2015 F-150 - First Drive Report
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I'm wondering; first time i really gave notice to it was when Top Gear made a clip about it, as it was one of the most popular cars in the US.
Is it because of a Rodney Carrington style love for a pick up truck; or are there that many contractors in the states?
Is it because of a Rodney Carrington style love for a pick up truck; or are there that many contractors in the states?
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I have seen it on New Dodges and Fords too. I have no idea if those are factory or aftermarket.
They make sense for people especially here out west. My next daily driver will be a truck. I would be able to accomplish so much more home improvement, taking trash, runs to the junk yard, moving furniture etc.I'm wondering; first time i really gave notice to it was when Top Gear made a clip about it, as it was one of the most popular cars in the US.
Is it because of a Rodney Carrington style love for a pick up truck; or are there that many contractors in the states?
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Here's some interesting news on the next generation Super Duty:
http://www.ford-trucks.com/article/...found_in_the_2015_Super_Duty_Order_Guide.html
... they still haven't announced new horsepower and torque figures.
We already know the Ford Super Duty is getting a bunch of updates for 2015 to keep GM's heavy-duty trucks on their toes. As a quick refresher, the 6.7-liter Power Stroke diesel V8 is getting more power, King Ranch models are getting a styling revamp, and the F-450 is getting a beefier frame plus other tough upgrades.
As we get closer to the 2015 Super Duty's official market launch, Ford has released an order guide for the updated F-250, F-350 and F-450. We've poured through the information to see what else we could discover about the updated Super Duty. Here are seven changes for the 2015 model year that may intrigue you:
1. The colors ... the beautiful colors! The Super Duty gets several new paint options for 2015: Bronze Fire, Caribou, and Magnetic. Magnetic "Tu-Tone" will be available on the Lariat only. Popping up in the color obituaries are Kodiak Brown Metallic, Pale Adobe Metallic and Sterling Gray Metallic.
2. Better trailer connectivity: The Super Duty's trailer brake controller for 2015 includes the Smart Trailer Tow connector.
3. Whoa there, Speed Racer: if you are planning to purchase the 2015 Super Duty as a fleet vehicle, XL and XLT models can be equipped with a factory-installed speed governor that can limit top speed to either 65 or 75 mph. That'll keep your drivers in line; however, if you're in California where everyone goes 80 mph on the freeway (traffic permitting), that 65-mph limiter may be a bit excessive.
4. Are you Sirius? SiriusXM Satellite Radio is now standard equipment on XLT models.
5. Bigger wheels: Standard wheel diameter on the F-450 has increased from 17 inches to 19.5 inches -- the wheels are forged polished aluminum. The F-250 XLT and single-rear-wheel F-350 XLT come standard with 18-inch cast aluminum wheels (pictured below).
6. The F-450 gets a mono-beam, wide-track front axle with coil-spring suspension
7. There's a new monochromatic paint package for King Ranch models already equipped with the chrome package.
Below are the Super Duty's horsepower and torque ratings for 2015.
The surprise here is that the dealer order guide still quotes last year's power and torque figures. That's fine for the standard 385-horsepower, 6.2-liter gasoline V8 -- it's going into 2015 unchanged. The 6.7-liter Power Stroke diesel V8, on the other hand, is getting an 8.5-millimeter-larger turbocharger as well as other tweaks to increase power and reliability. We're expecting Ford to release its updated diesel output figures closer to when the updated Super Duty hits dealerships later this year.
For a look at 2015 Super Duty updates previously announced when the truck debuted at the State Fair of Texas, check out the press release below.
Press Release
SEP 26, 2013 | DALLAS
2015 FORD F-SERIES SUPER DUTY FEATURES IMPROVED POWER STROKE DIESEL, STRONGER F-450, REVAMPED KING RANCH EDITION
- Engineering improvements boost the performance, capability and durability of the Ford-designed and Ford-built 6.7-liter Power Stroke® V8 turbo diesel engine
- Upgraded 2015 Ford F-450 pickup offers more towing capability than ever
VIDEO: 2015 Ford Super Duty Leaves the Competition Behind
- 2015 Ford F-Series Super Duty King Ranch restyled, combining authentic Texas heritage with modern luxury
Ford, America’s truck leader, introduces the 2015 F-Series Super Duty lineup today at State Fair of Texas, featuring a second-generation 6.7-liter Power Stroke® V8 turbo diesel engine; increased towing capabilities; and a refreshed, Texas-inspired King Ranch model.
