2018 Ford Super Duty Review

If you work in a tough trade or have some extremely large weekend toys to tow, you may be searching for a heavy-duty pickup truck to handle the job. The 2018 Ford Super Duty is one prominent option, and we at Cloninger Ford want to give you a closer look in this truck review.

Whether work or play takes you from Salisbury to Kannapolis, or from Lexington to Mooresville, you need the right truck for the task at hand. Read on to find out if the 2018 Super Duty is the one!

2018 Super Duty: Performance Specs

Whether it’s the Ford F-250, F-350, or F-450, the F-Series Super Duty has a truly impressive performance waiting for you. The base powerplant is a 6.2L V8 engine with 385 horsepower and 430 lb-ft of torque on tap, for plenty of oomph to get you moving in a hurry.

Plus, there’s a 6.7L Power Stroke® turbodiesel V8 engine waiting in the wings. This available engine produces 450 horsepower and a mind-blowing 935 lb-ft of torque, for strong acceleration in a wide range of driving situations.

All that torque gives the Power Stroke® engine a big towing advantage. With that powerhouse under the hood, the Ford Super Duty can tow up to 21,000 pounds conventionally. You’ll be able to hitch up a large boat, toy hauler, or even some heavy construction machinery!

Heavy-Duty Truck Hauling Capability

When it comes to hauling, the F-Series Super Duty has some new tricks up its sleeve. By switching over to a lighter aluminum-alloy body, this truck has shaved 350 pounds off its total weight. Plus, the steel frame is made of over 95 percent high-strength steel, which is 24 times stiffer than the previous frame.

The result? The Super Duty can tow more than every before, with a max payload of 7,630 pounds. So, you can stack that lumber high, because this truck can handle the job. You’ll also find helpful features in the bed, like available LED box lights, for when you’re loading or unloading at night or in a dark space.

Advanced Technology for the Road

Like many Ford vehicles, the 2018 Super Duty offers SYNC® 3 technology. You can control the infotainment system via capacitive touchscreen or voice command. With available navigation, you can find your favorite restaurants, and Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™ make smartphone connectivity a breeze.

This Ford truck offers a unique Blind Spot Monitoring feature. Like similar features in other vehicles, it will alert you with a visual signal in the outside mirror when a car is detected in your blind spot. It extends blind spot coverage to more than just the length of the truck: Your trailer will be covered, too.  

Test Drive the 2018 Ford Super Duty!

Now that you’ve read our truck review, are you ready to test out the 2018 Ford Super Duty for yourself? If you live near Salisbury or Lexington, schedule a test drive at Cloninger Ford.

Our automotive experts will get you behind the wheel of a Ford F-250, F-350, or F-450 to experience this heavy-duty pickup truck for yourself. See if it’s the right truck for your Kannapolis or Mooresville drive!