Though we've covered the new 6.7-liter Power Stroke diesel V8 for the 2011 Ford F-Series Super Duty quite a bit lately, Contributor Mark Williams takes a much closer look at the details of this redesign in our official First Look article.
He tells you why the the new Power Stroke diesel should be more refined, and hopefully, more reliable than previous Power Strokes, and he tells you why the new 6.2-liter V8 gas engine is a bit like the famed Boss 302.
Perhaps the most useful thing about this Super Duty revamp, though, is the attention Ford has given to this heavy-duty series truck's number one activity: towing. It goes well beyond the new six-speed automatic's tow/haul mode, and extends to a new productivity interface that allows you to tailor drivetrain settings for the weight of your trailer, monitor transmission temp in real time, and even confirm that your trailer lights are working.
estreka says:
04:08 AM, 10/ 1/09
I like the idea of user control. I particularly like the taillight warning feature. Now if drivers would only pay attention to it.