Meet the Team Behind the 2015 Ford F-Series Super Duty, May 1-May 16, 2014

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#151

05-21-2014, 02:59 PM

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Guys, our schedules are busy for the next two weeks with the Memorial Day holiday, so we will come back on June 6. Looking forward to answering your questions then. Hope you will enjoy the holiday weekend as well!

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05-21-2014, 03:03 PM

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Have a good Memorial Day weekend!

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05-25-2014, 11:36 AM

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When you come back to answer more questions. Could you please verify or disprove this statement?

"Couple guys on the Army got ahold of the '15 charger. It isn't looking too promising. Everything is nearly the same except the compressor wheel. Turbine side is tiny compared to all the hype before they launched them."

It came out of the "why should I buy a 15" thread from the 6.7 section.

I really hope that is not true.

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05-25-2014, 01:37 PM

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Thanks for having us. The transmission shift-points when not in tow-haul are calibrated to provide optimum fuel economy when in auto-mode. While there have been shift schedule and calibration refinements to the 2015, the shift schedule strategy is still to operate as close to lugging limits as possible for fuel economy. In tow-haul the shift schedule is modified to provide optimum performance while towing.

Thank you for the response. I'm looking forward to the new 2015 models.

biz

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05-26-2014, 11:07 PM

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F-450 Rear GAWR

What is the actual 2015 F-450 Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (RGAWR)?

The online specifications lists it at 9100 pounds which is less than the F-350 DRW. Is this correct or a misprint?
2015 Ford Super Duty | Detailed Chassis Specifications | Ford.com

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Robert

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05-27-2014, 12:01 AM

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Also, please see other excerpts from the 2015 Source book from earlier questions in this thread. You (Ford) stated that the 2015 F-450 pickup is to receive a Dana S130 axle, and the source book states the axle will be an S111.

There is a "ton" of difference in GAWR between an S130 (up to 16K) versus an S111 (up to 14K).

I realize that Ford may further limit the GAWR based on other factors, like the rear leaf springs used on the wide frames, but because of the discrepencies between your statements and the printed Ford resources, and because of the rear axle rating in the F450 pickup being lower than or the same as the F350 pickup, can you guys please clear it up for us?

This question was bypassed in the last Q&A session.

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06-02-2014, 10:20 PM

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Super Singles???

Some of the trucking companies are switching to "Super Singles" on their class 8 tractors to improve mileage. How about offering this as a factory option on the F-350 and/or F-450 to improve both mileage and weight capacity?

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06-03-2014, 07:29 AM

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Most of the guys here have had some really good technical questions.
I have some styling questions;

Instead of that soon to be rattle prone tailgate step, why not give us a rear bumper that is notched on the corners for foot-holds similar to what GM did with the Avalanche?

While you're paying attention to the rear of the truck, it's not hard to notice that the tail lights on the 2015 are almost exactly the same as the taillights on my 99 Superduty. Whats up with that?

Finally, the dually rear fenders... No mincing of words here... What you have put on these newer trucks looks like after-thoughts purchased from a farm implement dealer.. Please go back to the bolt-on aerodynamic flairs. The bed is too high to put anything over the sides anyway - we gave up on that years ago...

And as the other guys have said - Thank you for your interaction here with us.

BTW - I am pulling the trigger on a 2015 SD 4x4 CC DRW PSD today if my dealer's pencil works the right magic..

Regards - Randy

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06-05-2014, 10:15 PM

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Okay you guys - I did it and pulled the trigger.. Another 62k coming your way - I hope you build me a solid truck!!!!

Regards - Randy

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06-06-2014, 02:09 AM

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It's Friday June 6.

Here's to hoping all the unanswered questions that were passed over unacknowledged in previous response sessions... get answered today.

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06-06-2014, 09:51 AM

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I am hoping so as well. There lots of good questions that could use some good answers.

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06-06-2014, 12:03 PM

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Randy, congrats on the new truck !
hope u didn't pay msrp for it

my platinum listed for $62k but I paid MUCH less than that ...

maybe I can give my $.00002 worth of answers here:

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Originally Posted by Big-Foot

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Instead of that soon to be rattle prone tailgate step, why not give us a rear bumper that is notched on the corners for foot-holds similar to what GM did with the Avalanche?

IMHO, that's a solution that's not a solution... the indention is too far "inboard' to allow most over 30 year old the ability to pivot and lean forward to pull up with that design -- Had purchased a bed side step for entry right in front of the rear tire and it was useless - something like these might be better: Amazon.com: ford superduty bed step

While you're paying attention to the rear of the truck, it's not hard to notice that the tail lights on the 2015 are almost exactly the same as the taillights on my 99 Superduty. Whats up with that?
IMHO (again) maybe something that works doesn't need to change ?

or you could make it like the hideous toyota tundra rear lights

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06-06-2014, 12:41 PM

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I dunno about that step situation... Maybe I'm in better shape than I think I am, but I'm 61 and can still hook that step on the avalanche and climb up into the bed of the truck. Admittedly, it's a bit more of a challenge finding the recess with your toe when coming back down, but one look at the pull out step on the tailgate tells me there are going to be a few broken legs.. Hence I ordered my truck without it and I will come up with something else..

Okay Ford Engineers - it's up to you guys to build a truck that suits EVERYBODY!

Regards - Randy

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06-06-2014, 01:25 PM

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I'm 41 and folding...er holding... And I like the tailgate step. And now with gout affecting me knees, I even find myself using the stripper pole to get back down. Knock-outs in the corner bumpers wouldn't bother me though. With the tailgate up the license plate identation also works well.

And you can get the truck without the tailgate step. I also don't hear mine rattling even after 4 years. Maybe it is because I don't use my truck as a work truck. (although I do use it as a truck, since it is just me, I take my time and don't abuse it - because it is a truck I paid $50k+ for)

Same thing with the lights... Why fix what isn't broken?

Would love to hear the engineers take on these things though.

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06-06-2014, 01:37 PM

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Hey guys, we’re back answering more of your questions today. Thank you again to all of you for keeping this thread so active, we have really appreciated this opportunity to speak with our leading enthusiasts. We will continue to do our best to answer each question as fully as possible. Thank you also to the FTE site team and moderators for having us again and for allowing this thread to be extended through today. This will be our last time participating in this thread, and despite our best efforts, we will likely not be able to get to every question. We hope to open new threads in the future though, so be sure to stay tuned.

Please understand that there are some limitations to what we can address or share in an online forum. This sometimes takes the form of proprietary information or previous model questions/issues.

Thanks for your patience as we work through your questions.