Ford’s 2011 F-150 pickup with Ecoboost engine has the potential to perform better and use less gasoline than its competitors. The Ecoboost engine adds $1,750 to the F-150’s sticker price and is available in standard, extended, or crew-cab models. However, one analyst says Ford’s Sync voice-recognition system seems to have deteriorated while its drive-train technology has taken a giant step forward.