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Model/Series Availability
Exterior Changes
Interior Changes
Functional Changes
WHAT’S NEW
This page is about:
2008 F-250/F-350/F-450
Super Duty
®
Pickups
What’s New
July 2007
F-250/F-350/F-450
SD Pickups
Model/Series Availability
• FX4 is now a distinct trim level available on F-250/F-350
SuperCab and Crew Cabs, 4x4 only
Exterior Changes
• Bold grille signifies Super Duty’s tough truck capability
• Large grille with prominent nostrils is attached to and defines
the power dome hood
• “Super Duty” name is debossed into the grille’s top edge
• Larger stacked headlamps and integrated turn signals
provide added illumination
• Tall front bumper includes an integrated step pad
• Functional fender vents help to identify the engine as well as
provide added airflow
• Hydroformed front substructure creates a very rigid, strong
foundation for mounting the cooling system and front fenders
• Pickup box tailgate includes Tailgate Assist
TM
System, a
prominent Ford Blue Oval is located in the center and the
“Super Duty” name is debossed into the lower edge
• Available Tailgate Step makes accessing the cargo box
easier and safer
• Available stowable bed extender makes the cargo box even
more useful
• Large rear bumper houses the trailer electrical connector,
part of the standard trailer tow hitch receiver
• Lariat models now include 18-inch premium forged, polished
aluminum wheels (F-250/F-350 SRW)
Interior Changes
• All-new modular instrument panel design featuring a two-tone
appearance, distinctive gauges and round air registers
• All CD players/changers are now MP3 capable
• Dual-zone Electronic Automatic Temperature Control (EATC)
is now standard on Lariat
• HD vinyl seats standard on XL Crew Cab models
• XL bucket seats now include floor console with cup holders
and storage bin
• Captain’s Chairs are available only with automatic transmission
• Regular Cab front center seating position and SuperCab and
Crew Cab rear center seating positions now include 3-point
lap and shoulder belts
• SuperCab and Crew Cab models with air conditioning and
automatic transmission now include rear seat air ducts
• Auxiliary audio input jack standard on XLT, FX4 and Lariat
models, also included with available single-disc radio on
XL models
• Auxiliary power points have been added to the front floor
console, available with Captain’s Chairs
• Electrochromic rearview mirror standard on Lariat now
includes an integrated compass
Functional Changes
• New 6.4L Power Stroke
®
V-8 turbo diesel engine delivers up
to 350 horsepower and 650 lb.-ft. of torque
• New 6.4L Power Stroke V-8 turbo diesel engine includes
135-amp heavy-duty alternator
• Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) standard on all
F-250/F-350 SRW models
• Traction control optional on all models
• Midship fuel tank standard with 6.75-foot box is
30.5 gallons
• Wide-track front suspension available on F-350 DRW
Crew Cab models with 8-foot box
• 12.5K “Built Ford Tough
®
” Trailer Hitch Receiver now
standard on F-250/F-350 SRW models
• 15K “Built Ford Tough” Trailer Hitch Receiver now standard
on F-350 DRW models with 6.4L V-8 diesel or 6.8L V-10
gasoline engine
• 16K “Built Ford Tough” Trailer Hitch Receiver now standard
on F-450 models
(1) Class is full-size pickup trucks over 8500 lbs. GVWR.
NOTE: See the latest Dealer Ordering Guide for feature availability.
• Super Duty
®
Pickups are all about getting the job done
• New F-450 model adds even more class-leading
(1)
capability
• New 6.4L Power Stroke
®
V-8 turbo diesel is more powerful, with less emissions
Overview
F-250/F-350/F-450
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