Ford Super Duty - timeless classic

2024 Author: Erin Ralphs | [email protected]. Last modified: 2024-02-19 11:42

The US auto industry experienced ups and downs, introduced advanced technologies, slowed down the pace of development. But all "Americans" can definitely boast of build quality, ergonomics and speed, dynamics. Consider the advantages and disadvantages of an entire industry using the Ford Super Duty as an example.

General information about the family

The ancestor of the generation of F-Series pickups is Ford Bonus Builts, which began mass production in 1948. The car corresponded to the trends of the then fashion. The paid option included interior lighting, washers, a protective visor.

In 1956, after a couple of restylings, specialists redesigned the body structure, cabs, and updated the transmission.

In the 60s, the Ranger styling package was first unveiled, which would become the official name for mini-picks in the car market.

From 1976 to this day, the Ford pickup truck has been the best-selling car in America. Further transformations took place under the auspices of increased power, increased comfort, visual component.

To designate more massive "trucks" introduced the name Ford Super Duty. Their fuel consumption was 11-12 liters per 100 km. Models were equipped with two fuel tanks, standard petrol and V8 diesel units.

Ford F-Series Super Duty 2016-2017

The ideological successor of the previously presented "heavyweight" F-150 has got a body made of aluminum inserts. Not so long ago, the manufacturer declassified the configuration of his offspring:

• The frame of the car is made of high quality steel. The rigidity of the structure, according to engineers, has been increased by as much as 24 times!
• The "Giant" "lost" 160 kilograms, in many respects the miracle happened due to the use of parts from lighter alloys.
• Structural components protected from corrosion and mechanical damage.
• Surround view cameras have improved the comfort of viewing the track for the driver of this vehicle.
• LED head optics and side mirror lamps illuminate several meters of the roadway.
• Ford pickup has an 8-inch infotainment system.
• Blind-spot monitoring, lane change prevention remains a legacy of the old brand.
• Motor range - turbocharged V8 engines with volumes of 6, 7, 6, 2 and 6.8 liters.

This "giant" is simply created to carry heavy loads, trailers and loaded carts. For a ten-cylinder heart, this is just right for the shoulder.

Ford F-450 Super DutyPlatinum

Good old steel has not lost its relevance in the engineering industry of the American brand. The body, although it contains aluminum alloys, is not inferior to the tank in its reliability.

This modification is so gigantic that there are no free parking spaces for it. In the US, powerful pickups are loved, so the changes affected the powertrains of the Ford Super Duty. Specifications and other parameters will be listed below:

• V-8 turbocharged diesel engine made from graphite-hardened iron produces 440 hp. With. at 1165 Newtons of torque;
• the multi-ton car is set in motion by a six-speed "automatic", which showed correct operation throughout the test drive;
• 4WD performs well when towing on back roads;
• Steering wheel responsiveness is quite weak, so you need to start braking early;
• Wheelbase also affects city driving;
• The interior of the cabin maneuvers between restraint and luxury; the front panel is replete with wooden inserts, while the interior is still dominated by leather;
• car carrying capacity is 1.5 tons; this opens up ample opportunities for transporting trailers, yachts, livestock.

Popularity and sole ownership of the market segment provided a successful fight against competitors from GMS and Dodge. The Ford Super Duty has also seen significant gains in power, capacity andexterior.

Reviews

Drivers who have already tried the monster from America cannot get enough of their purchase. The car lived up to their expectations by 100%. And indeed: in no car you will find so much power, self-confidence and a wild desire to work. Excellent dynamics is manifested in off-road driving, comfort is provided by a balanced suspension, transmission.

Ford Super Duty has become a legend in the United States, but the passion for large cars is in the blood of every car owner. For $32,000, you get raw power packed into a high-strength steel frame. There may be some problems with handling in urban conditions, which is largely due to the anthropometry of the "American".