Ford Super Duty Pickup Truck Third Generation 2011–2016
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| Overview | |
| Also called | F-250 F-350 F-450 F-550 |
| Production | February 15, 2010–June 2016 |
| Model years | 2011–2016 |
| Assembly | Louisville, Kentucky, United States Escobedo, Nuevo León, Mexico Valencia, Carabobo, Venezuela |
| Designer | Ed Golden (2008) |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 6.2 L Boss SOHC V8 6.8 L Triton V10 gas (F450/F550 C&C only) 6.7 L Power Stroke Turbodiesel V8 |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual (Mexico only at F-350) 6-speed 6R140 automatic with and without PTO |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 137 in (3,480 mm) 141.8 in (3,602 mm) 158 in (4,013 mm) 156.2 in (3,967 mm) 172.4 in (4,379 mm) |
| Length | 227.6 in (5,781 mm) 232.4 in (5,903 mm) 248.6 in (6,314 mm) 246.8 in (6,269 mm) 263.0 in (6,680 mm) 271.5 in (6,896 mm) (F-450, F-550 SuperCab) 274.5 in (6,972 mm) (F-450, F-550 Regular Cab) 285.9 in (7,262 mm) (F-450, F-550 Crew Cab) 286.5 in (7,277 mm) (F-450, F-550 Regular Cab) |
| Width | 79.9 in (2,029 mm) 95.5 in (2,426 mm) |
| Height | 76 in (1,930 mm) – 81 in (2,057 mm) |
The Super Duty line received a large exterior upgrade that includes a new, bigger front fascia. Its engines were also upgraded to better compete with the new Silverado HD and Ram HD.
Ford stated in the 2011 Chicago Auto Show that the 2011 trucks have the thickest gauge steel frame of any Heavy Duty truck. The 2011 Ford F-Series Super Duty was awarded Truckin's "Topline Pulling Power" award for 2011. It also won Popular Mechanics best workhorse of 2011, and the best "Gear of the Year" in the trucks category. The F-450 is able to tow 24,400 pounds (11,100 kg) and has a maximum payload of 4,920 pounds (2,230 kg). The F350 has a maximum 21,600 pounds (9,800 kg) of towing capacity and 7,110 pounds (3,230 kg) of payload. Each engine is mated to a 6R140 heavy-duty TorqShift six-speed automatic transmission. The Ford F-250, the F-350 and the F-450 all come with trim levels including the XL, XLT, Lariat, King Ranch, and Platinum.
The 3rd generation of the Ford Super Duty Trucks are assembled at Ford's Kentucky Truck Plant, with additional production for other countries in Venezuela and Mexico. In Venezuela the F-350 super duty is offered as a commercial use small truck cutaway featuring a 6.2L V8 gas engine with a 5-speed manual TREMEC transmission TR-4050 with a choice of 4x2 or 4x4 wheel drive. Since 2012 due to government regulations, the Venezuelan F-350 Super Duty is factory equipped to use both natural gas and gasoline. The F-250 super duty was also recently re-introduced in this market after ten years. It is being marketed using the same engine as the Venezuelan F-350, but only with a 6-speed automatic transmission, 4x2 or 4x4 wheel drive option in both single and double cab configurations.
A feature unique to the 2011 Super Duty is the addition of a locking differential. It is only available for the F-250 and SRW F-350 4x4 models with a rear Sterling 10.5 axle. It is a 390.00 USD option The diesel F-250 relies on vacuum-boost brakes, while the F-350 relies on Hydro-boost. Both gas versions of the F-250 and SRW F-350 use vacuum-boost. F-250 is a class 2 truck. While the F-350 SRW, F-350 DRW, & F-450 pickup are class 3. The F-250 and F-350 (SRW & DRW) have 13.66 inch front brakes and 13.39 inch rear brakes. The 2015-2016 F-250 and F-350 have 14.29 inch vented disc brakes on the front and rear axles as an improvement made for these model years. The F-450 pickup has 14.53 inch front brakes and 15.35 inch rear brakes. The F-450 has a wider track than the F-350. The F-450 remains available in class 4 as a Chassis Cab truck.
The trucks were once under investigation by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration for steering failures, but the investigation revealed the failures were driver error and had nothing to do with design.
Powertrain
Engines
The 2011 Ford Super Duty is available with either a gas or diesel engine. The gas option is an E85-capable 6.2 L 2-valve SOHC V8, which puts out 385 horsepower (287 kW) and 405 pound-feet (549 N·m) of torque. The diesel is the new 6.7 L Power Stroke V8, producing 390 hp (291 kW) and 735 lb·ft (997 N·m) of torque. The new engine is an entirely Ford product, unlike previous diesels, therefore reducing development costs and shipping delays. The 6.8-liter V10 was dropped from the regular Super Duty models, however it is still an option with the F-450 and F-550 chassis cabs, mated with a 5-speed automatic transmission.
