Ford Would Consider Selling New 6.7-Liter V-8 Diesel To Other Manufacturers

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Ford's innovative new 6.7-liter Power Stroke V-8 turbocharged diesel will debut under the hood of 2011 model year F-Series Super Duty pickups but the motor might eventually find its way into the engine bays of non-Ford trucks too.

Adam Gryglak, lead engineer for the 6.7-liter Power Stroke, told journalists at a preview of the engine that Ford could build the engine for third parties, if there's interest.

"We’d consider selling this [engine] to other manufacturers," said Gryglak.

The 6.7-liter diesel has been in development for more than three years but during that time demand for big trucks has declined steeply since the start of the U.S. housing bust, a spike in fuel prices in 2007-08 and through the ongoing recession.

Unlike previous Ford F-Series Super Duty diesel engines, that were developed during a 30-year partnership with contract diesel engine manufacturer Navistar, the 6.7-liter was designed and engineered entirely within Ford and will be built at a Ford plant in Chihuahua, Mexico.

The back portion of the engine, where the transmission is attached to the motor, follows an industry standard SAE 12-bolt pattern that could be used to join the 6.7-liter PSD with an independently supplied gearbox.

Company execs won't discuss the engine's production targets but they are now likely below what they were when work on the engine program began. Selling the engine to other truck manufacturers could help Ford recoup and profit from its investment faster.

Sounds like a good plan...

They haven't had an engine that has worked in the last 6 years. Why would anyone run to buy this "unproven" one?

wurkenman wrote:

They haven't had an engine that has worked in the last 6 years. Why would anyone run to buy this "unproven" one?

You make a good point. Only thing is International built the 6.0 and 6.4, this time its Ford, so hopefully it will be better.

SouthernDawg09 wrote:

wurkenman wrote:

They haven't had an engine that has worked in the last 6 years. Why would anyone run to buy this "unproven" one?

Good point but there's always room to improve.

I agree. The 7.3 was a tried and true workhorse of an engine. My son had one and really put it through its paces trying to keep up with my Dodge. I wish them the best, but it will take a couple of good trouble free years to earn trust again. Hopefully this will not require cab removal to do maintenance too.