Ford Trucks Story

Great equipment rocks. And the 2007 Super Duty® Lariat Outlaw Crew Cab, equipped with Ford's stunning Power Stroke® six-liter diesel does exactly that.

Interior Motives

Truck makers figured out some time ago that we have an incredible amount of Large Things in our lives. This is exactly why the Crew Cab was invented. Its interior offers an incredible amount of room and seats up to six passengers. Up front is a roomy three-passenger 40/20/40 split seat offering independently adjustable sections for the driver and passenger, while the FlexFold™ 60/40 rear bench seat can be configured for storage, passengers—or both. “Captain's chairs” (luxurious independent driver and passenger's seats) are available in different trim sets, including leather trimmed. A nice breathable cloth is the standard upholstery with XLT.

Big Muscle for Big Jobs

The Super Duty nomenclature defines the serious players in the rugged F-250 or even heavier-duty F- 350 models. Both offer a heavy-duty driveline and suspension, a more businesslike ride quality, and a greater work capacity than the standard-issue F-150.

But the piece de resistance in the Super Duty line up is Ford's optional 6.0-liter diesel V-8. Producing 325 hp and 570 lb.-ft. of torque the F-250 can conventionally tow up to 12,500 pounds. Or for really huge loads, try a properly equipped F-350 that can 5th wheel tow up to 19,200 pounds – the highest towing capability in its class. Whichever you choose, the optional TowCommand System, which features a class-exclusive available Integrated Trailer Brake Controller, makes the driver's job that much easier. Even more good news: The Super Duty diesel engine is emissions certified in all 50 states. Pickups used to be rated primarily by how much weight they could carry, resulting in standard classifications including half-ton, three-quarter ton, etc. How about a maximum payload of 3,300 pounds for the F-250, and a positively huge payload of 5,800 pounds for the F-350? Simply put, the 5,800 max payload is best-in-class.

Full Range of Features

Amazingly, even with all this capability the Ford Super Duty is a truck you can reasonably use for daily transportation. The roomy interior is quiet and comfortable, the diesel engine has more than enough power for any situation, and the steering and four-wheel disc brakes are refined to make everyday driving pleasant. The ride characteristics are on the firm side by intention, but the twin coil mono beam front suspension and staggered rear shocks do provide an acceptable tradeoff for the truck's towing and carrying capability. It'll be there when you need it.

When equipped with the Power Stroke diesel, the Super Duty pickup comes with a standard six-speed manual transmission that has a ratio for every conceivable need. Available for a nominal cost is a five-speed TorqShift automatic overdrive transmission. The automatic is a wonder of engineering, and its smooth, seamless shifts make it a joy to accelerate through the gears every time. And it features a Tow/Haul feature that bumps up the shift points and nicely eliminates gear hunting when you're towing a trailer.

Expansive Options

There are a number of inventive packages available, including security, off-road, sport and towing that make tailoring the truck to your specific interests easy. And there is still a host of stand-alone options to finish the job. For instance, Automatic/Manual locking hubs, which come with the optional Electronic Shift-On-The-Fly 4x4 system, can get you through just about any road (or off-road) and weather conditions imaginable. And the list goes on from there, including the new Lariat Outlaw Crew Cab Package for 2007, which includes a black monotone exterior, black interior, unique black and red leather-trimmed front captain's chairs and FlexFold™ 60/40 rear bench, satin steel instrument panel and door trim inserts, and a unique instrument cluster with chrome accents.

When you see a Super Duty Crew Cab on the road, you can't help but admire its handsome design and purposeful stance.