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Forbes
23-04-2025
- Automotive
- Forbes
Ford Goes Even More Premium With Super Duty Platinum Plus Pickups
2025 Ford F-350 Super Duty Platinum Plus It's no secret that the main reason Ford, General Motors and Stellantis' US operations are still in business is the enormous profits they make on big trucks and SUVs. Without the huge margins all three make, especially from the more premium trims of these behemoths, especially the trucks that have been protected by the 25% 'chicken tax' tariff, they would have to compete more aggressively in other market segments. Ford is now learning from airlines and trying to extract even more from their most affluent customers with a Platinum Plus package on its Super Duty pickups. 2025 Ford F-450 Super Duty Platinum Plus For the 2025 model year, Ford discontinued the Limited trim on its full-size pickup trucks and replaced it with a new Platinum Plus add-on package to the Platinum trim level. F-150s have been available with Platinum Plus since last fall and Super Duty customers will start taking delivery in the next few weeks. 2025 Ford F-350 Super Duty Platinum Plus with smoked truffle interior theme So what does Platinum Plus get you on a 2025 F-250, F-350 or F-450? It's the most luxurious version of a Ford pickup but the real differentiator is an improved customer experience. All Platinum Plus Super Duty trucks get the high-output 6.7-liter diesel V8 and four-wheel-drive with unique 20-inch painted aluminum wheels. They also come with a premium leather interior package in a dark tan color scheme that Ford calls 'smoked truffle.' The leather is on the seats, door panels, grab handles, upper dashboard, and center console. 2025 Ford F-350 Super Duty Platinum Plus Inside the front doors there are illuminated scuff plates, and the front seats are Ford's max recline setup that basically lets you lay flat to take a rest. A 2-kW Pro Power system provides several plugs in the bed to power tools and other equipment. 2025 Ford F-350 Super Duty Platinum Plus As mentioned, the real differentiator is the Platinum Plus Experience. Every customer that opts for the package gets: The goal according to Ford is to 'deepen customer engagement' and keep them loyal to the brand in an increasingly competitive market. 2025 Ford F-350 Super Duty Platinum Plus Getting this sort of hands-on treatment doesn't come cheap. The F-250 Platinum Plus starts at $99,455 including a $2,095 delivery charge. The F-350 starts at $100,955 and the F-450 goes for $105,630. On top of the Platinum Plus package, customers can also add other packages such as the Tremor or FX4 off-road packages, the vehicle integration system, a 12,000 Warn winch, retractable tonneau cover and more. Super Duty Platinum Plus pickups are available to order now and will be shipping to dealers shortly.
Yahoo
11-02-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Ford Recalls Trucks And SUVs For Faulty Rear Cameras
Read the full story on The Auto Wire In the past while, Ford has dealt with an inordinate number of vehicle recalls, and yet another one has been issued for certain full-size trucks and SUVs. According to an announcement from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the rear camera on the big vehicles might suddenly not work or show a distorted image, potentially leading to a total 72,624 vehicles are affected by this safety recall. They include certain 2021 Expeditions; 2021 to 2022 Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, F-600; and 2020 to 2022 Lincoln Corsairs. All except for the Lincoln are full-size models with giant blindspots, including at the tailgate, so the risk of hitting another vehicle or reversing over a person or animal is high should the rear camera malfunction. Considering this is for full-size models where it's hard to see what's behind you without the camera, this isn't the sort of thing we would ignore or hope doesn't affect you one day. Unfortunately, you can't get it fixed, at least not quite yet. NHTSA says a repair for the issue hasn't been formulated quite yet. But owners will start receiving notices in the mail that their vehicle needs recall work performed starting next week. In the meantime, if your camera stops working, you'll need to be extra cautious when reversing. We don't know if you'd be able to tell the image produced by the camera is distorted, but if you suspect that's the case, you'll need to be more careful. We suppose if you have another vehicle to drive you can use that instead, but it sounds like a timeline for repairing the problem isn't available yet. If you're unsure your truck or SUV is part of this recall, you can contact Ford customer service at 866-436-7332 and reference recall number 25S05. Alternatively, you can contact NHTSA at 888-327-4236 or go to and enter your VIN to check for any recalls on your vehicle. Image via Ford Join our Newsletter, subscribe to our YouTube page, and follow us on Facebook.
Yahoo
07-02-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Ford recalls nearly 73,000 vehicles for potentially faulty rear-view camera
Ford Motor Company recalled nearly 73,000 vehicles for a potential rearview camera issue. A recall report, issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, says that the vehicles have a rear-view camera that intermittently goes blank or displays a warped image. The report states that cause of the malfunction is currently unknown but Ford believes that the cause is due to the specific cameras installed in the vehicles. Ford is not aware of any reports of accidents or injuries related to the recall, according to the report. Looking for a recall? Check out USA TODAY's recall database The NHTSA's database allows you to search for recalls based on your vehicle identification number or VIN. The recall covers some of the following Ford vehicles: 2021 Expedition 2021-2022 Super Duty 2021-2022 F-250 2021-2022 F-350 2021-2022 F-450 2021-2022 F-550 2021-2022 F-600 Some 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair vehicles are also covered in the recall. A remedy for the recall is currently under development, according to the report. When it is available dealers will implement it free of charge. Notification letters are expected to be sent to owners of the recalled vehicles staring Feb. 17. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Ford recall: Nearly 73,000 vehicles may have faulty rearview camera
