2011 Super Duty
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Dmace
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Well, it's still ugly only now as a more protruding grill like the GM's.
It's nice to see they are finally catching up to the Dodge and GM by adding a 6-speed transmission and possibly bumping up the HP in the sub-par V8 5.4l. Although dropping the V10 is a bad idea in my opinion. Also nice to see them follow Dodge's lead and add a live PTO to the transmission for accessories like dump hydraulics, plus finally going to 2 spark plugs per cylinder like the HEMI will aid in smoothness, throttle response and fuel mileage. It will probably be a decent truck as long as they keep adding the features the Dodge and GM have already offered for years...
Personally I still think the Dodge HD trucks are the best looking. I just want the Cummins diesel, Aisin transmission and integrated exhaust brake on a quad cab 8ft bed truck.
http://special-reports.pickuptrucks...dge-ram-2500-and-3500-heavy-duty-pickups.html
It's nice to see they are finally catching up to the Dodge and GM by adding a 6-speed transmission and possibly bumping up the HP in the sub-par V8 5.4l. Although dropping the V10 is a bad idea in my opinion. Also nice to see them follow Dodge's lead and add a live PTO to the transmission for accessories like dump hydraulics, plus finally going to 2 spark plugs per cylinder like the HEMI will aid in smoothness, throttle response and fuel mileage. It will probably be a decent truck as long as they keep adding the features the Dodge and GM have already offered for years...
Personally I still think the Dodge HD trucks are the best looking. I just want the Cummins diesel, Aisin transmission and integrated exhaust brake on a quad cab 8ft bed truck.
http://special-reports.pickuptrucks...dge-ram-2500-and-3500-heavy-duty-pickups.html
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You are right about the Dodge being the best looking but its still a Dodge. They will never catch up to Ford on all the comfort features and items like the brake controller, GN hitch, ect. Its really too bad. No one has anything bad to say about the Cummins. The complaints are usually centered around the package its wrapped in.
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Dmace
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You mean this Integrated Brake Controller on the Dodge Ram HD trucks? You know, the one that reads out the display on the dash so you are not looking down at the ashtray to see it.
"Comfort features" huh? So does the Ford have power adjustable pedals, one-touch sunroof, power retractable running boards, factory installed remote start or a voice activated touch screen computer with Garmin navigation, Bluetooth connectivity, Wi-Fi access, and Sirius satellite radio?
Gooseneck hitch as a factory accessory, yeah it's got that too!
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It's too bad Ford doesn't have a Trailer Sway Control option like the Dodge Ram since I typically see those little F-150's with a 26ft travel trailer wagging it's tail like a dog.
It's also too bad Ford can't make a decent drivetrain to put in their "wonderful" trucks...
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Flaming. Stop it. Be nice.
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The new dash is neat
I would like to have that on my Jeep.... Not sure what crazy wheeling you can do with a Crew Cab pickup...
I wish Ford would give up on the dummie guages and give us real ones so we know the numbers.....
Only time will tell how the new engines will shake out. By 2012 I should have well over 150K on my truck and be ready for a new one.
I would like to have that on my Jeep.... Not sure what crazy wheeling you can do with a Crew Cab pickup...
I wish Ford would give up on the dummie guages and give us real ones so we know the numbers.....
Only time will tell how the new engines will shake out. By 2012 I should have well over 150K on my truck and be ready for a new one.
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That is an awesome display. I would be willing to bet those specific gauges are for the Power Wagon which is an off-road beast.
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I stand corrected on the hitch. Looks like they are using a B&W. Thats a very good hitch. Had one on my 7.3 Power Stroke.
As for the brake controller they are catching up. Its just in the the wrong spot. Brake controllers should be mounted and controlled with the right hand.
Anyway, why don't you start a Dodge Thread so you can brag on them over there. This was a review of the Ford, not a comparison.
As for the HEMI, its nothing to brag about in a truck. Great engine in a hot rod car but not a stump pulling truck. I was really disappointed in mine in a my 2500. I am now much more educated in truck engines and know what too look for. The motor ran great and I had zero problems with the motor but Dodge would have been much better off revamping the 360 or making a purpose built truck motor with some low end torque like the gas offerings from GM and Ford.
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As for the brake controller they are catching up. Its just in the the wrong spot. Brake controllers should be mounted and controlled with the right hand.
Anyway, why don't you start a Dodge Thread so you can brag on them over there. This was a review of the Ford, not a comparison.
As for the HEMI, its nothing to brag about in a truck. Great engine in a hot rod car but not a stump pulling truck. I was really disappointed in mine in a my 2500. I am now much more educated in truck engines and know what too look for. The motor ran great and I had zero problems with the motor but Dodge would have been much better off revamping the 360 or making a purpose built truck motor with some low end torque like the gas offerings from GM and Ford.
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That is an awesome display. I would be willing to bet those specific gauges are for the Power Wagon which is an off-road beast.
Its the 2011 Superduty dash......I don't think of too many long wheel based vehicles as offroad beasts. Where I like to go, they would never fit, let alone turn around.
If you notice in the picture, as soon as this "beast" drives over the rock his drivers side front tire is on, it will high center on the frame. But don't get me wrong, they do make great mall crawlers!
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I like everything about it except for the changes in the F-450. I wish they had kept the 19.5" wheels. Smaller wheels equal smaller brakes. I don't have a problem with the top speed of my '08 F-450, the speed limit on the Interstate is 70, don't have any desire to drive a 9,000# truck at 90mph.
