It is common knowledge that the Ford F-150 offers impressive capability. But did you know when the 2018 is equipped with the powerful and efficient 3.0-liter Power Stroke diesel it offer best-in-class EPA-estimated fuel economy of 30 mpg highway, It also provides the best-in-class diesel towing and payload capacity! Its best-in-class diesel power offers 250 hp and 440 lb-ft of torque.

Contact Big Mike Naughton Ford near Denver for more information on the 2018 Ford F-150. We expect it to be available at our dealership soon! So, let us know you are interested in one so you can be one of the lucky first buyers of this amazing full-size pickup truck!

The first in this regard is the engine that is used in the high duty pickup truck. The vehicle runs on 5.0 liter Cummins V-8 engine. The engine comes with Bosch common-rail fuel system along with two-stage turbocharger arrangement. It has the capacity of producing 310 HP of energy and 555 lbs-feet of torque. The engine is coupled to the 6-speed automatic transmission and hence the gear and speed shifts feel smooth and easy. Maximum payload of the vehicle is 2,091lbs; while the vehicle has the maximum towing capacity of 12,314 lbs.

Chevrolet has been manufacturing the Silverado HD pickups since quite a long time. For the latest Silverado HD model, Chevy has introduced a new diesel engine. The new engine that is installed in the pickup truck is a 6.6 liter Duramax turbo diesel V-8 engine. This amazing engine has the capacity of producing 445 HP of energy and 910 lbs-feet of torque.

The previous generation engine of the vehicle had some issues, but the new one is refined and smooth. The new Chevrolet Silverado HD comes with strongly built but the lightweight aluminum body. The beds in the pickup truck come with dual-level loading capability. Towing capacity of the Silverado 2500HD is about 18,100 lbs; while that of the 3500HD is around 23,300 lbs. With so many options of diesel engines in pickup trucks, you can choose the one that matches your requirements the best. Along with engine, towing capacity, performance etc, the price of the vehicle has to be considered.

The 2018 F-150 is a prime example of the automaker’s diligence. This year’s F-150 ups the ante by exceeding the Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra in achieving best-in-class towing capacity. Additionally, it remains the leader for payload, horsepower, and torque, while commanding class-leading fuel economy. Now, Ford has provided further details about its upcoming turbodiesel engine option. The automaker is already lauded for its heavy-duty Power Stroke diesel V8 trucks, but this will be the first time a diesel finds its way into the half-ton F-150. Remember that we update U.S. News scores and rankings on a regular basis as new expert data and reviews become available. For this reason, scores in our slideshows may not match up with those in our rankings.

Powerful: First-ever F-150 Power Stroke diesel engine offers best-in-class 250 diesel horsepower and 440 lb.-ft. DEARBORN, Mich., April 19, 2018 - The 2018 Ford F-150’s first 3.0-liter Power Stroke® diesel engine officially boasts EPA-estimated ratings of 30 mpg highway, 22 mpg city and 25 mpg combined. These are the highest EPA-estimated ratings available in a full-size pickup truck. 250 horsepower and a stout 440 lb.-ft. 2019 Ram 1500 Hemi V8. It provides best-in-class diesel towing of 11,400 pounds for pulling boats, horses or RVs.

The new engine also provides best-in-class diesel payload - 2,020 pounds for XL and XLT fleet applications, and 1,940 pounds for retail applications - to easily haul equipment, supplies or a slide-in camper. F-150 Power Stroke diesel shares its proven commercial-grade technology with F-Series Super Duty’s 6.7-liter Power Stroke - America’s most powerful, capable heavy-duty pickup truck ever. The 2018 Ford F-150 with all-new 3.0-liter Power Stroke diesel engine will begin shipping to dealers in May. Class is full-size pickups under 8,500 pounds. GVWR based on Ford segmentation.

Ford’s F-150 may be a best-seller, but what the range has lacked for some time is a Power Stroke diesel: now, the blue oval is going to rectify that. The 2018 F-150 3.0 Power Stroke is headed to dealerships this spring, complete with an estimated EPA highway rating of 30 mpg.

Not bad at all for a full-sized truck. For the diesel engine itself, Ford‘s engineers have been cherry-picking components from the Super Duty’s 6.7-liter version. Indeed, it’s the same powertrain team that designed that which turned their collective hand to the smaller, 3.0-liter version. Even though it’s smaller, though, it still should pack a punch.