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Ford Work Solutions
TM
In-dash Computer
Crew Chief
TM
Tool Link
TM
Cable Lock
FLEXIBILITY
This page is about:
2009 F-250/F-350/F-450
Super Duty
®
Pickups
Flexibility
August 2008
F-250/F-350/F-450
SD Pickups
Ford Work Solutions
TM
New for 2009, Ford
Work Solutions provide
customers unprecedented
levels of connectivity,
flexibility and security
to assist them in the
day-to-day operation
of their business.
(1)
The features and technologies included in Ford Work Solutions
were closely developed with industry-leading partners and
the direct result of research into the needs of contractors and
tradespeople across the United States.
This partnership and research have resulted in the
F-250/F-350/F-450 Super Duty
®
Pickups offering four
innovativefeatures:
In-dash Computer (87A)
•Providesfullhigh-speedInternetaccessusingtheSprint
®
Mobile Broadband Network and Navigation by another
industry leader, Garmin
®
•Allowsuserstoprintinvoices,checkinventoriesandaccess
documents stored on their home or office computer networks
while on the job site
•Theprintoptionrequiresanoptionalon-board,Bluetooth
®(2)
enabled inkjet printer
•RunsonMicrosoft
®
Windows
®
for Automotive
•Bluetoothenabledforeasyconnectiontoyourphone
•Voiceactivatedforhands-freeoperationofphoneor
music devices
Crew Chief
TM
(87T)
•Atelematicsandvehiclediagnosissystemthatprovides
real-time vehicle location and maintenance tracking
•Fleetownersormanagerscandispatchvehiclesquicklyand
efficiently, and will be able to monitor numerous diagnostic
functions such as tire pressure or check engine codes
•Providesfuelusagecalculationsandassistwithfueltax
reporting, helping to manage fleet costs more effectively
•AllofthisdataislinkedtoaWeb-basedapplicationwhich
can be accessed by a fleet owner or manager anywhere
there is Internet access available, even on an onboard
Ford Work Solutions in-dash computer
Tool Link
TM
(87L)
•Providesthecapabilityto
mark and scan expensive
tools, equipment and materials
using RFID (Radio Frequency
Identification) tags
•Locatedinsidethepickupbox
are two RFID antennas that scan
the box for items listed on a
preprogrammed inventory
•Thescandataistransmittedtoareadermountedinsidethe
cab and displayed on the in-dash computer screen, alerting
the driver to any tools or materials that may not be loaded
on the truck
Cable Lock (87C)
•Providesaninexpensive,convenientmeansof
securing expensive toolboxes or equipment
stored in the pickup box
•Cableismadeofextremelyruggedsteel
10 millimeters in diameter and wrapped in
protective plastic sheathing
•Cablecaneasilybewrappedaroundor
through handles and then locked to the truck
with a robust, cuff-style clasp
•Cableisstoredinaspring-loadedcorrosion-
and impact-resistant housing secured to the
rear of the pickup box wall
(1) Not all features are available while vehicle is in motion.
(2) The Bluetooth word mark and logos are trademarks of the Bluetooth, SIG, Inc.