2017 Ford Super Duty Shows Off New Updates

JACKSON, Mich. –­– With automakers continuously churning out new truck models each year, it’s hard to discern which pickups are better than others. But Ford Motor Co. just made things easier for us as the 2017 Ford Super Duty shows off new updates. Ford took time to enhance a list of major aspects that improve the heavy-duty pickup in terms of brawn, brains, and performance.

A Truck That’s Built Ford Tough

You know how the saying goes: it’s what’s on the inside that counts. The all-new, high-strength steel frame that strengthens the heavy-duty truck's foundation by 24 times is what makes it a tough pickup. Additionally, Ford added more strength to the four-wheel-drive, driveline, axles, and towing components to add a little extra muscular tone to the Super Duty.

Of course, a strong outer structure matters as much inner fortitude does. That’s why Ford armored the new Super Duty with a high-strength, military-grade, aluminum alloy body designed to be impervious to dents, dints, and red rust corrosion. It also trimmed 350 pounds of baggage from the pickup while still preserving all around strength.

Heavy-Duty Technology

Who says a truck can’t be tough and smart? The new Super Duty may as well be the valedictorian of its segment considering the technology it’s equipped with. One of Ford’s innovation focal points for the pickup was improving towing through smart updates, including:

• LED Lighting
• Seven cameras that show different angles and monitor the area around the truck
• Center high-mounted stop lamp camera that offers a clear view of the cargo box and trailer hookup
• 360-degree camera system that shows an above ground view of the truck’s area
• Trailer reverse guidance to help you reverse with or without a trailer
• Trailer camera you can hook up for extra visibility
• In-cab trailer tire pressure monitoring system
• Adaptive steering technology to aid in vehicle control at low and high speeds 
• SYNC3
• Blind Spot Information System
• Lane departure warning to alert you of lane changing drivers
• Adaptive cruise control and collision warning

Super Performance Capability

When a truck sheds 350 pounds, it’s inevitable it will be more agile than ever. But a meticulously designed engine is what truly enables a heavy-duty pickup to perform at the level it’s built for, and the new Super Duty offers at least five options for you to choose from:

• 6.7-liter Power Stroke V8 diesel pushing plenty of horsepower and torque
• 6.2L V8 gasoline engine exclusive to the F-250 equipped with the TorqShift-G transmission
• 6.7L Power Stroke V8 diesel
• 6.8L V10 gas
• 6.2L V8 gas

Each engine offers something unique to Super Duty drivers, but there’s not doubt that they all deliver immense power to Ford’s pinnacle heavy-duty pickup. You’ll have to dream of experiencing that power until the 2017 Super Duty hits our dealership next year, but until then feel free to stop by anytime for a test-drive, an oil change, or any of your other auto service needs.

Seymour Ford Lincoln is located at 2601 Seymour Road in Jackson, Michigan 49201. We will work hard to ensure you never leave our dealership unsatisfied! Visit us at at SeymourFord.com and SeymourLincoln.net or give us a call at (517) 787-9500.

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