Diesel Power for 04 F-150 or SUV's ?
I'm wondering if their are any plans by ford to offer a diesel engine in the new F-150 or Expedition in the coming year.
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It's hard to be proud of your rig when you don't even want to look at it yourself.
Sure hope Ford doesn't go in that direction!
Ford's is working on a 4.0L diesel engine, but word is that is only to be used with PAG brands, mainly Land Rover/Jag. You could see a version of that engine being developed for the F-150, but numerous other issues need to be worked out before such an idea is implemented.
It'll be 2 years for the full phase-in of the F-150 at all Ford NA plants. This includes the "boutique" version vehicles such as Harley Davidson, Lightning, etc. At that time, a Diesel engine could be introduced if it meets emissions, and by that time, the U.S. gasoline will have less sulfur which will allow for less emissions issues.
Currently, Ford has just announced a "Diesel Team" to investigate, work on, develop, diesel engines for N.A. use. This team will be in charge of the demand for a diesel F-150 is warranted. Ford's new 2.7L V-6 Diesel co-developed with Peugeot over in Europe, has been released. And it's quite the sophisticated unit itself.
Let's see. Can you picture a Blue Ford oval with a "powered by" Blue and White Roundel somewhere near it? On a truck tailgate or fender?
Boy, would it be expensive!
Plus, the current BMW 4.4L being used in the Range Rover, will be replaced by another Ford engine. Ford is buying them at around $20K a piece from BMW.
It was the engine that BMW put in their mid eighties 540td model. TurboDiesel with a control module that adjusted the timing of the fuel injection to optimize efficiency. Quiet, little smoke, and very impressive.
They were used in a Motor Home called a Vixen as well.
Gotta read up on this new 4.4/Ford venture. BMW stuff is overpriced, but it is good.
I was just getting out of high school then (now I'm showing my age!).