Ford Expanding F-150 Power Stroke Option to XLT Trim
Ford of Canada has recently announced that they will be offering the 3.0L Power Stroke diesel engine option on the XLT model. Previously only available for the Lariat, King Ranch and Platinum models, Ford has decided to broaden the availability of the engine to the very popular and affordable XLT line. The engine, which was first introduced on the 2018 F-150, shares many of the same proven technology found in the Super Duty’s larger 6.7L Power Stroke and pushes out an impressive 250 horsepower and 440 lb-ft. of torque. This allows the truck to deliver 11,400 pounds of towing capacity and 2,020 pounds of payload capacity. Peak torque comes at just 1,750 rpm with strong torque deliver continuing throughout the rpm range which is the ideal setup for towing or hauling heavy loads for long distances. In addition to the increased towing and hauling capacity, the Power Stroke provides the best fuel efficiency ratings of any of the F-150’s engine offerings with 11.8 city and 9.3 highway L/100km. This move should come as no surprise as diesel-powered half-tons are clearly in right now as Ram has recently unveiled its 3rd generation of the EcoDiesel for its Ram 1500 and GM will offer a Duramax engine option for the 2020 Silverado 1500.