“Truck leadership means never resting, and the Super Duty team has been tireless in finding ways to improve the industry’s most popular heavy-duty pickups,” said Joe Hinrichs, executive vice president and president of The Americas, Ford Motor Company. “Super Duty diesel customers will benefit from improved performance and features backed by outstanding Built Ford Tough durability.”
Since the 6.7-liter Power Stroke V8 turbo diesel debuted in 2010, Ford engineers have listened to customers and continued to examine each component of the engine to develop improved performance.
Ford is the only heavy-duty pickup truck manufacturer that designs and builds its own diesel engine and transmission combination, ensuring the powertrain will work seamlessly with all chassis components and vehicle calibrations – from concept to execution. This approach also enables Ford engineers to optimize the vehicle’s performance across the entire lineup.
A key Ford innovation on the original 6.7-liter Power Stroke V8 turbo diesel was its so-called reverse-flow layout. The advanced design places the exhaust inside the engine’s V-shape while the air intake is positioned on the outside of the V. This segment-exclusive design naturally improves a variety of attributes:
Ford engineers built upon the many benefits of this design as they upgraded the Power Stroke. One improvement is a larger GT37 turbocharger that replaces the previous GT32 model, enabling more airflow to the engine to produce more power beyond today’s 400 horsepower and 800 lb.-ft. of torque.
- Shorter airflow from the exhaust system to the turbocharger sitting between the engine’s cylinder banks improves turbo responsiveness – key to providing torque quickly to truck customers when they need it most
- Positioning the turbo inside the engine’s valley helps isolate the engine’s hottest temperatures, improving performance and efficiency, while also reducing noise, vibration and harshness
Key components of the new GT37 turbocharger
The GT37 features a single, larger 88-millimeter compressor wheel that replaces the GT32’s dual-sided compressor design. The compressor forces air into the engine’s cylinders to improve performance – especially at high altitude where the air is thinner than at sea level. The turbine size is increased to 72.5 millimeters from 64 millimeters, so exhaust gases have a larger surface area to spin the turbo, providing extra power. The wastegate and the wastegate controls are eliminated, because the turbo operates at lower peak pressures than the GT32.
“The original designers of the current Power Stroke V8 diesel forecasted needs for higher output. This facilitated the larger turbocharger, increasing airflow and creating more power,” said David Ives, Power Stroke technical specialist. “We’ve dramatically improved performance while reducing overall engine complexity by focusing on the turbo system.”
A further benefit of the larger turbo is improved engine exhaust braking, manually controlled by a push-button switch on the dashboard. Extra braking power helps reduce wear and tear on wheel brakes and requires less manual brake application from the driver, especially on downhill grades.
Fuel system improvements
Turbo changes drove improvements to the fuel delivery system, specifically a new high-pressure fuel pump and fuel injectors. The pump’s cam stroke is increased to deliver more fuel when desired for increased power. All-new injector tips better atomize the fuel, resulting in improved combustion that enables lower noise, vibration and harshness. Other benefits include cleaner emissions and a reduction in the buildup of fuel deposits on the valves over time.
In addition, a new exhaust temperature sensor enables more accurate fuel control, which improves both durability and driveability – especially when towing – and helps the customer drive the Power Stroke diesel to its maximum capability.
Even though the fuel system delivers extra fuel as needed to provide more power, other efficiency improvements ensure 2015 Ford F-Series Super Duty pickup customers see similar performance to today’s best-in-class fuel economy.
Further enhancements to Ford Power Stroke diesel include:
- Ford-designed and -engineered 6R140 TorqShift® six-speed transmission uses a new torque converter to manage increased horsepower and torque
- New polymer coating on main bearings for improved wear-and-tear durability and lower friction
- Improved crankshaft fillet design – the transition point between the crankshaft’s journals – to increase crankshaft power carrying capability
- Increased crankshaft damper weight to reduce rotating forces on the crankshaft when the engine is performing at peak power levels
- New five-layer head gasket to handle wider range of engine firing pressures resulting from more powerful engine performance
- Added material to the engine’s cylinder heads, exhaust manifold and valvetrain to handle increased power levels
- Redesigned turbo oil and cooling lines to improve sealing
- Piston assembly upgrades to increase load-bearing capability
- New four-layer exhaust manifold gasket for improved durability
2015 Ford F-450 upgrades
The 2015 Ford F-450 tops the F-Series Super Duty pickup truck lineup with maximum towing and hauling capability. Changes for 2015 include a strengthened frame, suspension, new commercial-grade 19.5-inch wheels and tires, and core work components shared with F-Series Super Duty chassis cab models.
