Ford F-650

Ford F-650/F-750 Super Duty
Ford F-650 SuperCab in use as a flatbed tow truck
Overview
Manufacturer	Blue Diamond Truck Company LLC (Ford/Navistar International joint venture; 2000–2014) Ford (2014–present)
Production	2000–present
Assembly	General Escobedo, Mexico (2000–2013) Avon Lake, Ohio (2014–present)
Body and chassis
Class	medium-duty and heavy-duty truck (Class 6, 7, 8)
Body style	Commercial vehicle (various bodies) 2-door truck 2+2 door truck 4-door truck
Related	International 4000-Series/DuraStar International XT Ford Super Duty
Powertrain
Engine	Diesel 7.2 L Caterpillar 3126/C7 I6 (2000-2009) 5.9 L Cummins ISB I6 (2000-2006) 6.7 L Cummins ISB I6 (2007-2015) 6.7 Ford Power Stroke V8 (2015-present) Gasoline/Propane 6.8 L Ford Modular V-10 (2012-present)
Transmission	Ford 6R140 6-speed Automatic (Diesel engines only) Allison Allison 2200 5-speed Automatic Allison 2500 5-speed Automatic Allison 3000 5-/6-speed close-ratio Automatic Allison 3200 6-speed close-ratio Automatic Allison 3500 5-/6-speed wide-ratio Automatic Eaton-Fuller Eaton Fuller FS-5205A 5-speed Manual Eaton Fuller FS-5406A 6-speed Manual Eaton Fuller FS-6406A 6-speed Manual Eaton Fuller FSO-6406A 6-speed Manual Eaton Fuller FSO-8406A 6-speed Manual TTC Spicer TTC Spicer ES56-7B 7-speed Manual TTC Spicer ESO66-7B 7-speed Manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase	134–281 in (3,404–7,137 mm) 134 in (3,404 mm) 146 in (3,708 mm) 155 in (3,937 mm) 158 in (4,013 mm) 167 in (4,242 mm) 170 in (4,318 mm) 176 in (4,470 mm) 179 in (4,547 mm) 182 in (4,623 mm) 194 in (4,928 mm) 197 in (5,004 mm) 200 in (5,080 mm) 203 in (5,156 mm) 212 in (5,385 mm) 215 in (5,461 mm) 218 in (5,537 mm) 221 in (5,613 mm) 224 in (5,690 mm) 230 in (5,842 mm) 233 in (5,918 mm) 236 in (5,994 mm) 239 in (6,071 mm) 242 in (6,147 mm) 245 in (6,223 mm) 248 in (6,299 mm) 251 in (6,375 mm) 254 in (6,452 mm) 260 in (6,604 mm) 263 in (6,680 mm) 266 in (6,756 mm) 278 in (7,061 mm) 281 in (7,137 mm)
Chronology
Predecessor	Ford F-600/F-700/F-800 Ford L-Series Trucks

The Ford F-650/F-750 Super Duty are medium-duty commercial trucks produced by Ford since 2000. Prior to 2014, the trucks were produced in a joint venture between Ford and Navistar International. The replacement for the 1980-1998 F-600, F-700, and F-800, the F-650 and F-650 Super Duty are Class 6-7 medium-duty trucks, competing against the Freightliner Business Class M2 and the International Durastar. In 2011, upgrades to heavy-duty versions of the F-750 expanded the GVWR range into the Class 8 range, giving Ford its first truck in that range since the discontinuation of the L-Series in 1998.

Available primarily as a straight truck in several cab configurations, the F-650/F-750 are used primarily for box van, construction, towing, and are intended to appeal to businesses and municipalities.^[1]

From 2000 to 2014, the F-650 and F-750 were manufactured in Mexico in a joint venture with Navistar International named Blue Diamond Truck Company LLC; in 2014, production of Ford trucks shifted to Avon Lake, Ohio. The F-650 and F-750 Super Duty are sold in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Brazil.

First generation (2000-2015)

2002 Ford F650 Super Duty alongside a 1989 Ford F600

2004–2015 F-750 Super Duty in use servicing a water pump

For the 2000 model year, Ford introduced the medium-duty variants of the Super Duty lines to replace its F-600, F-700, and F-800 that were discontinued in 1998. After the sale of the Aeromax/Louisville truck line to Freightliner in 1997, these had been the largest vehicles produced by Ford in North America. Although they saw a minor update in 1995, the medium-duty F-Series had not seen any major changes since 1980.

To decrease development costs on a new truck line, Ford entered into a joint venture with truck manufacturer Navistar International, who was looking to develop a replacement for the long-running International S-Series/4000-Series. Named Blue Diamond Truck Company LLC, the two companies would develop their own medium-duty trucks sharing a common chassis; International would use its own engines for its truck while Ford would use off-the-shelf powertrains. International would introduce its version in 2002 as the redesigned 4000-Series (later the DuraStar).

Introduced for the 2000 model year, the all-new F-650 and F-750 variants of the Super Duty line followed the previous Ford tradition of using the cab from the Ford pickup line (this time, the larger Super Duty models) joined to a larger hood with separate fenders. The only visible part shared with previous-generation models were the headlight/turn signal clusters. Along with the standard two-door cab, the crew cab was again available. For the first time, Ford offered the SuperCab on the medium-duty line; it was also available with 4 doors as well as all other Ford SuperCab trucks.

