Heavy-duty pickups exist to tow and haul the heaviest loads. The F-Series Super Duty trucks will be able to idle indefinitely and still meet CARB's tough NOx emissions limits.
All three engines will be paired with Ford's all-new 6R140 heavy-duty TorqShift six-speed automatic transmission that promises innovative shift strategies and power takeoff features. Ford has badly needed a six-speed automatic transmission for its diesel HD pickups to compete with Dodge's 68RFE and GM's Allison T1000 six-speed automatics. The six-speed also gives Ford gear parity with GM's 6L90 six-speed 6.0-liter V-8 gas engine and an extra cog over Dodge's 545RFE five-speed 5.7-liter Hemi V-8 gas engine.
Gas engine models inherit the Super Duty's electronically controlled viscous clutch that debuted on the 2008-10 6.4-liter diesel trucks and delivers better fuel economy and overall NVH and controllability.
The truck will communicate the subtraction by showing only five gear positions in the instrument cluster display. Like the horsepower and torque figures, Ford has remained coy about specific changes to Super Duty max towing and payload ratings.
Ford says that, in general, payload capability will improve by about 100 pounds, for two reasons: First, the new 6.7-liter diesel engine weighs about 160 pounds less than the outgoing 6.4-liter diesel. Secondly, other safety, refinement and emissions-control changes add back about 60 pounds, so the 2011 Super Duty weighs about 100 pounds less than the 2008-10 trucks.
Single rear-wheel Super Duty pickups receive standard trailer-sway control with roll stability control, like the system that's offered on the Ford F-150. TSC measures trailer sway input coming into the truck based on rear yaw motion. If it senses too much, it can apply both the truck's and trailer's brakes (if they're electric) through the integrated trailer brake controller and reduce engine throttle to help prevent loss of trailer control. Brewer said the e-locker has been designed by Ford and will be manufactured at the Sterling Axle plant for single-rear-wheel F-Series Super Duty trucks only.
There are many “trucks” available in modern market, but not many of those “trucks” actually are “trucks”, and the very few models that actually personifies the term “truck” perfectly the 2011 Ford F-350 Super Duty surely is on the top. Following the changes made to comparatively earthbound Ford F-150, the 2011 Ford F-350 Super Duty gets a brand new set of upgrades and updates. The base XL trim for the F-350 Super Duty is available with all the configurations and comes loaded with standard equipments such as 17 in steel wheels, telescoping trailer mirrors, a towing package, 40/20/40 front bench seat, a tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel air-conditioning, vinyl flooring and upholstery, 60/40-split-folding rear seat (Crew Cab and SuperCab) and a 2-speaker radio.
The XLT trim for the vehicle comes loaded with the Power Equipment Group and Value package, but at the same time adds cup holders, alloy wheels (single rear wheel), rear privacy glass, cloth upholstery, extra interior power points, carpet flooring and an auxiliary audio jack. The XLT trim can also be obtained with the XLT Interior package, which adds a keyless entry code pad, automatic headlights, power-adjustable pedals and a 6-way power driver seat.
Power:
The standard engine option for the 2011 Ford F-350 Super Duty is a 6.2 ltr gasoline V8 engine, which generates maximum power of 385 horsepower and 405 pounds-feet of maximum torque. Maximum towing capacity for the truck can vary between 11,800 and 15,000 lbs depending upon the axle ratio, cab design, wheels driven, dual or single rear axle.
Safety:
The 2011 Ford F-350 Super Duty ensures the safety of the occupants with hill start assist, 4-wheel antilock disc brakes, front side curtain airbags trailer sway control, front side airbags, stability control and the SOS post-crash alert system. The 2011 Ford F-350 Super Duty enters the market with a perfect blend of power, refinement and strength, which all makes it a superb alternative for a heavy duty truck.