In the endless game of one-upmanship in the pickup-truck market, Ford claims to be the heavy-duty king of the hill once again with the 2020 Ford F-Series Super Duty. The heavy duty version of the F-Series—the best-selling vehicle in America for more than four decades—now has more...Read More»
For 2020, the Ford F-Series Super Duty received a host updates, and chief among them is a new 7.3-liter V-8. On Thursday, the automaker shared how much power the new engine option will provide owners. The figures are 430 horsepower and 475 pound-feet of torque. Both of those numbers are enough to...Read More»
The updated Ford F-Series 2020 Super Duty battle the redesigned Ram Heavy Duty and Chevrolet Silverado HD pickup trucks with a newly optional 7.3-liter V-8 gasoline engine and a 10-speed automatic transmission. The new 7.3-liter V-8 engine joins a carried-over 6.2-liter gas V-8 base engine and an...Read More»
Ford F-Series Super Duty pickup truck owners have found their tailgates have been flying open without warning while driving, according to complaints filed to the NHTSA. According to a report published by CarComplaints.com on Tuesday, the NHTSA has received multiple complaints from F-250 and F-350...Read More»
A law firm that has carved out a reputation for aggressively pursuing automakers over diesel emissions has found a new target: Ford's heavy-duty pickups. The suit comes just days after Ford announced details for its upcoming F-150 diesel and is the latest in a string of accusations following VW's...Read More»
Truck guys love feats of strength, but splitting hairs may not rise to that occasion. Ford announced Tuesday that its new 2018 Ford Super Duty would lay claim to the best available horsepower and torque figures—for now. When equipped with an optional 6.7-liter turbodiesel V-8 engine, the 2018...Read More»
This morning, Ford Motor Company issued four recalls affecting more than 143,000 late-model Ford vehicles, including the Mustang, Explorer, Focus, Taurus, and F-Series pickups. RECALL #1: 2015-17 Ford F-150 Crew Cab, 2017 F-250 and F-350 Super Duty Crew Cab UNITS AFFECTED: 141,340, including...Read More»
A specific configuration of the 2017 Ford F-250 has earned top marks in the federal government's crash test—five stars overall, an achievement matched by no other heavy-duty full-size pickup truck. The award applies only to the F-250 Crew Cab 4x2. The four-wheel drive version of the truck...Read More»
The truck market in the U.S. is very important. This is not a buyer base you want to upset when introducing a new truck, which is why the new 2017 Super Duty poses a risk for Ford. It's completely new for 2017, and its body is made of aluminum. Last week we asked you via a Twitter poll whether it...Read More»
Officials at Ford will admit there's at least one place F-Series trucks don't reign supreme. Rather, it's one small slice. And even then, coaxing that admission out of Ford officials is tough to do. New for 2017, Ford will introduce an STX package Super Duty truck meant to take on Chevrolet's heavy...Read More»
Ford's new 2017 Super Duty range marks the first time since 1999 that the truckmaker started from scratch and built an all-new pickup. For the first three generations of the heavy duty pickup, Ford largely used the same frame it had first developed for the Super Duty range when it split the series...Read More»
Looking back at it, we've grown a lot in 17 years. But some things are better left behind. The Great Recession can stay right where it is—in history. Samesies for toe shoes. About 17 years ago, Ford split off heavy duty trucks from its F-150 lineup and created one of the most lucrative...Read More»
The latest salvo in the heavy duty pickup arms race comes from Ford, and it's a shot fired up the noses of Ram and General Motors. Ford announced Monday that its new 2017 Ford F-350 would top the range of current and be able to tow 32,000 pounds when dragging a gooseneck trailer. When towing a...Read More»
Ford has just upped the luxury truck ante by introducing the new 2013 Super Duty Platinum. What makes this heavy hauler different, from one aspect, is that it's the first truck application of Ford's MyFord Touch system. While the software and screen are the same, the system now features large...Read More»
It's the end of the month, and what does that mean? Well, it could mean it's time to close the deal on a new vehicle. Recently we reported that toward the end of the month, you're more likely to get a good deal on a new vehicle. Weekends aren't always the best time of the month to get a great...Read More»
PickupTrucks.com is reporting today that the first production units of the 2011 Ford F-Series Super Duty heavy-duty truck have begun hitting dealer lots this week. The Web site says pictures of trucks on dealer lots have starting hitting the Internet, as well. We've known that the truck was heading...Read More»
Pickuptrucks.com is reporting today that Ford will increase power in its Power Stroke diesel at some point in the not-too-distant future. Ford had announced that the 2011 Ford F-Series Super Duty with the 6.7-liter Power Stroke turbodiesel would make 390 horsepower and 735 lb-ft of torque. General...Read More»
Ford is unveiling a new LCD screen for dashboard on its 2011 Ford Super Duty, claiming that this new screen will make fleet users more productive while also giving bosses more control. The 4.2-inch screen will be operable through steering-wheel mounted buttons, and it will offer new menus that...Read More»
With a constant emphasis on "green" vehicles dominating automotive culture these days--there were even a few hybrid supercars revealed at this week's Geneva Motor Show-- some folks might be wondering what the future holds for heavy-duty full-size pickup trucks. Some might even question whether it's...Read More»
