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Topic: Ferd's 2020 pickups
Posted By: JohnCO
Subject: Ferd's 2020 pickups
Date Posted: 07 Feb 2019 at 2:30pm
Saw this in the Construction Equipment website;
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Ford Launches 2020 Super Duty Pickups with New V-8

By Tom Berg, Truck Editor | February 5, 2019
Ford 2020 F Series Super Duty pickups have an improved front bumper and air dam to optimize cooling.

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Ford 2020 Super Duty pickup has styling and interior refinements, a new big-block gasoline V-8, a third-generation Power Stroke V-8 diesel, and a new 10-speed TorqShift automatic transmission.

The new powertrains and other improvements are aimed at retaining Ford’s sales dominance, and usher in a series of new vehicles to be introduced through 2019. During this year, “75 percent of our product portfolio will be replaced,” said Kuman Galhotra, Ford president, North America.

In 2018, Ford sold almost 1 million F-series https://www.constructionequipment.com/pickup-trucks-classes-1-3-14000-gvw" rel="nofollow - trucks , from the https://www.constructionequipment.com/fords-f-150-diesel-quiet-capable" rel="nofollow - F-150 to F-750, in 2018, the third best year in the last 71 years, “and we are doubling down on commercial vehicles, which are really strong for us,” Galhotra said.

The 7.3-liter gasoline V-8 engine delivers high performance in a compact package, said Mike Pruit, chief engineer for powertrains. It is expected to be the most powerful gas V8 in its class, providing durability, ease of maintenance, and higher towing and payload capability. It uses a cam-in-block, overhead valve architecture with cast iron block and forged steel crankshaft for durability, and port injection with variable valve timing to optimize the intake and exhaust to match performance with workloads.

As with other Ford gasoline engines, the new large V-8 can be ordered with a gaseous prep package that, when fitted with appropriate fuel systems, allows it to burn propane or natural gas. The 7.3 will replace the 6.8-liter V-10 in SuperDuty trucks, and joins the standard 6.2-liter gasoline V-8 in the SuperDuty engine lineup.

The updated 6.7-liter Power Stroke V-8 diesel has a 36,000-psi fuel-injection system with new injectors that precisely meter and spray up to eight times per stroke to control noise levels and optimize combustion, Pruit said. A redesigned electronic-actuated, variable-geometry turbocharger provides improved pumping efficiency and throttle response.

Structural enhancements increase the strength of the cylinder head, block, connecting rods and bearings to handle higher cylinder pressure and increased output. New steel pistons for the Power Stroke provide higher firing pressure capability and less friction, making for improved performance and increased horsepower and torque. Ratings will be announced later.

https://www.constructionequipment.com/sites/ce/files/2019-02/Ford-7.3L-V8-Gas-Engine.png" rel="nofollow">Ford 7.3-liter gasoline V-8 will replace the 6.8-liter V-10 in Super Duty trucks
Ford 7.3-liter gasoline V-8 will replace the 6.8-liter V-10 in Ford’s Super Duty trucks. The big-block V-8 includes port fuel injection and variable valve timing.

The new heavy-duty 10-speed TorqShift automatic transmission, based on the F-150’s 10-speed, is available across all three Super Duty engine offerings for the new 2020 Super Duty trucks. This TorqShift features a wider gear ratio span than the 6-speed it replaces, and is designed for the harshest towing conditions, Pruit said. It will have live-drive power takeoff, which allows the operator to engage industrial equipment and accessories, such as dump bodies and snowplows, with the truck in motion.

This electronically controlled transmission has selectable drive modes that include normal, tow/haul, eco, slippery, and deep sand and snow. Even with four extra gears, the entire 10-speed unit fits in the same space as the 6-speed and weighs only 3.5 pounds more, he added.

2020 SuperDuty trucks will have a new Pro Trailer Backup Assist to enable a driver to maneuver even the largest trailers into the tightest of spaces. With hands off the steering wheel, drivers use the Pro Trailer Backup Assist knob to easily steer the trailer via the reverse camera. The truck’s Trailer Reverse Guidance system shows trailer angle and direction, and provides steering suggestions to most efficiently direct a trailer backward. Both systems are built to accommodate all trailer styles, including fifth-wheel and gooseneck trailers.

The new F-series Super Duty debuts as the most tested pickup in the company’s history, Pruit said. It endured more than 12 million miles of testing for the 2017 model year, and got an additional 7 million miles for 2020 to ensure the new model can stand up to the rigors the most exacting truck customers demand of it.

For remote communications, every new 2020 Super Duty will include a FordPass Connect embedded 4G LTE modem with wi-fi access for up to 10 devices. Available lane-keeping alert helps drivers stay between the lines on the road, while the Blind Spot Information System with trailer coverage monitors for vehicles in blind spots, even when towing.

Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking and Pedestrian Detection aids in avoiding or mitigating collisions with other vehicles and pedestrians. These features are standard on XLT and above Super Duty models. Modern touches include the addition of wireless charging and USB-C ports to power portable devices.

The Super Duty is the number 1 full-size pickup in brand loyalty, said Todd Eckert, marketing manager for commercial trucks. In the construction segment, Ford sold 46.3 percent of all pickups and 54 percent of all chassis-cab trucks.



