Here's What You Need To Know About The First Ever Ford F-150 Diesel

It’s been years in the making, but the wait is finally over for the first ever diesel-powered Ford F-150. Although Ford has long promised an optional 3.0-litre V6 Power Stroke turbodiesel for the stupidly popular pickup truck, the firm has been pretty tight-lipped on its specifications until now.

We’re looking at a 3.0-litre engine that produces 247bhp and 440lb ft of torque, with an EPA-estimated highway fuel consumption rating of 30mpg. Peak torque comes in at just 1750rpm, and the standard 10-speed automatic gearbox should help ensure maximum efficiency.

With an estimated 916kg payload and 5170kg towing capacity, the F-150 Power Stroke offers best-in-class capability. That might not be saying much though, since arguably the only other truck in its ‘class’ is the Ram 1500 EcoDiesel. Interestingly, though, the V6 Power Stroke does have a higher tow rating than the 2018 Ram equipped with the muscular 5.7-litre HEMI V8. That’s pretty impressive for an engine with two fewer cylinders and nearly half the displacement.

Details on pricing are still unknown, but Ford says it’ll be taking orders for the diesel F-150 in the middle of the month, with delivery estimated for this spring.