First-Ever Ford F-150 Diesel Now Available in Southern California
The most popular Ford truck model
just got even better. The best-selling vehicle for 35 years straight, is
getting better with every passing year and the 2018
Ford F-150 Diesel is no exception.
First-Ever
Power Stroke Diesel
Arriving to each of
our Ford dealers in Southern California
this spring, the Ford F-150 diesel, with
a 3.0-liter Power Stroke V6 engine, provides best-in-class diesel 250 HP and
440 lb.-ft. of torque. This powerful engine also provides a targeted
EPA-estimated 30 MPG HWY rating* as well as a best-in-class 11,400 lbs. of
towing capacity.
Along with power, the highly anticipated F-150 Power Stroke
diesel shares proven commercial-grade technology with the F-Series Super Duty
larger 6.7-liter Power Stroke engine. The very same Ford powertrain team behind
the 6.7-liter Power Stroke for Super Duty trucks since 2011 designed and
engineered this all-new 3.0-liter Power Stroke V6 diesel engine to the specific
needs of North American F-150 customers who tow and haul frequently.
This new V6 diesel engine also features the same compacted-graphite
iron block material construction and forged-steel crank used in the Ford
F-150’s available 2.7-liter EcoBoost engine for added strength and durability
along with reduced weight. For greater responsiveness and reduced turbo lag,
the Ford truck team also chose a high-efficiency variable-geometry turbocharger
with a common-rail fuel injection system that precisely optimizes performance
and fuel efficiency. Dual fuel filters are also added for improved break-in,
while a cast-aluminum oil pan and two-stage oil pump reduces parasitic loss.
Engineered for
Grueling Conditions
The most efficient F-150 towing machine ever is also enabled
by the Ford F-150’s high-strength, military-grade, aluminum-alloy body that has
lightened the load by 700 pounds and allowed engineers to invest in added
technologies to improve towing and payload capability. Stronger axles, coupled
with a fully-boxed, high-strength steel frame also add further toughness.
The Ford truck team also pointed much of its attention to
extreme driving conditions when they engineered the all-new 3.0-liter Power
Stroke diesel. This engine features a premium engine-driven fan and dual
radiator shutters for improved high temperature and high-altitude performance,
which is a key advantage versus electric cooling fans used by Ford
Trucks competitors.
“This gives F-150
Power Stroke owners more power and more passing capability in harsh
conditions,” said David Ives, Ford diesel engine technical specialist.
Calibrated specifically for the all-new 3.0-liter Power Stroke diesel’s
low-end power and torque curves, a standard SelectShift 10-speed automatic
transmission maximizes shift points and gear ratios to optimize power, low-RPM
torque and efficiency. This segment-exclusive transmission can non-sequentially
select the right gear ratio based on need – for best-in-class performance. To
help reduce fuel consumption and vehicle emissions during city driving, Auto
Start-Stop also comes standard.
Check Out the 2018
Ford F-150 Power Stroke Diesel for Yourself
Deliveries for the hardest working of F-150 pickup trucks
have begun at your Southern
California Ford dealers. So, don’t miss out on your chance to own the
strongest and most legendary of Ford trucks available.
For fleet customers who use their truck for work, the 3.0-liter Power Stroke
diesel engine will be available on all F-150 trim levels with SuperCrew
5.5-foot or 6.5-foot bed configurations and SuperCab trucks with a 6.5-foot bed.
*All vehicle mileage
based on 2016 EPA mileage estimates. Use for comparison purposes only. Do not
compare to models before 2008. Your actual mileage will vary, depending on how
you drive and maintain your vehicle.