What do you think of Ford's New 2017 Ford F-Series Super Duty pickup?
Recently, the Ford Motor Company revealed its new 2017 Ford F-Series Super Duty pickup truck. During the release show, numerous Ford representatives highlighted the truck's use of aluminum, wight loss, robust frame and technological advances.
Seeing as how the 2015 Ford F-150 caused a great deal of excitement, I'm just wondering if my feelings of jubilation are worthwhile or if I'm just getting caught up in the moment. What do you think? Is this truck going to change the way people view performance pickups?
Anyway, just in case you missed the release, here's a summary of what took place: http://thefordexperiment.com/ford-finally-reveals-the-new-2017-ford-f-series-super-duty-pickup/. Obviously, any and all commentary is much appreciated.
I love Ford trucks, I like the new 2015, and I saw the 2017 Superduty sneak peek. I think Ford has done a tremendous job engineering the new truck, and the features packed in make it truly revolutionary. That trailer steer feature is awesome! I own a 2006 F150 supercab lariat 4x4, and it too is full of convenient, useful features. The prices keep going up, but for what you get, I think the Ford is a slam dunk.
Its too soon to see how the aluminum panels hold up to road salt. And its too soon to see how much repairs will be after a fender bender.
When you look at the weight issue, is amusing. Over the last three decades, truck manufactures have done nothing but add weight because of all the "luxury items". Power this, power that.
I've always driven Fords - Have four now, but I usually don't get into any new technology until it's been around a few years.
- Will newer model (03-07) Ford Super Duty headlights fit on a 2000 Super Duty? I was wanting to put Oracle headlights on my truck, but it's for the 03-07 6.0L Super Duty's. It's the only kind I can find that close enough to my trucks lights. But I was wondering if the headlights will fit right into my 2000 F-250 Super Duty.
- Will a front seat from an earlier Ford truck fit in a 2003 F-350 super duty if I change the seat tracks? I know the seat tracks for the front seat in the F-series trucks changed between 1997 and 2003, but I'm having a hard time finding an exact replacement for the 2003 model. Will a bench seat from another year or model of Ford vehicle fit the F350 if the seat tracks are changed? That would make it a lot easier to find something.
- Ford Super Duty diesel engine? Which is the best engine for diesel engine for a ford truck. People are telling me the best one is the 7.3 because it has the less problem but someone else to me is the 6.0. Please give me an idea on which is the best selection because I'm ready to purchase a used truck in a couple of months. I know these a 6.0, 6.2, 6.7 and a 7.3. I know they stop make the 7.3 in 2003, I can still find them.
- Anyone with a new 2017/2018 Ford Super Duty find the interior to be very cheaply put together and low end materials? Seems like a really el cheapo interior considering the price of what a Lariat and above trim level costs.