FORD SUPERDUTY F-SERIES
Ford truck lovers have something to celebrate--the
introduction of a completely revamped line-up of F-Series SuperDuty pick-ups. Ford
is badging the trucks as the 1999 model, and the trucks are at the dealerships now!!!
From the F-250 to the mighty F-550, and all the fleet
combinations in between, EVERYTHING has changed! New more powerful engines make the
trucks a fierce competitor in the hard-charging truck market. The newly designed
suspension systems is night and day over last years trucks and all of the
competitors. A new factory PTO option, a new Tritan V-10 motor, the new body lines,
suspension, interior and fleet applications, there is no denying that these are going to
be a big hit for Ford and its loyal followers.
Meeting a wide variety of demands
The SuperDuty F-Series is an
all-new full-size truck developed and built on a separate platform from the under 8,500
pound gross vehicle weight (GVW) F- 150 and F-250, and extends to the F-250, F-350, F-450
and F-550 models. These SuperDuty F-Series trucks replace the F-250HD, F-350 and
F-SuperDuty models currently in Ford's over-8,500-pound GVW lineup.
This two-platform strategy recognizes the significant
differences between the commercial and personal-use markets, while meeting the needs of
both. Ford is partnering with distributors and manufacturers of aftermarket
equipment to help expand the trucks' utility by tailoring them for various work
applications.
Among the variety of SuperDuty F-Series
applications and aids
Snowplowing can be performed in a 4x4
SuperDuty F-Series from a Regular Cab SuperCab or Crew Cab for the first time.
Chassis Cabs can be ordered in one of five wheelbases and three cab styles with
aft-of-axle fuel tank or available midship, depending on the range of driving requirements
and equipment to be added. A four-circuit wiring prep in the instrument panel eases
the job of mounting aftermarket controls in the cab. The wiring prep is sealed against
water leaks from the engine compartment and is on its own fuse-protected circuit. A
color-coded wiring prep speeds hooking up a trailer or powering equipment from the rear of
the vehicle. The wiring prep also is isolated on its own fuse-protected circuit to
maintain driving security. With four-wheel drive, an operator can snowplow in the
winter with a spreader on the back of the truck or landscape in the summer with a dump
body. Previously the two applications required different trucks. Flat frame
rails also allow for an easy fit up of a variety of utility or flatbeds.
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Thursday December 13, 2007 07:35 AM