Emissions & Efficiency

First 2016 CNG, propane-capable Ford F-150 rolls off line

Dec. 17, 2015

The first 2016 Ford F-150 with the ability to run on clean-burning compressed natural gas has rolled off the assembly line.

The first 2016 Ford F-150 with the ability to run on clean-burning compressed natural gas has rolled off the assembly line. According to the company, this makes Ford the only manufacturer to offer a CNG/propane-capable half-ton pickup.

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, the company said.

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, according to Ford. 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. In addition to F-150 with 5.0-liter Ti-VCT V8, these include: