This propane-powered Ford F-150 is Hank Hill's dream ride - Digital Trends
In news that will mainly apply to fleet customers, Ford has announced that the 2016 F-150 will be offered with a gaseous fuel prep package, allowing it to to run on compressed natural gas (CNG) or propane. “We surveyed customers likely to use natural gas or propane, and 72 percent told us they want to have these alternative-fuel capabilities available on F-150 with the 5. 0-liter V8 engine,” said Jon Coleman, Ford’s fleet sustainability manager. “We expect the gaseous-fuel prep package will be even more popular than it was on the 2014 F-150 with the 3. 7-liter V6 engine, given the capability of the 2016 F-150 5. 0-liter V8. ”. To prep the truck, Ford’s engineers will upgrade the V8’s... After that, buyers must choose a Ford Qualified Vehicle Modifier to supply the fuel tanks, lines, and injectors, which can run anywhere from $7,500 to $13,000. Ford assures that tow ratings with CNG or propane fuel will be the same as the... Both two-wheel and four-wheel drive models will have ‘bi-fuel’ abilities, meaning it will have separate tanks for CNG and gas, and will be. Source: www.digitaltrends.com
