2009.5 Ford F-150 Diesel Could Produce 350HP

[Rodslinger]

Ford is out and about testing the 2009.5 Ford F-150 Diesel, this time with sheetmetal more suiting to the 2009 model year. As proof that this is the new diesel-powered F-150, the photographers from KGP managed to snap pictures of the "DIESEL FUEL ONLY" strip over the gauge cluster, the telltale slotted/sideways exhaust tips and, most importantly, the first shots of the tank access for the urea. We'd also point out the seven-lug wheels, indicative of the heavy duty payload package. Performance targets for the 4.4-liter diesel V8 and the full spy report below the jump.

According to KGP, the new engine should be capable of a 9% increase in power and a 15% increase in torque relative to the 5.4-liter gas V8. According to this leaked report, the gas V8 should be capable of 320 HP and 390 lb-ft of torque.

Jalopnik Snap Judgment: Doing the math, this would put the diesel V8 at approximately 350 HP and 450 lb-ft of torque, while still achieving 20% fuel economy. Let's hope sources and calculators don't lie.

2010.5 Ford F-150 Diesel Spy Report Ford's F-150 diesel has moved beyond the mule stage, and is now running as a fully trimmed prototype, wearing the latest F-150 sheetmetal. We caught this prototype taking a break from hot-weather testing, and we can now reveal some details confirming its diesel status.

A look inside the ****pit reveals a large "Diesel Fuel Only" warning sticker placed under the F-150's gage-faces. We also peeked inside the fuel door to see the the Urea Fill Port next to the diesel input port. The Urea port will allow the occasional addition of a Aqueous Urea, which acts as a Selective Catalytic Reducer to cut NOx emissions—allowing the F-150 to meet emissions requirements. The Urea tank is sized to be filled at the F-150's oil change intervals.

The F-150's diesel is a 4.4-liter V8, which will see a 9% increase in power and a 15% increase in torque, while delivering a 20% increase in fuel-economy—when compared to Ford's current 5.4-liter V8 gasoline engine. Ford expects to launch the 4.4-liter diesel on the 2010-1/2 F-150.

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2009 Ford F-150 Diesel: 2009.5 Ford F-150 Diesel Spotted, Could Produce 350 HP

[NYred]

God I hope it gets decent mpg...Then maybe I will finally get me a diesel I been wanting!!!

[Barchetta]

I think it will be an awesome truck!!! The wife wants a 150 and I would love to get her a Diesel F150.

[TexasR.N.]

I hope they go with a long bed.
Craig

[bigcountrysg]

Hmmmm maybe my new truck.

[tclapp]

Finding rims for that is going to SUCK 7 lug?

[Jesse.James]

i think ill give them a year to make sure they are good to go and then i might be trading mine in on one.

[Cj Ford]

tach reads up to 7000 rpm in a diesel ???

[blowinsmoke4life]

I cant wait to see it on showroom floors. ithink ity will really work for ford seein ppl will here better fuel mileage and more horsepower and they have to pay more for the option and then ford will be back on theyre feet in no time

[southern7.3]

I hope it all goes well with it and not much problems. Very appealing. Wonder how many ben franks it will cost