While I ordered a 2017 and awaiting shipment I read many posts on this site that comment about the new looks of the 2017 and how it is much nicer than past models. In all honesty I think it looks better than my 2009 SD but I also don't think it looks glaringly different. It certainly is not a completely different direction and look from the past.


Maybe I just don't study the design details as much so unless it "really" is a lot different I might not notice what some of you feel is an improvement. Would like to see your thoughts on what you feel makes the new SD look better than past generations. tks

 

I thought the 2011-2016 trucks were very handsome and classic "truck-like" looks. I, for one, do not think the 2017 model is "better" looking than the previous generation, but is more modern.

Styling changes, front:

-Grille bars now extend into headlights cluster
-Bracketed grille is replaced by longer bars
-Grille is wider and does not extend as far down into bumper
-"Super Duty" logo is now stamped into aluminum hood instead of plastic grille surround
-Hood no longer has definitive center power bulge and is no longer a clamshell design
-First time availability of LED day running lamps and LED headlamps
-Quad beam halogen replaces dual filament halogen headlights
-New bumper and lower air dam design (air dam is more rigid)
-New rectangular fog lamps replace rounded design
-Flush sealed windshield on new model
-LED cab clearance lamps & sat antenna is relocated to passenger side of roof

Styling changes, side:

-Model designation (F-250, etc) is changed from horizontal to vertical orientation
-King Ranch & Platinum trims are now listed on fender badge
-Powerstroke badge is now rectangular like earlier versions instead of roundel like 2011-2016 trucks
-Kenworth "Daylight" window drop is more pronounced on 2017 model
-Rear doors have upward kink at rear window edge compared to no kink on previous model
-"Peterbuilt" vertical door handles are replaced with traditional horizontal door handles
-Side mirrors have cut upper corners, larger spotter mirrors, and new LED clearance and repeater lamps
-Mirror repeater lamps no longer visible from front of vehicle
-Door keyless code keypad is now vertical instead of horizontal
-Power running boards option
-New frame causes body to sit higher off ground
-Fuel filler door is now plastic
-Larger rear doors

Rear styling changes:

-New 3rd brake light design (LED option)
-New frameless glass power rear slider (porthole window)
-New bumper design with much larger edge risers under taillights
-New, much larger and taller taillamps with large reversing lamps
-LED option tail/brake/turn signal/reverse lamps
-New license plate lamps with LED option
-New in-bumper trailer plug mounts and illuminated by license plate lights
-New tailgate with higher-mounted handle and electric release option
-New, wider, unique font "Super Duty" stamping in lower tailgate
-Larger Ford oval (except Platinum / KR applique with much smaller, offset oval
-New "indented" center tailgate panel and "spoiler" on top of gate to accommodate gen-2 step
-New trailer hitch

So there's my list. I'm sure there's even more. Some are minor, but overall the look is very different yet still Super Duty. I think unfortunately the front looks much more like a GM truck. Currently, I think the RAM trucks have the most handsome front end, while the new Super Duty has the best rear styling. Obviously, the inside was vastly different.

 

I found the 2016 SD's so butt ugly I would never own one. The fenders look like they got stung by a bee and the lips swelled up. That front grill, revolting.


The 2017 is a very nice looking truck and looks like a truck. About the only thing that takes some getting used to is the LED headlamps, the whole 'C" shape but its not revolting. As I have the F350 long bed there's a lot of slope front to rear, never had a leveling kit on any truck but this one would benefit due to the length.


Performance, tech, features, its a home run.