It's long been rumored that Ford has been working on a diesel for the 1/2-ton F-150 lineup. Originally it was thought to have been the Super Duty Powerstroke minus two cylinders, thus making a 4.5L V6 turbo diesel. In fact that engine does exist, and it powers the commercial-oriented Ford Class IV-V cab-over-engine chassis cab city trucks. Well, that engine will not be in the F-150...
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The diesel that will power the F-150 will be a 4.4L V8. That news leaked out a few months ago. The latest news on this engine is that it will be a larger version of the new V8 diesel that powers the Euro-spec Range Rover! The RR diesel is a 3.6L V8. Rumor has it this new 4.4L diesel may be built in the UK and shipped over here.
Snippet: Ford may produce the 4.4-litre engine in Britain and ship it to the United States. Although Ford has not settled on the engine's production volume, suppliers and analysts say it could produce 100,000 diesel-powered F-150s.
The diesel that will power the F-150 will be a 4.4L V8. That news leaked out a few months ago. The latest news on this engine is that it will be a larger version of the new V8 diesel that powers the Euro-spec Range Rover! The RR diesel is a 3.6L V8. Rumor has it this new 4.4L diesel may be built in the UK and shipped over here.
Snippet: Ford may produce the 4.4-litre engine in Britain and ship it to the United States. Although Ford has not settled on the engine's production volume, suppliers and analysts say it could produce 100,000 diesel-powered F-150s.
once_for_all says:
12:26 PM, 07/ 6/06
well, that's something.
I would like to see it put into the new Sportrac. A diesel engine alone doesn't improve the F-150 enough to make it attractive.
John
bert11 says:
02:15 PM, 10/23/07
I woull think a diesel motor in a f-150 would be exactly what some poeple need to tow there boats, rv , etc. what is nice about it a lot of poeple woul not sacrifice there pleasure of driving a vehicule around the food market ,theater, restaurant, do that with a f-250 or f-350 no fun at all, yes I realize pulling a trailer ove 11000 pounds may require one of these monsters taking a football park to turn . Yes let them bring these new trucks . You will be surprise to see the number of pople puling trailers that are less than 1100 pounds.Let it come to us , lot a fun pulling your things and still a lot a fun around town.
desmo1 says:
03:07 PM, 12/21/07
PLEASE FORD! "BUILD IT AND THEY WILL BUY"
23fords says:
09:54 AM, 02/16/08
I would like to know estimated mileage claims. If you can queak 20 MPG out of a one ton ford, 25 - 30 MPG out of a 1/2 ton should be obtainable. Sure beats Chevy's hybrids!