2017 F350

Greene728 wrote:

4x4ord wrote:

4X4Dodger wrote:
What puzzles me about Ford since they dropped the 7.3L International engine is this:

They have had continual engine issues with their diesels and continue to change/tweak them constantly. Some years it must be said have a very bad reputation (warranted or not)

So why on earth havn't they made a deal with CAT to produce a really good engine similar to the Cummins for light duty trucks?

That CAT badge on the fender would not only look good but hark to a solid reputation for near perfect dependability.

I like Fords and even though I have a Dodge...it was because of the Cummins engine. If Ford had had a similar CAT I would possibly have bought that...or at least given it consideration.

This seems like a no-brainer marketing decision to me.

PS: And when Mack decides to make a pickup...well the big three will all be in big trouble.

I think Ford has got the pickup truck powertrain figured out. If given an opportunity to buy a new Ford with either the Cummins or Powerstroke engine I think I would choose the Powerstroke. Although if the Cummins proved to be better on fuel than the Powerstroke I might be swayed the other way.

The Cummins does get better mileage from my experience as well as pretty much all testing I've read.

It seems to me as though Ford must tune their trucks with the 3:31 diffs differently. My over all average fuel economy, after 6000 miles, with 3:55 gears is only about 12.4 mpg. About the best I see driving mostly highway with no trailer is 17-18 miles per US gallon. I know people with the 3:31 gears claim significantly better numbers. I think the Ram gets about the same as the 3:31 Ford.