Doubt it, the new Ford will be built for city driving, just like the current towing model they have. Yes they give it a high payload and towing capacity to make it seem unbeatable but just watch that truck squat while the XD barely drops with the same load, any heavy towing will move the Ford around like most 1/2 tons while the XD is planted.
The XD is a towing machine, within its limits. Plus many including myself will not own a Ford.
Truthfully I still feel the XD is a niche truck, for someone that wants a 3/4 ton without the harsh ride and doesn’t need the extra capacity in payload or towing.
Unless the new F150 Diesel is beefed up way more then what they currently sell it’ll be no different then the Ram Eco Diesel.
Agreed ^ , Looking at the numbers from a Ford Brochure it is nothing more than an Ram Eco diesel competitor. Here are the numbers from Ford and usually these are with single cab, standard options only and 2WD. It is definetly not a Titan XD.
HP - 250 @ 3,250rpm
Torque - 440 lb.-ft @ 1,750rpm
Payload - 2,020 lbs.
Max Towing - 11,400 lbs.
IMO, The XD Diesel would do WAY better in the market if it was cheaper, had a little more power (cannot imagine 310 and 555 is at it's max from Cummins), bigger fuel tank and an exhaust brake (wishful thinking since the turbo design would have to be completely redone).
https://www.ford.com/services/assets/Brochure?make=Ford&model=F-150&year=2018