As previously reported, Ford may be the first carmaker to introduce a diesel motor in a light-duty pickup truck. The F-150, a perennial bestseller, is rumored to get a diesel engine for 2009, making it the first vehicle in its class to get diesel power.
According to AutoWeek, Ford would launch a 4.4-liter V8 diesel motor, a larger version of the 3.6-liter V8 some markets get in the Land Rover Range Rover. Ford and diesel engine manufacturer International Truck and Engine Corp., the blue oval’s current diesel engine manufacturer, have had strained relations since earlier this year over quality and warranty issues. It is expected that Ford would produce the 4.4-liter V8 in Mexico for the F-150 and, possibly, the Expedition.
International and Nissan have apparently been in talks about producing diesel engines for the Titan pickup, although no further details are known.
07/02, 12:29 PM
posted by:
400horseSS
what the hell took so long this should’ve been done 5 years ago
07/02, 12:29 PM
posted by:
400horseSS
1st and 2nd post haha
07/02, 12:34 PM
posted by:
tino
woo…diesel!
07/02, 12:48 PM
posted by:
Kenny W
I really hope this move works well for Ford. How sweet would it be to have a 4.4L turbo diesel in a regular cab, short bed 2WD F-150 :drool:.
07/02, 2:03 PM
posted by:
A4
im pretty sure i reported this in a post about 9 or 10 stories ago, did i not? yes, i did
07/02, 4:36 PM
posted by:
Syrax
you guys get the 3.6 v8 in USA? i was going to test it, my mom wants a range rover sport…they said it’s light years ahead of the old one
07/02, 5:58 PM
posted by:
S-60-driver
^ ^ What? I’m a Ford fan and i dont think i’ve heard of 3.6 liter V8 engine used by Ford or any other Ford-owned companies. Maybe its for European models that we don’t get in USA.
Anyways….. sweet! About damn time! Now kill that dumb 5.4L V8 engine and use the 4.4L diesel engine across the trim line!! Yeah, keep the V6 for base model. The combinded MPG for F-150 lineup is gonna kill all of the competitiors!
07/02, 6:31 PM
posted by:
ClubF150
Oh it’s about time, I think I shall be trading in soon!
07/02, 7:00 PM
posted by:
Brendino
If they match the right engines with progressive styling, they’ll solidify this segment for the next five years.
07/02, 7:21 PM
posted by:
A4
yes, S60, it is European models. Its the new TDV8 used in Range Rovers.
07/02, 7:51 PM
posted by:
S-60-driver
now come to think of it, i seem to recall reading about that 3.6L engine in the mags a while ago. Whoops. Im sure, that sweet 3.6L will never make it to USA. Curses, FORD! ha
07/02, 7:53 PM
posted by:
2008PowerStrokeF450Lariat
smart move, especially living oversees with the army, we can use these trucks and get rid of those old ass 80s diesel blazers and silverados. i cant wait…still love my F450 though.
07/02, 11:25 PM
posted by:
Elvio
Give me a Hybird F150…I don’t need a diesel.
07/17, 9:58 PM
posted by:
Flying Sukahara
Give me an F-150 750HP Twin Turbo Diesel Hybrid that gets 50 MPG City/Hwy and tow the Queen Mary and my submersible and I’ll take it. Ohyeah and make it A Ford dable too
07/17, 9:59 PM
posted by:
Flying Sukahara
I want one that can blast off into outer space too