Ford's F-Series Super Duty pickup trucks are built on a fully boxed frame made of 95 percent high-strength steel. The platform shaves nearly 350 pounds from the curb weight of its predecessor while strength is increased by a factor of 24 over the previous generation's frame. Riding atop it is a high-strength aluminum alloy body, which Ford describes as military-grade.
The F-Series Super Duty provides buyers with best-in-class towing capabilities. In properly equipped F-450s, that means up to 21,000 pounds of conventional capacity and an impressive 32,500-pound capacity when hooked up to a fifth wheel. Meanwhile, the F-250 offers best-in-class payload capacity of 4,200 pounds, while the F-350's best-in-class payload tops out at 7,630 pounds. In short, the Super Duty hauls.
These F-Series Super Duty trucks are powered by a variety of engines. Standard is a flex fuel 6.2L gasoline V8 that makes 385 horsepower and 430 pound-feet of torque. When ordered as a chassis cab only for the F-450 or F-550, standard power comes from a 6.8L V-10 that produces 288 horsepower and 424 pound-feet. Finally, a second-generation 6.7L Power Stroke turbo diesel V8 delivers best-in-class power figures of 440 horsepower and an incredible 925 lb-feet of torque. All engines are mated to a TorqShift 6-speed automatic transmission.
Ford's Super Duty pickups are offered in a variety of three-quarter and one-ton configurations--F-250, F-350, F-450--in both 2- and 4-wheel drive, with cabs including regular cab, extended super cab, and 4-door crew cab. Bed sizes include lengths of 6-feet 9-inches and 8 feet, with both standard rear-wheel and dually configurations.
Trims across the range include XL, XLT, Lariat, King Ranch and Platinum. XL models include things like 17-inch steel wheels, a backup camera, quad dual-beam halogen headlights, tie-down hooks, heavy-duty vinyl on a 40/20/40 split bench front seat, air conditioning, an AM/FM stereo with either four or six speakers depending on cab size, 12-volt power outlets, tilt/telescoping steering wheel, AdvanceTrac with roll stability control and trailer sway control.
XLT trims add 18-inch alloy wheels, a SYNC infotainment system, SiriusXM satellite radio, cruise control, cloth seating and a rearview camera. The Super Duty Lariat adds luxury to the fold, with leather seating, a center console, the SYNC 3 infotainment system with voice activation and optional navigation, 10-way power driver and passenger seats, dual-zone automatic climate control, a Sony 10-speaker audio system with CD/MP3 player, power-adjustable pedals, an 8-inch productivity screen and rear privacy glass with a power sliding back window in crew and super cabs.
The King Ranch trim comes only on crew cab models. It includes all the Lariat's standard features, plus an accent-color bumper, 2-tone paint, running boards, special alloy wheels, remote start, special Mesa brown leather seating with heated and cooled front seats, a heated leather-wrapped steering wheel, voice-activated navigation, a reverse sensing system, universal garage door opener and more.
Finally, the crew cab-only Platinum trim rides on 20-inch wheels and features LED headlights, fog lights and taillights, power running boards, remote tailgate with a built-in tailgate step, adaptive steering and blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert.
Options on lower-tier trims include many of the standard features from upper-level trims, like navigation and rearview cameras. A power sunroof, adaptive cruise control, LED bed lighting, and lane-keeping assist are also optional. The available Ultimate Trailer Tow Camera System features seven cameras that allow drivers to better maneuver a trailer during hook up backing and towing.
Towing And Hauling Capabilities
Impressive Available Technology
Available Luxury Features
Powerful Engine Choices
Ford's Super Duty pickups carry over to 2019 largely unchanged.
Ford's fully redesigned F-Series Super Duty pickup trucks are better than ever. While they share the looks of the popular F-150, the Super Duty series is a workhorse like no other. The trucks offer best-in-class towing and hauling capabilities, thanks in part to an impressive Power Stroke diesel engine that produces an incredible 925 pound-feet of torque. With interior amenities that range from sparse to ultra-luxurious, there's a Super Duty F-Series pickup for everyone.