Just as the next-generation Power Stroke engine reflects changes that improve power while maintaining durability, the Super Duty engineering team took specific actions to bolster key F-450 components to improve towing capability, including:
- Upgraded rear driveline U-joints
- Upgraded suspension components, including new rear leaf springs, front and rear stabilizer bars and shocks
- Increased fifth-wheel and gooseneck trailer capacity
- Stronger steering gears and steering linkages
- Larger brakes shared with Super Duty chassis cab models, including wheel brakes, parking brake and new antilock brake calibration
- F-450-specific Power Stroke diesel engine calibration
King Ranch expresses authentic, rugged luxury
The reinvigorated update to the 2015 Ford F-Series Super Duty King Ranch edition is inspired by the place where American ranching was born.
“King Ranch is an American original with a proud heritage of hard work that defines the American ranching lifestyle,” said Doug Scott, Ford Truck group marketing manager. “The 2015 Ford Super Duty King Ranch seamlessly combines elements of Texas-inspired luxury and Ford capability.”
As part of the Ford Truck commitment to continuous improvement, the F-Series design team traveled to King Ranch, founded in 1853, for fresh perspective and inspiration from the 825,000-acre working ranch, which is bigger than the state of Rhode Island.
“What really stood out is how prominent the ‘Running W’ is, and how it defines and unifies the ranch,” said Barb Whalen, Ford color and material design manager. “Similarly, we wanted that brand to define the new Super Duty King Ranch.”
On the new Super Duty King Ranch, the Running W – the brand used on cattle raised at the ranch – provides a focal point for the interior. It is cut out and stitched to make the seat backs and center console appear to have been branded.
A lighter, richer shade of Mesa leather trims the seats, center console lid, armrests and steering wheel.
Exterior updates include the new, darker Caribou paint for the wheel lip moldings, bumpers and lower body. The bed rail caps, bumper caps and running boards are executed in black. The Running W brings focus to the wheel caps as well.
“Through premium materials and thoughtful execution, we strived to make the 2015 Ford Super Duty King Ranch have a look and a feel as authentic as the ranch itself,” said Scott.
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http://www.ford-trucks.com/article/...found_in_the_2015_Super_Duty_Order_Guide.html
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Rv'ers and transporters will be happy to see a real F-450 return. http://www.dieselpowermag.com/features/ford/1402_2015_ford_f_450_platinum_first_look/
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GM can always catch up hp/trq wise. The LML is a strong engine too. Some tuners were able to get it to output 800hp on stock internals. They can obviously do the same thing ford did with the 6.7. I'd still get a 2015 Silverado HD 2500 for the body refinement.
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Ford may be planning on offering a V6 diesel option for the new F-150. Apparently, the idea actually started around 2006, until it was canned when the recession started. That engine was apparently built and ready a few years ago. It will displace 3.0L and is code-named "Lion".
Also, they are reporting the 2.7L Ecoboost will be producing around 300 horsepower, and a new 10 speed transmission may be coming to this and the upcoming Navigator.
http://powernationtv.com/post/ford-could-be-planning-v6-diesel-for-f-150#.UuxGzvldXiE
Also, they are reporting the 2.7L Ecoboost will be producing around 300 horsepower, and a new 10 speed transmission may be coming to this and the upcoming Navigator.
http://powernationtv.com/post/ford-could-be-planning-v6-diesel-for-f-150#.UuxGzvldXiE
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This thread needs more attention. Specifically, more than 700 pounds of attention.
The 2.7 Ecoboost is down 30 horses on GM's 5.3 V8 but nearly matches its torque. The 3.5 Ecoboost beats all the 5.3's figures.
Of note is the fact that GM's engine scheme is more cost-effective for the company and neither of their V8s, the 5.3 and 6.2, are lacking in technology. Ford has chosen to go a different route. However, has has heavily innovated in the chassis area, obviously. This truck is saddled with around 700 fewer pounds than GM's trucks. The benefit should be massive.
The 2.7 Ecoboost is down 30 horses on GM's 5.3 V8 but nearly matches its torque. The 3.5 Ecoboost beats all the 5.3's figures.
Of note is the fact that GM's engine scheme is more cost-effective for the company and neither of their V8s, the 5.3 and 6.2, are lacking in technology. Ford has chosen to go a different route. However, has has heavily innovated in the chassis area, obviously. This truck is saddled with around 700 fewer pounds than GM's trucks. The benefit should be massive.
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