All Hat No Cattle

Since this van is designed for commercial use, and probably more for urban use than highway, is it possible that they want to increase city mpg, or mpg in general?





2015 Ford Transit T150 Wagon 6 cyl, 3.5 L, Automatic (S6), Regular Gasoline
14 City
16
Combined
19Highway
2015 Ford Transit T150 Wagon FFV 6 cyl, 3.7 L, Automatic (S6), Regular Gas or E85
Gas
14 City
16Combined
19 Highway

E85
11City
12 Combined
14 Highway

81Ian

I think the 3.2 would sell in a F150 as long as the price increase for it was realistic i.e. 3k or so. The idea of a smaller diesel truck is great. Bring the ranger back to the states with it and they would really have something to compete with the Tacoma.

Ftruck150

The 2.3 ecoboost in the Ranger would be much better IMO and is quite a bit more powerful than the Taco. The v6 Tacos get **** for mileage too, basically matching a 1/2 ton v8. I just don't see little underpowered diesels being a big hit here anytime soon. Big powerstrokes and cummins? Of course. But when a 4 cylinder turbo gasoline engine outperforms the smaller diesel, I don't see why anyone would want the diesel. I think Ford is doing it right with the turbo 4s and 6s right now. I guess we'll see how the new GM Colorado/whatevertheGMCversionis sells when it comes out with the little diesel in the next couple years. It's a great looking truck, but I really don't think the diesel option is going to be a big hit. Maybe if they could pull 30mpg with it, which should be possible, seeing as Ram managed to get 28 out of their 2wd 1500 ED.

Z7What

I would sell my truck yesterday to have a diesel
powered F-150. I'm hoping by the time I decide to get a new truck the diesel will be available!

Wayne

Ftruck150

Even one with 185 hp ?

Z7What

And 350TQ!

Delete Urea, DPF and Tune and it would be a different monster that would last longer and get better MPGs!

Wayne

Manuellabour247

My buddy gets 28mpg with his 2005ish ranger. 4cyl 5spd. He drives like a grandma on Sunday morning everywhere though. I was surprised. I think with a small diesel, the ranger could be awesome.... but ford has closed the doors on that truck in America. Like the bronco. It's a thing of the past

OldFlick

After owning 7 diesel Fords I am glad not to need a heavy duty truck. I see no value in a diesel unless massive work is involved. My 6.7 has been good but has more expensive junk(emission controls) than a gasser.

TSR6

It cost me $145 roughly to DIY after buying the oil on Amazon and the filter from the dealership. It’s also got a 10,000 oil change interval, versus the F150 I left for my EcoDiesel only had a 7,500 oil change interval and cost about $85 to DIY.

I know a lot of folks like to chime in about the “lack of horsepower” (while forgetting Diesel’s thrive on torque) and talk about the “Ford Marketing Video” – but they forget that it’s a marketing video. I would really love to see an independent test of all these trucks side-by-side, and I’m sure we will once the publications get their hands on a couple trucks..

Don’t get me wrong, I’m not doubting the Ford won. I’m sure it may have. I’m just skeptical, as with any marketing video.

OldFlick

I agree w/above post. Rear gearing matters and fuel economy when towing would be interesting. I am stuck on Fords as vehicles are only as good a dealer and I am 100% sold on my dealer.