I'm getting ready to order an 2008 F-250 with the 6.4. What I want to know, is Ford getting away from the Power Stroke in a few years? Or is it just a rumor that Ford may design there own Motor? Thanks any help would be great

 

Nobody knows for sure. Most of what you read is just internet BS created by people who don't have a clue. One thing is for sure though, Ford and/or Navistar will need to make some changes to get their motor to pass the 2010 emissions. To my knowledge, Cummins is the only one to currently meet the 2010 standards. If you need a truck, I would just buy the 6.4 now, cause who knows what the future will bring. Ford can barely pass the 2007 standards now, so I would expect even more filters and crap hanging off the exhaust, or a new engine to pass the 2010 standards.

 

Ford owns the name "Powerstoke", they have hung it on 3 differant engines so far. I believe they can hang it on any engine they choose.

 

I read a lot of auto industry magazines, and know some people at Navistar, and no one has heard anything about this new Ford Diesel..............I think you are right, it was started here and there is nothing to the story.......Why should they???? This thing is doing so well, and is one hell of a truck!!!!!!!!

I hear a lot of stories about the gas mileage, but when towing my TT, I just feel so much safer and in total control. So I don't mind spending the extra $100.00 per trip for the safety and power features alone.

F350 Crew Cab 6.4 short bed.

Go Colts!!!!!

 

it is a very strong rumor. everytime i pick up some form of diesel mag, i see articles about it. rumor is the IH engines are going to nissan and ford will produce a diesel engine for the light and super duty trucks

 

A fellow in the office says he has heard that they may build a small diesel, but nothing as large as they have now.........hmmmm, I guess we will find out.

 

Have many of you put an exust on their 2008 6.4? Is it hard and does it void any warranty? If so who exust do you suggest? Thanks

 

Its true Ford is working on an engine

 

Where did you get that information from?

 

out of my hat I was vague enough to be correct. I heard all the e rumors we all heard after the Ford Navistar legal issues back in Feb.

 

YES...it will void your warranty.


biz

 

Ford is currently/has been working on project "Scorpion". "Scorpion" is a in-house replacement 6.7L V8 CGI diesel slated for the 2010 SD's. Early dyno reports were showing 400 HP @ 3500 RPM and 700 FT LBS @ 1600 RPM.

This engine is also planned to get the new 6R140 6-speed auto trans.

If Ford can not make 2010 with this engine and continues to use the 6.4L it is expected that the diesel SD's will have a urea tank that needs filling for the 6.4L to meet 2010 emissions. Ford wanted to explore other options to meet 2010 emissions with the 6.4L early on and Navistar has been set on using a urea system.

 

link to info?

 

what is a urea systerm?

 

SCR uses a reductant (ammonia or urea), which is injected into the exhaust gas to help reduce oxides of nitrogen (NOx) over a catalyst. Some systems also use a particulate trap to further reduce emissions. Unlike some other emissions control equipment, fitting SCR should not result in any increase in fuel consumption and by allowing the engine to be tuned for maximum economy can actually decrease fuel consumption.

Ongoing maintenance costs will involve regular replacement of the reductant, either ammonia or urea. Replacement of the ammonia gas cylinder or replenishment of the liquid ammonia/urea tank will only be required around every 9 -10,000 miles for a taxi, but will be much more frequent for a heavy vehicle. As to the choice of using urea or ammonia, it is likely that urea will be more commonly used by manufacturers as it has much lower health risks.

Clean Diesel Technologies' patented ARIS™ 2000 NOx reduction system is a low-cost urea injection system, which reduces NOx to elemental nitrogen and water vapour. At typical exhaust temperatures of 320-500°C NOx reduction is between 70% and 90%.

http://www.cdti.com/emissions_solutions.html