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2010 F-Series Super Duty Overview

2010 F-Series Super Duty Product Sheet

2010 F-SERIES SUPER DUTY REMAINS TOUGH TRUCK OF CHOICE FOR COMMERCIAL AND PERSONAL USE CUSTOMERS

• Industry exclusive Ford Work Solutions™ technology keeps tabs on the job site and on your tools
• New Tough Bed spray-in bedliner (subject to late availability) protects the truck bed from damage and provides customers with the security of a factory-applied product
• SYNC® with Traffic, Directions and Information helps owners avoid backups, find their way to the job site and get the best price on gas or diesel

For 2010 the F-Series Super Duty lineup continues as the benchmark in the heavy-duty pickup segment from the industry’s truck leader. An unparalleled variety of cab styles and tow/payload capacities mean Super Duty customers can configure exactly the truck they need; by grouping that variety into a handful of full-featured packages, Ford has made picking a Super Duty easier.

Ford also has expanded its relationship with Cabela’s, the world’s largest outdoor outfitter, by offering a new Cabela’s trim level. The truck features not only a unique two-tone paint scheme, but specially embossed interior features and – for the avid outdoor enthusiast – additional lockable storage perfect for keeping equipment secure and out of sight.

All four Super Duty trim levels – XL, XLT, Cabela's and Lariat – come with a host of standard features for 2010, from air conditioning, SecuriLock® and power-heated trailer tow mirrors to privacy glass, an integrated trailer brake controller and remote keyless entry.

Technology to Make Work – And Play – Easier

The industry-exclusive PowerScope™ side mirrors, power-fold and power-telescope, which enhance the towing experience, are now standard on some Super Duty models, as is the reverse camera system and SYNC, Ford’s industry-first, voice-activated hands-free communications and entertainment system.

For 2010, SYNC has been expanded to include Traffic, Directions and Information, an application that leverages industry-leading voice-recognition software, integrated GPS technology, and a customer’s Bluetooth®-capable mobile phone. SYNC’s new applications provide simple hands-free access to personalized traffic reports, precise turn-by-turn driving directions and up-to-date information including business listings, news, sports, and weather.

Ford Work Solutions™, which features an in-dash computer that provides full high-speed Internet and wireless accessories that include a mouse and printer; Tool Link, a Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) asset tracking system that enables customers to maintain a real-time inventory of tools or equipment stored in the vehicle; Crew Chief, a fleet telematics and diagnostics system; and Cable Lock security system to secure large tools or equipment in the cargo area.

Ford also offers Tough Bed, a unique, military-grade, factory-installed, spray-in bedliner on the 2010 F-Series Super Duty (subject to late availability). The polyol-based elastomeric film and isocyanate hardener are applied to the pickup box by a precision high-pressure automated sprayer to ensure one thin, smooth, even coat – unlike the traditional hand-spray application of aftermarket bedliners.

The finer application ensures the bedliner materials won’t run or sag on the inside walls of the box, and also minimizes unnecessary weight. Its uniformly textured surface also helps minimize load slippage while delivering a premium appearance.

F-Series Super Duty Safety Technologies
Standard and available 2010 Ford F-Series Super Duty safety features include:

• Air bags, driver and front passenger
• Air bag deactivation switch, passenger side
• Belt Minder®
• Traction Control
• Four-wheel ABS brakes
• SecuriLock® passive anti-theft system
• SOS Post Crash Alert System™
• SecuriCode™ Keyless Entry Keypad

F-Series Super Duty Technology and Connectivity Features

Standard and available 2010 Ford F-Series Super Duty technology features include:

• Ford Work Solutions
  • In-dash computer
  • Tool Link™
  • Crew Chief™
  • Cable Lock
• Auxiliary audio input jack
• SIRIUS Satellite Radio
• SYNC with Traffic, Directions and Information
• Navigation system with touch-screen display
• Reverse Vehicle Aid Sensor
• Rear View Camera
• Power Code™ Remote Start System
• Power Scope™ Trailer Tow Mirrors
• Integrated Trailer Brake Controller

All Ford F-Series Super Duty trucks are built at Ford's Kentucky Truck Plant in Louisville, Ky.

