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Article: Ford Motor pushes for 6-cylinder diesel; Rift with supplier opens the door for other engine makers.(News)(International Truck and Engine Corp.)
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- Automotive News
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- December 1, 2003
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Byline: Richard Truett
Despite a canceled deal with International Truck and Engine Corp., Ford Motor Co. still wants to introduce a six-cylinder diesel engine for the F-150 pickup.
A diesel-powered F-150 "could be a big seller,'' says Dave Szczupak, Ford's global powertrain chief.
The pickup could be introduced as early as 2006, followed by a mid-sized diesel SUV and a car, says Phil Martens, Ford's vice president of North American product creation.
Ford wants to be first on the market with a light-duty diesel truck. It wants to beat General Motors to this market segment to enhance the F-150's status as the world's best-selling vehicle.
But it's unclear ...
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