2017 Ford Super Duty

[Mortland]

Ford had a promotional exhibit at the Hendersonville, NC Apple Festival. Got to test drive and check three models out. I am IN LOVE with the F250 diesel with the King Ranch trim! Man that thing is beautiful! Got to test out the trailer camera, being an inexperienced tower this thing was gold in my eyes. The four cameras will simultaneously run and the computer will piece the video together to give you a complete overhead view of your entire rig. There were many camera features, I was truck lusting too much to really get all the technical info. Thing was awesome! I think my wife is sold on it to as the back seat has an additional 4 inches of leg room compared to the previous models...enough room for us to fit our growing baby girls and their carseats. She also noted how quiet the diesel engine was, the noise and smell has always been a turnoff for her.

We have 20 entries into the drawing for a new one to be announced at the beginning of the new year...a man can dream can't he? Until then we'll keep saving our dollars and wait a few years until the kinks and price work themselves out. For now we're more than content with our paid for '05 Ford Excursion

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[Alphonse]

Originally Posted by Naper

Not sure what you are referring to. I had no issues with my 2012 The 6.7 was a new Ford designed and built engine in 2011.

Use Mr. Google, search and read on. 2011 engine was modified later as well, turbo layout was changed. Look at DPF regeneration and issues created. Search for Technical Service Bulletins and the like.

[Naper]

Originally Posted by Alphonse

Use Mr. Google, search and read on. 2011 engine was modified later as well, turbo layout was changed. Look at DPF regeneration and issues created. Search for Technical Service Bulletins and the like.

Show me a truck (or anything else) that doesn't have some kind of negativity on Google. I love the ones that start off "My sisters boyfriends uncles next door neighbour has one and its the worst thing he has ever owned, so bad he stopped making the payments" I don't know what you have but I am sure there is bad stuff on the internet about it. If there isn't let me know cause I want one.
I can only tell you about my personal experience with my 2012 F250 6.7 Powerstroke. It was everything I wanted it to be, I had ZERO problems. 200,000 km 1 set of brakes 1 set of tires plus regular maintenance thats it. I think the true test to customer satisfaction is if they buy another one and I did. Just took delivery of a 2017 F250 6.7 Powerstroke

[hhendrix]

Originally Posted by naper

show me a truck (or anything else) that doesn't have some kind of negativity on google. I love the ones that start off "my sisters boyfriends uncles next door neighbour has one and its the worst thing he has ever owned, so bad he stopped making the payments" i don't know what you have but i am sure there is bad stuff on the internet about it. If there isn't let me know cause i want one.
I can only tell you about my personal experience with my 2012 f250 6.7 powerstroke. It was everything i wanted it to be, i had zero problems. 200,000 km 1 set of brakes 1 set of tires plus regular maintenance thats it. I think the true test to customer satisfaction is if they buy another one and i did. Just took delivery of a 2017 f250 6.7 powerstroke

+100

[Alphonse]

Originally Posted by Naper

Show me a truck (or anything else) that doesn't have some kind of negativity on Google. I love the ones that start off "My sisters boyfriends uncles next door neighbour has one and its the worst thing he has ever owned, so bad he stopped making the payments" I don't know what you have but I am sure there is bad stuff on the internet about it. If there isn't let me know cause I want one.
I can only tell you about my personal experience with my 2012 F250 6.7 Powerstroke. It was everything I wanted it to be, I had ZERO problems. 200,000 km 1 set of brakes 1 set of tires plus regular maintenance thats it. I think the true test to customer satisfaction is if they buy another one and I did. Just took delivery of a 2017 F250 6.7 Powerstroke

Glad all is well for you.

I personally do not call issuance of a technical service bulletin by Ford internet lore.

[pappy19]

Well folks, if you get a copy of the October issue of Trailer Life, the article on the new 2017 Ford Super Duty will knock your socks off. Even the editor that just bought a Ram says he made a mistake, in so many words. There are so many cool new features on the 2017 Super Duty, the article couldn't cover all of them. That being said, it is a very thorough discussion of the major features. If any one is thinking of a new diesel pickup, look no further than a Ford Super Duty for the ultimate tow truck.

[pappy19]

Originally Posted by Alphonse

Use Mr. Google, search and read on. 2011 engine was modified later as well, turbo layout was changed. Look at DPF regeneration and issues created. Search for Technical Service Bulletins and the like.

Well, then look at the TSB's on the Dodge Cummins and Chevy regen soot box debacle. Thanks to the EPA, all of the diesel engines had major issues and that's why everyone went with a urea injection system. That is why all of the diesel pickup engine manufacturing companies are using that system today, so it wasn't just Ford engines.

[franklyfrank]

Originally Posted by pappy19

Well folks, if you get a copy of the October issue of Trailer Life, the article on the new 2017 Ford Super Duty will knock your socks off. Even the editor that just bought a Ram says he made a mistake, in so many words. There are so many cool new features on the 2017 Super Duty, the article couldn't cover all of them. That being said, it is a very thorough discussion of the major features. If any one is thinking of a new diesel pickup, look no further than a Ford Super Duty for the ultimate tow truck.

We just signed the order and paid the deposit on an order for a 2017 F-250 Super Duty Diesel, Crew Cab, Lariat Ultimate in Ingot Silver to match the AS. We could have gotten a much better deal on a 2016 however considering the major improvements and the improved styling of the 2017 it didn't make any sense.

