The 2006 Ford F-450 Super Duty XL was introduced to compete in the cab & chassis market. The XL is a member of a series of three trim levels for the F-450 Super Duty which include Lariat, XL, and XLT. The two-door truck with its four-wheel drive is positioned to aggressively fill this niche for Ford. There is strong competition from vehicles from Infiniti.

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A high point in the crew cab pickup market is the Ford F-450 Super Duty. In 2008 Ford rolled out an upgraded version of the F-450 Super Duty with three versions: Lariat, XL, and XLT. Sales for the F-450 Super Duty, especially the F-450 Super Duty Lariat, were brisk during 2008 and 2009. The improved reliability and the sporty styling were responsible for the increased interest.

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Standard equipment in the F-450 Super Duty for 1999 and 2000 includes the 7.3 liter engine by International, weighing in at 8 cylinders and sixteen valves. A 4-speed Automatic Transmission puts the power of the Power-Stroke engine to the pavement. The has proven to be a popular configuration for the F-450 Super Duty.

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The F-450 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.

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