Ford will launch the next-generation F-150 pickup with a diesel powerplant when the new truck goes on sale in 2008 or 2009, a former executive told Automotive News. Dave Szczupak, who retired from Ford last week, said the engine would be derived from the 3.6-liter V-8 diesel used in the Land Rover Range Rover in Europe.

If it arrives on schedule, th enew F-150 might end up being the first light-duty pickup with a diesel engine in North America. Toyota and Nissan are seeking diesels for their Tundra and Titan pickups, but neither company has secured a powerplant.

In mid-September, Ford confirmed plans to launch a new F-150 in 2008 with "powertrain, design and feature upgrades."

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Cool. Anyone know what kinda numbers the diesel makes in the Land Rover? Or expected specs for the F150 version?

 

It gets 25 mpg.

 

According to Autoweek, the LR version makes 267HP/472TQ. No word on output for F150 version.

 

that is pretty flippin sweet

 

someones wish came true

 

Yes it did.

 

im kinda anxious to see the next re-design, because of all the technology that ford is bringing to the table latly,maybe more new expedition styling...we'll see im just tryin to be patient...is it here yet? ..no? ..ok...now? lol have a nice day folks

 

Combined with 25mpg!!! That sounds pretty sweet...