2022 Ford F-Series Super Duty Trucks Get Bigger Screens and Appearance upgrades
- rogermoore1415
- Mar 11, 2021
- 4 min read
Ford’s Super Duty trucks have been the epitome of a pure workhorse with their class-leading hauling and towing figures. These trucks represent the pinnacle of American supremacy in the pickup industry. From small everyday tradesmen to high-level executive businessmen, the Ford Super Duty trucks are an integral part of every successful business.
However, in recent times, Ford’s grapple over the heavy-duty pickup industry has loosened, owing to the emergence of new high-tech rivals like RAM. RAM’s terrific infotainment suite and opulent interiors have been the talking point of the town lately. To pull itself back into contention, Ford brings a flashier touchscreen setup as an optional upgrade on its 2022 F-250, F-350, and F-450 trucks.
Unfortunately, the SuperDuty trucks aren’t getting a major overhaul like the 2021 Ford F-150 any time soon, much to the disappointment of Ford fans. So will this new tech addition be a hit or miss among the Ford SuperDuty faithful?
Details about Ford’s new interesting piece of gizmo
Ford takes on RAM’s vertically oriented touchscreens with their new touchscreen setup for 2022. Apparently, a big pickup also needs a big touchscreen to show off. The 2022 Ford F-Series SuperDuty trucks reflect on that philosophy, with a bigger 12-inch touchscreen onboard to woo tech geeks.
Some conventional pickup drivers may argue that this addition only adds to the distraction of the driver. Others may say that this bulky touchscreen robs some of the aesthetic feels of the cabin. But Ford does a good job of placing the touchscreen just about right in the center of the truck’s dash. This screen doesn’t stick too far above the dash, thus preserving the aesthetic feel of the cabin.
To experience this amazing touchscreen, buyers have to opt for the Lariat trim or above. These trims include Ford’s latest Sync 4 infotainment as standard. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility are also available to further enhance the connectivity of the touchscreen. However, the SuperDuty trucks miss out on the 12-inch digital instrument cluster on the Ford F-150s, which is a bit of a bummer.
The XL trim has to stay content with a 4.2-inch display. The XLT trim retains the outgoing model’s standard 8-inch touchscreen setup. This display is integrated with Ford’s Sync3 system. Surely, we as tech enthusiasts wouldn’t want to miss out on Ford’s latest cutting-edge tech.
How Ford’s new jumbo touchscreen holds up against RAM’s top-of-the-line vertical touchscreens
RAM’s vertically-oriented touchscreen setup is just an example of genius craftsmanship. The huge 12-inch screen takes full advantage of its orientation and size to stand out when you first catch a glimpse of the cabin. This screen gives you the ability to choose what to display on the top and bottom of the screen. Thus, RAM’s touchscreen setup is basically the size of two normal screens. The radio control knobs are thoughtfully placed, well within the reach of the driver. There are USB-A and USB-C ports below the display, as well as a wireless charging spot on the left.
Ford chose to go the traditional way with a horizontally-oriented touchscreen, unlike its rival RAM. Big vents flank the sides of this jumbo touchscreen. The audio and climate controls are nested just below the touchscreen setup. There are plenty of secondary hard knobs for other traditional vehicle controls, in sync with the ergonomic design of the dashboard.
Other changes to the 2022 Ford SuperDuty trucks
The SuperDuty trucks only get a few visual tweaks to their exteriors and interiors. A new Atlas Blue exterior paint is added to the color palette. The Lariat trim gets a new Baja interior color option. The Limited trim gets 2 new interior color options, namely the Navy Pier and Light Slate. The Lariat also gets a new Sport Appearance package that matches the tone of the exterior color with the bumpers, mirrors, and grilles. Chrome exhaust tips and black running boards are also slapped to the frame.
XLT trim buyers are in for a treat, with Ford’s wildly-popular Black Appearance package added as a customization option. This package turns on the style with black 20-inch wheels, body-colored bumpers and grille bars, black running boards, and black Ford badges.
When will the 2022 Ford F-Series SuperDuty go on sale?
The 2022 Ford F-Series SuperDuty trucks will roll over to dealerships by the summer of 2021. Ford hasn’t disclosed the exact pricing of the SuperDuty trucks yet. The Pro Onboard generators, which are a valuable asset on the 2021 Ford F-150 and SuperDuty models, are rumored to be included in the SuperDuty as well. However, Ford didn’t disclose any information about them yet.
Conclusion
Ford SuperDuty fans are eagerly awaiting the announcement of the inclusion of the slick Pro Onboard generators aboard the SuperDuty trucks. The addition of a massive attention-grabbing touchscreen setup may entice tech enthusiasts. But this move has irked the majority of conventional pickup drivers, who crave a generator for job sites or travel trailers.
Still, you have to give kudos to Ford for cleverly integrating the touchscreen setup well within the heart of the dash.
This massive display hardly looks out of place and rather feels like a nice high-tech touch to the elegant cabin. This infotainment setup brings the SuperDuty trucks on par with its RAM contemporaries in terms of cutting-edge technology. We await the arrival of the 2022 Ford F-Series SuperDuty to see this cool gizmo live in action.
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