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What is Ford's plan to fill this size/segment?
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Yes. I am pissed also. You cant get an XL with a 7.3, without all the unwanted extras for a massive increase in cost. I get they are all about high profit sales, but they get no profit when a customer chooses another brand to get what they want.
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Windshield wiper motors are so scarce for a superduty. People are paying $400 for USED units. We have 2 trucks sidelined because we cant get the motors. I would trade 4 emblems for a wiper motor, any takers?
I cant believe things have gotten to this point........
Matt
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Here is a pic of our Lariat FX4 with a 2in lift and slightly bigger tires.. This little truck is a blast to drive. I cant keep my redneck daughters out of it!
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On 10/26/2021 at 7:15 AM, DeluxeStang said:
I don't see ford putting either of those hybrid systems in a super duty. If they were going to go that route, I think we'd see like a 6.7 or 7.3 hybrid.
Maybe that's what the 6.8L is for?
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38 minutes ago, 7Mary3 said:
but is the B6.7 really any better than the 6.7L Powerstroke?
I would say no, based on my experience. We have 2- f750 6.7 cummins. 1 manual, 1 allison. I borrowed local friends/company 2019 f750 powerstroke -torqueshift dumptruck to haul 9 loads of stone for my driveway. I would take that combo hands down. Its much quieter, smoother, powerful. Plus both the cummins in our company have egr issues, dpf failures.
Just my opinion.
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My company just bought a new f150 hybrid. After driving it for a day, i dont believe superduty needs large gas v8's. It is REALLY impressive. The new 7.3 is fantastic, its my favorite truck engine for sure, but i believe we will see hydrids in the future for both performance and fuel economy reasons.
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I hope they dont go back to steel. Our fleet superduty trucks dont have an easy life. The aluminum has held up better than i would have thought. Spending most of their time in the rust belt, the aluminum is great and we dont see any of the corrosion even with some at 200k miles now.
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We have a small fleet (13) of f350 trucks all configured the same or very similar; cc, 8ft beds, 4.30 rear, gas engines. Loaded with tools they weigh in daily at 10,000-11,000.
All but 2 have 6.2L engines. The other 2 have the 7.3L and are nearing 40k miles already and i thought i would share some general observations.
First, the 7.3L combined with the 10 speed is a major power upgrade! It seems to never be working hard compared to the 6.2. It might seem strange, but the ride is quieter with the 7.3 as the engine isnt reving all the time to make power. There are times we tow a large compressor or diesel generator and the new powertrain shows major improvement.
The electric assist power steering is a nice upgrade. My opinion is that it provides some feedback of the terrain but not near as much as the old hydraulic setup, which could be harsh.
The biggest surprise is the improved fuel economy. The 6.2l trucks are consistant, with daily/normal driving we see low 10mpg avg. Both of the 7.3L are now at low 12mpg. The power and driveability improvements were really great, but this mpg increase is a major bonus. If the 7.3L stays reliable for the long haul, Ford has a real winner with this combo.
We are waiting on 2 more pickups and a f450 stake body (which the orders have been delayed twice) and cant wait to get them into service.
Matt
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1 minute ago, 7Mary3 said:
I am not so optimistic. Ford does not understand (or has no interest in) 'crate engines'. Half the time you can't even buy new replacement production engines after the model year is over, you are stuck with Ford's 'Authorized' reman's! Who 'authorizes' those things anyway?
We had a horrible experience with v10 remans from an authorized shop. 3 engines in less than 500 miles. All were under warranty, but a terrible experience.
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3 hours ago, Deanh said:
awesome...and Quigleys not cheap
Its not cheap, but in the end its cheaper than a mildly equipped expedition, and has much more capacity.
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Here is our family of 8 hauler. We had an Expedition and an E350 quigley. I agree the van is superior to the suv, at least for our family. The 3.5 ecoboost is ridiculously fast and fun in the transit.
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Do you live in cold climate? Maybe fuel is gelled .
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11 hours ago, 7Mary3 said:
Supposedly, the next generation International MV will be a similar joint venture.
I hope they don't screw it up. We have a 2019 MV and i really enjoy driving it, and plan on buy another in a year or 2. Its has an L9 Cummins with 3500 series allison. I am not sure what GM can bring to the table of that truck, beside a gas engine.
While I am on International, we have a HX520 Daycab tractor that has turned out to be a really nice truck.
-Matt
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We havea total of 11 , f350 crew cab 8ft bed with 6.2L. There is a mix of 3.73 And 4.30 gears and they run heavy, occasionally towing. The only MAJOR difference driving them (3.73 vs 4.30) is accelerating from a stop with a heavy load. Minor differences are rpm while cruising and the different transmission gears on SPECIFIC hills/routes/ etc. I think the affect of rear ratio on the Ike test is way overblown. Sure, the chevy MIGHT have been in a different trans gear and optimum power/rpm with a 4.30 but i dont think anyone has put numbers behind it. Blindly saying a deeper rear gear helps is simply not true in the uphill test.
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The build and price for 2020 superduty is now on the website
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I am really happy with the aluminum bodys on the F-series, especially the superduty. It is much tougher than i expected. Living in the rust belt, and putting 40k miles a year on our fleet trucks, the lack of rust is by far the best benefit of the aluminum for us.
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I am 6'5" and have no problem with the cubby. Likewise, we use them for bottles. My only complaint for room is for my feet (drivers seat). The wheel-well bump provides little room for size 14 shoes. I am sure most wouldnt find it a problem.
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I just want to give some props to the transit wagon. For our family of 8, I currently have a transit wagon, short wb wagon 10 passenger with quigley 4x4. 3.5 EB. It replaced our 2010 e350 quigley 5.4l 12 passenger. I will first say that the quigley conversion is much better on the transit. I drove the van approx 2000 miles before the 4x4 conversion was done. It drives and handles nearly the same as stock. I imagine the Ford factory awd will be much more refined and well......not an afterthought. The 3.5 EB is crazy in a transit! It does a qtr mile almost exact time as my 94 mustang gt did. Fuel mileage is great and it handles/drives more like a car or crossover. I welcome the developement of the transit and cant imagine how great the 10 speed addition along with factory awd will be. We had an expedition and looked at full size suv's but went the van route. I talk to a lot of suburban/expedition families who find interest in our Transit and I highly recommend it.
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FWIW, a local municipality just bought a 750 with powerstroke. Dump/plow configuration. They cant say enough good things about it.
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How big could the 6.7 scorpion block go?
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Does anyone have the 2017 6.2 torque curve? They made some changes but i dont know the details.
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REmember this article?
Claiming Romeo was getting a new superduty engine.
2023 Transit Scheduling Composites?
in Transit Forum
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I have been waiting 20months now for mine ( re-ordered after 2022 balanced out). Ford is a joke. Hearing about all of the delays, it is unlikely i will get it this year.....