2005 Ford F250 ESi

The 2005 Super Duty features a host of functional, capability and convenience improvements: , 2005 FORD SUPER DUTY, , More, Stronger, Better, Tougher - 2005 Ford Super Duty Remains King Of The Hill, , , , Increased tow ratings across the board, with best-in-class maximum tow rating of 17,000 pounds. , , Class-leading payload for Super Duty pickups - up to 5,800 pounds of cargo in the F-350 dually. On average, payload improves 500 to 1,000 pounds for F-250 and F-350 pickups. , , TowCommand System - a combination of standard and optional features that makes towing easier, including an industry-first factory-installed trailer brake controller. , , Unsurpassed power - including the segment?s most powerful gasoline engine, the 6.8-liter, 3-valve Triton V-10 with 355 hp and 455 pound-feet of torque. The best-selling 6.0-liter Power Stroke? diesel increases to 570 pound-feet of torque. , , A new front suspension and improved steering for better ride, handling and maneuverability in 4X4 pickups and all F-450 and F-550 chassis cabs. , , Best-in-class braking, with larger rotors and larger, stiffer calipers. Even the parking brake is larger and stronger. , , Stronger, tougher frame underlying all of this new capability. , , Design changes that cap off the new capabilities with a bolder, tougher look up front, the segment?s only 18- and 20-inch wheels and a more refined interior., Dual-rear-wheel Super Duty pickups with the 6.0-liter Power Stroke diesel will have the ability to tow up to a class-leading 15,000 pounds conventionally. That's an increase of up to 1,600 pounds and establishes Super Duty as the clear leader in the class. , , The TowCommand System, which includes the industry?s first factory-installed and warranted electronic trailer brake controller, offers smoother operation and safety features. , , This includes a special trailer brake strategy when the truck?s anti-lock braking system detects poor traction. No aftermarket trailer brake controller can do this. , , The electronic trailer brake controller is integrated into the instrument panel, with graphics that match the rest of the Super Duty interior. It gives audible and visual warnings if trailer wiring becomes disconnected. , , Ford?s TowCommand System also includes TorqShift? transmission with tow-haul mode, best-in-class brakes and telescoping trailer tow mirrors.