I think I am in love

[Tecman]

No really, the 2011 superduty looks perfect on the outside and the inside. There is NO option that you cannot get with it and I really think this model will damn near bury the competition, so long as the new 6.7 really holds up. But in all reality, I hope most get the gas to help keep diesel prices down. lol Wow, im in love with a truck

[caveman]

Hmm. I disagree. I thought they messed up with the 08's.....now they really messed up! That front is freakin hideous! I hope the motor does well, but I will be keeping mine for at least another gen change. And do we really need it to say SuperDuty everywhere?

[biz4two]

Tecman -- I totally agree!

I was planning for the introduction at the Texas State Fair...and boy I was not disappointed! I think they got it right...from the terrible lights on the '08. The rest of the truck is just plain SuperDuty. Love the interior...with that digital lcd screen cluster! Oh dang...that is sweet! The entire truck is just better optioned. PLUS the OEM 5th wheel / goose hitch! That is smart!

Now FORD is hoping for 60+% of the 2011 SD to be sold with the 6.7L PSD. Guess we got to wait and see on that.


biz

[rob_nc]

Add my name to the list. I'm extremely impressed except for the dually fenders.

[Scorpion67]

I also agree, completely love it! I wish they hid the age of the door skins a little better, but overall, I love it. Love the front, and the side at the front, what seems like Range Rover inspired front fenders, totally modern and aggressive. The new power plants sound very promising. I was impressed when Land Rover brought out the 2.7 V6 diesel, very powerful, torquey and efficient, yet refined at the same time. The 6.7L V8 diesel is like a monster version of that! And even more high-tech. Love that King Ranch interior too.

[Evan99]

When I saw the truck I was like wow!!! This thing is a beast. Ford really hit a homerun in my opinion. Now all I gotta do is figure out how to get one.
Im glad to see other people are thinking its awesome too!

[97squarebody]

Overall I think they did a good job on the truck. I am holding out on the duelly fenders untill I see them in person. Not so sure on that one. Secondly they missed one of the most essential features NO MANUAL!!!!!!!

I am not sure if I can buy one and get an auto. I was planning on a 2011 after they work any of the birthing bugs out. Now I'm not so sure. Thats a lot of coin for something that constantly annoys you.

[BrockwayMT]

Keep that 97. Ford trucks haven't looked as good since IMO. And I'm with you on not buying an auto. I do own an auto pickup because the price was right but I own three that are manuals. I would not buy an auto new.

I also have issues with the 6.7 diesel being made in Mexico.

[hsfbfan]

the engine plant is an existing Ford engine plant. If I'm not mistaken it's that same plant that used to make the vernerable 300 straight 6.

[poppie]

Originally Posted by hsfbfan

the engine plant is an existing Ford engine plant. If I'm not mistaken it's that same plant that used to make the vernerable 300 straight 6.

.................are you sure about that,i know for a fact that back in 1968 the Chevy 292 cid inline 6's were made in Mexico,my neighbor had one back then and he asked me to set his automatic choke for him and it had Mexico stamped in the engine block casting,I did some digging and found this,............................,
[edit] Fourth generation

Truck Six

Production	1964 - 1996
Bore	4"
Stroke	3.18" (240) 3.98" (300)
Displacement	240 cu in (3.9 L) 300 cu in (4.9 L)
Fuel system	Normally aspirated Fuel injection
Power output	120 hp (89 kW) - 170 hp (127 kW)
Torque output	260 lb·ft (353 N·m)

