Ford Super Duty Now Has the Largest Fuel Tank in Segment
The all-new 2017 Ford Super Duty will get you further on a single tank of fuel.
Ford has announced the F-Series Super Duty gets a 48-gallon (181-liter) fuel tank on long-box Crew Cab configuration for both gasoline and diesel variants, which is the largest available in the heavy-duty pickup truck segment. To compare, the 2016 Ford Super Duty diesel had a 37.5-gallon (142-liter) tank, while the gas-equipped truck last year had a 35-gallon (132-liter) tank.
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Along with improved fuel economy thanks to the use of lightweight, high-strength aluminum just like the Ford F-150, the all-new Super Duty promises to deliver significantly better range than its predecessor. In addition, Power Stroke-equipped Super Duty models have a larger-capacity diesel exhaust fluid tank, up 2.5 gallons (9.5 liters) from the 2016 model to 7.5 gallons (28.4 liters) on the 2017 model. The automaker also equipped it with an improved fuel filter and water separator filter, allowing for longer change intervals than before.
“We want to give our customers a more productive tool for getting the most out of their trucks,” said Brian Rathsburg, Super Duty marketing manager. “This means less downtime at the fuel pump and performing routine maintenance, and more time on the job.”
The all-new Ford Super Duty arrives this fall and official fuel economy figures should be announced shortly.
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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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If only it had auto start/stop. Hybrid trucks will be out in a few years
48 gallon tank is an excellent idea. you never know when you will need that extra range. Just yesterday; i found myself having to drive my vehicle 360 miles on a single tank of gas.