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Ok, it’s not the return of the V10 — that’s plenty dead. However, after union negotiations with Ford, Jerry Dias disclosed in Q&A session with press that Ford will be building a new 6.8L engine at the Windsor plant.

Dias also stated the new engine would go into derivatives of Mustang and F-150 pickups. That essentially narrows it down to a gasoline V8.


In somewhat related news, Ford just announced 2021 F-150s with upgraded 5.0L V8 will now have 400 HP at 6,000 RPM 410 lb-ft at 4,250 RPM, with a maximum towing capacity of 13,000 pounds. That’s quite a bit for a 1/2-ton pickup; although high RPM and trucks generally don’t go well together.

Since F-150 with Eco-Boost V6 goes as high as 14,000 pounds of towing, I’m wondering if the 6.8L V8 will be aimed at fun factor (like limited-production Raptor pickup) or more work oriented (increasing un-boosted tow rating). Maybe both?

No detail information on engine was disclosed, but many feel it’s a lower-displacement version of 7.3L V8, perhaps/likely with aluminum block. But who knows, could be entirely different.