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Thought you guys would be interested in this.
"With production now up to speed, the new-generation F-Series settles in for an expected 8-10 year run. Look for various updates along the way, but no basic design change. The high-performance SVT Lightning sits out 2005, then reappears in late '05 or early '06. More power is likely, perhaps a lot more via higher-boost supercharging.
Sources also see the F-Series adding a 6-cyl diesel option sometime fairly soon, perhaps by '06. Ford was close to offering a 4.5-liter unit from International Truck, but cancelled in the face of numerous headaches with the 6.0-liter PowerStroke V8 that International builds for Ford's Super Duty line. Ford is said to be scouting other engines and suppliers so it can be first with a diesel in a light-duty full-size pickup. Also said to be in the F-Series' future: a brand-new 5- or 6-speed automatic transmission."
"With production now up to speed, the new-generation F-Series settles in for an expected 8-10 year run. Look for various updates along the way, but no basic design change. The high-performance SVT Lightning sits out 2005, then reappears in late '05 or early '06. More power is likely, perhaps a lot more via higher-boost supercharging.
Sources also see the F-Series adding a 6-cyl diesel option sometime fairly soon, perhaps by '06. Ford was close to offering a 4.5-liter unit from International Truck, but cancelled in the face of numerous headaches with the 6.0-liter PowerStroke V8 that International builds for Ford's Super Duty line. Ford is said to be scouting other engines and suppliers so it can be first with a diesel in a light-duty full-size pickup. Also said to be in the F-Series' future: a brand-new 5- or 6-speed automatic transmission."