The 2012 Ford F-Series Super Duty delivers best-in-class power, towing capability and fuel economy. The 2012 Ford F-Series Super Duty tow rating is best-in-class at 17,500 pounds with conventional bumper hitch, and 24,500 pounds with fifth-wheel hitch.

The Ford-engineered heavy-duty Power Stroke diesel produces best-in-class 400 horsepower and 800 lb.-ft. of torque with best-in-class fuel economy. The Ford-designed and Ford-built 6.7-liter Power Stroke diesel engine delivers as much as 20 percent better fuel economy than the 6.4-liter it replaced.

A beefed-up frame and hitch enable best-in-class conventional trailer tow ratings of 17,500 pounds for both the Ford F-350 and F-450 (dual rear wheels) equipped with the available 6.7-liter Power Stroke V8 turbocharged diesel engine.

The standard 6.2-liter V8 gas engine has 15 percent better fuel economy compared with the previous engine and produces a best-in-class 405 lb.-ft. of torque and 385 horsepower. It is capable of running on E85 ethanol. New for 2012 is a compressed natural gas/propane prep engine option. Each Super Duty pickup -- diesel or gas -- is mated to a heavy-duty TorqShift six-speed SelectShift Automatic transmission.

The Ford Super Duty offers an array of towing options from inside the bed thanks to the first-ever factory-installed and warranted fifth-wheel and gooseneck substructure directly attached to the frame. The electrical connection is mounted in the side of the bed wall, providing a clean installation.

Ford Work Solutions features Crew Chief, a telematics and diagnostics system to inform fleet managers of their fleets' locations and maintenance needs; and Cable Lock, a security system to secure large tools or equipment in the cargo area.