Ford has added a turbodiesel engine to its 2018 F-150 lineup (XL trim shown) to provide half-ton pickup buyers greater towing capability (up to 11,400 pounds). The high-torque (440 lb.-ft.) pickup also provides excellent fuel efficiency (30 mpg on the highway for the rear-wheel model). The truck efficiently delivers all that power through a 10-speed automatic transmission that has been specifically calibrated for it. Read our driving impressions. Photos by Kelly Bracken.
Ford's 2018 F-150 Diesel
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The spray-in bedliner option retails for $495.
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Commercial buyers can acquire the diesel engine with the F-150's base XL trim grade with dark gray cloth interior.
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The diesel F-150 is available with a 145-inch wheelbase (shown) or 156.8-inch wheelbase.
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Three warranties include a powertrain warranty of five years or 60,000 miles, bumper-to-bumper coverage for three years or 36,000, and roadside assistance for five years or 60,000 miles.
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This pickup has the 3.31 rear axle ratio and a GVWR of 7,050 pounds.
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The 3.0-liter V-6 turbodiesel makes 250 horsepower and 440 lb.-ft. of torque as the F-150's sixth engine offering.
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This F-150 is the SuperCab with a half door that swings 170 degrees and rear bench seat that divides 40/20/40.
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The diesel-powered F-150 will compete with the Ram 1500 EcoDiesel first introduced as a 2014 model, and the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado diesel pickup in the half-ton realm.
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The turbodiesel that powers the F-150 is a 3.0-liter V-6 PowerStroke, while the diesel that powers Ford's SuperDuty lineup is a 6.7-liter V-8 that makes 450 hp and 935 lb.-ft. of torque.
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The F-150 diesel is available with a 5.5- or 6.5-foot (shown) box and rear-wheel drive or 4x4.
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