Super Duty

New Technology for 2011 F-Series Super Duty Chassis Cab

In addition to important and class-exclusive technology-features such as SYNC, Ford Work Solutions and standard upfitter switches, here’s a look at new technologies for 2011:

• Flex Fuel capability on 6.2L
• B20 biodiesel capability on 6.7L
• Heavy Duty TorqShift 6-speed SelectShift Automatic transmission includes Manual mode, Progressive Range Select and Tow/Haul mode
• Tow/Haul mode on diesel engine-equipped trucks includes an integrated exhaust brake in the turbocharger
• The transmission on diesel-equipped models can be ordered with the optional Live-Drive Power Takeoff (PTO) Provision
• SRW models get Trailer Sway Control and Hill Start Assist (same as pickups)
• MyKey is optional
• An all-new Productivity Screen with 4.2-inch LCD display is standard on Lariat models
• Crew Cab models (XLT and Lariat) get a 60/40 flip-up/fold-down rear seat with locking underseat storage and auxiliary power point

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Diesel Exhaust Fluid Explained Simply

The all-new Ford 6.7L Power Stroke V8 Turbo Diesel uses Selective Catalytic Reduction and Diesel Exhaust Fluid to meet stricter government diesel emissions requirements while helping deliver improvements to horsepower, torque, towing, hauling, reliability and fuel efficiency.

What is Diesel Exhaust Fluid(DEF)?  A non-hazardous clear fluid (67% deionized water and 33% chemically pure urea) that is injected into the diesel exhaust system to greatly reduce NOx emissions.

Where is the DEF fill nozzle and tank?  On pickups, they are located together with the fuel tank and fill nozzle on the driver’s side.  This location may vary on Chassis Cabs.

How large is the DEF tank?  Pickups have a 5.1-gallon tank, Chassis Cabs have a 6.1-gallon tank.

Where do I get a DEF?  Available from dealerships, major auto parts chains and gas stations.  Customers can purchase Motocraft DEF in 1-and 2.5-gallon jugs.

How much does DEF cost?  Suggested list price of Motorcraft DEF is $5-$10 a gallon, depending on quantity purchased.  Refilling is typically only required at oil change intervals, depending upon vehicle usage, and the fuel economy savings greatly outweigh this cost.

How do I know when to refill DEF?  Adding DEF is as simple as adding washer fluid, and Super Duty provides numerous warnings that the tank is getting low starting at 800 miles to empty.

What happens if I run out of DEF?  Drivers will have plenty of warning long before entering the required speed-limited modes that occur once the tank is empty.  This eventually progresses to an idle-only mode.

Can I use water or anything other than DEF?  No. The system will sense that the DEF has been contaminated and enter a speed-limited mode until it is remedied.

What if the DEF freezes in the tank?  The tank and supply lines are heated and allow for expansion.  You can start the engine and drive while the DEF thaws.

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Best-In-Class Towing on the 2011 Ford Super Duty

The 2011 Super Duty offers projected best-in-class towing capability and new technology to help the customer tow with confidence.  A new class-exclusive trailer sway control is a component within AdvanceTrac with roll stability control designed to monitor the truck’s performance while towing and works to correct unwanted trailer sway.  If the vehicle is equipped with the available Trailer Brake Controller and the trailer has electric brakes, the trailer brakes will also be activated to help reduce the sway condition and help the driver regain control of the trailer.

The Integrated Trailer Brake Controller ensures smooth and effective trailer braking by powering the trailer’s electric brakes with an output proportional to the towing vehicle’s brake pressure. The Message Center user indicators include Trailer connection, GAIN setting display and OUTPUT bar graph.

The Integrated Exhaust Brake improves trailer control by increasing engine back pressure to help slow the vehicle without generating additional heat in the brakes of transmission.

The New Hill Assist Feature makes it easier to pull away on a slope or grade greater than degrees by keeping the vehicle from rolling downhill.  The vehicle remains stationary on a slope for up to two seconds after the driver releases the brake pedal.  Brakes are automatically released once the engine has developed sufficient power to prevent the vehicle from rolling down the slope.

