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12PACK

05-04-2009, 09:04 PM

"Ford revealed today that a planned diesel option for the F-150 has been put on hold while Ford determines the best time to launch it. Ford cited cheap gas prices as a primary factor in the decision."

"Ford had originally planned to offer a 4.4-liter V-8 diesel engine in the F-150 starting next year, which reportedly offered more power and torque and 20% fuel savings over the gasoline-powered 5.4-liter V-8 currently offered."

http://wot.motortrend.com/6534741/auto-news/and-ford-makes-three-diesel-f-150-delayed-may-get-cancelled/index.html

Diesel97

05-04-2009, 09:26 PM

If Im not mistaken I think all the 1/2 diesel were put on hold.I could be wrong though.:dunno:

12PACK

05-04-2009, 09:33 PM

If Im not mistaken I think all the 1/2 diesel were put on hold.I could be wrong though.:dunno:

I believe you're right. GM, Dodge, Toyota and now Ford.

If Ford was the only one to make one, they'd be in a great position when, not if, gas skyrockets again. We're only one pissing contest between Iran and Israel away from that happening. IMO, of course. :smokin: