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Pickups

Ford unveils MBX350, a Super Duty designed for off-road law enforcement

Despite the Matchbox branding adorning the exterior of this F-350 concept, Ford says this truck is not a toy. Instead, the MBX350 is a fully-functioning police and tactical truck concept designed to take on any type of terrain. Built using a 2017 Ford F-350 4×5 XL Crew Cab, the truck is powered by Ford’s 6.7-liter […]

November 8, 2016

Pickups

Skyjacker unveils new lift kits for 2017 Ford Super Duty trucks

If you’re jonesin’ to put a little more air between your 2017 Ford Super Duty truck and the pavement, Skyjacker Suspensions took the wraps off its new lift kits for the big machine at the SEMA show this week. The kits come in 8.5-, 6-, ad 4-inch lift versions, and there is also a 2.5-inch […]

November 4, 2016

Pickups

Ford F-Series named Hottest Truck at SEMA 2016

Another year, another huge showing at the SEMA awards for Ford Motor Company. Of the five “Hottest” vehicle awards the show awards each year, Ford took home three at this year’s show with the F-Series being named Hottest Truck, the Mustang grabbing Hottest Coupe and the Focus winning Hottest Hatch. Last year, Ford became the […]

November 2, 2016

Pickups

2017 Ford Super Duty named Truck of Texas atop decent Rodeo showings by Nissan, Ram

Ford’s latest generation Super Duty trucks picked up a major boost of confidence this week as the winner of the Texas Auto Writers Association’s (TAWA) “Truck of Texas”. It’s the 13th time Ford F-Series pickups have won the award, which TAWA President Nic Phillips said went to the 2017 Super Duty due to the truck’s […]

October 14, 2016

Pickups

Here’s how Ford’s back-up trailer assist works on the 2017 Super Duty

Ford has proven that mirrors, spotters and looking over your shoulder are continuing to become a thing of the past when it comes to backing up a trailer. At a media drive in Denver, reporters had a chance to use Ford’s new trailer reverse guidance system available on 2017 Super Duty trucks. RELATED >> Test Drive: We […]

August 15, 2016

Pickups

Test Drive: We punish Ford’s 2017 Super Duty with a rocky climb and a muddy dive

Editor’s Note: This test drive originally appeared on our sister site Hard Working Trucks. While riding on top of the hill, the engineer from Ford tells me to keep driving towards the boulder until it disappears from view. It’s not the most comfortable feeling while driving a new 2017 F-250 FX4. I mean, you know […]

August 12, 2016

Pickups

Ford to offer STX trim on Super Duty for first time with 2017 model

Ford said Wednesday it will roll out its STX Appearance Package for the first time on Super Duty trucks for the 2017 model year. The option will also be available on the 2017 F-150 in either SuperCab or SuperCrew configurations. Positioned between Ford’s XL and XLT models, the STX trim level targets customers looking for the utility […]

August 11, 2016

Pickups

Ram says Ford Super Duty’s claim to towing throne isn’t fair

Ram is criticizing Ford’s new claim to the pickup towing capacity throne, saying that Ford’s comparison is unfair since it blurs the line between two different truck segments. Ford says the 2017 F-450 will tow up to 32,500 pounds, which the automaker says in a press release is “1,290 more pounds than its nearest competitor.” That nearest competitor […]

July 20, 2016

Pickups

Ford drops meaty 2017 Super Duty towing hint while detailing trucks’ new driver assist technology

Ford announced today that driver-assist technologies on its new 2017 F-Series Super Duty pickup will increase driver confidence and control, and in the process hinted that the pickup line itself could receive a boost in max towing capacity for the coming model year. The addition of adaptive cruise control for 2017 uses Super Duty’s 6.7-liter […]

July 11, 2016

Vocational

Work trucks are smarter, more comfortable than ever thanks to AMTs, plush cabs

Generations ago, vocational trucks were about as basic as you could get; a steering wheel and three pedals. Trucks that were meant to be battered on the jobsite got very few options not designed for moving payload, but the quest for driver retention and the trickle down of available technologies has begun to change how […]

July 4, 2016

Pickups

Inside the 2017 F-250 King Ranch: Ford’s Super Duty trucks get bigger and lighter

The integration of aluminum into Ford’s famed F-Series pickup line was a risky move. For a brand that bills itself as “Built Ford Tough,” the introduction of the lighter-weight alloy exposed the F-150, the best-selling pickup for a generation, to criticism. Competitors pounced, but the consumers who actually buy the trucks have barely flinched. Through […]

June 20, 2016

Vocational

New Ford telematics system by Telogis launching soon, promising big fleet savings

Starting this summer, the new Ford Telematics Maintenance Connect by Telogis will be available for all existing and new Ford Telematics customers. Ford and Telogis say that the factory-fit telematics system is an industry first that will allow commercial customers to share their vehicle’s performance and diagnostic data with the Ford dealer of their choice. RELATED […]

June 17, 2016