PSDPlayer
07-20-2006, 08:18 AM
To: All Ford Dealers
Subject: '07 Super Duty -- Diesel Fuel Update
Purpose:
The purpose of this communication is to dispel confusion over new EPA-mandated labels on service station fuel pumps. You and your customers should know that BOTH Low-Sulfur Diesel fuel and Ultra-Low-Sulfur Diesel fuel can be used in the '07MY Super Duty.
Background:
The EPA has mandated a migration from Low-Sulfur Diesel (LSD) to Ultra-Low-Sulfur Diesel (ULSD). Refiners and importers are required to sell 80% of their diesel fuel as ULSD, beginning on June 1, 2006. By October it's expected that ULSD will be widespread among retailers. The following labels are required on fuel pumps:
For ULSD: Required for use in all model year 2007 and later highway Diesel vehicles and engines. Recommended for use in all Diesel vehicles and engines.
For LSD: WARNING Federal law prohibits use in model year 2007 and later vehicles and engines. Its use may damage these vehicles and engines.
These labels are misleading. The requirement to use ULSD applies only to vehicles built with new engines in compliance with new 2007 calendar year emissions standards. It does NOT apply to carry-over engines like the 6.0L in the 2007MY Super Duty. Following is the Ford Special Service Message sent to address the issue:
Special Service Message #19217
2007 F-Super Duty vehicles built with the 6.0L diesel engine have a "carry over" 2006 style engine and are not required by federal mandate to use the Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel (ULSD) fuel. Until ULSD (15 ppm S) is available in October 2006, all diesel fuel pumps selling Low Sulfur Diesel fuel (500 ppm S) must use newly established labels by EPA beginning June 1, 2006. The labels for these pumps state: "WARNING Federal law prohibits use in model year 2007 and later highway vehicles and engines." This is not the case for 2007 vehicles with the carry over 2006 engines, therefore, both Low Sulfur and Ultra Low Sulfur diesel fuels can be used in these vehicles.
FAQ's
Can '07MY Super Duty and earlier model diesel trucks run on ULSD?
Yes. There are no restrictions from using ULSD.
Can '07MY Super Duty diesels run on LSD?
Yes. Although LSD may not be available in some areas as the industry switches to ULSD.
Will the new '08MY Super Duty be able to use LSD?
No, the EPA regulation prohibits this. '08MY Super Duties must use ULSD.
How do these changes impact 2007 E-Series with the 6.0L engine?
ULSD can be used in the E-Series 6.0L engines for 2007 and earlier model years. Specific information regarding the 2007 MY E-Series will be published in October 2006 consistent with Job 1 launch.
Subject: '07 Super Duty -- Diesel Fuel Update
Purpose:
The purpose of this communication is to dispel confusion over new EPA-mandated labels on service station fuel pumps. You and your customers should know that BOTH Low-Sulfur Diesel fuel and Ultra-Low-Sulfur Diesel fuel can be used in the '07MY Super Duty.
Background:
The EPA has mandated a migration from Low-Sulfur Diesel (LSD) to Ultra-Low-Sulfur Diesel (ULSD). Refiners and importers are required to sell 80% of their diesel fuel as ULSD, beginning on June 1, 2006. By October it's expected that ULSD will be widespread among retailers. The following labels are required on fuel pumps:
For ULSD: Required for use in all model year 2007 and later highway Diesel vehicles and engines. Recommended for use in all Diesel vehicles and engines.
For LSD: WARNING Federal law prohibits use in model year 2007 and later vehicles and engines. Its use may damage these vehicles and engines.
These labels are misleading. The requirement to use ULSD applies only to vehicles built with new engines in compliance with new 2007 calendar year emissions standards. It does NOT apply to carry-over engines like the 6.0L in the 2007MY Super Duty. Following is the Ford Special Service Message sent to address the issue:
Special Service Message #19217
2007 F-Super Duty vehicles built with the 6.0L diesel engine have a "carry over" 2006 style engine and are not required by federal mandate to use the Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel (ULSD) fuel. Until ULSD (15 ppm S) is available in October 2006, all diesel fuel pumps selling Low Sulfur Diesel fuel (500 ppm S) must use newly established labels by EPA beginning June 1, 2006. The labels for these pumps state: "WARNING Federal law prohibits use in model year 2007 and later highway vehicles and engines." This is not the case for 2007 vehicles with the carry over 2006 engines, therefore, both Low Sulfur and Ultra Low Sulfur diesel fuels can be used in these vehicles.
FAQ's
Can '07MY Super Duty and earlier model diesel trucks run on ULSD?
Yes. There are no restrictions from using ULSD.
Can '07MY Super Duty diesels run on LSD?
Yes. Although LSD may not be available in some areas as the industry switches to ULSD.
Will the new '08MY Super Duty be able to use LSD?
No, the EPA regulation prohibits this. '08MY Super Duties must use ULSD.
How do these changes impact 2007 E-Series with the 6.0L engine?
ULSD can be used in the E-Series 6.0L engines for 2007 and earlier model years. Specific information regarding the 2007 MY E-Series will be published in October 2006 consistent with Job 1 launch.