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Mopar151

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6. Ford already produces eletric &hybrid vehicles.

Reply to dixiegrrrrl (Reply #5)

Sun Apr 18, 2021, 05:05 AM

Apr 2021

They haven't built an F - 10 since the early 50's

The current F - 150 uses an aluminium cab, and it's ECOTEC v6 uses direct fuel injection and turbocharging., resulting in fuel economy better than most minivans.

My friend has one, routinely gets 25 mpg commuting. And he has the 5 liter V-8!

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Ford already produces eletric &hybrid vehicles. Mopar151 Apr 2021 #6