2017 Ford F-Series Super Duty Overview
The 2017 Ford F-Series Super Duty has been completely redesigned for the first time since 1999. The Super Duty now features a high-strength aluminum cargo box and body panels, which have reduced the weight of the truck by as much as 350 pounds. This weight loss is important because the Super Duty also includes a new chassis that uses 95% high-strength steel. This updated platform should make the work truck even more capable than previous versions. The 2017 Ford Super Duty is available in three unique body styles and consumers get to choose between a 6.75-foot bed and a longer 8-foot option.
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What’s new for the 2017 Ford F-Series Super Duty?
In addition to its redesigned body and chassis, the new Ford Super Duty is available with a host of new advanced tech equipment. Each new Super Duty can be purchased with full LED lighting, a new Trailer Reverse Guidance system, adaptive cruise control, and fancy new cup holders.
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2017 Ford F-Series Super Duty Exterior
The 2017 Ford Super Duty has a look that’s all its own. Visual highlights of the truck include its massive two-bar horizontal grille design, which is complemented by the company’s signature C-shaped headlights. The most affordable model in the 2017 Super Duty lineup, the F-250 XL, comes standard with desirable features such as a 2.5-inch trailer hitch receiver, front tow hooks, and 17-inch steel wheels. In addition, consumers who can afford to splurge on higher end models get even more eye-catching features such as 5-inch chrome tubular cab steps, 20-inch polished aluminum wheels, and quad beam LED headlamps. Exterior color options for the new Super Duty include Blue Jeans Metallic, Shadow Black, and Ingot Silver Metallic.
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Exterior available on the 2017 Ford Super Duty F-250 XL
- Black painted steel front and rear bumpers, Black door handles, Black bar-style grille, Quad-Dual beam halogen headlamps, Pickup box and cargo area lights, Manual telescoping trailer tow mirrors with manual glass, Partitionable and stackable pickup box, Tailgate Assist™ and quick-release, Tie-down hooks, Two black front tow hooks, Black tailgate and box rail moldings, Solar tinted glass, Rear fixed window, 2.5-inch trailer hitch receiver, 17-inch argent-painted steel wheels, Frame-mounted carrier with spare wheel and tire
Exterior available on the 2017 Ford Super Duty F-350 XL
- Contains the same exterior features as the F-250 XL.
Exterior available on the 2017 Ford Super Duty F-450 XL
- Adds to or replaces features on F-350 XL: Molded-in-color platform black cab steps, LED roof clearance lights, Splash guards, Three-inch trailer hitch receiver, 19.5-inch forged polished aluminum wheels
Exterior available on the 2017 Ford Super Duty F-250 XLT
- Adds to or replaces features on F-250 XL: Chrome steel front and rear bumpers, Chrome bar-style grille, Manual telescoping trailer tow mirrors with power-heated glass, Power tailgate lock, BoxLink™, Rear privacy glass, 18-inch painted cast aluminum wheels
Exterior available on the 2017 Ford Super Duty F-350 XLT
- Contains the same exterior features as the F-250 XL.
Exterior available on the 2017 Ford Super Duty F-450 XLT
- Adds to or replaces features on F-350 XLT: Molded-in-color platform black cab steps, LED roof clearance lights, Splash guards, Three-inch trailer hitch receiver, 19.5-inch forged polished aluminum wheels
Exterior available on the 2017 Ford Super Duty F-250 Lariat
- Adds to or replaces features on F-250 XLT: Body-color door handles, Chrome two-bar grille with chrome insert, PowerScope® trailer tow mirrors with power-heated glass and power-telescoping/power-fold-away LED spot lights, Rear power sliding window with privacy glass, 18-inch bright machined cast aluminum wheels
Exterior available on the 2017 Ford Super Duty F-350 Lariat
- Contains the same exterior features as the F-250 Lariat.
