of the pickup truck to get the cylinder deactivation feature. It is available with a conventional 5.0-liter V8 Coyote gasoline engine for high towing and payload applications with better mileage. The truck...
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