While smaller Super Duty trucks received periodic updates, the only external update to the medium-duty trucks was the adoption of a three-slot grille in 2004. In 2012, the interior was updated; the design seen since 2000 was replaced by the design introduced in Super Duty pickups for 2011.

Second generation (2016-)

Introduced at the 2014 National Truck Equipment Association Work Truck Show,^[2] the 2016 versions of the F-650 and F-750 bring many changes to the medium-duty Super Duty range of trucks. With Ford discontinuing the Econoline van in 2014, Ford is transferring all of its medium-duty truck production from Mexico to its Avon Lake, Ohio assembly plant upon the end of van production;^[3] it will be built alongside the F-53/F-59 front-engine motorhome/commercial chassis.

While the cab itself is carryover, the 2016 medium-duty trucks feature an all-new hood, which features a larger grille and headlights (from the Econoline). In a significant departure from the 2000-2015 model, both the engine and transmission are supplied by Ford.^[2] In addition to the 6.7L Powerstroke V8, Ford is offering the 6.8L Triton V10 gasoline engine available to buyers; the latter will be available for conversion to propane or compressed natural gas (CNG).^[4]

Powertrain

At its launch, the F-650 and F-750 were available with two Diesel engines: the Caterpillar 3126 (replaced by the C7) and the ISB from Cummins. For the 2010 model year, Caterpillar exited the on-highway Diesel engine market, leaving Cummins as the sole engine choice. Expanded to 6.7 liters for 2007, the I-6 Diesel comes with 8 standard and optional horsepower ratings, and two vocational ratings.^[5]

In 2012, Ford introduced gasoline and gas (propane) engines for its duty trucks. The 6.8 L Triton V10 produces 362 horsepower (270 kW) and 457 foot-pounds force (620 N·m) of torque and is mated to the TTC Spicer ES56-7B 7-speed manual.^[6]

Engine[7]	Displacement[7]	Bore x Stroke[7]	Horsepower @ rpm	Torque @ rpm	Governed Speed
Caterpillar 3126/C7 inline-6 (2000-2009)[8]	441 cubic inches (7.2 litres)	4.33 in × 5.00 in (110 mm × 127 mm)	323 @ 2200	570 ft.lbf @ 1440	2500 rpm
			325 @ 2200	580 ft.lbf @ 1440	2500 rpm
			329 @ 2200	620 ft.lbf @ 1440	2500 rpm
			332 @ 2400	580 ft.lbf @ 1440	2500 rpm
			338 @ 2200	620 ft.lbf @ 1440	2500 rpm
			342 @ 2400	660 ft.lbf @ 1440	2400 rpm
			346 @ 2200	660 ft.lbf @ 1440	2400 rpm
			351 @ 2200	800 ft.lbf @ 1440	2400 rpm
			357 @ 2200	800 ft.lbf @ 1440	2400 rpm
			362 @ 2200	860 ft.lbf @ 1440	2400 rpm
Cummins ISB inline-6 (2007–2015)	409 cubic inches (6.7 litres)	4.21 in × 4.88 in (107 mm × 124 mm)	220 @ 2300	520 ft·lbs @ 1600	2600 rpm
			220 @ 2300	520 ft·lbs @ 1600	2600 rpm
			240 @ 2300	560 ft·lbs @ 1600	2600 rpm
			250 @ 2300	660 ft·lbs @ 1600	2600 rpm
			260 @ 2300	660 ft·lbs @ 1600	2600 rpm
			280 @ 2300	660 ft·lbs @ 1600	2600 rpm
			300 @ 2600	660 ft·lbs @ 1600	2600 rpm
			325 @ 2600	750 ft·lbs @ 1800	2600 rpm
			340 @ 2600	660 ft·lbs @ 1800	2600 rpm
			360 @ 2600	800 ft·lbs @ 1800	2600 rpm
Ford Modular V10	413 cubic inches (6.8 litres)	3.552 in × 4.165 in (90.2 mm × 105.8 mm)	362 @ 4750	457 ft·lbs @ 3250	5000 rpm

Aftermarket

Automotive manufacturer F650 Pickups based in Augusta, Georgia manufactures consumer pickup and SUV variants of the F-650. Automotive manufacturer Midwest Automotive Designs based in Elkhart, Indiana only manufactures a consumer pickup truck variant.^[9]

References

1. "Ford Media Kit: 2006 F-650/F750". Archived from the original on 2007-08-06. Retrieved 2007-11-19.
2. "Ford unveils all-new 2016 F-650 and F-750 at NTEA". Retrieved 30 April 2014.
3. "Ford moving medium-duty F-Series production from Mexico to Ohio". Retrieved 30 April 2014.
4. "2016 Ford F-650-750". Ford Motor Company. Retrieved 30 April 2014.
5. http://www.ford.com/commercial-trucks/f650-f750/specifications/engine/
6. http://news.pickuptrucks.com/2011/03/ford-debuts-gasoline-powered-f-650-medium-duty-work-truck.html/
7. http://media.ford.com/products/presskit_display.cfm?vehicle_id=1946&press_section_id=398&make_id=92
8. "Caterpillar c7 engine specs" (PDF). Retrieved 26 October 2013.
9. "F650 - Consumer pickup". Midwest Automotive Designs.

External links

Media related to Ford F-Series Super Duty (F-650/F-750) at Wikimedia Commons

• Ford F-650-F750 Official page