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Posted By: Stan IL&TN
Date Posted: 07 Feb 2019 at 5:18pm
Thay all sounds fantastic but I would be more impressed if they said the price was going down or the warranty was going to be increased. I know, I know, I'm dreaming.😕

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Posted By: DiyDave
Date Posted: 07 Feb 2019 at 5:51pm
I wish they made a basic ranger, like they usedta.  Don't need 4wd 4 door 4'box, 40K price with all the electronic garbage.Wink


Posted By: jaybmiller
Date Posted: 07 Feb 2019 at 6:26pm
gee Dave, up here, north of the 49th ,40K CAN'T get you a small v8, 2WD,reg cab, short box, XLT IF there was one in Canada! I tried last year...a 'basic pickup'..to replace my '97. Sales guy was pushing me into a 4wd,4dr,babybox PU(25 in stock !!).people in the showroom had good ears,his were burnt ,when I told him what I thought of them other trucks....
If Canucks were smart, we'd take over the Oshawa plant GM is closing end of this year, make a 'ranger-like' pickup and sell 2-3 million of them a year !!


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Posted By: HD6GTOM
Date Posted: 07 Feb 2019 at 6:38pm
I sure hope that new V8 is far better than the junk 6.0, 5.4, and v10 that I have. Ya gotta spend thousands of dollars on those clunkers just to keep them running. I've still got 1 or 2 of those boat anchors in my shed.


Posted By: JohnCO
Date Posted: 07 Feb 2019 at 7:54pm
It sounds like a pretty basic engine, one cam, push rods, cast iron block.  Except for the variable valve's, might be fairly good engine.  Saw on the Nightly Business report that all the PU manufacturers make around $10,000 profit on each one sold, doubt if they want to make a cheap one and cut their profit.


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Posted By: LeonR2013
Date Posted: 07 Feb 2019 at 8:06pm
Where's Shameless?


Posted By: shameless dude
Date Posted: 07 Feb 2019 at 10:13pm
i'm here Leon! sounds like ferd is counting on a lot of insurance replacements like they did back in the 70's.


Posted By: Coke-in-MN
Date Posted: 08 Feb 2019 at 11:13am
Seems like Chev/ GMC now has their Diesel with a 10 speed Allison and a tow capacity of 34,000 - now it seems pickups are going the route of what use to be a 2 ton or 3 ton truck - 
 The 3 mfg all are going for the market of bragging rights to most torque , HP , AND TOWING . this for the guy to pull his boat from the 3 car garage with the 2 BMW's in the other stalls . 



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Posted By: TramwayGuy
Date Posted: 08 Feb 2019 at 11:37am
Steel Pistons?   Really?   Maybe tighter bore tolerances that way. But heavier masses for the connecting rods to handle.


Posted By: jaybmiller
Date Posted: 08 Feb 2019 at 11:48am
Ok ..this...
the entire 10-speed unit fits in the same space as the 6-speed and weighs only 3.5 pounds more,

hmm, gotta wonder how many extra parts are in the case and how LONG will it take to handrenade !! to me 4 xtra 'gears' should be 4 sets of gears(4 *2) + 4 more e-clutches ? only 3.5# extra??

I'll wait until my brother gets one for testdriving,see what he has to say. Next week he gets a new ranger to test/write about.
BTW it don't matter how many HP or ft-lbs it's got, NOTHING gets me going on the 6" of ICE 'you know who' , donated to me ....Cry


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Posted By: Ray54
Date Posted: 08 Feb 2019 at 11:49am
That helping idots back up "stuff" Wink is going to end Shameless's fun of watching idots back their boats in the water.




Or maybe not as there are several other "issues" they may have to deal with.LOL


Posted By: DMiller
Date Posted: 08 Feb 2019 at 12:25pm
Know too many bought into using ton trucks to do what we used to do with two tons. I did. Brakes are at max potential drive train will not stand up as long(know this from My OWN fails) engines outlast chassis and bodies.

Have re-evaluated and next unit I buy will be a Class 7, likely three to five years aged, Diesel, air brakes, air ride and 22.5 rubber under crew cab. Engine design is 250-400,000 easy under high demand, Trans as well. Remaining drive train outlast truck.   Towing capacity DOUBLE what I currently have and brakes that will outlast me. Set up and license as a RV and NO CDL, NO Special registrations ANYWHERE US, keep it in top shape and even DOT cannot nag on it.   My old 7.3 is tired, on the second transmission, coming due for the third differential rebuild, FOUR sets of brakes three springs and the body will likely fall off before the rest fully give out.


Average Trailer Toter Class 7 Used $45-60K and hell of a lot more truck than my pickup ever would be.


Posted By: DiyDave
Date Posted: 08 Feb 2019 at 4:47pm
Originally posted by jaybmiller jaybmiller wrote:

Ok ..this...
the entire 10-speed unit fits in the same space as the 6-speed and weighs only 3.5 pounds more,

hmm, gotta wonder how many extra parts are in the case and how LONG will it take to handrenade !! to me 4 xtra 'gears' should be 4 sets of gears(4 *2) + 4 more e-clutches ? only 3.5# extra??

I'll wait until my brother gets one for testdriving,see what he has to say. Next week he gets a new ranger to test/write about.
BTW it don't matter how many HP or ft-lbs it's got, NOTHING gets me going on the 6" of ICE 'you know who' , donated to me ....Cry

Might be a ripoff of chrysler's turbo encabulator tranny!

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Posted By: JohnCO
Date Posted: 08 Feb 2019 at 6:08pm
I hate it when the side fumbler goes out and then takes the girdle spring with it.  I'm amazed the guy could keep a straight face all the way to the end!


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