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Specifications

Facts, figures, statistics, and other errata.

Model Year 1999

Beginning in early 1998, Ford Motor Company began selling the "Super Duty" truck which replaced the older generation F250HD and F350. In addition, the F450 and the F550 was added to the line up to create a wide range of options for the light to medium light duty truck buyer. With the 99, a new generation of Powerstroke engines from Navistar debuted in the new truck that were more fuel efficient and quieter than their previous generations. 1998 Calendar year sales of the 1999 model and all remaining 98 stocks totaled just under 150,000 units in the diesel model alone. With very little competition from GM' Diesel and moderate competiton from Dodge Ram Cummmins line of diesels, the Super Duty had a field day. The main reasons? It was a Ford Product and many die hards bought the new model, it was the only crew cab diesel offered, and its design converted many owners of other brands.

Production Began	February 1998
Production Ended	July 1999 (est)
Number of units made	Unknown at this time
Diesel units	150,000 (est)

 

Model Year 1999.5

It really isn't a model year officially, but FoMoCo updated the engine and truck a little bit for better or worse.

Changes for the 1999.5:

• Fender badge for the PSD removed, door badge added.
• Lumbar seat deleted
• New front-intake "cool-box" air filter box (Older models retrofitted to this style)
• New down pipe
• Bed body side molding removed.
• Passenger side airbag standard across the line
• Passenger lumbar removed
• "Superduty" added to the rear tailgate badge for 350
• Larger turbo
• Catalytic converter removal
• New injectors
• Lower restriction intercooler

While most of the engine and power train specific items happened around 12/1/98 - 12/8/98, many of the "little things" such as the lumbar and badging happened at different times. If your truck was made after 12/8/98, You definitely have a "1999.5."

Most of the powertrain components were changed due to emissions. Other changes were to cut costs, for better or worse.

Model Year 2000

The 2000 brought a little change to the truck. No exterior changes were made but a few new colors could be had. The V-10 version of the truck got a power upgrade to 300hp while the PSD and 5.4L remained unchanged. A few new options came about, the most notable were telescoping trailering mirrors, allowing the owner to retract the mirrors for better fit into tight spaces. Along with this neat toy, dual alternators became available to the general public. Other options became standard on the XLT and Lariat models. A new trim level, Lariat LE, debuted with wood grain, two rows of captain chairs, and special options such as custom paint scheme and embroidered floor mats.

Production Began	July 1999
Production Ended	<Ongoing>
Number of units made	<Ongoing>
Diesel units	<Ongoing>

Normal Operating Parameters

Note: Avg.  Fuel Economy has been left out since models widely vary. However, 16-21 is decent range for all models to fit in.

Parameter	MY1999	MY2000
Fuel Tank Capacity
Short/Long	29 / 38 g	29 / 38 g
Chassis Cab	35 gallons	40 gallons
Oil Capacity	15 quarts*	15 quarts
Cooling System Capacity	32 quarts	32 quarts
Normal RPMs	600-800 rpm	600-800 rpm
Exhaust Temp (Max ~1300° F Before Turbo)
Without  Chip (Before/After Turbo)	600-900° / 500-700° F	600-900° / 500-700° F
With chip (Generic Mdl. B/A Turbo)	900-1200°F / 700-900° F	900-1200°F / 700-900° F
Transmission Temperature (Max ~215° F)
Unloaded, Normal/Stop & Go	140° F / 175-200°F	140° F / 175-200°F
Loaded	175-200°F	175-200°F
Boost Levels (Max ~25 Psi, Check Engine light may illuminate beyond this level)
At Idle, No Chip	0 Psi	0 Psi
At Idle, With Chip	0 Psi	0 Psi
At 70+ MPH, No Chip	~16 Psi	~16 Psi
At 70+ MPH, With Chip	~21 Psi	~21 Psi
Oil Consumption (If any...)	1 q/3000 miles	1 q/3000 miles
Horsepower (Stock)	235	235
Torque (Stock)	500	500

* Some early production vehicles have 14 quart pans