Exterior available on the 2017 Ford Super Duty F-450 Lariat
- Adds to or replaces features on F-350 Lariat: 5-inch chrome tubular cab steps, LED roof clearance lights, Splash guards, Three-inch trailer hitch receiver, 19.5-inch forged polished aluminum wheels
Exterior available on the 2017 Ford Super Duty F-250 King Ranch
- Adds to or replaces features on F-250 Lariat: Accent-colored front and rear bumpers with step pad, 6-inch illuminated accent-color cab steps with bright insert, Chrome 2-bar grille with Caribou insert, LED box lights, Two-tone lower accent paint, Mirrors with memory, Remote tailgate release, 18-inch King Ranch® bright machined cast-aluminum wheels
Exterior available on the 2017 Ford Duty F-350 King Ranch
- Contains same exterior features as the F-250 King Ranch.
Exterior available on the 2017 Ford Super Duty F-450 King Ranch
- Adds to or replaces features on F-350 King Ranch: LED roof clearance lights, Splash guards, Three-inch trailer hitch receiver, 19.5-inch forged polished aluminum wheels
Exterior available on the 2017 Ford Super Duty F-250 Platinum
- Adds to or replaces features on F-250 King Ranch: Front and rear body-color bumpers, Body-color door handles with chrome pull handles, Satin chrome bar-style grille, Quad beam LED headlamps, Tailgate Step with Tailgate Assist™, Chrome front tow hooks, 20-inch polished aluminum wheels
Exterior available on the 2017 Ford Super Duty F-350 Platinum
- Contains the same exterior features as the F-250 Platinum.
Exterior available on the 2017 Ford Super Duty F-450 Platinum
- Adds to or replaces features on F-350 Platinum: LED roof clearance lights, Splash Guards, Three-inch trailer hitch receiver, 9.5-inch forged polished aluminum wheels
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2017 Ford F-Series Super Duty Performance
The standard engine for the 2017 Super Duty is a gasoline-powered 6.2-liter V8 that provides up to 385 horsepower and 430 lb-ft of torque. This engine is paired with Ford’s TorqShift six-speed automatic which has been revised for the 2017 model year. The six-speed auto is the only transmission that’s consumers can get with their new heavy-duty Ford pickup, but consumers do get to choose from either rear-wheel or all-wheel drive. In addition, Ford offers a 6.7-liter turbodiesel V8 that’s rated at 440 horsepower and 925 lb-ft of torque. When equipped with this powerful motor, the new Super Duty is capable of towing up to 32,000 pounds.
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2017 Ford F-Series Super Duty Efficiency
Because the 2017 Ford Super Duty has a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of more than 8,500 pounds, the EPA doesn’t require fuel economy testing to be performed on Ford’s new heavy-duty truck. Moreover, this pickup comes with either a 34- or 48-gallon fuel tank depending on how each buyer chooses to configure their truck. Ford has claimed that when it’s new Super Duty is equipped with the turbodiesel V8 and 48-gallon tank; it can provide a driving range of close to 1,000 miles.
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2017 Ford F-Series Super Duty Interior
There are three cab configurations offered with the 2017 Super Duty. These body styles are regular cab, extended cab, and crew cab. The extended cab model is six inches longer than last year thanks to the Super Duty’s redesigned body, which it borrowed from the smaller F-150 pickup. Every new Super Duty comes standard with a four-speaker sound system, air-conditioning, and vinyl flooring, which makes the interior easier to clean after muddy work boots have repeatedly gone through the vehicle. The cabin is also quiet and comfortable due to the extensive use of sound-insulating materials in the truck’s design. In addition, the interior can be equipped with a long list of luxury amenities depending on how much the consumer is willing to spend. Some of these available features include heated and cooled seats, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, a navigation system, and Apple CarPlay compatibility, just to name a few pieces of optional equipment.
