This week at the Texas State Fair, Ford debuted the 2018 Ford Super Duty Limited. This truck aims to combine the capability that we have come to expect from the Super Duty lineup with the luxury of Ford’s Limited range.
Capability
[Photo: Ford]The standard powertrain on the 2018 Ford Super Duty Limited models is the 6.7L Powerstroke diesel V8 paired to a TorqShift 6-speed automatic transmission. This powertrain puts out 440 horsepower and, more importantly, 925 lb-ft of torque. That torque figure is good for a max towing capacity of around 30,000 lbs. There are no engine specification updates for the 2018 model year.
Luxury and Looks
[Photo: Ford]As for the luxurious side, leather is covering almost every surface you can imagine on this vehicle, plus a suede headliner. The seats are both heated and cooled. The leather wrapped steering wheel is also heated. There are hand-finished ash wood inserts on the doors. And, of course, special badging to remind you which trim level you bought. The exterior sports a unique twin-bar satin grill with chrome accents. Ford’s quintessential quad-beam ‘C-Clamp’ LED lights surround the special grill. To complete the exterior look, ford has given the limited a satin-finished tailgate applique. Finally, each Limited also has a serial number laser-etched on the armrest.
Technology
[Photo: Ford]Ford aimed to make this truck both luxurious and technologically advanced. The list of tech features includes: 360-degree camera with Trailer Reverse Guidance, BLIS® with trailer coverage, adaptive cruise control, adaptive steering, lane-keeping alert, and forward collision warning with brake support. Of course Ford also includes their SYNC 3 infotainment system, but that was to be expected…
Cost
So, you are probably wondering what all this tech, luxury, and capability is going to cost you. It’s not cheap, that’s for sure. Base MSRP (including $1,295 destination fee) for the Limited range is as follows:
F-250 Super Duty Limited 4×4 $80,835
F-350 Super Duty Limited 4×4 $82,010
F-450 Super Duty Limited 4×4 $87,100
Check every option box, the Ford F-450 will set you back $94,455.
What do you think of Ford’s range topping trim for Super Duty? Let us know in the comments below!
Be sure to stay tuned to TFLtruck.com for more coverage of the 2017 State Fair of Texas.
