Ford takes a gamble, loses
Someone has outed Ford's new light truck diesel V8 in Las VegasDealers just cannot be trusted. Even in that very epicentre of altruism and honour -- Las Vegas -- a miscreant attending Ford's dealer show last week snapped a pic of the company's new 4.4-litre diesel V8 and then felt the need to share the love via the Internet.
The incident was reported by online publisher Autoblog, which has also reported this engine's early gestation and subsequent legal complications between Ford and OE supplier, Navistar.
When this engine is ready to go, it will be offered in the F-Series trucks, beginning with the F-150 around the middle of the 2010 model year, according to Autoblog.
Other vehicles that may see the diesel fitted include the Ford Expedition, Lincoln Navigator and Ford's E-Series vans. Diesels are not common in America and to overcome the obstacles posed by emissions standards, the new engine will need to feature an aqueous urea after-exhaust treatment. Ford has already committed to providing a system which only requires replenishment with each oil change.
Reportedly up to 20 per cent more economical than the 5.4-litre Triton V8, the diesel will develop 330hp of power (approximately 246kW) and 420lb-ft of torque (569Nm).
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