Ford F-Series (medium-duty truck)
Ford F-650/F-750 Super Duty | |
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![]() Ford F-650 SuperCab in use as a flatbed tow truck | |
Overview | |
Manufacturer | Blue Diamond Truck Company LLC (Ford/Navistar International joint venture; 2000–2014) Ford (2014–present) |
Production | 2000–present |
Assembly | General Escobedo, Mexico (2000–2013) Avon Lake, Ohio (2014–present) |
Body and chassis | |
Class | medium-duty and heavy-duty truck (Class 6, 7, 8) |
Body style | Commercial vehicle (various bodies) 2-door truck 2+2 door truck 4-door truck |
Related | |
Powertrain | |
Engine | Diesel Gasoline/Propane
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Transmission | Ford 6R140 6-speed Automatic (Diesel engines only) Allison Eaton-Fuller
TTC Spicer
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Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 134–281 in (3,404–7,137 mm)
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Chronology | |
Predecessor |
The Ford F-650/F-750 Super Duty are medium-duty commercial trucks produced by Ford since 2000. Prior to 2014, the trucks were produced in a joint venture between Ford and Navistar International. The replacement for the 1980-1998 F-600, F-700, and F-800, the F-650 and F-650 Super Duty are Class 6-7 medium-duty trucks, competing against the Freightliner Business Class M2 and the International Durastar. In 2011, upgrades to heavy-duty versions of the F-750 expanded the GVWR range into the Class 8 range, giving Ford its first truck in that range since the discontinuation of the L-Series in 1998.
Available primarily as a straight truck in several cab configurations, the F-650/F-750 are used primarily for box van, construction, towing, and are intended to appeal to businesses and municipalities.[1]
From 2000 to 2014, the F-650 and F-750 were manufactured in Mexico in a joint venture with Navistar International named Blue Diamond Truck Company LLC; in 2014, production of Ford trucks shifted to Avon Lake, Ohio. The F-650 and F-750 Super Duty are sold in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Brazil.
First generation (2000-2015)
![Class 6 2002 Ford F-650 in front. 1989 Ford F-600 in back.F-650 GVWR:26,000. F-600 GVWR:20,200](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/a7/Class_6_Fords.jpg/220px-Class_6_Fords.jpg)
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For the 2000 model year, Ford introduced the medium-duty variants of the Super Duty lines to replace its F-600, F-700, and F-800 that were discontinued in 1998. After the sale of the Aeromax/Louisville truck line to Freightliner in 1997, these had been the largest vehicles produced by Ford in North America. Although they saw a minor update in 1995, the medium-duty F-Series had not seen any major changes since 1980.
To decrease development costs on a new truck line, Ford entered into a joint venture with truck manufacturer Navistar International, who was looking to develop a replacement for the long-running International S-Series/4000-Series. Named Blue Diamond Truck Company LLC, the two companies would develop their own medium-duty trucks sharing a common chassis; International would use its own engines for its truck while Ford would use off-the-shelf powertrains. International would introduce its version in 2002 as the redesigned 4000-Series (later the DuraStar).
Introduced for the 2000 model year, the all-new F-650 and F-750 variants of the Super Duty line followed the previous Ford tradition of using the cab from the Ford pickup line (this time, the larger Super Duty models) joined to a larger hood with separate fenders. The only visible part shared with previous-generation models were the headlight/turn signal clusters. Along with the standard two-door cab, the crew cab was again available. For the first time, Ford offered the SuperCab on the medium-duty line; it was also available with 4 doors as well as all other Ford SuperCab trucks.
While smaller Super Duty trucks received periodic updates, the only external update to the medium-duty trucks was the adoption of a three-slot grille in 2004. In 2012, the interior was updated; the design seen since 2000 was replaced by the design introduced in Super Duty pickups for 2011.
Second generation (2016-)
Introduced at the 2014 National Truck Equipment Association Work Truck Show,[2] the 2016 versions of the F-650 and F-750 bring many changes to the medium-duty Super Duty range of trucks. With Ford discontinuing the Econoline van in 2014, Ford is transferring all of its medium-duty truck production from Mexico to its Avon Lake, Ohio assembly plant upon the end of van production;[3] it will be built alongside the F-53/F-59 front-engine motorhome/commercial chassis.
