The F-550 Super Duty XL is equipped with a Ford 6.0 liter eight-cylinder engine that utilizes 32 valves. The Power-Stroke engine is mated to a Ford 5-speed Transmission. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Ford.

Steering control is handled through a power-steering gear-style configuration. The F-550 Super Duty has power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. The truck uses leaf front springs and leaf in the rear.

F-550 Super Duty XL Statistics

The dimensions of the F-550 Super Duty XL are 74.50 inches wide by 200.70 inches long. It sits a comfortable 60.10 inches off the ground. It seats a standard five passengers, with 4 doors. The wheelbase of 112.90 allows for limited leg room for the backseat passengers.

The standard warranty period for the F-550 Super Duty is 36 months, or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first. This is standard in the cab & chassis market.

The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $22,165 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $20,399. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 4-door Cab & Chassis.

Fuel Efficiency

Fuel is handled for the F-550 Super Duty is a EFI design, running on DIESEL fuel. The DIESEL is handled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 19.00 gallons.

The 2005 F-550 Super Duty gets 27 - 29 miles/gallon on the highway and only 20 - 21 in the city. This is average for a cab & chassis truck.

In Summary

There are several reasons why the Ford F-550 Super Duty XL sold well in 2005. Mainly the increase in availability and a marked improvement in quality meant the buying public was more apt to choose a Ford, specifically a F-550 Super Duty.

Tags: 4-Door, Cab & Chassis, Ford F-550 Super Duty, United States market, XL

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