[TheDuke]

Originally Posted by pappy19

If anyone is thinking of buying a close out 2016, wait until you drive a 2017. There are too many new and exciting options in the new Super Duty for me to list here. Go on the Ford truck web site for the real skinny. One of the best new options is the 48 gallon tank for both diesel and gas. The diesel also has an 11 gallon urea tank. The new electronics are absurd and estimated 450hp and 1000lbs of torque will blow the tires off your AS. I am not a diesel guy any more, but if I was, the 2017 is way above bad ass.

Horsepower stayed the same as 15 and 16 MY at 440. Torque Went up from 860 for 15 and 16 MY to 925! Since Ram jumped ahead last year at 900 ft.lbs of Torque, Ford had to jump back ahead by 25....for now. Ram and Ford are both trying to reach the "magical" number of 1000 ft.lbs first. GM seems content to let them go at it, oddly enough?

[xrvr]

When I buy a new truck I get one with as few geegaws as possible. All the electronic junk is unnecessary. If I wanted a car I would buy one, but I wanted a truck, a truck, a truck. No power windows, no power door locks, no cruise control, no jake brake, no navigation system, all junk. Yea, I know, I'm outatouch. Ignorance is bliss.

[franklyfrank]

Originally Posted by avionstream

When I buy a new truck I get one with as few geegaws as possible. All the electronic junk is unnecessary. If I wanted a car I would buy one, but I wanted a truck, a truck, a truck. No power windows, no power door locks, no cruise control, no jake brake, no navigation system, all junk. Yea, I know, I'm outatouch. Ignorance is bliss.

You sound just like my brotherinlaw , a total minimalist. Doesn't even bother to cook , he survives on canned food and uses paper plates.

[Mgieselman]

Originally Posted by avionstream

When I buy a new truck I get one with as few geegaws as possible. All the electronic junk is unnecessary. If I wanted a car I would buy one, but I wanted a truck, a truck, a truck. No power windows, no power door locks, no cruise control, no jake brake, no navigation system, all junk. Yea, I know, I'm outatouch. Ignorance is bliss.

If you have any modern'ish car you have a bunch of computers, transmission, ECU, HVAC among others all are electronically controlled.

I will think about you as my truck automatically applies the brakes while simultaneously massaging my butt. (Both are actual features on the new Super Duty's)

[franklyfrank]

Originally Posted by Mgieselman

If you have any modern'ish car you have a bunch of computers, transmission, ECU, HVAC among others all are electronically controlled.

I will think about you as my truck automatically applies the brakes while simultaneously massaging my butt. (Both are actual features on the new Super Duty's)

Yes those good old simple cars. Needed new plugs, rotors etc. every 10,000 miles. Had to pull the heads every 25/30 K miles and new set of tires too.
I just installed new set of plugs after 80k miles on my 2012 F-150.
The truth is modern cars are more complicated and can't be taken care of by us old gear heads in the alley. However they are far more reliable and enjoyable.

[21Airstream]

... and newer engines pollute less. Pull up behind an old truck (gas or diesel) and you'll see (& smell) what I mean.


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[SCOTTinNJ]

Anyone have real world mpg figures for the 6.2 or 6.7 yet?

[Countryboy59]

Originally Posted by franklyfrank

Yes those good old simple cars. Needed new plugs, rotors etc. every 10,000 miles. Had to pull the heads every 25/30 K miles and new set of tires too.
I just installed new set of plugs after 80k miles on my 2012 F-150.
The truth is modern cars are more complicated and can't be taken care of by us old gear heads in the alley. However they are far more reliable and enjoyable.

If you're tuning up every 10,000 miles there's a problem. I've had flatheads run for years on a set of points. Plugs went quickly because of lead. I run unleaded in my flathead and FE block (332 Thunderbird motor) and never touch the plugs. At least I can get them out without breaking them when necessary. My 1950 just turned 52,000 miles and I did head gaskets in 4 hours just to get a look at the cylinder walls and valves which were like new. Try that with a new one!

[Countryboy59]

Originally Posted by SCOTTinNJ

Anyone have real world mpg figures for the 6.2 or 6.7 yet?

My F-350 6.2 gas gets 13.5 to 14.5 combined highway and city. I drive like an adult not a jackass like some folks I've seen with these trucks and I think that's why I get the mileage I do. I get 9.0 towing my 19 Serenity at 70 mph.

[SCOTTinNJ]

Originally Posted by Countryboy59

My F-350 6.2 gas gets 13.5 to 14.5 combined highway and city. I drive like an adult not a jackass like some folks I've seen with these trucks and I think that's why I get the mileage I do. I get 9.0 towing my 19 Serenity at 70 mph.

Thanks. What's the best you can get on the highway without the trailer? Can you approach 16-18?

[Countryboy59]

Originally Posted by SCOTTinNJ

Thanks. What's the best you can get on the highway without the trailer? Can you approach 16-18?

Lol no way.

[SCOTTinNJ]

Originally Posted by Countryboy59

Lol no way.

Wow. I thought maybe. Not even if you reset at speed and just stay there?

I can squeeze 21 out of my 2012 f150 with the 5.0.