That is the brand new 2023 Ford F-Sequence Tremendous Obligation pickup truck. Ford simply took the wraps off its redesigned work (and typically play) truck at Kentucky’s Churchill Downs, the positioning of the Kentucky Derby. Simply as we anticipated, design adjustments are evolutionary, however there’s rather a lot modified beneath the pores and skin that we’ll dive proper into.
For starters, there’s a brand new 6.8-liter gasoline-powered engine on the docket, and it’s additionally the brand new base engine. Whereas it’s technically a brand new engine, it’s solely sort-of new, because it’s based mostly on the 7.3-liter Godzilla V8 engine launched for the earlier technology’s mid-cycle refresh. You may kiss the previous 6.2-liter goodbye — Ford says it went with a much bigger engine for extra low-end torque and to make sure it has probably the most {powerful} normal gasoline engine within the section. Actual energy figures aren’t being revealed as we speak, so we’ll want to attend to listen to the ultimate numbers, however Ford guarantees it’s the very best. Along with dropping the previous V8, Ford can also be dropping the previous six-speed computerized, making its 10-speed computerized the usual transmission throughout the board.
The large 7.3-liter V8 stays, however Ford says it’s been enhanced this yr with an improved air consumption system and a brand new tune for larger energy and torque. Those that need the Energy Stroke V8 diesel shall be glad to listen to that Ford is constant with its 6.7-liter turbodiesel, however this time there shall be two outputs supplied. The bottom diesel engine shall be much like earlier than, however it can characteristic an elevated oil capability that Ford says permits for extra miles between required oil adjustments. In the meantime, a brand new “high-output” model of the Energy Stroke will characteristic a singular turbo, new exhaust manifolds and a special tune to make extra energy and torque. Most towing/hauling scores will all be made utilizing this new, high-output model of the diesel engine. Sadly, energy figures are nonetheless not out there for the diesel engines both. Ford says that will probably be best-in-class for payload, gooseneck and fifth-wheel trailering and torque. However once more, the ultimate numbers aren’t out but.
Ford tells us that the Tremendous Obligation’s body is an optimized model of the previous-gen Tremendous Obligation. The physique options all new sheetmetal. Below this can be a completely new electrical structure that helps all the new tech options we’ll get to. The suspension has new shocks that Ford says affords a greater trip when unladen. There are not any huge surprises in cab and mattress choices. Ford will proceed to supply Common, Supercab and Crew Cab configurations. Plus, all of the common sequence from F-250 on up shall be supplied.
The outside design largely hinges on which trim of Tremendous Obligation you go for. Ford says there are seven totally different grille designs that would seem up entrance, so hopefully one in every of them fits you. That new grille stretches across the C-clamp LED headlights to make the truck seem wider — Ford says the grille even acts as a protect to the headlight fixtures in low-speed impacts to scale back the chance of them breaking and needing substitute. You’ll discover the aspect vents are bigger than earlier than, and Ford says they’re aero useful. The Tremor Off-Highway Bundle will carryover to the brand new technology, and Path Flip Help is added this yr to assist maneuver the large truck in dicey off-road conditions. A brand new XL Off-Highway Bundle joins the bevy of choices that Ford says shall be useful for worksites that require off-road functionality at an reasonably priced worth — this bundle particularly was impressed by analysis into how mining corporations use Ford vans. It provides 33-inch off-road tires, a raised air dam, water-fording axle vent tubes, skid plates and an electronic-locking rear differential. In the event you’re simply searching for look extras, Ford added STX, Sport and Black Look packages to the lineup.
On the rear of the brand new Tremendous Obligation, you’ll discover new steps within the rear bumper that look similar to these seen in GM’s HD vans. They make getting access to gadgets within the mattress without having to bodily crawl into it a lot simpler. Ford’s even added an additional step to the edges of the mattress to permit entry from each the entrance and the edges. And talking of steps, Ford says the stair/step that pulls out of the tailgate has been modified to make it decrease and simpler to make use of for shorter people.
