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#1 of 9 2011 Ford Super Duty by gmhellman Oct 19, 2009 (7:12 pm)
What do you think of the 2011 New Super Duty?
#2 of 9 Another refresh by kcram HOST Oct 20, 2009 (3:26 pm)
12 years... same cab, same bed. Dodge and GM have both changed their sheetmetal twice since the 1999 Super Duty was released in January 1998. Not saying it has to change for change's sake, but at some point, customers will get tired of the same thing warmed over.   Jury will be out for a long time on the new diesel. The Duramax and Cummins have a long history to fall back on. Similarly, the rev-happy 6.2 V8 replacing the more work-friendly 6.8 V10 will be a question mark.   I commended Ford for moving the headlights to the bottom of the cluster for the 2008 redesign (closer to the road = more effective illumination, less glare to others) and they've kept it at the bottom for 2011, but the new lenses - along with the new grille - seem to harp on the "bigger is better" theme... not attractive.   Interesting that Ford is staying with attached dually fenders after GM and Dodge went to integrated steel bodysides, although the 2011 SD now has much smaller extensions - bearing more than a passing resemblance to the ones used on the 2006-2009 Dodge Ram Mega Cab dually.   In the end, it's all about the diesel, though. Ford better hope their engine doesn't have the teething problems of the last 3 Navistar/International engines, or the money they spent on the new front clip won't matter to anyone.   kcram - Pickups/Wagons Host
#3 of 9 Another Refresh by gmhellman Oct 23, 2009 (11:03 am)
I do agree with the statement about the new engine, but I like the more bulky, trucklike look of the fords. Chevrolet has gone toooo far towards crossover-car like design. It is too bland. If I wanted an suv or car I would have bought one. I know several people that have the SD line of diesels without problem. Not saying that past problems don't exist. I really like the layout of the interior better than the Dodge and GM. I do like the looks of the dodge better than the GM though. I can't wait for 2012 or 2013 when I can get a one or two year used one for thousands less.
#4 of 9 Fuel Economy & Exhaust Cleaning ?? by john123go Oct 25, 2009 (5:26 pm)
Can someone give me input on my new 2009 F-450 King Ranch. At this time, it is performing at about 10 miles per gallon at pure highway driving and 8.5 when exclusively city driving all NOT TOWING.   At the same time, the exhaust is very black and has lots of carbon inside.   Otherwise, the truck is great. I hauled a 17,000 # 5th Wheel from Dallas to Estes Park, Colorado at 70 mph and got 6.8 mpg going uphill north and 7.1 mpg at 70 mph going downhill south.   Any thoughts regarding Exhaust Cleaning issue and how to get better everyday driving milage ??????   Thank you for help. Love It & Hate It !!!!!! Replies to this message: kcram (Oct 25, 2009 6:12 pm) losman54 (Nov 08, 2009 7:48 pm)
#5 of 9 Re: Fuel Economy & Exhaust Cleaning ?? [john123go] by kcram HOST Oct 25, 2009 (6:12 pm)
Replying to: john123go (Oct 25, 2009 5:26 pm) This discussion is for the 2011 Super Duty due early next year. For your concerns, please try the Article Comments - 2008 F-450 Super Duty Full Test discussion.   kcram - Pickups/Wagons Host
#6 of 9 2011 Super Duty by diehardford Nov 01, 2009 (12:08 am)
By the pictures I seen so far I like it. Personally the huge front grille is what I like the most. That and the smooth sides of the truck. Although I don't need a dually I think attached fenders is the way to go. A lot easier to fix when some one miss judges the with of a drive through. I'm not so sure I like the idea of aluminum heads. Looks like they are addressing some of the problems they have had with the current engines , more and larger head bolts, revised egr system and poor mileage. I like the fact their going to a single turbo ; one less item to maintain. Now if they will get rid of these plastic radiators thats on the 08s . As long as my 08 keeps given me good service I plan on waiting a model year on the 2011 to see how well it holds up. If the reports are good this time next year I'll put in an order for a new one
#7 of 9 2011 Super Duty by gmhellman Nov 01, 2009 (1:13 pm)
I am very excited about the look. I do agree that the larger grill is complementary to the smooth sides of the truck. With the all new diesel I will wait a year to see how it holds up. I am not in a hurry to get a new truck yet, but the time will be coming soon. My 1/2 ton is just getting by while pulling my 20 foot travel trailer. It will be nice to pull just about whatever I want. I am really stoked about the towing center that Ford has designed. GM uses a factory EBC but it does not have a digital read out and they do not offer the aux switches like ford does. Ford truly makes the best trucks.
#8 of 9 Typo by gmhellman Nov 03, 2009 (4:41 pm)
I just read my above message, and it should have read my 30 foot trailer. My half-ton can handle a 20 foot trailer easy. My 30 footer weighs 9600 pounds when fully loaded for a trip. I need a diesel.
#9 of 9 Re: Fuel Economy & Exhaust Cleaning ?? [john123go] by losman54 Nov 08, 2009 (7:48 pm)
Replying to: john123go (Oct 25, 2009 5:26 pm) i'm interested in the new 2011 Ford 450 as well and time will tell, i currently have a C4500 Topkick conversion by Monroe Truck and Equipment and just came back from the Keys pulling my 16.5K 5th wheel and got 10-12 MPG over 3,200 miles and I only have 330hp Duramax. I'm hoping and I keep looking for MPG stats on the new 6.7L towing something

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