Specifications

F-250/F-350/F-450
SD Pickups
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F-250/F-350/F-450
Super Duty Pickups
Performance/Handling
2012
June 2011
Chassis
Proven I-Beam Front Suspension
• UsedonallF-250/F-3504x2SuperDutyPickups
• TwinI-Beamdesigncombinesthestrengthofasolid
I-Beam suspension with the flexibility and comfort of
a fully independent suspension
• Coilspringsprovideasmootherridethanleafsprings
without sacrificing load-carrying capacity
• Frontstabilizerbarsareincludedforimprovedride
and handling
Robust Twin-coil Monobeam
Front Axle/Suspension
• UsedonallF-250/F-3504x4Pickupmodels
• Twin-coilmonobeamfrontsuspensioncombined
with the steering system design provides tight turning
diameters and reduced parking effort
• Loadedorunloadedcorneringandmaneuverability
are more precise
• Givesasmootherridethanaleaf-springdesign
Wide-track Front Suspension
• Wide-tracktwin-coilmonobeamfrontsuspension
from the F-450 Chassis Cab is standard on all
F-450 Pickups
• Twin-coilmonobeamfrontsuspensioncombined
with the steering system design provides tight
turning diameters and reduced parking effort.
Loaded or unloaded cornering and maneuverability
are more precise
• Givesasmootherridethanaleaf-springdesign
• Large32mmfrontstabilizerbar
• Large,squareaxletubesaredesignedtodeliver
improved towing performance and capability
Leaf-spring Rear Suspension
• Allowsmodel-specificspringratesforawiderange
of applications
• GrossVehicleWeightRatings(GVWRs)rangefrom
9900 lbs. up to a maximum of 13,300 lbs.
Steering Geometry
• SteeringgearonallSuperDutyPickupshelpsprovide
precise, responsive steering
• SymmetricalsteeringlinkageonF-250/F-350
4x2 models helps provide solid, on-center feel
and steering control
Brakes
• Excellentstoppingpowerandbrakeperformance
• Largeventedfrontandrearrotors
• Large,stiffcalipers
• Four-wheelAnti-lockBrakingSystem(ABS)with
excellent low-speed feel and response
• Brakepadmaterialengineeredtohelpprovidelong
life, quiet operation and confident pedal feel, whether
lightly loaded or at full Gross Vehicle Weight