New 2017 super duty numbers....DROOL!!
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I am so glad to hear someone acknowledge Ford for the 6.7. They took a huge risk and made an enormous investment to build it. I love mine and am always researching the technology they introduced to make it better.
Carleen
2011 Ford F-350 6.7
2011 Big Horn 3585RL
IronJ
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They really didn't have a choice...after the dismal reception of the 6.4 and 6.0 it was do or die for ford.....they could not afford another miss..
So they followed the old addage so many of us do...
If you want it done right do it yourself...lol..
I would have never went back to ford for a hauler had they not developed the 6.7. It's a great piece of effort and technology given the handcuffs the epa puts on them...
Ans WITHOUT the epa stuff....yeah...holy moly batman!!
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So they followed the old addage so many of us do...
If you want it done right do it yourself...lol..
I would have never went back to ford for a hauler had they not developed the 6.7. It's a great piece of effort and technology given the handcuffs the epa puts on them...
Ans WITHOUT the epa stuff....yeah...holy moly batman!!
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Power247
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This true for all the modern diesels. My Cummins is a completely different animal after its weight loss plan
Greg
2012 | 2500 | CCSB | Custom MCC by Double R Diesel
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We have a member here on the forum that had a failure and no coverage from Ford. Life long Ford customers and family that worked for Ford, and still not help.
IronJ
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I guess I missed that post...and that's pretty crappy if ford denied them with no reason/inspection...like I said I have heard of it happening....but given the numbers of 6.7 on the road its just not something I have personally seen happen ..that said I stand by my opinion that ford had the best towing product on the market...but has not always nor may always....it is what it is
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JanAndBill
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1800 miles on our 2016. I can tell you that 440 hp and 900ft lbs of torque makes for really nice towing. Set the cruise at 65, turn on the E brake, and ride up hill and Donna.
SNOKING
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However they are now playing catch up (with 2017 models) to the frame improvements RAM made in 2013 to their 3500's. Chris
IronJ
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Yeah..will be interesting to see what the others do to align with ford's new package...the hp /tq numbers are pretty close....and let's be honest, for all the bashing gm does on the aluminum, they will be aluminum as well by 18 model year...
In any case , we the consumers are the winners!!..well until the medium duty truck cost 95k .....Base price!!! Lol
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In any case , we the consumers are the winners!!..well until the medium duty truck cost 95k .....Base price!!! Lol
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SNOKING
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Catchup - nah, they were taking their time to make sure they got it right
18 years is a lot of time taking! Chris Ha! Ha!
JohnD
Moved on to the next thing...
Gettin' time to bust out them there hip waders?
SNOKING
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What I was saying is the basic under pinning of the F250/F350 have not changed in 18 years or so, as both GM and RAM have upgraded their frames. Facts are just that. 2017 is a first real major redo in that many years, bringing it up to date with what the others have been doing.
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I am a truck person. I've probably owned over 100 trucks. I have owned every major brand multiple times.
I believe the competition and constant leap frogging has been an unbelievable asset to truck owners.
Do you guys remember when GM kept the SAME basic truck from 1973 to 1986?
We have gone in one generation, from a world where A/C in a truck was unheard of, to a level of luxury car refinement.
Sure makes truck shopping fun.
I believe the competition and constant leap frogging has been an unbelievable asset to truck owners.
Do you guys remember when GM kept the SAME basic truck from 1973 to 1986?
We have gone in one generation, from a world where A/C in a truck was unheard of, to a level of luxury car refinement.
Sure makes truck shopping fun.
JohnD
Moved on to the next thing...
I don't know . . .
Over the years I've owned five Dodge trucks, three Ford trucks, and one Chevy truck (current) . . .
And I have to say that I had great luck with all of my Dodges . . . Ford not so great luck (two out of three the biggest pieces of junk I've ever owned) . . . and my Chevy so far so good!
However, I may give Ford another shot when the time comes for a new one . . . but that won't be for a few years.
SNOKING
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We have a nice Buick SUV, however the RAM has become our vehicle of choice for short and long trips. Chris