a major, major going over. Most obvious is the rounded snout, raked windshield
and overall smooth look. But the big changes were underneath, with a completely
new front suspension, new frame and new family of engines.
Ford's F-Series line includes the lighter-duty F-150, medium-duty F-250
and heavy-duty F-350. initially, the new look and accompanying improvements
applied only to the F-150, but for 1997 they're extended to and F-250 models
rated under 8500 GVWR (gross vehicle weight rating). The heavy-duty F-350
versions remain with the previous styling and mechanicals; if you want
a crewcab, dual rear wheels, or the 7.3-liter diesel, you have to go with
the "old-look" F-350. It's due for its own major redesign within
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