The Ford F-Series Super Duty, America's best-selling heavy-duty pickup truck, continues its leadership in the 2016 model year with best-in-class ratings for maximum towing, plus best-in-class diesel horsepower and torque figures of 440 and 860 lb.-ft., respectively.

For pulling power, the 2016 Ford F-350 Super Duty delivers a maximum fifth-wheel/gooseneck towing capacity of up to 26,500 pounds, and a gross combined weight rating of up to 35,000 pounds.

Meanwhile, the outstanding F-450 tops the F-Series Super Duty pickup truck lineup with a maximum gooseneck towing capacity of 31,200 pounds and a fifth-wheel towing capacity of 26,500 pounds. The exceptionally capable Ford truck's gross combined weight rating is a class-leading 40,400 pounds.

Along with the Ford-designed and Ford-built 6.7-liter Power Stroke V8 turbo diesel, the F-Series Super Duty models are also available with a powerful 6.2-liter V8 engine that produces best-in-class standard horsepower of 385 along with 405 lb.-ft. of torque.

Both of these engines are paired with Ford's 6R140 TorqShift six-speed automatic transmission with standard tow/haul mode for improved capability and efficiency while towing.

Changes for the 2016 Ford F-Series Super Duty models include the option of a rearview camera and prep kit if the pickup box is deleted, and a four-corner LED warning strobe light kit for fleet vehicles equipped with a center high-mounted stop light. A rapid-heat supplemental cab heater is offered as standard equipment in cold-weather states.