Ford F-Series Brochure & Specs page 8

Massive Muscle
Ford tough from the ground up.
Class-leading capability begins with a rock-
solid foundation. Thick frame rails join rugged
crossmembers to construct a rigid frame. Robust
suspensions and axles handle the heaviest loads.
Braking is firm and predictable, stop after stop,
while ride and handling reach high levels of
comfort and confidence. Super Duty is built to
lead the way in capability, and to offer a superb
driving experience.
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HIGH-STREnGTH FRonT-EnD STRUCTURE:
Super Duty uses all high-strength steel
(approximately 2 times stronger than regular steel)
in its rugged, hydroformed front-end structure.
2 FUllY BoXED FRonT FRAME RAIlS: Extra-rigid
structures provide added strength for front-
suspension mounts and for upfits such as snow plows.
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FRonT DRoP HoRnS: Allow the front bumper to
sit lower for compatibility with car bumpers.
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STAnDARD FRonT Tow HookS: The closed-
loop design has been tested to 125% of the heaviest
GVWR with just one hook.
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TwIn-CoIl MonoBEAM FRonT SUSPEnSIon:
Standard on all 4x4 models and on F-450 4x2, it
allows a wide range of GAWRs. Front Twin I-Beams
give F-250 and F-350 4x2 models the toughness
of solid I-beams with the handling and comfort of
an independent suspension.
BUIlT FoRD
ToUGH® HITCH
RECEIVER is
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standard on every
Super Duty® pickup.
It's rated to the
truck's capabilities.
STAGGERED REAR SHoCkS help
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control axle motions for a smooth ride and
confident handling — loaded or unloaded.
RIVETED, wElDED, oR BoTH,
crossmembers are secured by the
method that optimizes frame capability.
lonG REAR SPRInGS
measure over 66 in. (1676 mm)
to help manage torque without
compromising comfort.
HoTCHkISS-DESIGn
REAR SUSPEnSIon allows model-
specific spring and axle ratings for
a wide range of payload capacities,
GVWRs and GAWRs.
FRonT ConTRol ARMS support
huge front GAWRs for exceptional
hauling and towing capability.
Outstanding Braking
no truck is complete without great brakes. Super Duty's standard 4-wheel Anti-
lock Brake System (ABS) is up to the task. Huge vented rotors and dual-piston
calipers deliver confident stopping power, even when hauling the heaviest of
payloads or trailers.
ElECTRoCoATED C-CHAnnEl FRAME of
up to 6.7-mm steel helps deliver best-in-class
capability and outstanding corrosion resistance.
BoDY-To-FRAME MoUnTInG BolTS are
driven from the bottom up, a feature many
aftermarket builders find desirable.
MICRo-CEllUlAR URETHAnE BoDY
MoUnTS compress proportionally to the
load on rough roads and during cornering
for controlled body motions and a
comfortable ride.
EnGInE TRACTIon ConTRol
option can automatically step in
to reduce power when it detects
a loss of traction. (Not shown.)