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2016 Ford Chassis Cab Overview

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The 2016 Ford Chassis Cab provides a solid foundation for your small, medium, or large business’ fleet needs–literally. The Ford Chassis Cab is a durable, reliable, and most importantly tough piece of equipment regardless of your needs. More powerful than ever, the 2016 Ford Chassis Cab is the perfect choice for your next major commercial vehicle investment.


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2016 Ford Super Duty F-450 Chassis Cab

2016 Ford Super Duty F-450 Chassis Cab

What’s New for the 2016 Ford Chassis Cab?

The Ford Chassis Cab comes with a powerful TorqShift SelectShift transmission to handle heavy-duty loads, a new engine and powertrain design, split-shaft capabilities, and some new high-tech gadgets to make driving more enjoyable than ever before.

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2016 Ford Super Duty F-550 Lariat

2016 Ford Super Duty F-550 Lariat

2016 Ford Chassis Cab Exterior

Standard black painted bumpers, handles, and black grille accent this models unique exterior design. To make seeing easier, the Chassis Cab also comes with dual-beam halogen headlamps, telescoping tow mirrors, roof clearance lights, and solar tinted glass. Tow hooks and 17-inch Argent painted wheels come standard as well. For those looking to upgrade, the Chassis Cab also comes with available body-colored door handles, bumper-integrated fog lamps, and Powerscope Trailer Tow mirrors.

Available packages include Heavy Service Front Suspension Package, Extra Heavy Service Suspension Package, High-Capacity Trailer Tow Package, Payload Downgrade Package, Snow Plow Prep Package, 16,000 GVWR Package, Ambulance Prep Package, Payload Upgrade Package, Payload Plus Upgrade Package, Payload Downgrade Package

Exterior available on F-350 XL:

  • Black-painted steel front and rear bumpers with front grained molded-in-color top cover and back lower air dam, Black door handles, Black bar-style grille, Dual beam halogen headlamps, Manual telescoping trailer tow mirrors with manual glass, Roof clearance lights, Two front black tow hooks, Solar tinted glass, 17-inch Argent painted steel wheels

Exterior available on F-350 XLT:

  • 17-inch Cast-aluminum wheels (SRW models), Chrome steel front and rear bumpers with front grained molded-in-color top cover and back lower air dam, Dual beam halogen headlamps, Chrome bar-style grille

Exterior available on F-450 XL:

  • Black-painted front and rear bumpers, Black bar-style grille, Dual beam halogen headlamps, Manual telescoping trailer tow mirrors with manual glass, Roof clearance lights, 2 black front tow hooks, 6-inch angular black molded-in color cab steps, solar tinted glass, 19.5-inch Argent painted steel wheel

Exterior available on F-550 XL: 

  • Black-painted front and rear bumpers, Black bar-style grille, Dual beam halogen headlamps, Manual telescoping trailer tow mirrors with manual glass, Roof clearance lights, 2 black front tow hooks, 6-inch angular black molded-in color cab steps, solar tinted glass, 19.5-inch Argent painted steel wheel

Exterior available on F-450 XLT:

  • 19.5-inch Argent painted steel, Chrome steel front and rear bumpers with front grained molded-in-color top cover and back lower air dam, Dual beam halogen headlamps, Chrome bar-style grille, 6-inch black molded-in color cab steps

Exterior available on F-550 XLT:

  • 19.5-inch Argent painted steel, Chrome steel front and rear bumpers with front grained molded-in-color top cover and back lower air dam, Dual beam halogen headlamps, Chrome bar-style grille, 6-inch black molded-in color cab steps, Manual telescoping trailer tow mirrors with power heated glass and heated spotter mirror

Exterior available on F-350 Lariat:

  • Body color door handles, Bumper-integrated fog lamps, Powerscope™ Trailer Tow mirrors

Exterior available on F-450 Lariat:

  • Body color door handles, Bumper-integrated fog lamps, Powerscope™ Trailer Tow mirrors

Exterior available on F-550 Lariat: 

  • Body color door handles, Bumper-integrated fog lamps, Powerscope™ Trailer Tow mirrors

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Ford TorqShift 6-Speed SelectShift Automatic

Ford TorqShift 6-Speed SelectShift Automatic

2016 Ford Chassis Cab Performance

The Chassis Cab has a standard 6.2-liter SOHC 2-Valve Flex Fuel V8 that is paired with a smart TorqShift six-speed automatic SelectShift transmission. This gets up to 385 hp and 405 lb-ft of torque when properly equipped. Owners can also opt for a turbocharged 6.7-liter Power Stroke V8 Diesel engine with 300 hp and 660 lb-ft of torque.