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'PROVEN TEXAS TOUGH': TEXAS CONSTRUCTION COMPANIES PUT NEW 2011 FORD SUPER DUTY TO THE TEST

• TexOp Construction, of Roanoke, Texas, and Reynolds Asphalt & Construction Co., of Euless, Texas, will put pre-production 2011 Ford Super Duty Ford trucks through six months of testing
• The 2011 Ford Super Duty boasts all-new powertrains, led by the new 6.7-liter V-8 Power Stroke® turbocharged diesel engine, which helps the 2011 Super Duty to deliver best-in-class fuel economy, towing and payload capability
• The all-new 2011 Super Duty goes on sale in spring 2010; visitors can log on to www.fordvehicles.com/2011superduty to get a look at the severe testing and development process behind the new truck and its powertrain

NEW TORQSHIFT SIX-SPEED TRANSMISSION HARNESSES, CHANNELS INCREASED POWER FROM NEW FORD ENGINES

PROFILE: AL BRUCK

DEARBORN, Mich., Dec. 8, 2009 – Built Ford Tough is the bedrock of all Ford F-Series trucks and the 2011 Ford Super Duty is no exception. To supplement the rigorous durability testing performed by its own engineers, Ford has asked selected commercial customers with severe-duty applications to test pre-production models of the all-new Super Duty for six months before the truck goes on sale.

Two of these companies – Reynolds Asphalt & Construction and TexOp Construction – are Texas-based and recently accepted delivery of pre-production customized units as part of Ford’s new Fleet Testing Program. During the six-month testing period, Reynolds and TexOp will feed performance data back to Ford engineers for further analysis.

“The 2011 Ford Super Duty has been designed, engineered and manufactured by Ford to the highest standards,” said Doug Scott, Ford Truck Group marketing manager. “We have complete confidence that this ‘best tool in the box’ will deliver beyond customer expectations. It’s why we’re willing to share pre-production units with companies that do the toughest jobs. We can’t wait for everyone to see the new 2011 Ford Super Duty in action.”

Reynolds Asphalt received a 2011 Super Duty F-550 4x2 dual rear wheel chassis cab upfitted with a mechanic’s “bed” to use as a service truck for the company’s heavy-duty equipment. The F-550 will carry welding equipment, compressors and a crane body to job sites for repairs on Reynolds’ heavy equipment, including pavers, rollers and graders. The total weight of added equipment approaches the maximum payload limits of the class-leading 19,500-pound GVWR (gross vehicle weight rating) F-550 truck, which maintains leadership in towing and payload, making the 2011 Super Duty the ideal choice.

The F-550 will be expected to perform in areas with rough roads or possibly off-road, potentially using the added crane to pull an engine out of or drop a transmission into heavy equipment.

“This F-550 chassis cab basically will always be on the road, heading out to the vehicles that need service at our various job sites,” said Gary Reynolds, company president. “The F-550 will be an important component in keeping our jobs on time and on budget.”

TexOp took delivery of a Super Duty F-350 4x4 Crew Cab XL outfitted with toolboxes to assist with maintenance. It also will tow Bobcats and other equipment on a double-axle tandem gooseneck trailer to job sites. The F-350 is expected to be used constantly in this role – the truck doing the job now has racked up 40,000 miles in just eight months.

“We’re a business, not a laboratory. We don’t have time for that,” said Danny Simpson, managing partner of TexOp Construction LP. “Anything we use has to help us get the job done right for our customers. Based on everything we’ve seen, the new 2011 Ford Super Duty with the new 6.7-liter Power Stroke® diesel will do just that.”

The 2011 Ford Super Duty goes on sale in spring 2010. Between now and then, visitors can log on to www.fordvehicles.com/2011superduty to see a series of Webisodes hosted by Mike Rowe of “Dirty Jobs” that detail development and testing of the new powertrain lineup. In the series, Rowe leads customers through laboratory and real-world durability testing of the all-new Ford-designed, Ford-engineered and Ford-built 6.7-liter Power Stroke V-8 turbo-diesel engine, the new 6.2-liter gasoline engine and the new 6R140 heavy-duty TorqShift six-speed automatic.

