•    Ford re-enters a critical commercial vehicle market with the 2011 F-59 Super Duty® commercial stripped chassis, in multiple wheelbase lengths and respective Gross Vehicle Weight Ratings (GVWR)
•    F-59 features a durable, efficient 6.8-liter Triton® V-10 gasoline engine, a TorqShift® five-speed automatic overdrive transmission, four-wheel anti-lock disc brakes and premium Bilstein® shock absorbers
•    Adaptable to a wide variety of task-specific applications, the F-59 Stripped commercial stripped chassis will be available in early 2010

CHICAGO, March 3, 2009 – Ford expands its commercial stripped chassis offerings with the new F-59 Super Duty® delivering an impressive combination of generous payload capacity, low step-in and loading heights, and proven reliability and durability. The new chassis is being unveiled today at the National Truck Equipment Association (NTEA) trade show.
“The F-59 Super Duty chassis brings significant Ford commercial vehicle expertise to a unique commercial segment,” said Mark Fields, Ford’s president of The Americas. “These three new offerings expand our stripped chassis portfolio, helping more customers address their task-specific applications.”

Robust and Adaptable
The 2011 F-59 Super Duty commercial stripped chassis is based on a ladder-type, single channel frame constructed from 36,000 pounds per square inch steel. This solid foundation is available in 158-, 178- and 208-inch wheelbase lengths, at respective 16,000, 19,500 and 22,000 pound Gross Vehicle Weight Ratings (GVWR).
These size and cargo capabilities allow body manufacturers and operators to tailor the
F-59 stripped chassis to specific application and subsequent needs. This chassis will be ideal for multi-stop couriers and expeditors, linen and commercial laundry services, printed media delivery, carpet delivery and installation, parcel portage, mobile machine shops, portable medical units and food/beverage delivery, among others.
Commercial customers can refer to www.fleet.ford.com/truckbbas/topics/bodybuild.html when F-59 is available for order, to evaluate body and upfit options for their stripped chassis to suit individual business applications and task-specific needs.

Durable and Efficient
The F-59 Super Duty commercial stripped chassis is powered by the 6.8-liter, three-valve per cylinder, Triton® V-10 gasoline powered engine, delivering 362 horsepower and 457 ft.-lbs. of torque. This advanced engine features a single overhead camshaft and electronic fuel injection for responsive power and precise fuel metering for enhanced fuel economy. It also meets all applicable 2012 emissions standards.
The Triton V-10 engine is mated to the TorqShift® five-speed automatic overdrive transmission. Developed specifically for service in tough, commercial truck duty cycles, the TorqShift transmission features a rugged torque converter and large capacity fluid pump for optimized cooling and durability. A fifth-gear overdrive ratio of 0.71 enhances overall vehicle efficiency while use of a low-viscosity transmission fluid helps improve fuel economy.....

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