Ford ups its towing power

New 2017 F-450 Super Duty has increased torque, enhanced driveline and powertrain, and can tow up to 30,000 lbs.

DENVER, CO. The traffic light turned green as Ford’s 2017 F-450 Super Duty approached an 8% downhill grade on one of Colorado’s canyon roads. The truck, which was towing a 29,900 trailer filled with paving stone and cinder blocks, began to pick up speed until the driver lifted his foot off the gas and gently tapped the brakes. The truck came to a smooth, quiet stop, and Ford powertrain engineer Scott Paddy credited the truck’s new brake enhancements.

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