Ford Diesel

[hurleyjd]

https://www.yahoo.com/news/2018-ford-f- ... 00155.html

 

[TennesseeTuxedo]

https://www.yahoo.com/news/2018-ford-f-150-diesel-050100155.html

The best never rest.

 

[HDRider]

I wonder how long it will take to work out the bugs.

When will they be available?

 

[Caustic Burno]

I wonder how long it will take to work out the bugs.

When will they be available?

They will probably only want 70k for you to test it for them. You sure don’t see the new Fords here after going to the aluminum body. Don’t know if it’s bad or as you said people are waiting to see what the bugs are.

 

[jltrent]

Fully fortified, the engine’s output is pegged at 250 horsepower and a maximum of 440 lb-ft of torque arriving at a usable 1750 rpm. Ford’s 10-speed automatic transmission is calibrated to make the most of the diesel torque curve, as is a diesel-specific differential gear ratio.

 

[TennesseeTuxedo]

I wonder how long it will take to work out the bugs.

When will they be available?

They will probably only want 70k for you to test it for them. You sure don’t see the new Fords here after going to the aluminum body. Don’t know if it’s bad or as you said people are waiting to see what the bugs are.

There's that word again. You really need to get out more. The world is bigger than "here".

 

[ga.prime]

I need a dump trailer like he pulling.

 

[hillbilly beef man]

I wonder how long it will take to work out the bugs.

When will they be available?

They will probably only want 70k for you to test it for them. You sure don’t see the new Fords here after going to the aluminum body. Don’t know if it’s bad or as you said people are waiting to see what the bugs are.

Their must not be any new fords in Houston because Tennessee has bought them all. Amazing how many new trucks around here. Our local economy must be picking up.

 

[Bullitt]

I was just going to post about the new Ford F-150 diesel and I see someone beat me to it.

"The turbocharged 3.0-liter V6 makes 250 horsepower at 3,250 rpm and 440 pound-feet of torque at 1,750 rpm. Ford hasn't released official fuel economy numbers yet, but it's aiming for 30 mpg on the highway... The engine meets emissions requirements for all 50 states, and it uses a urea-injection system. It will also be mated to Ford's 10-speed automatic transmission with a beefier torque converter. According to Ford, the diesel F-150 will have a payload capacity of 2,020 pounds and a tow rating of 11,400 pounds."

A urea-injection system means that the owner has to keep filling up that injection container, right? I know this is supposed to reduce emissions.

I believe the Ram 1500 with the V6 diesel has a towing capacity of a little more than 7,000 pounds. So more than 11,000 pounds of towing capacity is good and will serve most purposes.

 

[Atimm693]

I was just going to post about the new Ford F-150 diesel and I see someone beat me to it.

"The turbocharged 3.0-liter V6 makes 250 horsepower at 3,250 rpm and 440 pound-feet of torque at 1,750 rpm. Ford hasn't released official fuel economy numbers yet, but it's aiming for 30 mpg on the highway... The engine meets emissions requirements for all 50 states, and it uses a urea-injection system. It will also be mated to Ford's 10-speed automatic transmission with a beefier torque converter. According to Ford, the diesel F-150 will have a payload capacity of 2,020 pounds and a tow rating of 11,400 pounds."

A urea-injection system means that the owner has to keep filling up that injection container, right? I know this is supposed to reduce emissions.

I believe the Ram 1500 with the V6 diesel has a towing capacity of a little more than 7,000 pounds. So more than 11,000 pounds of towing capacity is good and will serve most purposes.

Yes, DEF is urea.

 

[RanchMan90]

Nice. Has more power and as much towing capacity as my old f350 power stroke. I'll be buying a new truck right after my winning lottery ticket

 

[Caustic Burno]

I wonder how long it will take to work out the bugs.

When will they be available?

They will probably only want 70k for you to test it for them. You sure don’t see the new Fords here after going to the aluminum body. Don’t know if it’s bad or as you said people are waiting to see what the bugs are.

Their must not be any new fords in Houston because Tennessee has bought them all. Amazing how many new trucks around here. Our local economy must be picking up.

I would say Dodge is king in this area seems like every other one has paper plates on it.

 

[True Grit Farms]

You got to be a fool to buy a 1/2 ton truck with a diesel engine. And to buy a 3/4 or 1 ton truck without a Cummins isn't really overly smart either. My thinking is a gas engine with no emission bs will pull anything you should put behind a 1/2 truck. But in all fairness the big three auto makers all seem to have a pretty good diesel engine in their heavy duty pickups.

 

[ALACOWMAN]

Chevrolets misunderstood 6.2... :shock: I had to work on those boat anchors.... You can bet I understood it perfectly..

 

[Bullitt]

You got to be a fool to buy a 1/2 ton truck with a diesel engine. And to buy a 3/4 or 1 ton truck without a Cummins isn't really overly smart either. My thinking is a gas engine with no emission bs will pull anything you should put behind a 1/2 truck. But in all fairness the big three auto makers all seem to have a pretty good diesel engine in their heavy duty pickups.

Why would a person be a fool for buying a 1/2-ton truck with a diesel engine? A towing capacity of 11,000 pounds and 30 MPG seems pretty good to me.

You wrote, "to buy a 3/4 or 1 ton truck without a Cummins isn't really overly smart either."

