History

• The modern Power Stroke diesel engine is based on a 6.9-liter International Harvester design from 1983 that made 144 horsepower and 315 foot lbs. of torque.
  
  

Configuration

• The Power Stroke diesel engine is fairly unique in the diesel world, in that it is a V8. Most diesel engines are either inline six- or eight-cylinder designs.
  
  

Most Powerful

• The most powerful Power Stroke is the 7.3-liter, which is based on the International T444E. It produces 275 horsepower and 525 foot lbs. of torque.
  
  

Reliability

• Power Stroke engines are known to regularly outlast practically every other aspect of the truck, including the transmission and door handles.
  
  

Racing

• Because of their tough internal construction, some racing Power Stroke V8s have been known to exceed 2,000 horsepower with the stock block and crankshaft.
  
  

Models

• Ford uses the Power Stroke diesel primarily in its F-Series pickup trucks. It also is available in the Econoline full-size van and the Excursion SUV.