History

• Ford began to include a diesel option with its pickup truck in 1982. That first engine was a 6.9L V8 supplied to it by Navistar.
  
  

Significance

• Although originally offered in the F-150, the diesel option is currently available only with Super Duty F-Series trucks. That engine is a 6.7L turbo V8.
  
  

Power

• The current Ford diesel produces 390 horsepower and 735 pound feet of torque. The EPA does not publish fuel ratings.
  
  

Competitors

• Ford's American competition also relies on suppliers for their diesel engines. Dodge Ram trucks source Cummins Inc. while GM gets its Duramax diesels from DMAX, a company owned by GM and Isuzu.
  
  

Future

• A smaller 4.4L diesel engine is expected to join Ford's diesel fleet in the future. It will be made available for the F-150.