Kansas City, Missouri – The first 2016 Ford F-150 with the ability to run on compressed natural gas (CNG) has rolled off the assembly line. The 2016 Ford F-150 with 5L 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 5L V8 headed to customers,” says Jon Coleman, Ford fleet sustainability and technology manager. “Whether running on gasoline, gaseous fuel or both, the 5L 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 truck is capable of achieving more than 750 miles on combined tanks of gasoline and CNG, depending on tank size.
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.
With production of the 2016 F-150 now under way, Ford Motor Company offers eight factory-available vehicles with a gaseous-fuel prep option. Vehicles are:
- F-250 and F-350 Super Duty pickup with 6.2L V8
- F-350 to F-550 Super Duty chassis cab with 6.2L V8 or 6.8L V10
- F-650 and F-750 chassis cab with 6.8L V10
- F-53 and F-59 stripped chassis with 6.8L V10
- Transit Connect van and wagon with 2.5L I-4
- Transit van, wagon, cutaway, and chassis cab with 3.7L V6
- E-Series cutaway and stripped chassis with 6.8L V10
Source: Ford Motor Co.