2018 F150 3.0L V-6 Power Stroke

Keith Browning · January 8, 2017

Ford Raises the Bar Again: New F-150 Pickup Is Even Tougher, Smarter, More Capable

Even tougher: Featuring bolder Built Ford Tough style and segment-first high-strength, military-grade, aluminum alloy body

Even smarter: Available class-exclusive Pre-Collision Assist with Pedestrian Detection can automatically apply F-150 brakes to help prevent a collision with another vehicle or pedestrian, plus available WiFi hotspot can help you stay connected

Even more capable: F-150 features the best towing ever – thanks to more powerful, efficient engine offerings that include standard Auto Start-Stop across the range, all-new 3.0-liter Power Stroke^® turbo diesel and expanded availability of segment-first 10-speed automatic transmission
New F-150 is being previewed today during the 4 p.m. EST FOX NFL Wildcard Pregame Show – Ford is the Official Truck of the NFL – and revealed on Monday at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit

DEARBORN, Mich., Jan. 8, 2017 – Ford, America’s truck leader, introduces the new 2018 Ford F-150 – now even tougher, even smarter and even more capable than ever.

Three years after first introducing the high-strength, military-grade, aluminum-alloy-bodied Ford F-150, the new F-150 arrives with bold new front and rear styling, advanced technologies – including available Pre-Collision Assist with Pedestrian Detection – and improved engines. The new engines include an all-new 3.0-liter Power Stroke^® V6 turbo diesel and enhanced V6 and V8 gas engines.

“Truck customers are constantly looking to improve their productivity, for work and for play,” said Joe Hinrichs, Ford President, The Americas. “Since 1977, we’ve been America’s favorite truck, and we’ve never taken that leadership for granted. This new F-150 is our latest example of Ford’s commitment to going further for our customers through continuous innovation.”

The 2018 F-150 is part of the Ford F-Series truck lineup, America’s best-selling truck for 40 consecutive years and America’s best-selling vehicle for 35 years.

Ford is previewing the new truck today during the FOX NFL Wildcard Pregame Show, which airs starting at 4 p.m. today. Ford is the Official Truck of the NFL. The truck will be revealed on Monday at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit.

Even tougher
The new F-150 delivers on its Built Ford Tough promise through a segment-exclusive combination of advanced materials that are durable and inhibit corrosion.

A high-strength steel fully boxed ladder frame and high-strength, military-grade, aluminum alloy body save weight and add capability, helping F-150 tow heavier trailers than ever and deliver best-in-class payload ratings.

The 2018 F-150 lineup is new with even tougher looks. From XL to top-of-the-line Limited, all Ford F-150 models receive new grilles, headlamps and bumpers that create a visually wider and more planted stance and maximum differentiation between the series. On the Sport Package-equipped Lariat F-150, the signature twin bars are painted body color for a custom athletic appearance.

Further enhancing its “milled from a block of high-strength, military-grade, aluminum alloy” look, the F-150 features six all-new wheel designs, ranging from 17 inches to 22 inches in diameter.

A new sculpted tailgate with deeper accent form and stamped “F-150” are flanked by new tail lamp designs. For further style differentiation, a tailgate applique adds a horizontal element to King Ranch, Platinum and Limited versions.

F-150 also brings two new seating trim colors – Dark Marsala for F-150 Platinum, while top-of-the-line F-150 Limited offers a Navy Pier environment. New trim offerings including carbon fiber appearance appliques on F-150 XLT Sport and Lariat Sport models, while the famed F-150 King Ranch features new Kingsville Appointed seats.

Even smarter
Ford F-150 advances the light-duty pickup truck segment again with segment-first and class-exclusive technologies that improve productivity, efficiency and driver confidence, while keeping occupants connected to the world around them.

New enhanced segment-first available adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go functionality allows drivers to set a cruising speed. They then use radar and camera technology to monitor traffic ahead to maintain a set distance between vehicles – even following a vehicle down to a complete stop.
New, segment-first available Pre-Collision Assist with Pedestrian Detection helps the driver avoid or mitigate collisions with vehicles and pedestrians.
With a new available embedded 4G LTE modem for a Wi-Fi hot spot, customers can connect up to 10 mobile devices at one time, virtually anywhere.
New B&O PLAY available audio system takes advantage of high-end speakers, sound and tuning to deliver a richer, more engaging listening experience.

These technologies join existing segment-exclusive driver assist and convenience features that include:

Available SYNC^® and SYNC 3 with FordPass enables compatibility of Apple CarPlay and Android Auto – plus mobility services to help customers move more efficiently
Available 360-degree camera technology helps improve driver confidence when parking and can help reduce stress when connecting a trailer – allowing customers to see more so they can focus on specific tasks such as lining up a hitch
Available lane-keeping system is designed to help reduce unintentional drifting of the vehicle outside the intended lane
Available Blind Spot Information System with trailer tow technology is optimized for F-150 to include the length of a trailer up to 33 feet; BLIS^® uses radar sensors in the taillamps to monitor areas that may not be visible to the driver

Even more capable
Ford builds on its performance leadership by offering the most advanced F-150 engine lineup ever, plus the best towing capability of any F-150 ever.

The new F-150 introduces an all-new, standard 3.3-liter V6 engine, with direct-injection for increased efficiency. The 3.3-liter V6 is expected to offer the same 282 horsepower and 253 lb.-ft. of torque as the previous model’s standard 3.5-liter V6.

An all-new second-generation 2.7-liter EcoBoost engine features advanced dual port and direct injection technology, reduced internal friction and improved robustness – all for improved levels of output, efficiency, quality and durability. Like the 3.5-liter EcoBoost, the 2.7-liter EcoBoost will be paired to the segment-exclusive 10-speed automatic transmission for 2018.

