Ford F-150 2024: Specs and Release Date. The 2024 F-150 lineup has been spruced up extensively to take on the segment rivals. Apart from a new architecture, aluminum made the lighter body and revamped amenities, Ford is also offering more engine choices across the new F-150 lineup. The company will release the new model 2024 Ford F-150 diesel.Ford has been trying hard to retain its supremacy in light-duty pickup truck sector as is clear from its new moves. While the F-150 series of trucks are selling well in the US market and elsewhere, the US car giant is facing intense competition from arch-rival GM’s Silverado 1500 lineup and FCA’s Ram 1500 is also a potent threat.
Ford F-150 Diesel 2024 Design Changes, Colors and Updates
The exterior styling of the 2024 F-150 diesel will not be different from that of the gasoline-driven variants. While GM has made fun of the aluminum-intensive body of the new F-150 series, this is what has helped the truck become lightweight and this will also help in enhancing fuel economy significantly.The truck has a two-bar front grille, new sleeker headlights and tail lamps. Even the tailgate is new with stamped F-150 logo.This truck will also sold in AWD and RWD setups and the diesel one will come in Platinum, King Ranch and Lariat trim. Bed options will be 5.5 to 6.5 feet.
Safety Features
The new 2024 Ford F-150 diesel is laden with quite a lot of safety features and amenities will be good given the fact it is offered in top three trims of the lineup. It gets safety features including a rearview camera, rear parking sensors, blind spot monitoring, active park assist, forward collision warning and adaptive cruise control.There are a new 360-degree camera system and pedestrian sensing tech too. Ford has packed in a revamped edition of the popular Sync 3 infotainment setup and it is fast and sleek.
Ford F-150 Diesel 2024 Engine Specs
The turbo diesel engine used under the hood of 2024 Ford F-150 is noteworthy. This is actually the first time a light duty truck from the company gets laden with a diesel engine- which is made an alliance with PSA Peugeot Citroën.
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The 3.0-liter Power Stroke engine is coming with the new and much touted 10-speed automatic transmission gearbox- for enhanced mileage. It will give Ford the means to compete on equal terms with the newly launched Ram 1500 Eco-diesel.
Ford F-150 Diesel 2024 Towing Capacity
As per Ford, the diesel powertrain equipped F-150 truck has a towing capacity of 11,400 pounds. It is a tad behind what the 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6 laden sibling can offer.
Ford F-150 Diesel 2024 Pricing and Availability
The final pricing of 2024 Ford F-150 diesel is not clear. On an average, the diesel version will cost $3000-$ 4000, more than the gasoline based versions. The truck will be seen in showrooms within few months.
Summing it up
The 2024 Ford F-150 diesel is an exciting light duty truck. Ford should price this model reasonably.
