First Compressed Natural Gas and Propane-Capable 2016 Ford F-150 Rolls Off the Line at Kansas City
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2016 Ford F-150 with 5.0-liter Ti-VCT V8 engine offering gaseous-fuel
prep option is rolling off the line at Kansas City Assembly Plant,
making it the only light-duty pickup capable of running on compressed
natural gas or propane
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Ford has sold more than 60,000 vehicles prepped to run on clean,
low-cost compressed natural gas and propane – six times more than all
other major U.S. automakers combined – since 2009
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Ford has the broadest portfolio of natural gas and propane offerings,
including 2016 F-150 and F-Series Super Duty, Transit and Transit
Connect vans and wagons
The first 2016 Ford F-150 with the ability to run on clean-burning
compressed natural gas has rolled off the assembly line, making Ford –
America’s truck leader – the only manufacturer to offer a
CNG/propane-capable half-ton pickup.
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The 2016 Ford F-150 with 5.0-liter Ti-VCT V8 engine is available with a
factory-installed, gaseous-fuel prep package that includes hardened
valves, valve seats, pistons and piston rings so it can operate on
natural gas, propane or gasoline through separate fuel systems.
“It’s exciting to see the first F-150s with the CNG/propane-prepped
5.0-liter V8 headed to customers,” said Jon Coleman, Ford fleet
sustainability and technology manager. “Whether running on gasoline,
gaseous fuel or both, the 5.0-liter V8 F-150 offers hardworking
customers terrific towing and payload and now, the ability to operate on
alternative fuel.”
When equipped with a bi-fuel CNG/propane engine package, the 5.0-liter
V8 F-150 is capable of achieving more than 750 miles on combined tanks
of gasoline and CNG, depending on tank size. The Ford F-150 with
5.0-liter V8 has an EPA-estimated rating of 22 mpg on the highway and 18
mpg combined.
Green Car Journal recently named the 2016 F-150 its 2016 Green Truck of
the Year™, in part due to the availability of the
gaseous-fuel prep option.
CNG/LPG engine prep from the factory costs $315 before the customer
chooses a Ford Qualified Vehicle Modifier to supply fuel tanks, fuel
lines and unique fuel injectors. Upfits run approximately $6,000 to
$9,500, depending on fuel tank capacity.
Ford offers broadest portfolio of CNG/propane-capable vehicles
With production of the 2016 F-150 now under way, Ford Motor Company
offers eight factory-available vehicles with a gaseous-fuel prep option
– more than any other North American automaker. In addition to F-150
with 5.0-liter Ti-VCT V8, these include:
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F-250 and F-350 Super Duty pickup with 6.2-liter V8
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F-350 to F-550 Super Duty chassis cab with 6.2-liter V8 or 6.8-liter
V10
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F-650 and F-750 chassis cab with 6.8-liter V10
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F-53 and F-59 stripped chassis with 6.8-liter V10
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Transit Connect van and wagon with 2.5-liter I-4
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Transit van, wagon, cutaway and chassis cab with 3.7-liter Ti-VCT V6
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E-Series cutaway and stripped chassis with 6.8-liter V10
Benefits of compressed natural gas and propane
Compressed natural gas is mainly comprised of methane. It is stored and
distributed in hard containers at a pressure of around 3,600 psi.
Approximately 85 percent of the CNG used in the United States is
produced domestically.
Another benefit of this alternative fuel is cleaner emissions. A vehicle
operating on CNG can reduce tailpipe CO2 emissions by
approximately 20 percent compared with the same vehicle running on
gasoline.
Propane autogas, also known as liquefied petroleum gas, is a mixture of
hydrocarbon gases, most commonly propane and butane. Approximately 90
percent of the United States’ propane supply is produced domestically.
About Ford Motor Company
Ford
Motor Company, a global automotive industry leader based in
Dearborn, Michigan, manufactures or distributes automobiles across six
continents. With about 197,000 employees and 67 plants worldwide, the
company’s automotive brands include Ford and Lincoln. The company
provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company. For more
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