2010 Ford F-150 Diesel Mule Pic
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2010 Ford F-150 Diesel Mule Pic
Hey everybody, it's been a while since I've had info on the New F-150, but we just got this info on the 2010 Ford F-150 with the 4.4 V8 diesel including a picture of one of the mules testing it out. I just reviewed the F-350 FX4 with the larger SD diesel and I can tell you filling that monster up involved more than a few gulps. Obviously, this one is a bit smaller. What do you all think? Would you buy a diesel F-150 with the price of diesel where it is?
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It depends on the cost of the option, the actual fuel economy, and the price of gas.
I think that no matter how good the new F150 is, diesel or not, they're going to have a hell of a time moving them because of the current state of the economy, gas prices, prices of everything else...
I think that poor old Ford is releasing their new truck at just about the worst time possible.
I think that no matter how good the new F150 is, diesel or not, they're going to have a hell of a time moving them because of the current state of the economy, gas prices, prices of everything else...
I think that poor old Ford is releasing their new truck at just about the worst time possible.
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...thx for the update Matt, i would definitely consider it if the mileage offset any fuel price differential by a significant margin, otherwise i would just stick with the gas v-8. I think the average automotive-application diesel is much cleaner burning as well than the 'smoke-wagons' of the not so distant past....so that may sway some into the market as well that may not have considered diesel in the past.
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With Ford's claimed 20% increase in economy over the current 5.4, I expect to see 18-20mpg out of this thing. Not quite sure if that's worth it or not yet.
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According to my calcs, over 300 miles, the new diesel avg'ing 19mpg, versus the current 5.4 avg'ing 16mpg, with gasoline at 3.50/gal, and diesel at 4.25/gal, the fill-up is actually 2$ more a tank for the diesel.
So, you'd never pay off the initial investment of 5-6000K unless gas/diesel prices reversed roles again, or the claimed 20% is actually an understatement.
bummer
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According to my calcs, over 300 miles, the new diesel avg'ing 19mpg, versus the current 5.4 avg'ing 16mpg, with gasoline at 3.50/gal, and diesel at 4.25/gal, the fill-up is actually 2$ more a tank for the diesel.
So, you'd never pay off the initial investment of 5-6000K unless gas/diesel prices reversed roles again, or the claimed 20% is actually an understatement.
bummer
Last edited by attworth; 04-29-2008 at 04:41 PM.
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"Again, you can see 7-lug wheels indicating that Ford will add the Heavy Duty Payload Package as an option for 2010.5 SuperCrew F-150s."
http://www.pickuptruck.com/html/news...sel-spied.html
http://www.pickuptruck.com/html/news...sel-spied.html
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Yeah, don't forget two things...
Ford bragged the 6.0L was to get 10% better fuel economy over the 7.3L. It ws worse by 10%. Then, the flapped their gums with the same bullshoot with the 6.4L. Again, the economy was/is 30% to 40% worse. I imagine the 4.4L may have a shot at better economy, but as long as Uncle Sammy has hos finger in the pie, I'll bet the full potential of fuel economy will never be recognized. The only hope I see is the weight of the F-150 will be squat for the 4.4L diesel, so it should recover well. On the bright side, Ford did boast a substantial mpg gain on the Expeditions with the six-speed and they delivered.
Ford bragged the 6.0L was to get 10% better fuel economy over the 7.3L. It ws worse by 10%. Then, the flapped their gums with the same bullshoot with the 6.4L. Again, the economy was/is 30% to 40% worse. I imagine the 4.4L may have a shot at better economy, but as long as Uncle Sammy has hos finger in the pie, I'll bet the full potential of fuel economy will never be recognized. The only hope I see is the weight of the F-150 will be squat for the 4.4L diesel, so it should recover well. On the bright side, Ford did boast a substantial mpg gain on the Expeditions with the six-speed and they delivered.
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I've heard of the new 6.4's on their forums getting 18+mpg no problem. There are ALWAYS people getting incredibly sub par performance. Take a look at this forum, half of us are getting 14 mpg highway while the other half are getting 20+ mpg highway, and the lower half call bs on those getting more, so now everyone thinks these trucks are incapable.