The mattress itself steals some thunder from the F-150 and provides Professional Energy Onboard expertise to the combo. You gained’t get the extra-powerful 7.2 kW system out there on the F-150 PowerBoost hybrid, however you may get a 2.0 kW system. That is much like what you may get with the gas-only F-150s. On the Tremendous Obligation, Ford says will probably be normal on Lariat and above, however non-obligatory in decrease trims. Even when it isn’t the highest-power model of Professional Energy Onboard, the two.0 kW of energy will nonetheless be sufficient for some on-site job duties, tailgates and loads of different leisure actions.
Ford improves issues in a lot of methods inside. A brand new sprint design affords a contemporary look. The previous 4.0-inch show is deleted, making the usual infotainment system an 8-inch display — a 12-inch show (the one discovered within the F-150) is normal on increased trims. One other display enhancement is the addition of a 12-inch digital instrument cluster. Ford is utilizing a brand new 5G modem for faster infotainment system capabilities/downloads — count on over-the-air software program updates to enhance the system over time. Plus, it’s able to offering a WiFi hotspot for as much as 10 customers without delay.
A wi-fi charging pad will increase 4 USB ports. There’s an out there full-color head-up show. Plus, a number of the new F-150’s inside enhancements just like the Max Recline Seats and Work Floor can be found. Ford says it prioritized bodily buttons all through the inside for ease of use with gloves on a worksite. Plus, it lowered the middle console to make it simpler to get issues out and in.
An enormous quantity of latest tech joins the get together for this new Tremendous Obligation. One get together trick is a brand new Ford Professional Upfit Integration System for many who upfit their Tremendous Obligation for particular work wants, Ford has added a digital resolution that may enable these within the truck to manage their upfit tools by way of the touchscreen contained in the truck. The chances for this are seemingly countless. For instance, you’ll be capable to map your personal capabilities to buttons inside the upfit menu on the touchscreen to manage issues like a crane. Past performance of bodily {hardware}, Ford says you too can program in security interlocks, resembling stopping the transmission from being shifted into Drive with a raised increase raise.
It could look like these vans are already loaded to the gills with towing tech, however Ford’s managed to cram much more into the brand new Tremendous Obligation. New for 2023 is a 360-degree Trailer Digicam System that Ford says gives a hen’s-eye view of the trailer. A brand new blind-spot info system for fifth wheel and gooseneck trailers can also be out there — you possibly can connect a module to the edges of a trailer, after which your truck will sign when any individual is within the blind spot of the particular trailer. A brand new “Professional Trailer Hitch Help” system will routinely again the truck up and align it with a hitch ball — no help from a pal crucial. A brand new Trailer Navigation system means that you can enter in your trailer dimensions to the infotainment, after which the navigation will make sure you don’t take any routes with low bridges or tight turns that your trailer can’t navigate. Lastly, Ford’s added a “Tailgate Down Digicam” and “Tailgate Down Reverse Sensing System.” Now, even when the tailgate is lowered, you’ll have an ideal rear view and the identical rear sensing functionality as if the tailgate was up.
On the disappointing aspect of expertise, the brand new Tremendous Obligation doesn’t provide Blue Cruise, Ford’s hands-free freeway driving help system. In all equity, although, GM doesn’t provide Tremendous Cruise with its Heavy Obligation pickup vans both. Notable driver help programs on the docket embrace adaptive cruise management, lane-centering, each entrance and rear brake help and extra. One notably neat piece of safety is a brand new trailer theft alert system. When activated, it’ll ship a notification to your cellphone each time there’s an try and disconnect the trailer when the car is locked — Ford hopes this would possibly lower down on trailer thefts. Additionally within the realm of safety, Ford Professional will embrace a “Begin Inhibit” operate that means that you can schedule car downtimes during which the truck is software-locked to not begin.
There is no pricing out for the brand new Tremendous Obligation but, however Ford says it can go on sale in early 2023.
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