Ford F-Series Super Duty 2023: engines, towing, technology

With the update of F-150, arrived in 2021, Ford has dressed the substantial technological changes and the new features under a slightly redesigned, but still new, dress, although still very similar to its predecessor. With the series Super Dutynow the house adopts a similar approach.

The external design has in fact been updated with a few obvious touches even if in reality the work has been more accurate, while the interiors change little. On the other hand, the mechanical sector and technological equipment they evolve significantly

Newer than you see

Apart from the magazine grid, which evolves with the modern double bar motif, and the headlights, the external design of the super duty does little to indicate how much it is really new. However, the sides betray the work of the designers, who made them clean and free of frills Apart from the grids that act as heat extractors. Simpler passaruota protrude just from the sides, but also from the high -end models there are no typical front or rear ornaments.

Ford remained more conservative in the cabin, which maintains the same basic arrangement as the previous model. The central console is practically indistinguishable, although the steering wheel has been updated and added the 12 -inch digital instrument panel as an option.

New engines

As for the F-150, the great changes are under the skin. As reported, a New Petrol V8 From 6.8 liters he comes to position himself at the bottom of the range of engines. Based on the 7.3 -liter V8, it promises an increase in the torque at low revs compared to the 6.2 liters that replaces.

For those who prefer diesel, Ford is introducing one high -power version 6.7 -liter PowerStroke. With the new motor range, each Super Duty will have an automatic 10 -speed transmission while the all -wheel drive has become standard on the fitting from XLT upwards. The bad news is that Ford has not yet released power, couple, fuel savings, or even towing/load useful for his last workhorse.

Digital aid

Together with the evolutions of the engine group there are technological innovations, starting from a new head-up display and the proper onboarding system to power electrical equipment, although with one Power limited to 2 kW As on the F-15s, not hybrids.

Ford is adding more technological supports to facilitate towing, including a “hands free” mode of the Pro Trailer Backup Assist called Pro Trailer Hitch Assist which is activated with a button and performs the hook alignment in a totally automatic way.

He also sees on the shore lowered

In addition, Ford engineers have thought of inserting a secondary camera and proximity sensors also in the upper edge of the bank. In this way, when traveling with long loads at the lowered shore you must not give up the rear view and the proximity notice.

In addition, an additional function for monitoring the blind angle makes the towing more secure, while the navigation system now also takes into consideration the Dimension size And trace routes by choosing roads that can accommodate wide or high loads.

Per l’offroad

The presence of the off -road package is confirmed Tremoroptional and available on a series of arrangements. In addition, a new XL off-road package adds 33-inch tires, a lockable rear differential and a signing protection magazine for a better distance from the ground and a better ford.

Telematics

For companies, the modem 5G standard of the Super Duty 2023 will make the monitoring of the trucks more easily via the fleet management software offered to Ford Pro.

Will also be easier to integrate equipment and accessories Thanks to the Upfit solutions, which allow you to read the wiring and create digital controls in the Sync system display instead of installing buttons and physical switches in the cabin.

Bad news? The super duty for the moment will not be electrical and will not offer the BlueCruise assisted driving system, but even so there is more technology that should simplify life to expert users. We will know more with the approach of the sales date of sales, scheduled for the beginning of 2023.