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Today In Ford History--feb. 9

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On Feb. 9, 1999, Ford truckers were especially pleased by an award from one particular group of writers. Ford’s all-new, all-weather workhorse, the 1999 Super Duty F-250, was named Best Winter Vehicle of the Year by the New England Motor Press Association.

The “recognized technical expertise” of the writers makes the New England award special, said Ford regional manager George Tardiff. “They compare hundreds of cars and trucks each year for their readers, and few tests are as tough as New England roads in the dead of winter.”

Designed for those with serious hauling and towing needs, Ford’s Super Duty is available in 50 different models ranging upward from an 8,500-pound GVW (gross vehicle weight) rating. Together with under-8,500 models, Ford’s F-Series remains the best-selling truck or car in New England and 1998 marked its 17th consecutive national sales title.

Approximately 60 percent of all Super Duty trucks are ordered with four-wheel-drive, and Ford equips all those 4X4 models with a solid front axle mono-beam to accommodate snow plows.

Other winter-friendly features on the Super Duty F-250 include: optional electronic shift-on-the-fly, to switch into 4X4 mode without leaving the cab, standard power four-wheel disc brakes and an optional four-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS), plus tow hooks and a 5.4-liter Triton V-8 with a hefty 335 foot-pounds of torque.

Torque is essential for snow-fighting and all three Super Duty engines – including the optional Triton V-10 and a 7.3-liter Power Stroke diesel--offer more horsepower, torque and fuel economy than its predecessor.
 
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