The New Class-Exclusive 5th-Wheel/Gooseneck Hitch Prep Package is factory installed with Ford factory warranty coverage, innovative and robust frame-mounted crossmember located “under-the-bed” to maintain a flat cargo bed floor, convenient 7-pin trailer wiring connector located on the driver-side cargo box wall, five factory-cast attachment points accommodate both 5th-wheel hitches and gooseneck balls with safety chains, and five factory-cut mounting holes are primed and painted at the factory and include trim-bezel close-out covers to maximize corrosion protection when not in use.

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Technology and Connectivity of the 2011 Super Duty

Listed are some helpful features the Super Duty now includes:

SYNC-provides voice-activated control of a Bluetooth-enabled cell phone or MP3 player.

Voice-activated Navigation System- for access to real-time traffic and weather updates.

New Factory-installed HD Radio for cyrstal-clear static-free sound, more music, news and sports-all subscription free from local AM and FM stations broadcasting in digital.

Rearview Camera is especially useful when connecting a trailer.  MyKey helps promote safe driving habits with the ability to restrict certain features.

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Greater Productivity of the 2011 Super Duty

Super Duty offers the most efficient mobile office with features to help the customer stay connected and simply get more done.

The new LCD Productivity Screen has features such as a Gauge Mode - Configurable compass, real-time engine and transmission (gasoline engine) oil temperatures and turbo-boost gauge (diesel engine). Trip A/B - Trip time and mileage information; can track two trips. Fuel Economy - Fuel comsumption history and selectable displays for miles to empty, average and instantaneous.  Settings - Turn features on or off, change lamp, compass and maintenance schedule settings, and monitor oil life percentage. Truck Applications - Off-road and training info including: Off-road screen with lateral, vertical and turning radius info, Electronic Locking Differential, Hill Descent Control, 4×4 system nad traction control status, Track and store info for up to 10 trailers, includind mileage and Trailer Brake Controller settings, Trailer connection checklist for increased safety and Information- MyKey, System Check and key system warnings for Trailer Sway Control, Hill Descent Control, Tire Pressure Monitoring System and diesel engine-specific messages.

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Testing And Durability of the 2011 Super Duty

Super Duty may be all new, but it is already tested and proven to be Built Ford Tough.  The F-Series Super Duty trucks are pushed to, and sometimes beyond, their limits with some of the most rigorous durability testing.

The all-new Super Duty has been durability tested for a minimum 250,000-mile service life and is currently being put to the test by real customers.  Test engines spend 1200 hours (50 Days!) running at peak torque to test the strength of the engine’s internal rotating parts.

Deep thermal shock test stresses the cylinder head gaskets, engine sealing and cooling system connections.  Engines are idled, run at peak power until components are red hot, thens shut off and allowed to soak while 16-degrees-below-zero Fahrenheit coolant is pumped through the engine.  This process is repeated for 150 hours.

Structural testing verifies the design parameters are being met, including the assessment of tolerances designed into the components.  Engineers build engines with intentionally defective parts to simulate and solve potential quality issues before they happen to the customer.

Watch the Field Work videos at fordvehicles.com/2011SuperDuty for more details.

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Ford Fiesta Movement in the Blogosphere this Week

The sun is shining, the birds are chirping, the convertibles are down and we believe the snow is officially gone!

Welcome Spring!

The blogosphere was light this week regarding the Ford Fiesta Movement.  We know last week we hoped for more stories, but unfortunately, we cannot deliver much to you this week.  (Keep your fingers crossed for next week)

Based on the results from the last two weeks, we are going to change this week’s format slightly.

First, we will share with you the one noteworthy event discussed in the blogosphere regarding the Ford Fiesta Movement.  Then, a video recap of our upcoming Drive One 4 Your School campaign with Glen Este High School in Cincinnati, OH, follows.  Lastly, we provided a sneak peak of our new and first 2011 Ford F-250 Super Duty we received.  Check them out!

Thanks again for tuning in this week.  Enjoy the ride!

Hilary McHone, current Ford Fiesta agent, toured southern California with Todd Haselton, formerly of Laptop Magazine.  Todd shared with Hilary the many “cool” gadgets someone can add to their vehicle.  Be careful–Remember–No texting while driving.

