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The Ford Super Duty offers an imposing presence with its big grille, deep bumper, and stacked lamps with the headlights on the bottom. Its exterior dimensions can easily be given in yards rather than inches, and the sheer vastness of the sheetmetal can seem overwhelming when it's time to wash it. The color of the side vent gives away whether it is gasoline or diesel-powered. Given its fender flares and dark snout, the FX4 is the most aggressive trim style, but no Super Duty will be mistaken for anything less than a full-size pickup even with nothing scalable within sight. The towing mirrors that are available include signal repeaters that won't distract the driver. These mirrors telescope and fold, either manually or powered, a great feature. They feature large reflective elements (mirror glass) for good rearward vision when towing wide enclosed trailers. A tailgate step is available that makes the climb up to the bed easier and safer, even for young guys. This setup features a 16.7 x 4.5-inch step with a half-ton load rating that pops downward from the open tailgate; it comes with a grab handle rated at 300 pounds that flips up. The package also includes an assist so the very heavy tailgate feels less heavy. The handle makes bed access easier but may need to be lowered again to slide a load in; also, removing the tailgate, as needed for some trailers, may become a two-person chore. Still, it's an interesting feature and a lot of people have found they like it. A spray-in, military-grade bedliner is available as a factory option.
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