Originally Posted by cj2112

First off Ford did not decided they did not want the Cummins, Dodge had an exclusive contract with Cummins when Ford bought Cummins. In the original contract Dodge negoatiated an option to renew the contract, which they chose to exercise. Ford would prefer to not have to purchase engines from International if they could have a wholly owned subsidiary manufacture them.

Now back on topic, why do you want a diesel?

Dodge was known for having automatic transmission problems with their diesel pickups in the mid 90's, however this is an issue that they seemed to have worked out.