Zach Kushner and Brittany Iredale share an update on the Drive One 4 Your School campaign.  We look forward to seeing you May 15, 2010, from 9am to 5pm at Glen Este High School.

Lastly, the first 2011 Ford F-250 Super Duty at Beechmont Ford in Cincinnati, OH.  Come check out the actual model or view more product information about it.

2011 Ford F-250 Super Duty Cincinnati

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2011 Ford Super Duty Questions and Answers

The NEW 2011 F-Series Super Duty pickup arrives at Beechmont Ford in April offering customers an all-new diesel engine. With 735 ft.-lbs. of torque and 390 horsepower in the Ford-built 6.7-liter Power Stroke® diesel, the new Super Duty F-250 and F-350 lead the heavy duty pickup segment in towing, hauling and fuel efficiency.  In addition, the new F-450 and F-550 tow and haul even more weight.

Q: How is bringing the Power Stroke diesel in-house going to improve customer satisfaction with the engine?
A: Power Stroke is an established brand with approximately 3 million Power Stroke diesel trucks sold since its launch in 1998. The new 6.7-liter Power Stroke was designed, engineered and built by a dedicated Ford team that put the engine and its components through a severe testing regimen, both in the lab and on the road. These tests replicate the way our Super Duty customers drive and use their trucks. Customer satisfaction and third-party accolades for current Ford powertrains, including the company’s new EcoBoost and hybrid technology, provide added confidence in the new, Ford designed and built Power Stroke diesel.

Q: How stringent were the tests in the development of this new diesel engine?
A: The severe testing regimen includes 10.3 million miles of testing in the laboratory and on the road; extensive CAD and CAE testing prior to hardware tooling; thousands of hours in over-boosted, over-pressurized and overloaded conditions; 30 days running at maximum speed and boost; 2,600 engine starts at sub-zero temperatures; thermal shocking with alternating hot and frigid fluids; simulated 10-year use in arctic conditions; and field testing on torturous roads and courses. We also used data-driven analysis that incorporated warranty information, customer driving styles and road conditions.

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2011 Ford F Series Super Duty Model Lineup

The 2011 Super Duty Pickups and Chassis Cabs are all about meeting specific customer needs with cab styles, wheelbases, cab-to-axle (CA) lengths, dual-rear-wheel (DRW) and single-rear-wheel (SRW) axles, 4×2 or 4×4. Whatever a customer may need, Super Duty is the truck.

Ford Super Duty XL

- Performance/Handling features

o AdvanceTrac with RSC (Roll Stability Control

o Alternator, Heavy Duty

o Axle (Twin I-beam on F-250 & F-350 4×2 models, Monobeam on F-250 & F-350 4×4 models)

o Battery (Diesel engine, 750 CCA & Gasoline engine, 650 CCA)

o Brakes-power 4-wheel ABS

o Engines (6.2L in F-250/F-350, 6.7L in Power Stroke, 6.8L Chassis cabs)

- Flexibility features

o “3-blink” lane change signal

o 6” angular molded-in-color black running boards

o Airbag deactivation switch

o Child tethers

o Coat hooks

o Door trim-color-coordinated, molded with armrest/grab handle and reflector

o Doors- Two(Regular cab only) & 4 (SuperCab and CrewCab only)

o Glass-solar tinted

o Grille- black painted

o Instrumentation-Message Center

o Much more

- Capability features

o Tow hooks

o Trailer tow package

o Trailer tow wiring

o Trailer hitch receiver

- Quality/Reliability/Durability features

o Jack-(2-ton mechanical in F-250 & F-350 SRW) (4-ton hydraulic in F-350 SRW & F-450)

o Moldings-tailgate and box rail

o Spare tire, wheel, lock and frame-mounted carrier

*Ask about the XL Value Package and Power Equipment Group

Ford Super Duty XLT

- Includes all XL content plus

-Flexibility features

o Second-row underseat locking storage with power point

o Air conditioning vents-black with chrome ring

o Bumper- front and rear chrome

o Door trim- soft armrest/grab handle, molded upper appliqué, upper & lower

o Floor mats-color-coordinated

o Mirrors-manual telescoping trailer tow mirrors with power heated glass

o MyKey

o Remote Keyless Entry

o Wheels, F-250/F-350 SRW-17” cast aluminum with bright hub covers

*Ask about XLT Appearance Package, XLT Interior Package & XLT Premium Package

Ford Super Duty Lariat

- Includes all XLT content plus

-Performance/Handling features

o 6.7 Power Stroke V8 turbo diesel (F-450/F-550 Chassis Cab)

