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Originally posted on Work Truck Online
Journalists took the new diesel Ford F-150 trucks on a challenging off-road course.
Photo: Lauren Fletcher
The 4x2 truck achieves an EPA-estimated fuel economy rating of 30 mpg highway, 22 mpg city, and 25 mpg combined.
Photo: Lauren Fletcher
The truck is available in two wheelbases (145- and 156.8 inches), a 5.5- and 6.5-foot box option, and 4x4 and 4x2 versions.
Photo: Lauren Fletcher
The Ford F-150 diesel comes equipped with a number of tech features, which make utilizing the truck's features a breeze.
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Capable of towing 11,400 pounds or hauling 2020 pounds of payload, the first diesel Ford F-150 truck arrived hauling a pretty famous Humvee.
Photo: Lauren Fletcher
This marks the first-time ever Ford has put a diesel powertrain into the F-150.
Photo: Lauren Fletcher
Available for the first time ever with a diesel powertrain., the truck comes equipped with a standard 3.0L Power Stroke Diesel engine rated at 250 hp and 440 lb.-ft. of torque.
Photo: Lauren Fletcher
The Ford F-150 got a little muddy on the off-road course.
Photo: Lauren Fletcher
Throwing the truck into tow/haul mode, we took the box trailer, weighing 6,240 pounds, out to see how the truck handled.
Photo: Lauren Fletcher