Shortly after the unveiling of the 6.7 L Power Stroke V8, GM unveiled the 2011 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra 3500HD with Duramax 6.6-liter turbodiesel V8, making 397 hp (296 kW) and 765 lb·ft (1,037 N·m) of torque. Ford quickly responded by boosting the output of the Power Stroke just months after its initial release, to 400 horsepower (298 kW) and 800 lb·ft (1,100 N·m) of torque. For customers who purchased a Super Duty with the original Power Stroke V8, Ford offered a free upgrade at dealerships to the new level of output. Power and torque was increased to 440 horsepower (328 kW) and 860 lb·ft (1,170 N·m) of torque on 2015 models.
| Model | Years | Type | Power, torque |
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| Boss SOHC V8 | 2011–2016 | 6.2 L (379 cu in) 16-valve V8 | 385 hp (287 kW; 390 PS), 405 lb·ft (549 N·m) |
| Triton SOHC V10 | 2011–2016 | 6.8 L (412 cu in) 30-valve V10 | 362 hp (270 kW; 367 PS), 457 lb·ft (620 N·m) |
| Model | Years | Type | Power, torque@rpm |
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| 6.7L PowerStroke (Ford Scorpion V8) |
2011–2016 | 6.7 L (409 cu in) 32-valve turbocharged Diesel V8 | Before August 2010: 390 hp (291 kW; 395 PS)@2800, 735 lb·ft (997 N·m)@1600 2011-2014: 400 hp (298 kW; 406 PS)@2800, 800 lb·ft (1,085 N·m)@1600 2015-2016: 440 hp (328 kW; 446 PS)@2800, 860 lb·ft (1,166 N·m)@1600 |
Transmission
No manual transmission is available in the United States, but in Mexico and Venezuela the F-350 is available with a 5 Speed Manual. Automatic transmission features a manual mode. The diesel engine's transmission optionally features a PTO and is a "live-drive" unit. "Live-drive" meaning the PTO is directly connected to the engines crankshaft, whereas the Torqshift 5R110, GM's Allison 1000 transmission and Ram's Aisin use a torque converter or clutch (depending on being an automatic or manual, respectively).
| 6R140 | |||||||
| Gear | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | R |
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| Ratio | 3.974 | 2.318 | 1.516 | 1.149 | 0.858 | 0.674 | -3.280 |
Cooling System
There are 2 separate cooling systems
- High-temperature system that runs at 194 degrees to cool the engine.
- Low-temperature system with a 122-degree coolant for the following;
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- fuel cooler
- EGR system
- transmission fluid
- air-to-water inter-cooler
A belt-driven pump mounted low on the driver side circulates the high-temperature coolant, while a separate belt-driven pump mounted higher on the passenger side circulates the low-temperature coolant.
F-450 pickup
The F-450 pickup is available only in a single configuration; a crew cab with a dual rear-wheel 8-foot bed. The only powertrain combination is the 6.7 L Powerstroke turbodiesel V8 mated to the six-speed TorqShift automatic transmission. Trims include the XL, XLT, Lariat, King Ranch, and Platinum
- Wheelbase: 172.4" (Crew cab, long bed)
- Payload: 4920 lbs (2011), 5260 lbs (2012), 5880 lbs (2013), 5,450 lbs(2015)
- Towing capacity: 24,400 lbs (2011), 24,500 lbs (2012), 24,700 lbs (2013), 31,200 lbs(2015)
- Front GAWR: 5,940 lbs
- Rear GAWR: 9,100 lbs
- GVWR: 13,050 lbs (2011), 13,300 lbs (2012), 14,000 lbs (2013), 14,000 lbs(2015)
- GCWR: 33,000 lbs, 40,000 lbs(2015)
- Axle gear ratio: 4.30:1
- 4x4 only. No two-wheel drive.
- Alcoa Forged wheels are the only available wheels.
- LT245/75R17 (2011-2014)
- MT225/70R19.5 (2015)
Chassis cab
The Ford Chassis cabs were updated using the new 2011 body style. Ford chassis cabs are still rated up to the industry maximum 19,500 pound Gross Vehicle Weight Rating. The Gross Combined weight was upped 2,000 pounds to 35,000 lb maximum; 5,000 pounds greater than the nearest competitor.
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