2018 Ford Chassis Cab F-550 XL Regular Cab DRW

2018 Ford Chassis Cab F-550 XL Regular Cab DRW

Today’s Ford Super Duty® cab is made of high-strength, military-grade, aluminum alloy that’s lighter than steel yet incredibly strong. And the fully boxed under-cab and C-channel aft-of-cab frame is built of 95 percent high-strength steel. That means hauling and towing capability you can depend on to deliver every workday.

The electrical system in today’s vehicles is more complex than ever. Even a simple brake light is tied into what is known as the vehicle’s Controller Area Network (CAN). Which is why it’s so important for upfitters to be able to properly and consistently connect their electrical equipment to the CAN busses or ports. 2017 Super Duty® makes this job easier with its available class-exclusive* factory-installed programmable upfitter interface module that allows a direct CAN programmable logic interface to control devices quickly and simply using a laptop or notebook.

Available SYNC® 3 is our easy-to-use, responsive voice-activated technology. Experience the capacitive touchscreen with impressive responsiveness. Locate your favorite restaurants with simple destination entry via the available navigation. You’ll also find a sleek user-friendly interface to help you connect to and control your smartphone. SYNC 3 also brings you the power of Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility to your Ford.

The latest generation of the available 6.7L Power Stroke® Turbo Diesel V8 delivers 330 horsepower and 750 lb.-ft. of torque — the highest power and torque ratings ever in a Super Duty® Class 3-5 chassis cab. The Power Stroke features a unique inverse-flow configuration, with the turbocharger between the cylinder heads on top of the block, and the exhaust manifold inboard and close to the turbocharger for fast air intake and more power.

Take the features that make the Super Duty® Chassis Cab tougher than the previous generation – the fully boxed under-cab and C-channel aft-of-cab frame built of 95 percent high-strength steel. Then throw in the heftier components of the suspension, chassis and driveline. Now add the outstanding hauling and towing capabilities of this Super Duty and you’ve got the highest gross combination weight rating — 40,000 pounds — of any Class 3-5 chassis cab built today.

Features may include:

• The class-exclusive* 6.8L Triton® V10 is the standard gas engine in Super Duty® XL and XLT F-450/F-550 chassis cabs. It’s teamed with the proven Ford TorqShift® SelectShift 6-speed automatic transmission and offers the available Live-Drive power takeoff (PTO) provision with Mobile Mode.

• Six standard factory-installed auxiliary upfitter switches include two 40-amp switches (ignition on or off) plus four 25-amp switches (ignition on). What’s more, the switches with fuses and associated relays are integrated into the new overhead console/storage compartment. Upfitter switches are a convenient way to connect a variety of aftermarket accessories (such as a winch, lights, strobes, two-way radio) to the vehicle’s electrical system. Because they’re factory-installed, there’s no need to cut into the truck’s electrical system when installing accessories. Convenient, easy to use and reliable.