2018 marks a historic year in the legendary legacy of the Ford F-150 with the debut of an all-new turbocharged diesel engine. Proven reliability and capability are each hallmarks of the venerable Power Stroke® 3.0L Turbo Diesel V6. Drivers will have their choice of 5 additional engine options which help you get even the toughest tasks done with ease. Our helpful Ford F-150 Engine Guide makes it easy to see exactly what each engine has to offer in terms of performance, efficiency, and capability.
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Ford F-150 Diesel vs. Gas vs. EcoBoost®
Although gasoline and diesel engines have some things in common, several major differences set them apart when you look at functionality and efficiency. A key difference between them is how they achieve combustion. Gasoline engines depend on fuel and air compression supplemented by spark plugs in order to ignite fuel. Since diesel fuel is much more energy-dense than gasoline, it's able to create more power while using a smaller amount of fuel. The end result is a combination of high-compression and energy-dense fuel, leading to greater efficiency.
EcoBoost® engines offer the best of both worlds through the use of advanced turbocharging technology along with direct fuel injection. Diesel engines are naturally suited toward towing and hauling due to their design.
2018 Ford F-150 - Horsepower & Torque
Each engine in the F-150 lineup offers a unique blend of horsepower and torque, giving each of them their own individual character. Below, you'll find a useful table to help you understand exactly how much performance is offered by each engine.
Engine | Horsepower | Torque |
3.3L Ti-VCT V6 | 290 HP | 265 lb ft |
2.7L EcoBoost® Twin-Turbocharged V6 | 325 HP | 400 lb ft |
250 HP | 440 lb ft | |
5.0L Ti-VCT V8 | 395 HP | 400 lb ft |
3.5L EcoBoost® Twin-Turbocharged V6 | 375 HP | 470 lb ft |
H.O. EcoBoost® Twin-Turbocharged V6 | 450 HP | 510 lb ft |
2018 Ford F-150 - Capability
One important factor which can separate an average pickup from a truly exceptional one is capability. Whether it's a long day at the job site or a relaxing trip towing your boat to the lake, truck buyers demand the best to help take care of any challenge. Take a look at the table below for a better idea of exactly what each engine has to offer when properly equipped*.
Engine | Max. Towing Capacity* | Max. Payload Capacity* |
3.3L Ti-VCT V6 | 7,700 pounds | 1,990 pounds |
2.7L EcoBoost® Twin-Turbocharged V6 | 9,000 pounds | 2,470 pounds |
3.0L Power Stroke® Turbo Diesel V6 | 11,400 pounds | 2,020 pounds |
5.0L Ti-VCT V8 | 11,600 pounds | 3,270 pounds |
3.5L EcoBoost® Twin-Turbocharged V6 | 13,200 pounds | 3,230 pounds |
H.O. EcoBoost® Twin-Turbocharged V6 | 8,000 pounds | 1,200 pounds |
2018 Ford F-150 - Efficiency
If you're looking to save money on fuel costs, the cutting-edge engineering solutions under the hood of every Ford F-150 help you spend less time at the pump. Available EcoBoost® and Power Stroke® diesel engines deliver impressive performance in addition to class-leading fuel economy.
Engine | City MPG** | Highway MPG** |
3.3L Ti-VCT V6 | 19 MPG | 25 MPG |
2.7L EcoBoost® Twin-Turbocharged V6 | 20 MPG | 26 MPG |
3.0L Power Stroke® Turbo Diesel V6 | 23 MPG | 30 MPG |
5.0L Ti-VCT V8 | 17 MPG | 23 MPG |
3.5L EcoBoost® Twin-Turbocharged V6 | 18 MPG | 25 MPG |
H.O. EcoBoost® Twin-Turbocharged V6 | 15 MPG | 18 MPG |
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*When properly equipped
**EPA-estimated city/hwy mpg for the model indicated. See fueleconomy.gov for fuel economy of other engine/transmission combinations. Actual mileage will vary. On plug-in hybrid models and electric models, fuel economy is stated in MPGe. MPGe is the EPA equivalent measure of gasoline fuel efficiency for electric mode operation.