In the coming months, the site also will feature results from TexOp, Reynolds Asphalt and other companies participating in the Fleet Testing Program.

Reynolds Asphalt & Construction Co.

• Owner: Gary E. Reynolds; 817.267.3131; greynolds@reynoldsasphalt.com
• In business: 28 years
• Employees: 134
• Core business: Providing asphalt materials and service throughout Dallas, Denton, Collin and Tarrant counties in North Texas
• Recent major projects: Asphalt work on new Cowboys Stadium, including work on Interstate 30 that feeds into new stadium; various major highway projects
• Number of vehicles in fleet: 60, including 37 Ford vehicles

TexOp Construction

• Owner: Danny Simpson; 940.648.1455; dsimpson@texop.com
• In business: Five years
• Employees: 50
• Core business: Removing asphalt and concrete for road, highway construction and repair in the Southwest, including Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, Oklahoma and New Mexico
• Recent major projects: Milled out concrete at new Cowboys Stadium; asphalt removal on Interstate 30 northeast of Dallas
• Number of vehicles in fleet: 30, including 25 Ford vehicles

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NEW TORQSHIFT SIX-SPEED TRANSMISSION HARNESSES, CHANNELS INCREASED POWER FROM NEW FORD ENGINES

• The new 6R140 heavy-duty TorqShift® six-speed automatic transmission is specifically designed to handle the increased torque produced by the all-new Ford-designed, Ford-engineered and Ford-built 6.7-liter Power Stroke® V-8 turbocharged diesel and also will be mated to the all-new 6.2-liter V-8 gasoline engine
• The new TorqShift transmission’s wider gear span, advanced controls that optimize the shift schedule, reduced parasitic friction losses and lower-rpm torque converter lock-up all contribute to improving fuel economy in the 2011 Ford Super Duty
• The new 6R140 transmission provides full SelectShift™ capability and is available with segment-exclusive Live Drive Power Take Off (PTO) with the new diesel engine

'PROVEN TEXAS TOUGH': TEXAS CONSTRUCTION COMPANIES PUT NEW 2011 FORD SUPER DUTY TO THE TEST

PROFILE: AL BRUCK

FACT SHEET: 6R140 HEAVY-DUTY TORQSHIFT SIX-SPEED TRANSMISSION

DEARBORN, Mich., Dec. 8, 2009 – All-new diesel and gasoline engines are key reasons why the 2011 Ford F-Series Super Duty maintains best-in-class towing and payload and adds enhanced off-road capability. Managing the increased horsepower and torque is the all-new 6R140 heavy-duty TorqShift® six-speed transmission, which delivers power quickly and seamlessly while maximizing fuel economy.

“Our new transmission perfectly complements our new diesel and gasoline engines to give the customer the best powertrain for Super Duty applications,” said Al Bruck, 6R140 transmission engineering manager. “Rigorous testing ensures our transmission and powertrain is up to the challenge of even our most demanding Super Duty customers. Overall, the 6R140 heavy-duty TorqShift six-speed transmission enables greater customer capability, efficiency and control than ever before.”

Creating a transmission to serve both diesel and gasoline engines in a Super Duty application is a challenging proposition because the gearbox needs to deliver the substantial low-rpm torque produced by the diesel engine and efficiently use the higher rotational speeds of the gasoline engine. The solution was to use a proven architecture, but adapt it for heavy-duty use.

Lepelletier powerflow: New application of tried-and-true system
Ford’s 6R140 TorqShift transmission uses a Lepelletier-style powerflow, which is a proven technology in rear-wheel-drive vehicles but not typically used with larger diesel engines. A key benefit of the Lepelletier architecture is that it reduces the complexity in connecting the gearsets and clutches. The six speeds require only five clutches, and the speeds of the clutches relative to one another are low, increasing the efficiency of the system.

To handle the torque of the 6.7-liter Power Stroke V-8 turbocharged diesel, Ford strengthened the system by employing a unique powder-metal carrier in the compound Ravigneaux planetary gearset. The carrier consists of four pressed powder-metal components sinter-brazed together to form a rigid, power-dense structure. This solution ensures robustness and makes the architecture compatible with both the diesel and gasoline engines. A Ford-patented rocker one-way clutch is integrated with the carrier and helps improve 1-2 shift quality through the gearset.