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Ford 6.2-liter V8

Ford 6.2-liter V8

2016 Ford Chassis Cab Efficiency

There are three fuel capacity configurations for the Chassis Cab, depending on the weight and engine size. The F-350 with 68D Payload Downgrade Package has a smaller 28 gallon tank, the F-350 SRW and DRW have a 40 gallon tank, and the DRW comes with dual diesel tanks holding up to 68 gallons. The Chassis Cab also comes with Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) and Propane fuel options for those looking to increase fuel economy and lower emissions.

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Ford Super Duty F-350 XLT Crew Cab interior in Steel Cloth

Ford Super Duty F-350 XLT Crew Cab interior in Steel Cloth

2016 Ford Chassis Cab Interior

Air conditioning, vinyl flooring, color-coordinated headliners, and sun visors are all standard on this model. The Chassis Cab also has a Multifunction message center with a trip computer, auxiliary power points, and four “upfitter” switches on the instrument panels. AM/FM with stereo audio is also standard. This model can be upgraded to include privacy glass, sliding windows, power equipment, Remote Keyless Entry, CD player, Anti-theft systems, and SYNC entertainment as well.

Interior available on F-350 XL:

  • Air conditioning with manual temperature control, Dual instrument panel-mounted cupholders, Dash-top tray, Door-activated dome lamp, Black vinyl floor covering, Color-coordinated cloth headliner, Multifunction message center instrument cluster with trip computer, Dual map lights, Dual instrument panel-mounted auxiliary power points, Sun visors, Four upfitter switches on instrument panel

Interior available on F-350 XLT:

  • Rear privacy glass, rear power-sliding window with privacy glass and defrost (SuperCab, Crew Cab)

Interior available on F-450 XL:

  • Air conditioning with manual temperature control, Dual instrument panel-mounted cupholders, Dash-top tray, Door-activated dome lamp, Black vinyl floor covering, Color-coordinated cloth headliner, Multifunction message center instrument cluster with trip computer, Dual map lights, Dual instrument panel-mounted auxiliary power points, Sun visors, Four upfitter switches on instrument panel

Interior available on F-550 XL: 

  • Air conditioning with manual temperature control, Dual instrument panel-mounted cupholders, Dash-top tray, Door-activated dome lamp, Black vinyl floor covering, Color-coordinated cloth headliner, Multifunction message center instrument cluster with trip computer, Dual map lights, Dual instrument panel-mounted auxiliary power points, Sun visors, Four upfitter switches on instrument panel

Interior available on F-450 XLT:

  • Rear privacy glass, rear power-sliding window with privacy glass and defrost (SuperCab, Crew Cab), Power Equipment Group, Door locks and windows with one-touch up and down driver and passenger window, Auxiliary powerpoint under front center seat storage, Auxiliary powerpoint under second row  seat storage, Steering wheel audio controls

Interior available on F-550 XLT:

  • 19.5-inch Argent painted steel, Chrome steel front and rear bumpers with front grained molded-in-color top cover and back lower air dam, Dual beam halogen headlamps, Chrome bar-style grille, 6-inch black molded-in color cab steps, Manual telescoping trailer tow mirrors with power heated glass and heated spotter mirror

Exterior available on F-350 Lariat:

  • Dual-Zone Electronic Automatic Temperature Control, Power adjustable pedals, Map pockets with integrated rear door cupholders (SuperCab), 4.2-inch LCD productivity screen instrument cluster, Electrocrhomic self-dimming, Cruise control, Leather-wrapped steering wheel

Interior available on F-450 Lariat:

  • Dual-Zone Electronic Automatic Temperature Control, Power adjustable pedals, Map pockets with integrated rear door cupholders (SuperCab), 4.2-inch LCD productivity screen instrument cluster, Electrocrhomic self-dimming, Cruise control, Leather-wrapped steering wheel

Interior available on F-550 Lariat: 

  • Dual-Zone Electronic Automatic Temperature Control, Power adjustable pedals, Map pockets with integrated rear door cupholders (SuperCab), 4.2-inch LCD productivity screen instrument cluster, Electrocrhomic self-dimming, Cruise control, Leather-wrapped steering wheel

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Ford Super Duty F-450 XLT

Ford Super Duty F-450 XLT

2016 Ford Chassis Cab Safety

Safety is always number one for the Ford Chassis Cab. That’s why this model comes with front and side airbags, Safety Canopy System curtain airbags, a Belt-Minder system, child-seat tethers (Regular Cab only), and an SOS Post-Crash Alert System. AdvanceTrac with Roll Stability Control increases handling in hazardous conditions, and a 4-wheel power disc brake system with ABS ensures you’re always safe on the road.

Standard Safety Features:

  • Front seat airbags with passenger side deactivation switch (Regular and SuperCab)
  • Front seat side airbags
  • Safety Canopy® System with roll-fold side-curtain airbags
  • Belt-Minder®
  • Child tethers (Regular Cab)
  • Seat Belts
  • SOS Post Crash Alert System
  • AdvanceTrac® with Roll Stability Control™
  • 4-wheel power disc brakes with Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)

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