2016 Ford F-650, F-750 Revealed
Ford has revealed its next generation of medium-duty commercial trucks, the all-new Ford F-650 and F-750.
These two models anchor the brand’s commercial truck lineup, which is also America’s best-selling line of commercial pickups for 29 years. Both vehicles will be available as 2016 model year trucks and will arrive dealerships in spring 2015.
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The commercial trucks will be powered by a 6.7-liter Power Stroke V8 diesel engine mated to a medium-duty TorqShift automatic transmission. The exterior sports an all-new mesh grille framed by Ford’s hallmark nostrils, which also serve to improve airflow for optimal cooling performance. Before the trucks go on sale however, Ford will have torture-tested them through over 500,000 miles of harsh dynamometer engine testing at extreme power levels and temperatures.
Also available will be a 6.8-liter V10 engine that can be factory-prepped to run on compressed natural gas or liquid propane gas as cost-effective alternatives to gasoline.
“Every day, we’re thinking of new ways to better serve our hard-working customers,” said John Ruppert, general manager, Ford Commercial Vehicle Sales & Marketing. “The same Ford engineers who developed the best-selling F-Series have designed this all-new medium-duty lineup that can meet the demands of our toughest customers with trucks that are cost-effective, ready for work, and, most importantly, can help keep them going on the job.”
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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