2011 Ford F-250 Super Duty Pickup

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There’s lockable under-seat storage up front and a large storage cubby
beneath the rear bench. The extra storage is standard on XLT and Lariat Crew
Cab models. The new 6.7-liter diesel is designed, developed
and built by Ford. Two gas engines will also be available; the
6.8-liter V-10 Triton, and a new 6.2-liter V-8. The new SOHC 6.2-liter features variable cam timing, two spark plugs per cylinder, dual knock sensors, a higher compression ratio and better fuel economy. Specs aren’t finalized, but the 6.7-liter diesel should be rated 390 horsepower and 720 lb-ft of torque, while the new 6.2-liter V-8 is expected to produce about 400 hp and 400 lb-ft of torque.

All three engines will be coupled to the all-new 6R140 TorqShift six-speed automatic transmission. The 6R140 employs a new torque-converter lockup strategy that enables the converter to lockup sooner for better mileage. The 6R140 also gets “Select Shift,” which allows drivers to lock-out gears and manually shift and hold gears.

Electronics include standard trailer-sway control, AdvanceTrac electronic
stability control and roll stability control and a factory-installed trailer-brake control. Also optional is a new Productivity Display screen that provides information on fuel economy and towing performance. Towing and safety features include hill ascent and descent control, electronic locking differential and a tire-pressure-monitoring system.

Another new option is the first-ever factory fifth-wheel prep package designed and engineered by Reese Products. The truck will come with the bed floor cut, the frame mount and the wiring; although customers still need to buy a hitch.

Ford’s 2011 F-Series Super Duty pickups are scheduled to go on sale in the
first quarter of 2010.