Introduction
For over twenty-five years, the Ford Super Duty truck series has adapted to heavy use and lifting, offering a range of heavy-duty pickup truck models, from the F-250, F-350, and F-450 to the F-600.
For more than 48 years, the Ford F-Series has produced America's best-selling truck line. It has withstood the test of time and maintained its reputation as a reliable heavy-duty truck.
The LaFayette Ford family knows the meaning of reliability and loyalty. We know that finding the right heavy-duty truck from our lineup of used Ford Super Duty pickup trucks is easy with some help, so here’s a complete guide to finding the right one and see why Car and Driver consistently rank the Ford Super Duty a top heavy-duty pickup truck year after year.
Key Takeaways
- Since 1999, the Ford Super Duty series has been one of America’s best-selling lines of heavy-duty trucks.
- Each generation ushered in upgrades, style refreshes, engine innovations, and advanced technology, making the Ford Super Duty series a progressive line of heavy-duty trucks.
- Ford Super Duty pickup trucks are powerful, reliable workhorses ready to handle daily heavy-duty jobs.
First Generation Ford Super Duty (1999-2007)
The first generation of Ford Super Duty pickup trucks was a line of two- and four-door regular cab and SuperCab models, focusing on the chassis cab with a solid front axle.
Between the 1999 and 2007 model years, the Ford Super Duty series, available in three trims: XL, XLT, and Lariat, evolved and was upgraded to enhance performance, overall comfort, and interior and exterior design elements like upgraded lighting, digital odometers, headrests, and more.
Second Generation Ford Super Duty (2008-2010)
The second generation of Ford Super Duty trucks launched in 2008. The trim options expanded to include the familiar King Ranch and a Harley Davidson trim. These heavy-duty pickup trucks debuted with the new 6.4L Power Stroke V8 diesel engine. Ford also introduced the new Rapid-Heat Supplemental Cab Heater, which helped quickly heat up the big engine in colder conditions.
The interiors of the second-generation Super Duty trucks were entirely upgraded and refreshed to include the latest technology, including Sirius Satellite Radio, a 3.5mm auxiliary audio input jack, and a new premium audio system with an amp and subwoofer. This generation was the first to have built-in GPS navigation, Bluetooth and wireless connectivity, and a touchscreen display.
Third Generation Ford Super Duty (2011-2016)
The third-generation Ford Super Duty trucks had a new modern exterior with the thickest gauge steel frame. These trucks had a towing capacity range of 21,600 pounds to 24,400 pounds.
This generation of Super Duty trucks upgraded the F-250's locking differential and was available in four trims: XL, XLT, Lariat, and King Ranch.
Fourth Generation Ford Super Duty (2017-2022)
The fourth-generation Ford Super Duty trucks marked the first time since 1996 that the Super Duty and F-series used the same cab style. More trims were available, this time adding the Platinum trim and then the Limited trim in 2018.
The series was upgraded and refreshed several times between 2017 and 2018, and in 2020, Ford reintroduced the Tremor nameplate. Another significant addition to this fourth-generation lineup was the ten-speed TorqShift automatic transmission, which featured Drive Modes that could be selected at the press of a button inside the truck’s cabin.
This Generation Ford F-150 (2023-Present)
Launched just a couple of years ago, the fifth generation of Ford Super Duty trucks debuted in 2023 with the powerful 6.8L V8 engine and other engines, including the 6.7L Power Stroke diesel engine.
As of 2024, the Super Duty models with the 6.8LV8 engine are flex-fuel capable, and Ford renamed the synthetic leather seating material simply ActivX in a shift toward a sustainable future.
A Guide to Ford Super Duty Greatness
Guide yourself into America’s best-selling line of trucks when you buy a Ford Super Duty pickup truck. When your jobs require more heavy lifting than usual, turn to the Ford tough heavy-duty trucks and get more power and pull than ever before.
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