Ford officially confirmed to us that it will stop taking orders for the 3.0-liter diesel version of the F-150 on Friday, July 16. So today we’re asking, do you care enough about diesel to buy one before then?
“Our customers overwhelmingly order our EcoBoost V6 gasoline engines,” a Ford spokesperson told CarScoops in an email. “For customers who need maximum towing torque, we now offer the F-150 PowerBoost as the ideal combination of capability, power, and fuel efficiency, which wasn’t available when Power Stroke was introduced.”
Those who order before then, or have already ordered, will get their truck before the end of the year, despite the semiconductor-chip-related delays that have slowed F-150 production, the spokesperson added.
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The F-150 PowerStroke diesel was introduced in 2018, and its engine produced 250 hp (186 kW/253 PS) and 440 lb-ft (597 Nm) of torque. The option costs up to $4,995 on certain variants and was advertised as a towing and hauling-focused model.
The truck was slightly outgunned by the competition, though. The Silverado’s 3.0-liter turbodiesel inline-six cranks out 277 hp (207 kW/281 PS) and 460 lb-ft (623 Nm) of torque. Ram’s 3.0-liter EcoDiesel V6, meanwhile, pumps out 260 hp (194 kW/264 PS) and 480 lb-ft (651 Nm) of torque.
As suggested by the spokesperson, Ford is focusing on its electrified models now, like the 3.5-liter F-150 PowerBoost. Its V6 hybrid powertrain makes 430 hp (321 kW/436 PS) and 570 lb-ft (773 Nm) of torque and returns 24 mpg city, 24 mpg highway, and 24 mpg combined. The figure-focused among Ford’s customer base won’t be too sad to see the diesel go, then.
It may also be hard for Ford to sell the PowerStroke diesel when the F-150 Lightning is on its way. The all-electric model makes 426 hp (426 PS/317 kW) and 775 lb-ft (1,050 Nm) of torque. Will you miss the days of a diesel-powered F-150 enough to get one before it’s gone? Or do you even care now that there are electrified options available?
