I have now read twice about this, from 2 different publications. Whats everyones thoughs on a Diesel f-150? I saw in the september issue of diesel power magazine that they could be putting a 4.4 l twin turbo diesel into the f-150 in the next few years. Then I get my new issue of trailer life and they publish the same thing. Personally I have mixed feelings now with the influx of ULSD and all the cats/particulate filters they are putting on them. what do you guys think about this???

 

I think that if one wants power/tq or needs to do some heavy towing, then a diesel 150 would be the way forward (or SD). I may consider this later on if diesel prices would actually follow gas. There has been a dis-connect between these fuels for some time now.

 

I think it's all going to be about price! Why pay big $ for a f-150 when for a few more you can have a sd? If the price is in the ballpark and reliability they (F-150) will sell well IMO.

 

Personally I think it would be a great idea for a lot of reasons. Not just the potential for more power but a longer lasting and more fuel efficient truck. Not all of us want (not just don't need) a 3/4 ton. Both my father in law who is a general contractor and I have uses for our trucks but live in area's where a larger truck is a larger PIA. I know that I would love to have the power and longevity not to mention fuel economy of a diesel in say a Screw 4x4. Considering it's lighter weight and smaller displacement, hopefully we could see some 22-25 MPG trucks that could handle a small tow (sub-8000LB) well or run like a bat out of hell with the stock gearing and 35's on it.

My plan has been to have this truck for 6 years, at which point hopefully Ford will have had 3 years to tinker and fix the next F150 with a Diesel that I could keep for 10 years easy.

 

Wait until Gale Banks Engineering gets their hands on one of those

 

Ford will lose alot of money if they make they offer a Diesel F150. They are cashing in on all the people who dont need a SD but are paying for one cause they want a Diesel truck from ford. I guess a small diesel like the cummings would be okay but only as a last resort for ford.

 

Ford will lose a lot of money if they DON'T do it. All other half ton makes will have a diesel, and if you dont' have one, you (the mfr) will be left out in the cold. The main reason will be fuel economy, but there are those of use, like has been stated, who don't want a SD, but would like the towing ability and efficiency of a diesel.

My 5.4 does a superb job pulling my 5500 lb travel trailer, but I'm sure a diesel would do even better, and get much better than 9.5 - 10 MPG while doing it. My dad's 6.0 Powerstroke gets 14 MPG pulling a larger trailer, and it's a fifth wheel.

I can tell you that I will be in line in the second or third year of production of this 4.4 L. I've been waiting for this for year, and I'll be all over the diesel F150!

 

I would love to see it. But, I agree that the pricing makes a huge difference. If the diesel engine is a $4-$5,000 option then increased fuel mileage will take a long time to pay back the initial investment.

I know that most people will say the the diesel engines last longer, but I haven't sold any of my vehicles recently because of engine problems or maintenance issues. I sold my '94 F-350 with the 7.5l (460) with over 150,000 miles on it because of other issues, like frame and under body rust and just increasing maintenance costs, as things began to wear out.

The same thing with the Wife's 2000 Expy. It also had almost 150,000 on the clock. The engine still ran great, but more and more other things started to wear out and fail.

A diesel engine may last 3 or 4 hundred thousand miles, but will the vehicle it is installed in last that long? And, will the vehicle last long enough to justify paying an additional $5,000 for that engine?

 

You're definitely right on the price. I'm guessing about a $2500 option, as that was what the lilttle "future options" piece on the 2007 Expy build page showed. For $2500, I'm all over it.

 

it would be great. but i dont want to haveto deal with the starting issues of a Diesel when it gets to -50*C here in Northern Alberta. and if they start as ****ty cold as the 6.0 I would probably still stick with a Gas.

 

...Block heater and glo plugs

 

I will definitley be getting one. Ford will have to make it soon because others will be introducing it soon. Toyota already has a 1/2 ton diesel overseas.

 

and about a half a can of ether. the block heater just warms the cooland and those so called glow plugs dont do **** to warm the fuel on a powerstroke when its -50. now a cummins they start good when cold.

 

X2! Gale Banks is the diesel guru.