“With this architecture, the new transmission can handle the enormous low-end torque produced by the new diesel engine as well as the high speeds produced by the new gas engine,” Bruck said. “The sinter-brazed gearset enables more torque capacity and greater engine speed capability.”

A deep first gear ratio and two overdrive gears create a wider ratio span. This, combined with available lower axle gear ratios and a control system that automatically selects the most efficient shift schedule, provides an outstanding combination of pulling power and fuel economy.

“Our first gear ratio is a fair amount deeper than our competitors, so customers will get improved off-the-line performance,” Bruck said. “The six ratios we’ve selected provide greater overall span and better overdrive performance, which reduces engine speed in highway conditions and improves fuel economy. 

“Because we have six gears, we make smaller steps gear to gear, which helps keep the engine in its sweet spot in terms of performance and efficiency.”

Six-speed gearbox offers best of automatic, manual transmissions
The 6R140’s heavy-duty TorqShift six-speed transmission balances convenience and control by automatically shifting during routine operation and also allowing complete manual control. It features SelectShift Automatic transmission functionality, which includes both Progressive Range Select and manual functions.

With Progressive Range Select, a toggle on the shift lever allows the customer to reduce the range of available gears while in Drive. When the customer “taps” down into Range Select mode, the display shows the available gears and highlights the current gear state. This feature allows the driver to limit use of upper gears when heavily loaded or while towing on grades.

For full manual function, customers also can pull the shift lever into “M” for manual mode and use the same toggle switch to select the gear desired. The display will show the selected gear, and the control system will lock the torque converter and hold that gear for a full manual transmission feel.

Proven Tow Haul Mode: Taken to the next level
The 6R140 transmission also features standard enhanced Tow Haul capability, which provides better control when hauling a heavy load or towing a trailer, especially when going down grades.  The improved system uses an array of sophisticated electronic sensors to better predict the driver’s need for a downshift to provide engine braking and enhanced control.

Torque converter provides connected feel and better efficiency
The torque converter of the 6R140 transmission is designed to be accurately controlled and efficient. A closed-piston design provides precise control of the lock-up clutch. Its torque multiplication is matched with the rest of the powertrain for better off-the-line performance, but that’s only the start. Once under way, a long-travel, high-capacity turbine damper allows the torque converter to dampen out the extreme torsional force produced in particular by the new, more powerful diesel engine.

“This damper allows us to lug down to 900 rpm while our competitors lug to around 1,100 rpm,” Bruck said. “This technology allows us to stay locked more, which means the engine can run at a lower rpm and get better fuel economy.”

Live Drive PTO: Power whenever the engine is running
Another example of taking a proven technology and applying it to the Super Duty to improve customer productivity is the availability of segment-exclusive Live Drive PTO (Power Take Off). On 2011 Ford Super Duty diesels with the PTO prep option, the PTO output gear is linked through the torque converter to the engine crankshaft.  This allows the transmission to power auxiliary equipment such as snowplows, aerial lifts, cement mixers, tow truck lifts or dump trucks. The power is available any time the engine is running.

Pioneered on agricultural applications, the Live Drive feature is particularly useful when mobile PTO function is required during start-stop operations, such as salt spreading or snow plowing.  “A fully functional Live Drive mobile PTO will allow Super Duty customers to take full advantage of the equipment on their trucks,” said Bruck.

Durability testing in the lab and on the road
The 6R140 transmission has undergone extensive durability and reliability testing in Ford’s supercomputers, in the lab and on the road to ensure customer satisfaction. Extensive computer-aided engineering was completed before the hardware phase began for improved efficiency in terms of time and reduced failures.

Once the analysis was complete, physical testing in the laboratory included running the new transmission 24/7 while mated to both engines to help ensure real-world durability.

The transmission was rigorously tested – at unloaded and maximum GCW (Gross Combined Weight) duty cycles – for 250,000 equivalent miles to replicate what the most demanding, harshest Super Duty customer can dish out.

The 6R140 heavy-duty transmission will be built at the Sharonville (Ohio) Transmission Plant.

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