The 5.0-liter V8 also sees improvements in 2018, as the naturally aspirated engine features significant upgrades for increased power and torque. It’s also paired with the 10-speed automatic transmission for the first time.

The 2018 F-150 also adds an available all-new 3.0-liter Power Stroke diesel engine, designed, engineered and tested in-house and paired with the 10-speed automatic transmission. It’s the first-ever diesel engine offered for F-150.

In addition to the segment-first 10-speed automatic, the Ford F-150 is now the first full-size pickup truck to add automatic start/stop as standard equipment across all models and engines.

The new 2018 F-150 goes on sale this fall. It will be built at Dearborn Truck Plant in Dearborn, Michigan, and Kansas City Assembly Plant in Claycomo, Missouri.

tonybullitt · January 9, 2017

This will be interesting to see a diesel in the f150. Auto start stop in a diesel?

DieselD · January 9, 2017

About damn time however still dont think its a good idea

Keith Browning · January 12, 2017

People say they want it and Ford is late to the show already. My dealer also sell Dodge's and there have been a few diesels but not many. Of course, we sell about 10 F150's to every one Dodge.

DieselD · January 12, 2017

Oh I know the masses want it. Just like the bronco and ranger

I just think its a bad idea as most of the general public has no idea what it takes to own a modern diesel! Think of all the incorrect fuel,lack of maintenance and trying to pull their house up a mountain from the new class of 1/2ton diesel owners.! :banghead:

Chad_Kelsoe · January 15, 2018

https://www.forbes.com/sites/samabuelsamid/2018/01/08/diesel-finally-arrives-in-ford-f-150-with-30-mpg-and-11400-pound-towing-spring-2018/#4dc340192403. This article has a little cut-away pic of the diesel, I noticed it appears to be using a timing belt. EGR cooler on top, and I think it's a single turbo? And while watching a video on the 2019 Chevy truck release, I overheard the guy say that GM was gonna offer an in-line 6 3.0 diesel in their half-ton trucks.

Keith Browning · January 15, 2018

Wow its OHC too.

Fredsvt · January 16, 2018

It apparently is a derivative and updated version of this:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_AJD-V6/PSA_DT17

I don't know how scary that might be. The timing belt is an oddity.

RyanG · January 16, 2018

At this point a timing belt is probably a lot more reliable considering all the chain issues Ford has right now. Other brands use them on diesels without issue. VW has had a lot of success with them, look at the 1.9. When I was at a dealer for a short time we saw a few of these with over 300k. Its much easier to replace a belt every 100k that deal with all the timing chain bullshit that we have now.

worthingtonmedic38 · January 17, 2018

Wonder how the EGR cooler and DPF is gonna hold up with start stop technology...

cbriggs · February 7, 2018

I just factory ordered a 2018 f-150, but i wasn't brave enough to be a Guinea pig for this engine.

Fredsvt · February 8, 2018

We have a customer that has just gotten 5 2018 3.3 powered XL F150s, for a base truck, very nice. Considering it's the base engine, it's not bad. Very, very quiet riding truck too.

Beats out the other trucks they got along with them, 10 2018 Colorado 2.5 I4. How GM can continue to sell 4 cylinder engines that sound and feel just like the old iron duke 2.5 engines.... Awful. Rest of the truck isn't too bad. They need the new Ranger, but why no V6 Ford??

Autoworker · March 7, 2018

Just did the course looks like a good mE305202103_V1_EN_SG.pdfotor

Chad_Kelsoe · May 11, 2018

Just an FYI, the 3.0 Coffee Table Book is now available under the service tips tab for a 2018 F-150.

Keith Browning · May 11, 2018

I will add it to the collection soon!

Bruce Amacker · May 15, 2018

After breezing through the CTB, a couple of comments:

I'm glad they separated the SCR and DPF so they can be replaced independently, but where is the DOC? No mention of it at all that I can find.

Aluminum heads and 4 head bolts per cylinder are kind of scary. I don't know anybody else dong that.

I'm not fond of the HPFP at the rear of the engine. For me, the jury is still out on belt driven cams on a diesel. Diesel people don't like to fix oil leaks and if the belt gets wet......

It does look like a Bosch system, though. Back to a low fuel pressure switch rather than a sensor.

More special tools than I expected.

DEF filler still looks like it's next to the fuel filler. (Huge mistake in my opinion). It should be under the hood.

Does anyone know if you use IDS or FDRS on this engine?

Chad_Kelsoe · July 18, 2018

So I had to work on one already. Brand new unit, noise from engine bay. Found the engine driven fan hitting the lower fan shroud. The lower shroud has an "extension" the uses plastic rivets and clips to hold this extension onto the shroud. Appears it wasn't installed correctly, came loose and hit the fan breaking it into 2 pieces. You can see the sticker on the new 'extension' in the pic with the fan blades installed.

As far as repairs, the front of the motor looks easy to get to. Shrouds come off easy, the fan comes off the front of the clutch like a 6.7 does. Like Keith, I'm not a big fan of putting the HPFP in the rear that runs off another belt. Time will tell how other repairs will go.

Driving it impresses me. While not as quick as the 5.0 or the EcoBoost motors, I think most customers will be satisfied. I think towing capacity is just below the 3.5 EcoBoost, so that should be sufficient. Anyone towing more should be in a F-250 IMO. Not that the engine cant pull the weight, but I feel the larger truck would do a better job handling the weight of the trailer. A very short drive(13 miles) found it averaging in the mid 20's for MPG, and I noted that this engine will build close to 30 psi easily.

We have 2 already and a 3rd coming in August or September, it will be interesting to see how they sell and perform.