The Features
The newest models have some truly remarkable updates. All 2018 F-650 and F-750 tractor models will feature electronic stability control and traction control brakes. The trucks will also include a high-output 240-amp alternator for 6.8 V10 gas engine models, which will generate auxiliary lights and equipment without needing a second alternator. For additional grille security, Ford has included three-inch bumper extensions to decrease hood wear and accident damage. Finally, new diesel models will come with an engine soot trap regeneration inhibitor, which will allow a driver to defer igniting trapped soot until the driver can undergo regeneration in a suitable area. The diesel models will also come furnished with easy-to-access oil dipsticks to effortlessly maintain adequate oil levels.
The Class 6-7 Brand: A Giant Success
Currently, Ford’s F-650 and F-750 medium-sized trucks are the fastest growing volume in the Class 6-7 brand, and these new updates are expected to skyrocket sales even more. In both 2016 and 2017, World Truck Magazine named the Ford the winner of Medium-Duty Truck of the Year.
The F-650 and F-750 were recently redesigned for 2016, which may be a large contributor to its high success rate thus far. The entire fleet has been produced at Ford’s Ohio Assembly Plant in Cleveland and use both domestic and foreign parts. Currently, Ford is the only manufacturer to offer the option of a gasoline or diesel powertrain throughout the medium-duty conventional truck market.
For months, Ford has observed customers deserting other car brands and seeking out the F-650 and F-750 series medium-duty pickups. Customer recognize that not every duty cycle needs the force of a diesel engine, Ford’s trucks offer exceptional performance and low maintenance with a reasonable price tag.
With all these changes being incorporated, Ford’s Class 6-7 brand will still maintain the affordability and toughness that defines the company’s automobiles. Ford states that it is enhancing an already successful platform based on customer feedback. Ford is constantly seeking out customer reviews and suggestions, and now the American motor company will be using this feedback to create vehicles that are sure to become a smashing success.
While Ford has been projecting an immense amount of hype surrounding its newest updates, it will have to deliver on all these claimed advantages in order to deliver. This summer, you can order a 2018 Ford medium-duty F-650 and F-750 and dealers will begin selling them by the Fall. Until then, Ford enthusiasts will have to continue eagerly awaiting these newest models.