Can you share your source?

 

Those are some big intake valves!
And my "sources" have said all along it's plan was 7.3L and definitely a pushrod motor.
I can't disclose mine due to confidentiality reasons. Patiently awaiting it to keep leaking out. What I haven't heard in certainty is platforms it will be powering.

 

Really puts me in a dilemma. I'll be coming back to the States sometime in the first half of next year and I need a new truck (it will be a gasser and 99% sure it will be a Ford) to tow our travel trailer, etc. Assuming this new motor is going into the 250/350 platform, I would love to take advantage of the better capabilities, but would also likely have to wait several months for it to arrive in the 2020 models.

However, the 6.2 is tried and true, would be immediately available, and will not have any first-year teething issues.

What to do, what to do.

 

GM already offers the 6.2 in their 1500 Silverado line. Plenty of people thought GM was nuts for not offering the 6.2 in their 2500 line up. Guess they finally smartened up.

 

It's been covered before, but the GM 6.2 L86 is not a HD truck engine; it's an aluminum block and head design. Not good for everyday extended heavy use.

 

Any news? Heard a rumor form a source I don't consider to be too reliable that 7X might be delayed due to Ford's reorganization.

 

Ford is reorg'ing?

 

Ford is stopping production of Cars ( except for Mustang )... not trucks...
has nothing to do with design/development ..

my opinion.

 

I thought the were still going to sale the mustang and focus in North America. But I agree, the entire purpose of stopping production of cars was to focus on trucks and suvs, which are selling better and are more profitable. Doesn't make since for them to delay any truck investments because they are ending car production. That would be stepping over a dollar to toss away a penny.

 

https://www.tfltruck.com/2018/09/rum...rd-super-duty/

I'm not sure if this is truly a "confirmed" rumor. Seems like more of a continued rumor. But thought I'd share anyway.

 

If correct, early 2019 would be helpful. But I'm doubtful...

 

So they are going backwards and going to pushrod engine. In other words they went with cheap to try and offset the price of the DI components. Not surprised really considering the direction Ford has been going. I have been seeing the quality of the components declining a lot over the last 20 years, especially in the powertrain and body. Build the powertrain and structure as cheap as possible and put the money into half a dozen trim levels, myriads of pretty much useless gadgets and a bunch of nanny systems so the driver can keep more attention to the gadgets rather than driving.

 

I will have to disagree with you on that, when I get into my 03 F150 and then back into my 13 F350 the newer truck has way better quality, same with my 00 F350 to my 13 F350. I also love all my gadgets, sure makes long trips more enjoyable.

As far as overhead cam to pushrods I'm wondering if it's because of the engine foot print, overhead cams take a lot more room under the hood.
Denny

 

Must be why we are seeing reports of owners only getting 400k miles out of the 6.2 with few issues.

 

I've got an 04' and a 15' F-250 right here. I can show you numerous places and components where the 15' is lacking compared to the 04' side by side. That is not taking into account the lame brained design flaws throughout the 15'. I don't get blinded by the new expensive truck must be better I go by what is in front of me.

The 6.7l diesel takes up far more room than even a DOHC 7.3l V8 under the hood. The 7.3l OHV is cheaper to make than a SOHC or DOHC, Ford like cheap. Surprised they don't get it made in China.