While the cab itself is carryover, the 2016 medium-duty trucks feature an all-new hood, which features a larger grille and headlights (from the Econoline). In a significant departure from the 2000-2015 model, both the engine and transmission are supplied by Ford.[2] In addition to the 6.7L Powerstroke V8, Ford is offering the 6.8L Triton V10 gasoline engine available to buyers; the latter will be available for conversion to propane or compressed natural gas (CNG).[4]
Powertrain
At its launch, the F-650 and F-750 were available with two Diesel engines: the Caterpillar 3126 (replaced by the C7) and the ISB from Cummins. For the 2010 model year, Caterpillar exited the on-highway Diesel engine market, leaving Cummins as the sole engine choice. Expanded to 6.7 liters for 2007, the I-6 Diesel comes with 8 standard and optional horsepower ratings, and two vocational ratings.[5]
In 2012, Ford introduced gasoline and gas (propane) engines for its duty trucks. The 6.8 L Triton V10 produces 362 horsepower (270 kW) and 457 foot-pounds force (620 N⋅m) of torque and is mated to the TTC Spicer ES56-7B 7-speed manual.[6]
Engine[7] | Displacement[7] | Bore x Stroke[7] | Horsepower @ rpm |
Torque @ rpm |
Governed Speed |
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Caterpillar 3126/C7 inline-6 (2000-2009)[8] |
441 cubic inches (7.2 litres) | 4.33 in × 5.00 in (110 mm × 127 mm) | 323 @ 2200 | 570 ft.lbf @ 1440 | 2500 rpm |
325 @ 2200 | 580 ft.lbf @ 1440 | 2500 rpm | |||
329 @ 2200 | 620 ft.lbf @ 1440 | 2500 rpm | |||
332 @ 2400 | 580 ft.lbf @ 1440 | 2500 rpm | |||
338 @ 2200 | 620 ft.lbf @ 1440 | 2500 rpm | |||
342 @ 2400 | 660 ft.lbf @ 1440 | 2400 rpm | |||
346 @ 2200 | 660 ft.lbf @ 1440 | 2400 rpm | |||
351 @ 2200 | 800 ft.lbf @ 1440 | 2400 rpm | |||
357 @ 2200 | 800 ft.lbf @ 1440 | 2400 rpm | |||
362 @ 2200 | 860 ft.lbf @ 1440 | 2400 rpm | |||
Cummins ISB inline-6 (2007–2015) |
409 cubic inches (6.7 litres) | 4.21 in × 4.88 in (107 mm × 124 mm) | 220 @ 2300 | 520 ft·lbs @ 1600 | 2600 rpm |
220 @ 2300 | 520 ft·lbs @ 1600 | 2600 rpm | |||
240 @ 2300 | 560 ft·lbs @ 1600 | 2600 rpm | |||
250 @ 2300 | 660 ft·lbs @ 1600 | 2600 rpm | |||
260 @ 2300 | 660 ft·lbs @ 1600 | 2600 rpm | |||
280 @ 2300 | 660 ft·lbs @ 1600 | 2600 rpm | |||
300 @ 2600 | 660 ft·lbs @ 1600 | 2600 rpm | |||
325 @ 2600 | 750 ft·lbs @ 1800 | 2600 rpm | |||
340 @ 2600 | 660 ft·lbs @ 1800 | 2600 rpm | |||
360 @ 2600 | 800 ft·lbs @ 1800 | 2600 rpm | |||
Ford Modular V10 | 413 cubic inches (6.8 litres) | 3.552 in × 4.165 in (90.2 mm × 105.8 mm) | 362 @ 4750 | 457 ft·lbs @ 3250 | 5000 rpm |
Aftermarket
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Automotive manufacturer F650 Pickups based in Augusta, Georgia manufactures consumer pickup and SUV variants of the F-650. Automotive manufacturer Midwest Automotive Designs based in Elkhart, Indiana only manufactures a consumer pickup truck variant.[9]
References
- ^ "Ford Media Kit: 2006 F-650/F750". Archived from the original on 2007-08-06. Retrieved 2007-11-19.
- ^ a b "Ford unveils all-new 2016 F-650 and F-750 at NTEA". Retrieved 30 April 2014.
- ^ "Ford moving medium-duty F-Series production from Mexico to Ohio". Retrieved 30 April 2014.
- ^ "2016 Ford F-650-750". Ford Motor Company. Retrieved 30 April 2014.
- ^ http://www.ford.com/commercial-trucks/f650-f750/specifications/engine/
- ^ http://news.pickuptrucks.com/2011/03/ford-debuts-gasoline-powered-f-650-medium-duty-work-truck.html/
- ^ a b c http://media.ford.com/products/presskit_display.cfm?vehicle_id=1946&press_section_id=398&make_id=92
- ^ "Caterpillar c7 engine specs" (PDF). Retrieved 26 October 2013.
- ^ "F650 - Consumer pickup". Midwest Automotive Designs.
External links
Media related to Ford F-Series Super Duty (F-650/F-750) at Wikimedia Commons