Ease of Maintenance: The oil filter is located on top of the engine, so it can be easily removed. An innovatively designed oil cartridge, similar in concept to a printer cartridge, keeps oil self-contained during a filter change and the engine free of dripping oil during routine maintenance.Diesel market leadership"The Power Stroke Diesel is the best-selling engine, gas or diesel, in this segment," said Tim Stoehr, Ford Division Super Duty marketing manager. "Two out of every three F-Series Super Duty trucks we build have a Power Stroke engine. Ford has been offering diesel engines since 1982 and has been the dominant player in the segment. We expect the new 6.0-liter will be very well received, not only by our own customers, but by competitive customers as well." Ford's proven diesel powertrain - the current F-Series Super Duty 7.3-liter Power Stroke Diesel - also has been improved five times since its introduction in 1994. Beginning this January, Ford began offering a new best-in-class torque Power Stroke 525, which delivers 525 foot-pounds of torque at just 1,600 rpm on automatic transmission-equipped Super Duty models. The updated powertrain, which includes noise reductions, is rated at 250 horsepower. The 7.3-liter Power Stroke Diesel also is offered as an available engine in Ford E-Series cargo and passenger vans.
"These over-8,500 pound pickup truck customers use their trucks for a variety of purposes," said Charlie Freese, chief diesel engineer, Ford Motor Company. "Whether it is for commercial use or for towing horse trailers, boats or custom cars, we want our customers to have enough power and low-end torque to get the job done.