Sirius Satellite Radio Super Duty F-450 - Manual (Page 24)

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Quietness
Transmission Fluid Temperature Gauge
Turbo Boost Gauge
Engine Hour Meter
Air Filter Minder
Patented Hydroformed Steel Front Structure
QUALITY/RELIABILITY/DURABILITY
This page is about:
2008 F-250/F-350/F-450
Super Duty ® Pickups
Quality/Reliability/Durability
July 2007
F-250/F-350/F-450
SD Pickups
Key Features
Transmission Fluid Temperature Gauge
monitors the automatic transmission for
optimum operation levels and reliability, and
alerts the driver when the vehicle needs service
(standard with automatic transmissions). Quietness inside and out,
because of improvements
working together to reduce wind,
road and powertrain noise. This
is the quietest Super Duty ever.
Ladder-type Frame that includes fully boxed front frame rails with unique
front frame horn design lowers the frame by 7 inches. Robust outer frame
rails are connected to crossmembers that are riveted, welded or both,
for added strength and long-term durability. Lowering the frame rails
provides several benefits:
• Eliminates the need for a BlockerBeam
TM
• Enables a better fit for the Snowplow Package
• Allows for a larger radiator for improved cooling
Turbo Boost Gauge lets the driver know the
turbo boost from the diesel engine is within the
proper levels.
Engine Hour Meter in the message center
indicates the number of hours the engine has
been in operation. This is an especially useful
feature for proper vehicle maintenance.
Air Filter Minder warning light on instrument
panel indicates when the diesel air filter needs
to be replaced for reliability and ease of
maintenance (Power Stroke
® -equipped vehicles).
Patented Hydroformed Steel Front Structure
creates a strong foundation for engine
compartment components, eases assembly and
delivers a more dimensionally accurate truck.
Provides the benefits of reduced noise and
vibration as well as improved fit and finish.
• Customers want a truck that can handle tough conditions, day in and day out
• F-Series Super Duty
® Pickups must pass durability tests
• Tests are based on how customers really use their trucks
• Super Duty sets new standards of refinement and quietness
Overview
F-250/F-350/F-450
ENGINEERING INSIGHT: Powertrain Testing
The team that developed the new 6.4L Power Stroke ® V-8 turbo
diesel gathered real-world data from working Super Duty commercial
customers. They used this data to develop durability tests that were more
representative of real-life work cycles. The tests used the most extreme
and abusive conditions and ran to five times the life cycle of the hardest-
working truck. As a result, more than 500 design improvements were
made to improve diesel performance and durability.
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