The new diesel powertrain, still nicknamed Power Stroke, is designed and built in-house by Ford, a first for them. And did they get it right or what. The new 6.7-liter turbo-diesel V-8 cranks out a whopping 390 horsepower and an incredible 735 lb.-ft. of torque, all the while achieving best-in-class fuel economy and biodiesel compatibility.
The Ford Super Duty boasts best-in-class fuel economy. The turbo diesel truck we drove is not subject to EPA fuel-economy ratings, but we managed about 24 miles per gallon on a combination of gravel roads and highway in our dualie. And that was with 1000 pounds of payload in the bed, and three people riding comfortably in the cab. Others in our group eked out 34 miles per gallon on the same roads. With a 37.5-gallon fuel tank that comes standard in the longer-wheelbase versions, stretches of 1000-plus miles without stopping are a possibility. Even with the 26-gallon tank, stops for gas will be few and far between. It’s a good thing we like the interior.
Towing a 9000-pound trailer up and down twisty mountain roads proved to be a feat of very little difficulty for the well-prepared Super Duty. With a towing capacity upwards of 12,00 pounds in this (or almost any) configuration, the 6.7-liter Power Stroke diesel chugged along quietly, as the Trailer Sway Control technology did its job to keep all that tonnage in check, and we felt little difference in the feel of the truck as we climbed up the steep hills. The track down was also a breeze¬, thanks in part to the Hill Descent Control button. Also, the range limiter function of the automatic gearbox, in which certain gears can be locked out, keeps the truck from upshifting too readily. Though we didn’t really ever notice the truck shifting into too high of a gear for the load when left to its own devices.
Put simply, were it not for the huge mirrors to give its position away, we could have simply forgotten that any sort of trailer was attached at all. No sway, no porpoising, no noise, no noticeable load on the rear suspension, and no significant drag.
The 2011 Ford Super Duty includes a wealth of features to aid productivity at the job site and provide more conveniences to customers. Standard and available 2011 F-Series Super Duty technology features include:
•MyKey (standard on all Super Duty pickups);
•Auxiliary audio input jack;
•SIRIUS® Satellite Radio;
•SYNC® with Traffic, Directions & Information;
•Voice-activated navigation system with touch-screen display;
•Reverse Vehicle Aid Sensor;
•Rear View Camera;
•Power Code™ Remote Start System;
•PowerScope™ trailer tow mirrors;
•Integrated Trailer Brake Controller.
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