Produced at the Cleveland Engine plant in Brook Park, Ohio from 1964 through 1996, the 240 and 300 Sixes are well-known for their durability. Simple design and rugged construction continue to endear these engines to a number of Ford enthusiasts to this day.( Many have run 300,000 to 600,000 miles (480,000 to 970,000 km) without any more service than standard oil changes.)......WE HAD A 1970 F 250 WITH THE 300-6 AND A WARNER T10 4 SPEED WITH 4:10'S WHEN WE FARMED,WHAT A WORK HORSE IT WAS,THAT WAS ONE HELL OF A MOTOR TELL THE EPA CAME ALONG AND KILLED IT ,JUST LIKE THEY DID THE 7.3 POWERSTROKE, John ^{[citation needed]}
One example of the engine's sturdy design is the fact that no timing chain or timing belt (both of which can break, causing unwanted downtime or even engine damage) is used. This generation of Ford Six was designed with long-wearing gears for that purpose instead. Few, if any, modern engines use timing gears; belts are by far more common, especially among non-domestic automakers.
Both the 240 and the 300, no matter the application, used a single barrel Carter YF carburetor until the introduction of Electronic Fuel Injection. With proper gearing, many F-trucks and Broncos are able to achieve over 20 mpg with these carburetors, when properly tuned. This was heavily used by Ford's advertising campaign (some television advertisements and written literature even claimed 30 mpg), since the V8 engines in these trucks rarely achieved over 14 mpg.
The fuel economy of the 300 makes the engine a popular choice amongst truck enthusiasts that want both power and economy. The addition of performance parts (such as intake and exhaust manifolds with a four barrel carburetor) place the engine power output near the same levels as the stock HO (high output) version of the optional 351 V8, with little or no change in economy. There are claims of 300s that have had the power output doubled, or even tripled, with less than a single mpg drop in fuel economy.

[poppie]

More on the 300-6,300...........Also during the late sixties and early seventies, the 300 was used in larger vehicles such as dump trucks, many weighing into the (15,000–20,000 pound range),that would be the F 6
The 300 cu in (4.9 L) six was added for the F-series in 1965. It was essentially a 240 cu in (3.9 L) with a longer stroke. The two engines are nearly identical; the differences are in block dimensions and the rotating assembly. It produced 170 hp (127 kW). The 300 became the base F-series engine in 1978 at 114 hp (85 kW) (hp number changes due to Ford switching to net power ratings in 1971). Power outputs were increased to roughly 122 hp (91 kW) during the early 1980s, before fuel injection was introduced. This became the primary engine of the line, eclipsing the 240. Unlike the Falcon engine, it featured separate intake and exhaust manifolds, which could be easily replaced with aftermarket manifolds offering the promise of even more power, through the installation of larger carburetors and a higher flowing exhaust system.
Also during the late sixties and early seventies, the 300 was used in larger vehicles such as dump trucks, many weighing into the 15,000–20,000 pound (7,000–9,000 kg) range. These 300s were equipped with a higher flow HD (Heavy Duty) exhaust manifold, since the engines were going to be constantly working in the 3000–4000 rpm range. These rare, yet effective, manifolds had higher flow than the electronic fuel injection 4.9 (300) manifolds and some headers.
Engine sizes were converted to metric for 1983, causing the 300 to become the "4.9". Fuel injection and other changes in 1987 pushed output up to 150 hp (112 kW) with 8.8:1 compression. This engine was gradually phased out, ending production in 1996, and was replaced by the Essex V6 in the F-series trucks with their 1997 redesign. However, it was renowned for its durability, low end torque, and ease of service. The 300 4.9 came with the Ford C6 and E4OD transmissions, as well as the Mazda built M5OD 5 speed manual transmission. The 4.9 liter 6 cylinder was built in the Cleveland, Ohio engine plant.
This engine is also used by Stewart and Stevenson in the MA Baggage Tow Tractor (pdf), and Harlan in their standard tow tractors [1], as well as a multitude of other pieces of equipment, such as ski lifts, power generators, wood chippers, tractors, and, until they converted to diesel engines, most UPS trucks. Many UPS trucks still use the 300 to this day.
In stationary service (generators and pumps) fueled with LPG or natural gas, this engine is known as the CSG-649.

[poppie]

Dubble post's,i'm sorry about that .