From the rear, the truck didn't look at all that different-except for the step-up built into the tailgate. After dropping the tailgate, you can pull out and lower a step to stand on, then swivel up a pole to grab onto as you pull yourself into the truck's bed. This being a first for any pickup and maybe even the aftermarket. Ford installed this as a "what the heck" feature that they think users will find it useful. However, as useful as it may be, that pole did look a little silly. To give the designers credit, they thought so, too, but apparently their lawyers had decided that it needed to be there. Another innovative accessory is the stowable bed extender that folds in two halves, then locks against the sides of the bed. Ford said that a lot of users like the idea of an extender, although they don't appreciate the way it obstructs the bed when not in use. So, people usually removed it and kept it in the garage. Ford's solution folds away when not in use, but stays in the bed for on-the-go convenience. We're curious to see how well the design of this extender holds up to a lot of use. Look for the '08 Super Duty to go on sale in early 2007.
Engine 5.4L Triton V-8, 6.8L Triton V-10, 6.4L Power Stroke Diesel V-8
Horsepower5.4L: 300 at 5,000 rpm6.8L: 362 at 4,750 rpm6.4L diesel: 350 at 3,000 rpm
Torque (lb-ft)5.4L: 365 at 3,750 rpm6.8L: 457 at 3,250 rpm6.4L diesel: 650 at 2,000 rpm
TransmissionSix-speed manual or five-speed automatic
Drivetrain2WD or 4WD
Axle RatioF-250/350: 3.73, 4.10, 4.30F-450/550: 4.30, 4.88, 5.38
BrakesF-250/350: 13.66-inch rotor (Front); 13.39-inch rotor (Rear); four-wheel ABS, electronic traction/stability controlF-450/550: 14.53-inch rotor (Front); 15.35-in rotor (Rear); four-wheel ABS,electronic traction/stability control
Wheels And TiresF-250/350: 17- and 18-inch steelF-350 dualie: 17-inch steelF-450/550: 19.5-inchLargest available: 20-inch aluminum and LT275/65R20E
GVWRF-250: 9,400 to 10,000 lbF-350: 10,700 to 11,500 lbF-350 dualie: 12,400 to 13,000 lbF-450 dualie: 14,500 lb
GCWR5.4L, 3.73 axle: 16,000 lb5.4L, 4.10 axle: 18,500 lb6.8L, 4.10 axle: 21,500 lb6.8L, 4.30 axle: 23,000 lb6.4L diesel, 3.73 axle: 23,500 lb6.4L diesel, 4.10 axle: 23,500 lb6.4L diesel, 4.30 axle: 26,000 lb6.4L diesel, 4.88 axle: 33,000 lb
Max Trailer WeightF-250/F-350: 5000 (conventional), 12,500 (weight distributing), 16,900 (fifth wheel)F-350 dualie: 6,000 (conventional), 15,000 (weight distributing), 18,800 (fifth wheel) F-450 dualie: 6,000 (conventional), 16,000 (weight distributing), 24,500 (fifth wheel)
PayloadF-250: 2,840 to 3,210 lbF-350: 4,130 to 4,350 lbF-350 dualie: 5,300 to 5,790 lbF-450 dualie: 5,720 to 6,120 lb
Cargo Bed(length x width between wheelwells)81.8 in x 50.9 in or 90.8 in x 50.9 in
Seating2/3 (regular cab) or 5/6