The latest Ford F-Series Super Duty trucks look to be the greenest versions of the vehicles yet thanks to new diesel and petrol engine powertrains.
Now before you say that being the greenest truck is hardly worthy of an environmental stamp of approval, consider the strides that have been taken. The 6.7litre Power Stroke V-8 Turbocharged diesel engine, for example, averages an 18 per cent improvement in fuel economy for pick-up models and up to 25 per cent improvement for chassis cabs compared to 2010 models. Indeed trucks equipped with the basic 6.2litre V-8 petrol engine average a 15 per cent improvement in fuel economy when compared to the 2010 models.
There’s no compromise with power to achieve these improvements, however. The 6.7litre Power Stroke V-8 produces a best in class 997Nm of torque at 1,600rpm; while the new 6.2litre V-8 also boasts best in class numbers at 549Nm at 4,500rpm. Indeed the new diesel engine is also B20 biodiesel compatible, while the petrol engine is E85 compatible.
According to Al Bruck, the transmission engineering manager, the new transmission is a clean-sheet design that has been developed to handle increased torque and higher rotational speeds. It can deliver power to the wheels seamlessly and efficiently.
Among the enhancements that have been made to the transmission are an optimised shift and converter lock-up schedule; gearing and double-overdrive; optimised pumping pressure; optimised drainback to reduce spin losses; and a warmer operating temperature.
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This artical publishes a whole lot of nothing. To declare an 18% improvement over an undefined mark says nothing. Is this 18% over a 2010 getting 10, 12, 14 mpg or what?
Perhaps Ford along with there bold new truck will take a bold new step and do an epa fuel rating on these trucks.
Comment by David Kremer — March 26, 2010 @ 2:11 pm
Hi David… I see where you’re coming from but we won’t know official figures until the models themselves are ready for launch. Right now we can only rely on Ford’s word that the engines themselves are X per cent more efficient than those used in existing models.
Comment by Paul Lucas — March 27, 2010 @ 9:54 am
Well after owing a 1999 7.3 f350, a 2004 6.0 f350, and a 2008 6.4 f450 I have to say Ford has come a long way , the new truck is exciting to hear about and trusting ford on the Superduty lineup , I have ordered a 2011 F350 Lariet.Ford has the quality , style and above all else the muscle to be out front in the pickup truck segment.I tow , haul , play and do everything these trucks are meant to do without hesitation.I also enjoy pulling up in front of a five star place and watching the look on the car park attendant as he figures out what to do with it.These trucks have been bullet proof thanks to Fords dedication to engineering ,style and comfort.I have checked out the others available on the market and seem to think if this truck delivers the fuel milage they say it will it is a golden globe award winner in my mind. Way to go Ford.
Comment by Steve Brown — March 30, 2010 @ 4:56 pm
I was in Tulsa, Okla today talking to a salesman who told me he knows one of Ford’s drivers for testing and he said they are averaging over 22mpg combined road and city.
hope that is true.
Comment by Nathan Colaw — April 11, 2010 @ 3:22 am
American Owned FORD MOTOR COMPANY is building the BEST Line up of Award-Winning,Highest Quality,World-Class Vehicles that lead the way in Fuel Economy,Safety,and Performance–The All-New 6.7 Liter PowerStroke DIESEL is just another example of that FORD Engineering–without any American Taxpayer Bailout !! DRIVE ONE—FORD TRUCKS are the BEST,MOST POPULAR and BEST SELLING TRUCKS on the Planet !!
Comment by HCR — April 15, 2010 @ 7:00 am
David, before bashing anything, try doing some research on other sites. From everything that I’ve seen, every single owner is now receiving over 21 mpg (usually while towing). All you have to do is read a little more. Also, you spelled “their” wrong.
Comment by Brandon Mitchell — June 24, 2010 @ 6:49 pm
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