Jun-29-2016 04:44 PM
These images confirm Ford will be using the Lion V6 found in Jaguar Land Rover products such as the Range Rover. The engine was developed while Ford still owned JLR. Out back, the F-150 diesel engine is further identified by the diesel venturi exhaust tip. Our earlier video confirmed that it sounds notably more diesel-like when running than the Ecoboost V6s that are already offered on the truck.
It appears Ford will be offering a direct competitor to the Ram 1500 EcoDiesel, which uses an Italian VM Mitori 3.0-liter V6 paired with an 8-speed automatic. Whether or not the F-150 diesel will debut with the facelifted F-150 series is uncertain, but we suspect it will be paired with the new 10-speed automatic jointly developed with GM and going into the 2017 Raptor.
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Jul-05-2016 06:55 PM
thomasmnile wrote:hay the signs all say 80/90 :B
Pull over buddy, you're doing 80 in a 70!! :B
But, the DIC is showing some nice fuel mileage numbers there.......:C
Jul-05-2016 04:43 PM
Perrysburg Dodgeboy wrote:
Here is why Ford is going with a 3.0 diesel in their f-150
This pick was taken driving to Dads this weekend. The pick was taken a half mile before the last toll booth on 80/90 in Ohio all highway.
Jul-05-2016 04:46 AM
Perrysburg Dodgeboy wrote:
So do tell, what is the issue with the start stop function? I know plenty of people that have it on FCA vehicles and after they get used to it they don't even notice it anymore. First time buyers are the ones that freak out if their dealer doesn't explain the system to them. The dealer is supposed to take the costumer out for a drive and show them how it works and what the system feels like.
So unless Ford is having issues with their system it is a non issue IMO.
Don
Jul-05-2016 02:23 AM
Jul-04-2016 09:27 PM
Sport45 wrote:Mike Up wrote:
Doesn't make a lot of sense as the new 2.7L Ecoboost already provides great power, great low end torque, with excellent fuel mileage. I just wouldn't have it due to the start/stop garbage at lights and stop signs.
No DEF to deal with, no inflated engine price to deal with, and no searching out diesel fuel in town gas stations.
My son's Jeep does the start/stop thing. It does take some getting used to. He doesn't seem to mind it at all now. You can turn that feature off if you want. At least you can with his Trailhawk. I don't know how Ford does it but I'd be surprised if you couldn't shut theirs off too.
Jul-04-2016 08:57 PM
Mike Up wrote:
Doesn't make a lot of sense as the new 2.7L Ecoboost already provides great power, great low end torque, with excellent fuel mileage. I just wouldn't have it due to the start/stop garbage at lights and stop signs.
No DEF to deal with, no inflated engine price to deal with, and no searching out diesel fuel in town gas stations.
Jul-04-2016 08:52 PM
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Jul-04-2016 07:02 PM
transamz9 wrote:John & Angela wrote:transamz9 wrote:
Here it is......
Electric truck
We own an all electric and although I think they will be mainstream here within a decade , ( 5 years in Europe) I think the truck market is going to be gas and diesel for a couple decades yet. The physics and energy requirements of towing will keep the gas and diesel manufacturers in business for awhile yet. Now anything under 5000 pounds I would suspect will be mainly electric within a decade. At least 3 European countries will not allow the sale of gas or diesel vehicles by 2025 and I suspect the rest will follow suit. Probably take longer on this side of the pond but it will come. It will be the consumer that ultimately decides but the reality is, once you have driven an electric it is real hard to go back to anything with a tail pipe.
JMHO.
Did you look at the link? It's not all electric. It's a hybrid that can run total electric. It does have a tailpipe if needing a charge while driving. Payload is pretty low but it's a start. I like it because you can also use it for a backup generator for the house or to power stuff in the field.
Jul-04-2016 06:43 PM
John & Angela wrote:transamz9 wrote:
Here it is......
Electric truck
We own an all electric and although I think they will be mainstream here within a decade , ( 5 years in Europe) I think the truck market is going to be gas and diesel for a couple decades yet. The physics and energy requirements of towing will keep the gas and diesel manufacturers in business for awhile yet. Now anything under 5000 pounds I would suspect will be mainly electric within a decade. At least 3 European countries will not allow the sale of gas or diesel vehicles by 2025 and I suspect the rest will follow suit. Probably take longer on this side of the pond but it will come. It will be the consumer that ultimately decides but the reality is, once you have driven an electric it is real hard to go back to anything with a tail pipe.
JMHO.
Jul-04-2016 06:32 PM
transamz9 wrote:
Here it is......
Electric truck
Jul-03-2016 08:34 AM
SoCalDesertRider wrote:
Hmmm, so Fiat owns all of Chrysler/Dodge and half of GM?