Is there going to be a Hybrid F-150 in 2008?

Question

I saw the article below and it seemed a little farfetched. They say it's going to get 60 miles per gallon.

http://www.newtechspy.com/articles06/hydraulichybrid.html

Answer 1

I'm a finance manager at a ford dealer. I've heard about this for a long time now. Personally I think it will defeat the whole purpose of a P/U truck. I mean really, how much can it tow or haul with a hybrid. I'm assuming not much. But maybe they will do something to amaze us!

Answer 2

The next generation F-series LD will debut in 2008, as a 2009 model. Currently rumor has it that they are testing some different powertrains. Latest one is the 5.4L Triton is dropped, and surplanted with a new "Boss" 5.8L V8with over 400HP, with a later optional 6.2L V8 making 430HP+.

Then I heard another rumor that Mullaly test drove a TwinForce F-150, which is the 3.5L DOHC V6 that just debuted but with Direct Injection and twin-turbo chargers with 350+HP.

Then there's the anemic 4.2L V6 currently, that will be dropped for either the new 3.5L DOHC Duratec V6, or a bored out version of 3.7L, which will first be used on Lincolns.

What does seem to be factual is that some very strong and efficient engines will come on-line, it's just not on concrete since there's still testing going on. Supposedly the TwinForce V6 will provided V8 power, and have fuel efficiency in the 20's HWY which is why they are tinkering with that notion.

Definately a diesel will be offered. Supposedly a 3.6L V6 or 4.4L Diesel unit pulled from LandRover are in the cards the first year it's out.

As for Hydraulic Hybrids, they have been tinkering with that for quite awhile, supposedly it's more about costs, and what consumers are willing to pay. The F-series loyalty is one of the highest in the industry...majority of F-series are the higher trim versions, and there's a 40% take rate on the Diesel SuperDuties...the Diesel option can range from $5-7K, and before you know it, the vehicle starts reaching well into the $50K range.

So if a Hydraulic Hybrid is built, there will probably be such an option charge for it. The benefit is, it'll have massive Diesel Torque capabilities which is what Superduty customers want, so you might see that surplant some Diesel V8 sales if people are willing to pay.

Hope this helps...

Answer 3

Yeah, just like having a "plug-in" Toyota Prius is as far-fetched as it gets...

But who knows?;Ford may officially deny that such a thing exists/will exist today, but then you have to wait for the '07/'08 L.A. Auto Show to find out...

Answer 4

i own a repair shop,and i haven't heard anything much about it,i looked at the site,and it looks to be a made up site on it,i get flyer's on this stuff all the time,and as of yet i haven't heard any mention of one,but know how ford is,they,ll wait until the last minute to bring it out,they always do,good luck i hope this help,s.

Answer 5

For the 2009 model year, when it is redesigned, it's possible.

Answer 6

that sounds like it's made up...but who knows. i've never heard of hydraulic energy storage. the site looks fake.