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Article #11: The Ford F-350: A Heavy Duty Vehicle

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Ford has always been known to produce with high performance discs and equally
large trucks. In fact, their F150 pickup high performance pads. The F-350 also
truck is the best selling truck of all has an anti-lock braking system which
time. But the F150 is not the only great offers safe braking even on emergencies.
truck you can find in Ford's lineup. The
Ford F-350 is also one great heavy duty Whether you go for a gasoline or a
truck which has its own set of good diesel engine, your Ford F-350 will come
attributes. There are numerous features with a huge 38-gallon fuel tank which
and capabilities in the F-350 that has holds enough fuel to feed the hungry
attracted truck drivers to come to love horses inside the massive combustion
the vehicle. chambers of the three engines. Gas
The first thing that will strike you mileage for the F-350 is not revealed
about this truck is its size. The truck though since EPA does not require
is truly designed to take on the heaviest vehicles such as this to state their gas
of load. It has a towing capacity of mileage. This makes sense since most of
15,000 pounds which makes gives it the these vehicles will be used commercially
capability to tow heavy trailers, and not just for cruising around town.
campers, fishing boat, or even livestock. The suspension system of the truck which
The truck also has amazing off-road gives it great off-road driving
driving capability which makes it one of capability is a mono-beam suspension in
the top choices for any truck driver in the front with massive coil springs and
town. an equally massive stabilizer bar. This
The Ford F-350 is available with three truck is really made for heavy duty
different choices of engines - all of purposes. The rear suspension system is
which are capable of providing adequate a solid axle with huge leaf springs and
power, as capable as a Volvo vent visor another huge stabilizer bar. Both the
in protecting a car's interior from snow front and the rear suspension system
or rain. Consumers can choose from sports heavy-duty gas-pressured shock
either a gasoline powered V8, a massive absorbers. The configuration of the
V10 gasoline engine, or a 32-valve suspension system gives the Ford F-350 a
6-liter, PowerStroke turbo-diesel V8 responsive steering and a good stability.
engine with cast iron cylinder block and
cylinder head. For the diesel engine, an The ride though is quite another story.
EVRT system is standard. The electronic Just like other pickup trucks, the ride
variable response turbocharger balances may be stiff if the truck bed is empty
the thrust needed by the wheels. This but once it is loaded the truck gives an
capability increases the fuel efficiency exceptionally smooth ride.
of the diesel engine. The interior of the truck also looks
For those who would want to buy an great and almost luxurious. This is
F-350, there are two gearboxes to choose because of the leather trimmings, its sun
from - a five-speed automatic roof and other features one would
transmission and a six-speed manual. To commonly find in a luxury car. The black
protect the car's occupants or anything leather bucket seats are the most notable
it is hauling, the Ford F-350 is equipped feature of the cabin of the truck which
with TBC or the Trailer Brake Controller gives it an aura of luxury. The controls
which balances the braking of the and the instrument panel are designed
trailer. Disc brakes are also standard with convenience in mind.
across the board; all wheels are fitted






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