Then you wrote, "But in all fairness the big three auto makers all seem to have a pretty good diesel engine in their heavy duty pickups."

It seems you contradict yourself.

 

[Silver]

The thing about these half tons and their towing capacities that a person should keep in mind is it's all about stopping power. They put a little bigger discs and calipers on and the capacity goes up. Still basically the same Mickey Mouse undercarriage.

 

[True Grit Farms]

You got to be a fool to buy a 1/2 ton truck with a diesel engine. And to buy a 3/4 or 1 ton truck without a Cummins isn't really overly smart either. My thinking is a gas engine with no emission bs will pull anything you should put behind a 1/2 truck. But in all fairness the big three auto makers all seem to have a pretty good diesel engine in their heavy duty pickups.

Why would a person be a fool for buying a 1/2-ton truck with a diesel engine? A towing capacity of 11,000 pounds and 30 MPG seems pretty good to me.

You wrote, "to buy a 3/4 or 1 ton truck without a Cummins isn't really overly smart either."

Then you wrote, "But in all fairness the big three auto makers all seem to have a pretty good diesel engine in their heavy duty pickups."

It seems you contradict yourself.

The best I could gather from the article a diesel engine is a $4k option in a 1/2 truck. You'll never save enough fuel to offset the cost of a diesel engine. And then add that Ford says to change the timing belt at 150k miles. Then add fuel filters, oil changes and DEF fluid your a real idiot to think that it makes sense financially.
At one time Ford had two diesel engines that were junk back to back from the factory, and the GM Duramax didn't have any pulling power "torque" in their heavy duty trucks. Ford seems to have a good engine finally, and the Duramax has a different turbo, injectors and tunning than the older versions and seem to pull good now.
But using the same gear ratio a RAM with a Cummins engine will adverage 3-4+ mpg better than either a Ford or GM, pull harder and smoother. Nothing beats a straight in line 6 cylinder tractor - truck engine for pulling power.

 

[Brute 23]

You got to be a fool to buy a 1/2 ton truck with a diesel engine. And to buy a 3/4 or 1 ton truck without a Cummins isn't really overly smart either. My thinking is a gas engine with no emission bs will pull anything you should put behind a 1/2 truck. But in all fairness the big three auto makers all seem to have a pretty good diesel engine in their heavy duty pickups.

Why would a person be a fool for buying a 1/2-ton truck with a diesel engine? A towing capacity of 11,000 pounds and 30 MPG seems pretty good to me.

You wrote, "to buy a 3/4 or 1 ton truck without a Cummins isn't really overly smart either."

Then you wrote, "But in all fairness the big three auto makers all seem to have a pretty good diesel engine in their heavy duty pickups."

It seems you contradict yourself.

The best I could gather from the article a diesel engine is a $4k option in a 1/2 truck. You'll never save enough fuel to offset the cost of a diesel engine. And then add that Ford says to change the timing belt at 150k miles. Then add fuel filters, oil changes and DEF fluid your a real idiot to think that it makes sense financially.
At one time Ford had two diesel engines that were junk back to back from the factory, and the GM Duramax didn't have any pulling power "torque" in their heavy duty trucks. Ford seems to have a good engine finally, and the Duramax has a different turbo, injectors and tunning than the older versions and seem to pull good now.
But using the same gear ratio a RAM with a Cummins engine will adverage 3-4+ mpg better than either a Ford or GM, pull harder and smoother. Nothing beats a straight in line 6 cylinder tractor - truck engine for pulling power.

Your assuming people are buying them for pulling heavy loads and that's not the case.

 

[ALACOWMAN]

You got to be a fool to buy a 1/2 ton truck with a diesel engine. And to buy a 3/4 or 1 ton truck without a Cummins isn't really overly smart either. My thinking is a gas engine with no emission bs will pull anything you should put behind a 1/2 truck. But in all fairness the big three auto makers all seem to have a pretty good diesel engine in their heavy duty pickups.

Why would a person be a fool for buying a 1/2-ton truck with a diesel engine? A towing capacity of 11,000 pounds and 30 MPG seems pretty good to me.

You wrote, "to buy a 3/4 or 1 ton truck without a Cummins isn't really overly smart either."

Then you wrote, "But in all fairness the big three auto makers all seem to have a pretty good diesel engine in their heavy duty pickups."

It seems you contradict yourself.

The best I could gather from the article a diesel engine is a $4k option in a 1/2 truck. You'll never save enough fuel to offset the cost of a diesel engine. And then add that Ford says to change the timing belt at 150k miles. Then add fuel filters, oil changes and DEF fluid your a real idiot to think that it makes sense financially.
At one time Ford had two diesel engines that were junk back to back from the factory, and the GM Duramax didn't have any pulling power "torque" in their heavy duty trucks. Ford seems to have a good engine finally, and the Duramax has a different turbo, injectors and tunning than the older versions and seem to pull good now.
But using the same gear ratio a RAM with a Cummins engine will adverage 3-4+ mpg better than either a Ford or GM, pull harder and smoother. Nothing beats a straight in line 6 cylinder tractor - truck engine for pulling power.

those straight sixes will twist up tighter than a wedge..gas or diesel...

 

[Silver]

All the big diesels pull good now. The Ford just pulls harder and burns less fuel doing it.