I have been reading and in some magazines there is speculation that in 2003 the Expedition will come out with a 4.5L Diesel engine. I don't know if this is going to happen but I am ready. This ought to improve mileage to a point where a person can take it somewhere without having to take out a bank loan everytime. This could be the last automobile I ever have to buy unless they do something unordinary with the diesel.

Love the expedition.
Frank K.

 

I read the same thing - a V6 modular diesel for the Expy and a V8 for the SD trucks. What I would really like is a PSD Expedition!

Ian

 

Ford will be making a modular Power Stroke V-6 for use in Expedition and F150. From what Ive read the produce a good amount of power. Should be nice as I have had a PWS

 

You are correct. The new V-6 "Baby" Powerstroke will generate
235 hp & 400 lb.ft. torque. This new engine will last forever, get
25 mpg (my est.) & pull a good size boat with ease. Looks like the
new Expy will be out in May. Don't know when we will be able to
buy it in a diesel. I want an 4x2 E.B. with a tow package.

This is the kind of innovative thinking that keeps Ford on top!

 

The new diesel is certainly a welcome addition to the powertrains
available from Ford. It is a vehicle you have to drive alot & keep
several years to pay for the engine. Ford, Dodge & GM all charge
around $4-$5,000 extra for their big diesels. This new mid-size diesel will be more, it's just a question of how much. I can pay
an extra $2,000. More than that will be a judgement call every-
one will have to make. Just do the math based on fuel cost for a
big V-8 versus............etc.

Diesels are taking over Europe in their cars & minivans. We drove around the French countryside in a rented Renault minivan with
a turbodiesel. It was fantastic! Must have gotten 35-40 mpg with
6 adults & lots of baggage.

 

Had an internal Ford source tell me that the 4.5L diesel engine is on hold till next fall due to vibration problems. Ford had originally intended to put this engine in Expeditions in the spring of 2002. The (3 valve) 5.4L gas engine will also be introduced next fall.

 

has there been any news on this lately? if they did come out with it, would it be available as a crate engine? damn emissions laws

 

You must be bored, digging up all these old crusty threads

Don't expect to see the "Baby PSD" come to fruition. Dig a little and you'll find that the "rumored" noise and/or vibration issue that supposedly delayed it from hitting '03's was suspisously timed right when some law suits emerged. I think at this point the rumored "Baby PSD" is but a memory.

I wouldn't doubt if something new pops up in the future, but not the near future.

 

not bored, just trying to learn about my expy,, when i find stuff that interests me, i read it, and respond to it,, so going back through old threads is a good way to do so,, as for the baby psd, i thought it was "delayed" cause of emissions issues coming down the road

 

Yep, the baby PSD v-6 program was killed . . . I have heard rumors of a possible 6.0L PSD V-8 option for future ('05?) 7700# payload package F150s . . . perhaps

 

would a 6.0 even fit? that would be a great option to have,, mpg, power ,,,think ford is missing out in not making the baby psd though

 

could be a possibility after they kill the Excursion.

 

noticed that the new vw tourag is going to be getting a 300horse 500lb foot/lb diesel v10 in it,, that would be cool,,, does gm still put a diesel in the 2500 suburbans?

 

The Allison trans won't fit the Sub, so no Duramax. There are rumours of the DMax with a 4L-80E in the sub for 2005 but don't hold your breath.

Too bad - I'd buy a Sub 2500 with a DMax/Allison in a "heartbeat".

Ian

 

wow...diesel? Save gas...more mileage...everyone is happy =)...