DEARBORN, Mich., May 28, 2002 - Ford Motor Company today announced it will introduce an all-new 6.0-liter V-8 diesel engine and a heavy-duty 5-speed automatic transmission beginning in early 2003 for its F-Series Super Duty pickup and Ford Excursion sport-utility vehicle.

6.0-liter Power Stroke Diesel V-8 engine TorqShift 5-speed automatic transmission and 6.0-liter Power Stroke Diesel TorqShift 5-speed automatic transmission 6.0-liter Power Stroke Diesel V-8 engine and TorqShift automatic transmission 6.0-liter Power Stroke Diesel V-8 engine

The new, more powerful, cleaner 6.0-liter Power Stroker Diesel and new 5-speed TorqShiftr automatic transmission will combine to make a best-in-class 325 horsepower at 3,300 rpm and 550 foot-pounds of torque at 2,000 rpm.

The new diesel will offer up to 10 percent better fuel economy and 20 percent lower emissions. The new diesel also has reduced noise levels and has improved speech intelligibility while driving by more than 20 percent.

"Truck customers are demanding more power, better NVH and increased fuel economy," said Dave Szczupak, vice president, Powertrain Operations, Ford Motor Company. "By combining best-in-class power, towing capability, fuel economy and more refinement, we are delivering the package our customers want."

Richard Fotsch, president of International Engine Group, an operating company of Navistar International Corporation and manufacturer of the new Power Stroke Diesel added: "This is a real step forward in diesel technology for our truck customers. We continue to improve performance while at the same time improving fuel economy and meeting clean-air goals." 6.0-Liter Power Stroke Diesel: 32-valve V-8 diesel
The new 6.0-liter Power Stroke V-8 engine is a direct injection, 32-valve diesel with an all-new cast-iron block and cylinder heads. The engine employs a single, block-mounted camshaft in a compact over-head valve (OHV) design, with hydraulic-valve lash adjustment. This proven configuration provides a low-friction and durable valvetrain system and is ideal for engines with a normal operating range of less than 4,000 rpm. This design provides maintenance-free longevity, quiet operation and optimized performance over the life of the engine.

First shown in concept form at the North American International Auto Show in January, as the engine powering Ford's Mighty F-350 Concept Truck, the new 6.0-liter Power Stroke Diesel incorporates a number of diesel engine innovations, including: