If you've never heard of the Ford F-650 Super Duty, it may be because this particular truck isn't something you'd see on the road every day. For one, it's a monster of a truck, most suited for commercial use. Having said that, it is also a very customizable truck in that sense. Considering that, this Ford pickup is also a very cool and unique-looking ride, that could suit the type of buyer seeking such cash to burn. Due to these customizations, you could have your F-650 almost any way you want it.

Ford is known for having highly optioned trucks across the trims to suit customer needs, starting with the light-duty F-150, the most sold vehicle period. It goes without saying then, that as you climb up to the F-650, you reach a mind-boggling realm of possibilities. From regular cab to bed configurations; bed capacity; payload and hauling; exterior and interior features, the capabilities of this mega rig are truly impressive. If you can't find what you need among the list of options, then there's little hope for you getting the job done, although the aftermarket has plenty of unique solutions to address this. But first, lets look at what the F-650 is capable, out of the box.

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Ford F-650: The Ultimate F-Series Pickup

Black Medium Duty Truck Tows Vintage Truck of Same Model
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Black 2022 Ford F650 Hauling a Black Vintage Ford Truck

The monster engines that power these vehicles are truly a force to be reckoned with. The 7.3 liter gas V-8 puts out 335 horsepower and 468 pound-feet of torque. This class-exclusive motor allows for a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) as high as 37,000 pounds, and a Gross Combined Weight Rating (GCWR) of up to 50,000 pounds! However, the star of the show is the 6.7 liter Power Stroke V-8 Turbo Diesel, which can be had in three different specifications: 270 horsepower and 700 pound-feet of torque, or 300 horsepower and 725 pound-feet of torque, and finally 330 horsepower and 750 pound-feet of torque.

Tested to over 500,000 simulated miles, the Power Stroke has a B10 life design of more than half a million miles! The gas version would be mated to a TorqShift HD six-speed automatic with double overdrive, while the diesel comes with the TorqShift Heavy Duty 10-speed auto. The transmissions have a Transmission Power Takeoff (PTO) provision with live-drive capability, optional in the gas version, but standard with the diesel. Different alternator options can be had depending on need.

The rear axle is rated at 13,500-26,000 pounds depending on the configuration. The diesel options have some added features over the gas versions, including a GVWR max of 50,000 pounds! For example, optional are air brakes with traction control, and an air horn. Having an air horn and air brakes then requires an air compressor or air suspension, but the air suspension is limited to diesel. The air suspension in the rear is rated for 19,000-23,000 pounds, while leaf spring set-ups yield 15,500 up to 31,000 pounds! On both drivetrain options electronic stability control is standard, but it may also be deleted.

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The Body Of The Beast

White Medium Duty Truck Pulls Blue Cargo Trailer

There are four different ways to order the Ford F-650 Super Duty, but basically it amounts to two different base set-ups. You can start off with the F-650 SD gas Pro Loader or Straight Frame model, or you can have either configuration in a diesel as well. The gas models start at just over $67,000 for the Pro Loader, while diesel versions start at around $10,000 more, while getting the Straight Frame results in roughly a $700 relative price increase. Between the two types, the options are all the same in terms of appearance, but you can still have it blacked out or chromed out if you wanted.

They both come with front end tilting fiberglass hood and fender assemblies, as a proper heavy-duty hauler would. You can have two-doors, or four-doors with a SuperCab and Crew Cab style. The grille and front bumper can be black or chrome, as well as the mirrors, which also come with different configurations. You can even order an Exterior Appearance Group package to chrome the bumper, fender badge, and grill surround. The mirrors are trailer tow with power telescoping and folding, with heated glass, and convex spotter with integrated clearance lights/turn signals. The vehicle of course comes with two frame mounted tow hooks, and body builder wiring at either the end of the frame or back of cab.

One could even have the front bumper deleted. In these ways, the F-650 is above and beyond how one could order their F-150, and we're just talking appearance. From a safety standpoint, the trucks can be ordered with a varying amount of mirrors, from 96-102" width, again in chrome or black, and even heated and powered. Mud flap holders are optional, as well as a back-up alarm, and daytime running lights. Roof marker/clearance lights can be amber or clear, and tail lights can even be deleted! A sliding rear window is optional. The trucks come in 11 different colors, to include: Race Red; Blue Jeans; Green Gem; Tangier Orange; and two different shades of yellow.

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The Stock F-650's Cabin Is All Abou Utility

The Interior of a Medium Duty Truck
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The clean interior of a 2008 Ford F650.

This isn't your typical muggy, dark hole in the ground. Of course there's air conditioning (you could delete it though), and even a 110V AC outlet is optional. Steering wheel mounted controls and appropriate gauge clusters are standard. The trucks come with a slew of driver assist technology. The package includes automatic emergency braking, forward collision warning, lane departure warning, and even auto high beam control. Both offer an Upfitter interface module as an option, as well as an interior appearance group, rearview camera, and 4G LTE Wi-Fi Hotspot (which can also be deleted).

The four Upfitter switches would be mounted in the center instrument panel with connector access located in the engine compartment, optional on gas models but standard with diesel. The Upfit allows for various configurations: dump truck, aerial lift, and beverage truck to name a few. You could also spec out the truck with a flat bed and even a standard type dually bed. Mounting anything from 72-207", it could be an electrical power line maintenance truck, to a slide out flat bed tow truck. The two speaker radio set up is pretty standard, but it does include USB, a clock, and Bluetooth. Seating is 40/20/40 fixed driver, with fold down console and wrapped in vinyl or cloth.

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Meet The Prime Time

Commercial use aside, this truck is popular out on the streets among enthusiasts. So much so, that Deion "Prime Time" Sanders purchased this triple black Super Crew cab diesel version, with twin black smoke stacks emerging from the dually bed behind the cab. This thing had air suspension with onboard air, a scooped hood, roof cowl, front bumper winch, and a touch screen infotainment system. It had an upgraded speaker system, and rearview camera.

Complete with the tow mirrors, heavy-duty rear bumper, and tires so big that it only needed two in the rear despite the dually bed, this thing looked mean! The bed was finished off with an electronically controlled rolling flush hard tonneau cover. The twin diesel tanks on either side had a built-in step, and even a second lower power step that emerged as the doors opened. There were upgraded bolstered leather climate-controlled seats inside too. Given the starting price for the base truck and considering all the modifications, this was easily a six-figure price tag for that rig. But in order to make it S.W.A.T. ready, a few more essential upgrades like an armored cab with bullet-proof glass, a light bar, water cannon would be necessary. That would really transform this moster pickup into ultimate apoclolype ready beast.