Ford adds diesel engine to F-150 for the first time

by Associated Press

Mon, January 8th 2018 at 9:37 AM

Arriving this spring, the Ford F-150 with 3.0-liter Power Stroke engine provides best-in-class diesel 250 horsepower and 440 pound-feet of torque – and makes for a sixth engine choice for F-150 customers. (Image courtesy of Ford Motor Co.){p}{/p}

Ford F-150 is delivering another first – its all-new 3.0-liter Power Stroke diesel engine targeted to return an EPA-estimated rating of 30 mpg highway.{ }(Image courtesy of Ford Motor Co.){p}{/p}

{p}In testing along the legendary Davis Dam in Arizona, a Ford F-150 equipped with the all-new 3.0-liter Power Stroke diesel engine climbed 13 miles at a 6 percent grade in temperatures in excess of 100 degrees – maintaining consistent power output throughout. (Image courtesy of Ford Motor Co.){/p}

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Arriving this spring, the Ford F-150 with 3.0-liter Power Stroke engine provides best-in-class diesel 250 horsepower and 440 pound-feet of torque – and makes for a sixth engine choice for F-150 customers. (Image courtesy of Ford Motor Co.)

DETROIT (AP) — Ford Motor Co. is offering a diesel engine in its F-150 pickup for the first time.

Heavy duty trucks like the F-250 or F-350 have always had diesel engines, but full-size trucks like the F-150 have not. Ford is hoping to gain some customers from rivals Ram and Nissan, which both offer diesels in their full-size trucks.

The F-150 is the best-selling vehicle in the U.S.

Ford expects the F-150 to get 30 miles per gallon on the highway with the new 3.0-liter V6 diesel and a 10-speed transmission.

The company says the diesel is targeted at customers who tow or haul big loads and want better fuel economy. Customers can order a diesel F-150 starting this month. Deliveries will begin in the spring.

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