-Flexibility features

o 5” chrome tubular step bar

o Air conditioner-dual-zone Electronic Automatic Temp Control

o Autolock/Auto unlock, Autolamp/Rainlamp and SecuriCode Keyless Entry Keypad

o Door trim- soft armrest/grab handle, simulated maple woodgrain window switch bezel

o Electronic Shift-On-the-Fly (4×4 only)

o Instrumentation- LCD productivity screen

o Mirror-rearview, electrochromic self-dimming

o Power adjustable pedals

o Reverse sensing system

o Leather upholstery

o 10-way power driver and front passenger seats

o SIRIUS Satellite Radio

o SYNC

o Wheels-F-250/F-350 SRW – 18” premium cast aluminum wheels, F-350 DRW-17”, F-450/F-550-19.5” forged, polished aluminum

*ask about Lariat Interior Package and Lariat Ultimate Package

Ford King Ranch Super Duty Pickup

- Includes all Lariat content plus

- Flexibility features

o 6” angular lighted, painted running board

o Accent color front bumper, lower bodyside moldings, rear step bumper with step pad, and wheellip molding

o Body color mirror caps and grills

o Memory power adjustable pedals

o Mirrors- powerscope trailer tow mirrors

o Rearview camara

o Remote start system

o Seats-unique King Ranch Chaparral leather seating, heated/cooled

o Unique accent-color box top/tailgate moldings

o Unique door trim panels with King Ranch Chaparral leather insert and woodgrain appliqué

o Unique front and rear floor mats with King Ranch logo, steering wheel with SYNC controls, fender badges

o Universal garage door opener.

*Ask about King Ranch with Chrome Package

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2011 F-Series Super Duty Interior and Exterior Design

The 2011 Super Duty is built strong and capable of anything! The interior has enhanced seating and an all-new center console that is bigger, more convenient and strong-specifically designed to help drivers get the job done!

Front seats now have available heating and cooling capability for optimum passenger comfort and driver’s seat available with memory feature.

New for 2011 is the Remote Start Feature which is factory installed and covered under the New Vehicle Limited Warranty, HD Radio which is also factory installed that is your local AM and FM stations broadcasting their signal in digital.

My Key is another feature that can be accessed via the standard Message Center which helps promote safe driving habits with the ability to restrict certain features. Some more safety features include head restraints that help optimize head and neck protection in certain types of collisions, and SOS Post Crash Alert System which activates the hazard flashers and sounds the horn after a crash in which the airbags deploy.

The new Flow-through Center Console is lockable and can hold up to 2 laptops and includes a 12V power point outlet for charging cell phones, laptops, etc. A household-style 110V/150W inverter is standard and located at the rear console. A lockable rear underseat storage is included on Crew Cab models with the 60/40 bench seat with flip-up/fold-down seat cushions. The storage is partitioned, independently lockable and includes an additional 12V auxiliary power outlet.

Super Duty’s new exterior styling visually and boldly communicates F-Series power and capability.

The aggressive grille appearance is highlighted by “Super Duty” stamped on the upper grille and features large chrome crossbars with a sawtooth design flanked by bull nostrils ends.

The Ford blue-oval is front and center to the grille design and is a massive 13 inches in size.

The inverted power dome hood accentuates the “Built Ford Tough” DNA and includes a new clamshell design that separates the grille from the hood.

A dual-beam headlamp design is evolutionary, stacking the jewel-effect halogen headlamps and turn signals.

Front bumper includes an integrated step pad.

A ToughBed spray-in bedliner provides tough, durable protection for the life of the vehicle’s truck bed.

Newly designed Power Stroke badge is easily seen on the front door panels.

Rearview camera provides added driver convenience when backing up and easily useful when connecting trailer.

At the rear, the tailgate features a bold, Ford blue oval and Super Duty badging while the rear bumper includes a large step pad.

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