When it comes to work trucks, the Ford Super Duty is often the first that comes to mind. If you’re in the market for a work truck that might get banged up more than most, you might have a used one in mind. But with different year models, and generations, it may be hard to find the best one for you. This article will help break down those changes to give you a better understanding ahead of your next purchase.
Key Takeaways:
- The fifth generation boasts two new engine options a 6.8L gasoline V8 and a 6.7L Power Stroke diesel
- The fourth generation Super Duty is designed using the same cab as the F-150 and keeps the same engines from previous years.
- The third generation sees a major facelift to the exterior and gets major towing prowess
- The second generation was the shortest lived generation and the 6.4L Power Stroke Diesel V8 replaced the old V6
- The first generation is when Ford added the Super Duty lineup separately. This of course featured the F-250, the F-350 and the F-450.
Fifth generation (2023-present)
This generation is still relatively new at the time of this article, but the changes we have now are two new engine options. These engine options are a new 6.8L gasoline V8 engine, this engine produces 405 horsepower and 445 lb-ft of torque, and depending on the configuration, it can haul 22,000 pounds. The other new option is a 6.7L Power Stroke diesel, this engine can generate 500 horsepower and 1200 lb-ft of torque and can tow 30,000 pounds, available across all models. Both the new and existing engines are all paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission.
Fourth generation (2017-2022)
For the first time since 1996, the Super Duty lineup and the F-150 lineup were designed using the same cab. This generation also saw changes to the front exterior, since 1999 the truck had a standalone grille, as well as stepped front fenders, but this generation has gotten rid of that.
This generation saw no real change to the engine lineup, featuring the same as the ones available in 2016 on the 3rd generation Super Duty. These engines are a 6.2L gasoline V8 which produces 385 horsepower remaining the same from before, but it gains more torque coming in at 435 lb-ft, the other engines are a 6.8L V10, and a 6.7L diesel V8 across the lineup.
Notably, this generation saw the first production pickup to cross the $100,000 mark, this is the F-450 with the Limited trim.
Third generation (2011-2016)
For this generation, Ford gave the Super Duty lineup a pretty large exterior upgrade, this included a larger front fascia. This generation also received upgrades to its engines to better compete in the ever-changing heavy duty pickup landscape. In 2011, the Super Duty lineup had the thickest gauge steel in its class thanks to the use of the 1999 design; in doing so, this year model was quite the workhorse, able to tow 21,600 pounds on the F-350, and a staggering 24,400 pounds on the F-450. A unique feature to the 2011 F-250 was a locking differential.
Second generation (2008-2010)
This was the shortest generation of the Super Duty lineup due to quality issues. New in this generation is a 6.4L Power Stroke Diesel V8 engine that replaces the old 6.0L Power Stroke, this engine is capable of producing 350 horsepower, and 650 lb-ft of torque.
This generation saw a complete overhaul to the interior, bringing it to a modern setting.
These changes included a new instrument cluster, bearing resemblance to the 11th gen F-150. Other interior changes include a newer, modern steering wheel, as well as upgraded interior door panels, and seat trims. This generation also introduced some features that we still use to this day in the form of Sirius satellite radio, this paved the way for future generations to have a better listening experience that the first generation didn’t have.
In 2010, Ford decided to axe the 6.8-liter V10 in the F-250 and F-350, also deciding to get rid of the dual-rear-wheel configurations in short bed.
First generation (1999-2007)
This generation changed the heavy-duty truck landscape by introducing the F-250, F-350, and F-450, each having varying capabilities depending on the job ahead of you. In 2005, the 1st gen received a redesign to the cylinder heads, making the engine produce even more power than before. Going from 260 horsepower and 350 lb-ft of torque on the 5.4L V8 to 300 horsepower, and 365 lb-ft of torque.
Summary
This truck continues to build on what makes the previous generations great, stop by Banner Ford of Monroe today and we’ll show you our used Super Duty inventory.