2017 Ford F-Series Super Duty Interior Photos:
Interior available on the 2017 Ford F-Series Super Duty XL
- Manual air conditioning, Dash-top tray, Door-activated dome lamp, Black vinyl floor covering, Driver and front passenger grab handles, Cloth headliner, Instrumentation with tachometer and Message Center, Instrument cluster with 2.3-inch productivity screen, Dual map lights, Two instrument-panel-mounted 12V powerpoints, Black molded polyurethane steering wheel, Secondary glove box, Visors with passenger-side mirror, Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, Windshield wipers with interval control, Operator-commanded engine regeneration, Front vinyl 40/20/40-split bench seats, Driver’s seat manual lumbar support, Rear vinyl 60/40 flip-up/fold-down bench seat, Auxiliary audio input jack, AM/FM stereo
Interior available on the 2017 Ford F-Series Super Duty XLT
- Integrated trailer brake controller, Cruise control, Color-coordinated floor carpet covering, Color-coordinated floor mats, Instrument cluster with 4.2-inch LCD productivity screen, Power door locks and windows, Rearview camera, Steering wheel audio controls, Visors with driver- and passenger-side covered mirrors, Lockable under-seat storage box, Luxury cloth front seats, Lockable storage for front and rear bench seats, AM/FM stereo with single-CD and MP3 capability, 6-month SiriusXM Satellite Radio, SYNC® Basic
Interior available on the 2017 Ford F-Series Super Duty Lariat
- Dual-zone electronic automatic climate control, Power-adjustable pedals, Instrument panel with 8-inch productivity screen, Auxiliary 110-volt/400-watt inverter outlet, Electrochromic self-dimming rearview mirror, Reverse Sensing System, Leather-wrapped color-coordinated steering wheel, Visor with driver- and passenger-side illuminated and covered mirrors, Premium leather-trimmed front seats, 10-way power-adjustable driver and front passenger seats, Premium vinyl rear seats, Sony® single-CD/MP3 player with HD Radio™, SYNC® 3
Interior available on the 2017 Ford F-Series Super Duty King Ranch
- Power-adjustable pedals with memory, Remote Start System, Unique King Ranch® mesa brown leather-wrapped steering wheel, Heated steering wheel, Universal garage door opener, King Ranch® leather front seating surfaces, 10-way power driver and passenger seats with memory with easy entry/exit feature, Front heated and cooled driver and passenger seats, Navigation system
Interior available on the 2017 Ford F-Series Super Duty Platinum
- Blind Adaptive Steering, Leather-wrapped color-coordinated steering wheel, Unique Platinum leather front seating surfaces, Heated rear seats, Spot Monitoring System with Cross-traffic Alert and Trailer Tow, Lane Departure Warning System
New for 2017 | Exterior | Performance | Efficiency | Interior | Safety
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2017 Ford F-Series Super Duty Safety
While it is true that the slightly less powerful Ford F-150 pickup was able to earn IIHS Top Safety Pick honors, the larger Super Duty model has yet to undergo these safety tests. Each 2017 Super Duty comes standard with a tire-pressure monitoring system, Trailer Sway Control, and Ford’s innovative MyKey technology, which parents can use to set top speeds and audio volume limits for secondary drivers. Furthermore, those people who opt for the higher-level Platinum trim will get advanced safety equipment such as lane departure warning and blind spot monitoring system with cross-traffic alert and trailer tow.
Standard Safety Features
- Front seat front and side airbags
- Safety Canopy® System with roll-fold side-curtain airbags
- Passenger side deactivation switch
- Belt-Minder® chime and flashing warning lights if belts not buckled
- Child tethers (Regular Cab, front passenger and all rear seating positions)
- Seat belts with height adjustment (front outboard seating positions)
- SOS post-crash alert system
- SecuriLock® anti-theft ignition
- MyKey®
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System
- Stationary Elevated Idle Control (SEIC)
- Trailer Sway Control
- AdvanceTrac® with Roll Stability Control®
- Four-wheel power disc brakes with Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) and vacuum-boost
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