[kevinscottr]

I live in El Salvador and just looked at buying a new 2007 Ford Ranger with a 2.8 liter powerstroke diesel engine. I own a 2004 6.0 powerstroke and just love it, but didn't even know they made this 2.8 engine. I'm trying to find out how long this engine has been in production and it's track record to date. I have not found any information what so ever on web,does anyone have info about this engine?
Kevin

 

[89Daytona]

Power Stroke 2.8 L Diesel (Brazil) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Ford_engines

It was added to the line-up in 2003 for south america http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0FZX/is_5_68/ai_86626237

 

[kevinscottr]

Thanks for your help

 

[9ENGEL]

I don't mean to hi-jack the thread, but did anyone read the wikipedia article about the Powerstoke

According to this article the 6.9, 7.3 IDI, 7.3 powerstroke are all the same engine.

 

[89Daytona]

Wiki isn't always correct, which is why you should try to find a second source for info to confirm or deny what wiki says.

 

[AutoJim]

Wikipedia is a suspect source.

 

[9ENGEL]

I understand that Wikipedia is not the final word on anything, and since the articles are written/edited by anyone with an internet connection, there can be alot of opinion and twisting of facts.

I just figured someone here might want to correct it.

 

[Mr_Roboto]

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I don't mean to hi-jack the thread, but did anyone read the wikipedia article about the Powerstoke

According to this article the 6.9, 7.3 IDI, 7.3 powerstroke are all the same engine.

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That's a very common misconception and probably more people believe that than know that the 94 PSD was a clean sheet design.

 

[Birken Vogt]

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I understand that Wikipedia is not the final word on anything, and since the articles are written/edited by anyone with an internet connection, there can be alot of opinion and twisting of facts.

I just figured someone here might want to correct it.

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Why don't you correct it?

Birken

 

[9ENGEL]

[ QUOTE ]
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I understand that Wikipedia is not the final word on anything, and since the articles are written/edited by anyone with an internet connection, there can be alot of opinion and twisting of facts.

I just figured someone here might want to correct it.

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Why don't you correct it?

Birken

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I knew someone would say that. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif But, I figured one the many people on this site with more knowledge of the differences than I have could produce a better write-up. I don't want to spread any more misinformation.