Ford is discontinuing the 3.0L diesel

klhansen · 2021-07-14

Just saw an article to that effect. Only available to order up until July 16. Link

ford_doctor

· #2 · Jul 15, 2021

And for all of the interest and clamoring over the years for a F150 diesel... I would have thought they were going to sell better. I also wonder if the Power Boost hybrid plays into this decision

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DonWarkentin

· #3 · Jul 15, 2021

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HP = 385 @ 5,750 rpm \| TQ = 430 @ 3,800 rpm (6.2L Gas V8)
	HP = 430 @ 5,500 rpm \| TQ = 475 @ 4,000 rpm (7.3L Gas V8)
	HP = 475 @ 2,600 rpm \| TQ = 1,050 @ 1,600 rpm (6.7L Power Stroke® Turbo Diesel)

Engine type	3.3L Ti-VCT V6	2.7L EcoBoost® V6	5.0L Ti-VCT V8	3.5L EcoBoost® V6	3.0L Power Stroke® V6	3.5L PowerBoost™ Full Hybrid V6	High-Output 3.5L EcoBoost® V6
Engine Control System	Electronic	Electronic	Electronic	Electronic	Multicore PCM	Electronic	Electronic
Horsepower ([email protected])	290 @ 6500	325 @ 5000	400 @ 6000	400 @ 6000	250 @ 3250	-	450 @ 5850
Torque (lb.-ft. @RPM)	265 @ 4000	400 @ 3000	410 @ 4250	500 @ 3100	440 @ 1750	-	510 @ 3000
Total System Horsepower ([email protected])	-	-	-	-	-	430 @ 6000*	-
Total System Torque (lb.-ft. @RPM)	-	-	-	-	-	570 @ 3000*	-

EPA-Estimated Fuel Economy Ratings - 4x2 (city/highway/combined mpg)	20/24/21 (Regular Gas)	20/26/22	17/24/20 (Regular Gas)	18/24/20	-	25/26/25	-
EPA-Estimated Fuel Economy Ratings - 4x4 (city/highway/combined mpg)	19/22/20 (Regular Gas)	19/24/21	16/22/19 (Regular Gas)	18/23/20**	20/27/23	24/24/24	-

3.0L 4 Valve DOHC Power Stroke® V6 Turbo Diesel B20 with Auto Start-Stop Technology $3,800
3.5L PowerBoost™ Full Hybrid V6 $3,300

In the superduty, the diesel engine beats the gas engine choices in both horsepower and torque, which explains why it is so popular.

In the F-150, the diesel engine is beaten by several gas engine choices in both horsepower and torque. The diesel engine is beaten by the hybrid in combined mpg. The diesel engine is more expensive than any of the gas engine choices, including the hybrid. Maybe this helps to explain why the diesel in the F-150 isn't as popular as the diesel in the superduty.

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2001 F350 XLT 4X4 crew cab, dual rear wheels, long bed, black, 7.3l turbo diesel, automatic transmission, 4.10, shift on the fly, running boards, sliding rear window, 38 gal fuel tank, Odyssey extreme 65-PC1750T batteries, Michelin LTX-MS2 rear tires, Sumitomo Encounter front tires, Shell Rotella Ultra elc, 11,500 gvwr, 20,000 gcwr, 7500 gvw, completely stock, 114,000 miles when purchased, now has 250,000 miles, repairs so far: two starters, batteries, cps, brakes, tires, alternator, ball joints, locking hub, wheel hub, AC compressor, serpentine belt, power steering pump, driver's side window, ignition switch, o-ring, Spectra premium radiator, water pump, fan clutch, fan blades, thermostat, thermostat housing, tensioner. Stolen twice so far, but recovered both times with major damage.

2005 Nomad Rampage toyhauler made by Skyline. 11,500lb gvwr.

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bobofthenorth

· #4 · Jul 15, 2021

Well that sux. I'm a guy who never buys a vehicle before its 10th birthday. I was looking forward to the prospect of a diesel powered F150 but that's probably not in my future now.

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DonWarkentin

· #5 · Jul 16, 2021

bobofthenorth said:
Well that sux. I'm a guy who never buys a vehicle before its 10th birthday. I was looking forward to the prospect of a diesel powered F150 but that's probably not in my future now.

I guess you'll have to either make an exception to your 10th birthday rule and buy one while there are still any left, or wait 10 years to buy the hybrid. Or maybe in 11 years buy the all electric.

2001 F350 XLT 4X4 crew cab, dual rear wheels, long bed, black, 7.3l turbo diesel, automatic transmission, 4.10, shift on the fly, running boards, sliding rear window, 38 gal fuel tank, Odyssey extreme 65-PC1750T batteries, Michelin LTX-MS2 rear tires, Sumitomo Encounter front tires, Shell Rotella Ultra elc, 11,500 gvwr, 20,000 gcwr, 7500 gvw, completely stock, 114,000 miles when purchased, now has 250,000 miles, repairs so far: two starters, batteries, cps, brakes, tires, alternator, ball joints, locking hub, wheel hub, AC compressor, serpentine belt, power steering pump, driver's side window, ignition switch, o-ring, Spectra premium radiator, water pump, fan clutch, fan blades, thermostat, thermostat housing, tensioner. Stolen twice so far, but recovered both times with major damage.

2005 Nomad Rampage toyhauler made by Skyline. 11,500lb gvwr.

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HippoFan

· #6 · Jul 22, 2021

DonWarkentin said:
I guess you'll have to either make an exception to your 10th birthday rule and buy one while there are still any left, or wait 10 years to buy the hybrid. Or maybe in 11 years buy the all electric.

I'd recommend against any hybrid or full-electric at that age. The battery replacements are seriously expensive. I've owned a 2006 Escape hybrid and a 2010 Prius. The 5-7 year battery life was the end of each.

I have >41K miles on my diesel F-150, with close to 20% towing 5000lb and 8500lb travel trailers, but I love the idea of a full-electric F-150. It should be excellent for commuting or local work if electric prices are reasonable and capacity remains available.

With that said, my next truck will be a Super Duty PSD, for the towing, and for the 48 gallon range.

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