blazerdude20 Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 http://www.leftlanenews.com/ford-f-250-super-duty-2011.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpvbs Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 They mention the pictures show Ford continuing the tradition of manually locking front hubs. I know they have been there in the past, but I didn't think they have been for several years - have they? I think it would make a lot of people happy to have them again as it helps gas mileage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DUCKRACER Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 (edited) They mention the pictures show Ford continuing the tradition of manually locking front hubs. I know they have been there in the past, but I didn't think they have been for several years - have they? I think it would make a lot of people happy to have them again as it helps gas mileage. I always get manual locking hubs. By the time you need them, the last thing you want is some electric failure on your "Flip a switch in the cab" system to keep you from locking the front hubs. IMHO Edited February 19, 2009 by DUCKRACER Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANTAUS Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 Wow, feels like they just released a new one just the other month... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cougarpower Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 haha when Ford didnt refreshed there vehicles every one complained and now that they keep refreshing the vehicles every 3 years every ones complains theres no way to understand the consumers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 There's not much to see on this mule that I can tell, except maybe the grille. The headlights and taillights are the same as the current model's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blazerdude20 Posted February 19, 2009 Author Share Posted February 19, 2009 There's not much to see on this mule that I can tell, except maybe the grille. The headlights and taillights are the same as the current model's. the hood is likely different due to the bigger scorpion. the headlights and taillights might not have changed but i'll bet the fenders and bed are changed. heres to hoping the interior gets revamped Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FoMoCobra Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 I'm really looking forward to this re-fresh. I was a bit dissapointed with the current front end styling. The current model looks tough, but the bare bones work horse just looks terrible. All hail the 6.7 Liter Scorpion Diesel! Cant wait for the specs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 the hood is likely different due to the bigger scorpion. the headlights and taillights might not have changed but i'll bet the fenders and bed are changed. heres to hoping the interior gets revamped Yeah, I understand that...I remember the mules months ago with the misaligned hoods pointing to the Scorpion. I'm just saying you can't really tell much from this mule, other than the Super Chief-inspired grille. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atomaro Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 I always get manual locking hubs. By the time you need them, the last thing you want is some electric failure on your "Flip a switch in the cab" system to keep you from locking the front hubs. IMHO The vacuum system on the F-150 series hubs stinks. They are prone to moisture entering the system. This causes either the IWE or actuator to "freeze". Vacuum = 2wd...no vacuum=4x4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvrsvt Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 heres to hoping the interior gets revamped What was wrong with the Interior? Looked good to me...reminded me of power tools with better plastic :lol: Though reading the comments on there that people make has lowered my IQ with their stupid remarks...but then again every since website that has them has nothing but idoits posting them, expect maybe Space.com, which has way too smart geeks that can at least make sense of their arugments LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordtech1 Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 (edited) They mention the pictures show Ford continuing the tradition of manually locking front hubs. I know they have been there in the past, but I didn't think they have been for several years - have they? I think it would make a lot of people happy to have them again as it helps gas mileage. The super duty has automatic vacuum hubs with a manual lock override. The hubs have two positions Auto and lock. It uses a electric vacuum pump and resivoir with a solenoid to activate them. However, if needed, you can go to each hub and manualy lock the hubs. Edited February 19, 2009 by fordtech1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Extreme4x4 Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 My '08 has the "manual" hubs, and the manual transfer case. I don't understand any issues with the interior............... it really is rather wonderful. I hope they stick with the "real truck" look interior, and never go the way of GM................. with their "Impala car" look interior in the trucks. I love my truck............... from the way it looks, inside and out................ to the quiet, user friendly interior............... to the fantastic leather on the seats..................... to the way it is built like a brick shithouse. Frankly, I can't think of anything I don't like about it................ at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanh Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 The super duty has automatic vacuum hubs with a manual lock override. The hubs have two positions Auto and lock. It uses a electric vacuum pump and resivoir with a solenoid to activate them. However, if needed, you can go to each hub and manualy lock the hubs. only for engaging 4x4 Low..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danglin Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 (edited) Maybe I am nuts, but, my hubs are locked, and I leave them that way... :reading: Edited February 20, 2009 by danglin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BORG Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 I really wish they would also update the cab sheet metal and give the truck a more uniformly robust look instead of packing all the design only in the fascia. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FordManBrad Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 Go to any Ford Truck website and you are guaranteed to find people there trying to troubleshoot their broken/stuck/malfunctioning Electronic Shift on the Fly (ESOF) four wheel drive system. Shift motors, vacuum lines, seals, relays, solenoids, etc. cause so many problems. People who use their trucks for real work and not just for when an inch of snow falls on the ground can't tolerate the problems with these systems and the expensive repair costs. If you don't understand when you need to lock your hubs then you probably shouldn't be out in the snow anyways. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevea26 Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 I saw this truck in person well at least on the big screen when I was in dearborn at a dealer meeting. It is very nice. The inside is still Super Duty BFT and the style is really well done. Think of the 2007 and 2008 mixed up with more refinement. Overall looks great!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordmantpw Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 Is it going to have the 4.4L diesel available as well? I think that would be a great option for the F250. Make that diesel available for the F250 and the 6.7L available for the F350 and up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blazerdude20 Posted February 20, 2009 Author Share Posted February 20, 2009 I saw this truck in person well at least on the big screen when I was in dearborn at a dealer meeting. It is very nice. The inside is still Super Duty BFT and the style is really well done. Think of the 2007 and 2008 mixed up with more refinement. Overall looks great!!! is the interior still like the current SD. or is it more like the new f150's interior Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mettech Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 Speaking as a '05 F-350 owner.... I really dislike the headlights stack on the current model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twintornados Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 (edited) Is it me? Or do the doors look shorter... Edited February 20, 2009 by twintornados Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
351cid Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 Go to any Ford Truck website and you are guaranteed to find people there trying to troubleshoot their broken/stuck/malfunctioning Electronic Shift on the Fly (ESOF) four wheel drive system. Shift motors, vacuum lines, seals, relays, solenoids, etc. cause so many problems. People who use their trucks for real work and not just for when an inch of snow falls on the ground can't tolerate the problems with these systems and the expensive repair costs. If you don't understand when you need to lock your hubs then you probably shouldn't be out in the snow anyways. People that use their 4 wheel drive regularly don't have any issues outside the norm. You have to switch into 4 wd periodically to keep it working properly...not just when an inch of snow falls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8-X Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 heres to hoping the interior gets revamped What's wrong with the current SD's interior? It looks great all around. Go to any Ford Truck website and you are guaranteed to find people there trying to troubleshoot their broken/stuck/malfunctioning Electronic Shift on the Fly (ESOF) four wheel drive system. Shift motors, vacuum lines, seals, relays, solenoids, etc. cause so many problems. Actually, go to any truck site and you'll notice this is a problem. I'll admit I've seen it for basically every make/model, but it is not nearly as common a problem as the 90's were when many manufacturers switched from manuel to electronic locking hubs. On the images, I kind of like how that grille bars look to align with the head light assembly. Looks like they used the F150 tow-mirrors instead of what they currently use on the SD's. Have no complaints so far, but then again still has tons of camo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bravestar Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 I hope that they keep the name Scorpion to mark a new direction in diesel engines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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