Ford Super Duty F-450 DRW Model Years and History

For 2021, the Ford Super Duty Truck line up gets minor updates including, standard color options for all trims, added trailer functions on base models with dual-rear-wheel axle and a bed step option is available for all Super Duty models.

Ford's Super Duty series of pickup trucks gets a major refresh for the 2020 model year. The biggest change is to the drivetrain, which gets a new 10-speed automatic transmission for the diesel engine. A new 7.3L gasoline-fed V8 also becomes available. In addition to the new engine and transmission, the Super Duty trucks also get a revised and modern front end, as well as a revised interior. New technology for 2020 includes a trailer backup assist system and internet connectivity via FordPass Connect.

Ford's Super Duty pickups carry over to 2019 largely unchanged.

After a full redesign last year, Ford's Super Duty trucks return for 2018 with a few more options and configurations. The F-450 Crew Cab with an eight-foot box and two-wheel drive is now available, while XL trimmed trucks come standard with a backup camera for this year. A new Dark Marsala interior is available on Platinum trimmed trucks while the King Ranch now features a unique interior that uses an antique-effect on the leather seating surfaces.

For 2017, Ford F-Series Super Duty pickups receive their first-ever complete redesign. They now offer best-in-class towing and hauling capabilities, as well as overall power, along with exclusive safety technologies. Prices range from $32,535 to $77,125.

The Ford F-Series Super Duty only gets a few changes for 2016. Cold weather states get a standard supplemental cab heater to help keep things warm in the winter, while fleet vehicles are available with a 4-corner LED strobe warning light kit. A couple of new exterior colors are also available in 2016: Shadow Black and Race Red.

For 2015, Ford F-Series Super Duty pickups get a few significant upgrades. Most importantly, a new 6.7L Power Stroke V8 turbo diesel boosts output to a best-in-class 440 horsepower, with torque rated at 860 ft-lb, thanks in part to a larger turbocharger. The F-450 now rides on standard 19.5-inch wheels, with a sturdier chassis now capable of towing up to 31,200 pounds with a gooseneck hitch and 26,500 with a fifth-wheel, while the F-350 tow ratings are also improved, to 26,500 pounds for both gooseneck and fifth-wheel applications.

Revisions to the F-Series Super Duty are minor for 2014 consisting mostly of a few feature changes to some of the option packages. The Value Package available on XLT models now features an auto-dimming rear view mirror and a 4.2-inch LCD screen. The XL appearance package is also new, featuring a new grill, chrome bumpers and an upgrade to the sound system.

Ford's commercial-oriented Super-Duty trucks return for 2013 with plenty of small changes. Among them is an improved braking system, including a larger parking brake and bigger front and rear brake rotors. The gross vehicle weight rating has increased to a class-leading 14,000 pounds. Other changes include the addition of a new Platinum series model, which features a perforated mesh grille with satin chrome surround and other exterior touches, while inside you'll find premium wood grain surfaces, a heated leather steering wheel and more. Ford's exclusive SYNC with MyFord Touch is new for 2013. It's standard on Lariat, King Ranch and Platinum models. The system includes an 8-inch high-resolution touchscreen display, with access to climate controls, phone, entertainment, and navigation features, along with voice control. The display also shows view from the rear backup camera. New exterior colors include Blue Jeans Metallic, Kodiak Brown Metallic and Ruby Red Metallic.

Ford's commercial-oriented Super-Duty trucks pick up a number of additional features that make it even more useful to those who work hard hauling cargo or towing large trailers. The Super Duty's first factory-installed fifth-wheel and gooseneck towing substructure--for some of the heaviest towing needs--has been expanded to trucks with the 6.75-foot cargo box for 2012 and include an electrical connection on the bed side wall. A compressed natural gas (CNG) or propane option for the 6.2L gasoline engine are also new for 2012.

Ford's Super Duty F-Series trucks are refined and refreshed for 2011, with an emphasis placed squarely on power. The front end is bigger and bolder in its design, including the grille, which boasts a Blue Oval emblem more than a foot across. The hood has also been reconfigured to make room for two newly available engines--a 6.2L gasoline V8 and a "Scorpion" 6.7L Power Stroke turbocharged diesel--each of which boasts more power than its predecessors. Both are mated to an all-new 6-speed automatic transmission. Inside, the Super Duty has a new flow-through console, which begins at the instrument panel and stretches to the back seat in models so equipped, and it features an array of customizable storage options. Added features to aid in towing are Hill Start Assist, which prevents rollback and Hill Ascent and Hill Descent Control, which regulate the brakes and throttle while to provide more control in up-and-down terrarin. And an electronic locking differential provides maximum traction. Side air bags and air curtains are optional and a new 4.2-inch LCD screen displays information on specific features such as Trailer Brake Control and Tow Haul.

For 2010, Ford's Super Duty F-Series trucks receives no major changes, a 5-speed automatic transmission is now standard on many XL, XLT, and Lariat models. The Harley-Davidson package is now a diesel-only offering and FX4 Plus, Luxury, and Luxury with Chrome packages have been discontinued. New exterior colors include Ingot Silver, White Platinum Tri-Coat and Black with Tuxedo Black flames (on Harley-Davidson model).

Following a redesign in 2008, the F450 and F550 Super Duty trucks see few changes for 2009. The F450 is now offered in Harley-Davidson and Cabela's FX4 special editions, and Ford's "Work Solutions" options are now available, which include an in-dash computer with internet access and a large lockable compartment mounted between the bed and the cab. The Tough Bed heavy-duty bedliner is available in every trim level, and Ford's Sync and Sirius Travel Link are optional on the F450.