DEARBORN, Mich., Oct. 19, 2012 – Ford continues to strengthen the F-Series lineup for
2013, raising the bar for Super Duty towing, hauling and braking to again set
the standard among heavy-duty trucks.
“Super Duty pickups and chassis
cabs are the segment benchmarks, chosen by tradesmen more than any other
heavy-duty truck to get the job done,” said Raj Nair, Ford group vice
president, Global Product Development. “To help our customers continue to
become more productive and efficient, we’ve increased our towing and payload
capability yet again.”
Best-in-class towing and payload
F-Series Super Duty trucks are
engineered to meet the demands of the toughest customers. With their needs in
mind, Ford engineers have raised conventional towing capacity to a
class-leading 18,500 pounds, besting the nearest competitor by 500 pounds.
Increased towing brawn goes
hand-in-hand with improved payload capability to a class-leading 7,260
pounds.
Improved brakes
F-Series Super Duty’s
best-in-class payload numbers are supported by an improved brake system that
delivers increased capability and usability.
Braking engineers increased brake
rotor swept area by 16.4 percent in front and 14.5 percent in the rear for
maximum braking to help dissipate heat, especially on long downhill grades.
These changes support a 700-pound
increase in the maximum Gross Vehicle Weight Rating to a best-in-class 14,000
pounds. Improved brake pads and a retuned booster enable enhanced pedal brake
feel to increase driver confidence.
“We’ve really improved brake
feel,” said Michael Watkins, brake system engineer. “There’s refined
modulation in the pedal – you really feel the stopping power. With a full
load of cargo, drivers will notice strong, confidence-inspiring brakes.”
A larger parking brake for F-250
and F-350 models also allowed an increase in maximum payload rating.
Available adjustable pedals also
enhance customer comfort by personalizing the interface between driver and
brake system.
All-new F-Series Super Duty
Platinum
Other changes for 2013 include the
introduction of the all-new Platinum series model and the availability of
SYNC® with MyFord Touch®.
The Platinum series makes a bold
statement with a grille that features a satin chrome surround highlighted by
perforated mesh inside, plus other special exterior upgrades. The interior
showcases luxury in the form of premium wood grain appliqués, a heated and
leather-wrapped steering wheel, and other high-end luxury touches.
The 2013 F-Series Super Duty
builds on the foundation of SYNC with MyFord Touch, which is available for
the first time. A new 8-inch, high-resolution touch screen display gives
drivers easy access to phone, climate control, entertainment and navigation
features, along with a dramatically expanded voice control vocabulary.
The 8-inch display screen also
provides a large, clear view behind the truck when in reverse to help drivers
maneuver in tight spaces or line up conventional trailers with the truck’s
hitch.
Unique to Ford F-Series, the
physical interface for MyFord Touch has been optimized to accommodate truck
users who may be wearing work gloves by providing easy access to climate
controls and audio presets on the center stack.
Expect more
Leadership is expected of
F-Series, which has been the best-selling truck in the U.S. for 35 straight
years.
Historically, best-in-class towing
and payload capability and legendary Built Ford Tough durability have driven
F-Series customer loyalty. The 6.7-liter Power Stroke® diesel and
6.2-liter V8 gasoline engines – with class-leading fuel economy – give Ford
customers even more reasons to stay loyal in the years ahead.
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10/23/12
2013 Ford F-Series Super Duty Raises the Bar with Best-in-Class Towing and Payload Benchmarks
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