The all-new 2017 F-Series Super Duty is the first Super Duty with a fully boxed, high-strength steel frame. It is designed to handle the extreme payload and towing demands of customers who put their trucks through extreme work.
Fully boxed means better torsional and lateral stiffness.
Fact: This frame uses over 95% high strength steel and is up to 24 times stiffer than its predecessor.
Fact 2: There are up to 10 crossmembers and through-welded construction.
What’s in it for you? The best towing power. The best payload. And the best ride and handling of any Super Duty. Ever.
The frame features:
So just how strong is this new frame? Check out these videos:
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