Pics of 2011 Ford 6.7

[FDavid]

Just read a write up on the new Furd 6 speed transmission for the '11 Super Duty.



Seems like a pretty stout and handy piece of equipment. Supposedly they ran it under load, max and normal, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week until it racked up 250,000 miles.



Looks rather impressive.

Any chance you can give us a link to the article or scan it?

 

[CBlack]

Article about the transmission.

 

[rscurtis]

I find it interesting that it doesn't have a 1:1 ratio in the mix.

 

[CBlack]

While I don't understand gear ratios with the transmission completely, i find a lot of their ratios confusing.

 

[Wingate]

Article about the transmission.

I wonder if they just got it in lock-up in top gear and let it run at full load that way... . if so, thats not anything to brag about... .

I would like to see how long it lasts at full GVWR, doing what would be considered in-town driving up to 60 mph then back to 0mph. Constantly applying full torque from first(ul) up to sixth(lu) then back to first.

THATS the test results that mean everything... .

We shall soon see, heard that our new F550's are still on schedule. We are suppose to get half in late April, and the remainder in late May...

Hopefully, they dont come in with the CEL and ABS lights on!!

 

[CBlack]

I never thought about that, very good point.

Of course the transmission and engine are both brand new and untested so we will have to see how they BOTH stand up to the rigors of everyday use and driving.

I know I'll be taking one for a test drive.

 

[HBarlow]

I wonder if Furd's "new" transmission is manufactured by Aisin like the one used in Dodge C&Cs? If so, it is a good one.

The Lepelletier geartrain is a system preferred by and used by Aisin in many of the transmissions built for most of the world's auto and truck manufacturers according to what I have read.

 

[CBlack]

I thought Furd built their own transmission in house?

 

[Wingate]

yea... . I will have some good real world data once I get my new service truck. Been driving a d/max allison combo, GW average of 20K. The new Ford shouldbe loaded similarly... Hopefully it rides better!!!...

 

[HBarlow]

I thought Furd built their own transmission in house?

I don't know whether they did or did not but my guess is Furd has contracted to purchase the transmission from Aisin. I might be wrong, of course, but when you stop and think about the magnitude of the design, manufacture, and test of a completely new high performance diesel engine and the huge costs involved, it makes sense to simply buy a proven transmission from the world's largest automatic transmission builder.

 

[rscurtis]

AFAIK, it is their own transmission. If it were an Aisin, I would think they would advertise that fact to capitalize on it. Chrysler seems to have done a good job on the 68RFE, I don't see why Ford couldn't do the same, provided they keep the bean counters away from the final execution. It will have to be pretty stout to handle the new engine without torque management. I'm curious to see how the tiny 10-1/2" axle will hold up to all this.

 

[HBarlow]

Many of Furd's car automatics are manufactured by Aisin already as are all the auto manufacturers. Furd doesn't brag about that.

 

[Vaughn MacKenzie]

If it was made by Aisin or some other supplier would it have "FoMoCo" cast in the case?
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I think the gear ratios are very good and would work well for towing and would suit most peoples' needs.

 

[CBlack]

To make a long story short, my wife and I ended up at the Furd dealer in the next town over yesterday, and lo' an behold they had a brand spankin new 2011 4x4 F250 Pretty Duty sitting outside.



It was already sold, to a hot shot driver no less, so I couldn't take it for a spin. The interior was nicer than the older models and it was a Lariat. The leather had the beaten/brushed look and looked quite nice.



The thing that struck me, other than the price, was how damn tall that thing was. I'm 6'2" and the hood came to my chest.



It was two tone paint, white and a cream looking color.



The sticker price... $60,311. They're out of their mind.



On another note, while inside the showroom, I looked at the Platinum edition F150... sticker was $50,500.



What gets me is why someone who makes their living with their truck, a hot shot driver, will take a risk on a new, practically untested vehicle.



Ah well, no one said Furd Pretty Duty owners were smart.

 

[Matt400]

The sticker price... $60,311. They're out of their mind.



On another note, while inside the showroom, I looked at the Platinum edition F150... sticker was $50,500.



What gets me is why someone who makes their living with their truck, a hot shot driver, will take a risk on a new, practically untested vehicle.

Those prices are insane... way off the chart IMO. On the other note I am sure Ford has put the new motor through more durability testing then that new owner is capable of. If I like what I saw I would not hesitate on a first run series. . just not at that price.

 

[CUMMINZ]

One great aspect about the Ford line of vehicles is that they are producing them with no giveaway money from Obama. If I were in the market for a new truck I would have no problem with going to the Ford dealer and ordering one sight unseen. This will be FORD's Year.

 

['strokeThis_'07]

People get way too wrapped up in GM and Chrysler getting LOANS from the government. Since you dont like it, take your 07. 5 and get rid of it NOW... Chrysler got the same kind of loan in the 80s. They very well could have gone under back then, and we wouldnt have our beloved Cummins-powered Dodge trucks. There would be NO Cummins-powered trucks on the road had Dodge not gotten them, because GM and Ford didnt, and still dont, want the Cummins diesel. The diesel world would be completely different now than it would be had Cummins not found a home in the light-duty market. We could very well still have 6. 5 and 7. 3 IDI powered trucks. So, thank Cummins/Dodge and in a way the government for what we have available nowdays



Get over it

 

[Wingate]

People get way too wrapped up in GM and Chrysler getting LOANS from the government. Since you dont like it, take your 07. 5 and get rid of it NOW... Chrysler got the same kind of loan in the 80s. They very well could have gone under back then, and we wouldnt have our beloved Cummins-powered Dodge trucks. There would be NO Cummins-powered trucks on the road had Dodge not gotten them, because GM and Ford didnt, and still dont, want the Cummins diesel. The diesel world would be completely different now than it would be had Cummins not found a home in the light-duty market. We could very well still have 6. 5 and 7. 3 IDI powered trucks. So, thank Cummins/Dodge and in a way the government for what we have available nowdays



Get over it

No doubt... very good point... what would it be like if the best diesel pickup we had an option to own was the old 7. 3L NA engine... Durable engine? yes!. Able to gain speed pulling a load up a hill? Absolutely not!!. hahhaa. .

As long as you dont ask me to give Obama any credit for anything, I'lll be ok.

So how are the test trucks working out?. . any news to report?. According to my supervisor, we're still on schedule to receive two of them by the end of this month, then three more next month. Hope they don't get delayed, my current truck is dying a painful death...

 

[Matt400]

I am not so sure if big GOV didn't step in that we would be driving junk today, if anything free money has more potential to produce a less worthy product IMO.

 

[CBlack]

People get way too wrapped up in GM and Chrysler getting LOANS from the government. Since you dont like it, take your 07. 5 and get rid of it NOW... Chrysler got the same kind of loan in the 80s. They very well could have gone under back then, and we wouldnt have our beloved Cummins-powered Dodge trucks. There would be NO Cummins-powered trucks on the road had Dodge not gotten them, because GM and Ford didnt, and still dont, want the Cummins diesel. The diesel world would be completely different now than it would be had Cummins not found a home in the light-duty market. We could very well still have 6. 5 and 7. 3 IDI powered trucks. So, thank Cummins/Dodge and in a way the government for what we have available nowdays



Get over it

You're correct, they did receive loans in the '80s. However, now they not only have loans, but the gubmint OWNS large chunks of their stock. And the Chairman and his cronies are dictating to them how they do business and who is the Chairman/CEO of said companies.



That's where the problem lies. I could care less if they have loans. It's the ownership part that irks me.



And no, I will not get over it.