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2008 F53 F-Series Super Duty Class A Motorhome Chassis - Technical Specifications

POWERTRAIN

6.8L TritonV-10 3-valve

Engine Type

V-10, (iron block and heads?)

Bore/Stroke

3.74 x 4.13 in

Displacement

415 cu in

Compression Ratio

18.0:1

Fuel Injection

Sequential Electronic Fuel Injection (SEFI)

Valvetrain

OHV, 4 valves per cylinder

Power Ratings

362 hp @ 4750 rpm

Torque Ratings

457 lbs-ft @ 3250 rpm

Transmission

TorqShiftÒ Automatic Overdrive

Axle Ratios

5 speed, 3.11:1 – 1st, 0.71:1 – Overdrive, Tow/Haul Mode Included

SUSPENSION

 Front

16,000 GVWR

18,000 GVWR

20,500 GVWR

22,000 GVWR

24,000 GVWR

26,000 GVWR

Type

63 in. Tapered, multi-leaf

63 in. Tapered, multi-leaf

63 in. Tapered, multi-leaf

63 in. Tapered, multi-leaf

63 in. Tapered, multi-leaf

63 in. Tapered, multi-leaf

Capacity (lbs.)

7,000

7,000

7,000 (std.); 7,500 (opt.)

7,500

9,000

9,000

Shock Absorbers

1.63 in. dia. Bilstein, gas-pressurized

1.63 in. dia. Bilstein, gas-pressurized

1.63 in. dia. Bilstein, gas-pressurized

1.63 in. dia. Bilstein, gas-pressurized

1.63 in. dia. Bilstein, gas-pressurized

1.63 in. dia. Bilstein, gas-pressurized

Jounce Bumpers

Variable rate

Variable rate

Variable rate

Variable rate

Variable rate

Variable rate

Stabilizer Bar

Yes

Heavy Duty Front Track Bar

Available

 Rear

Type

64 in. Tapered, multi-leaf springs

64 in. Tapered, multi-leaf springs

64 in. Tapered, multi-leaf springs

64 in. Tapered, multi-leaf springs

64 in. Tapered, multi-leaf springs

64 in. Tapered, multi-leaf springs

Capacity (lbs.)

11,000

11,000

13,500

14,500

15,500

17,500

Shock Absorbers

1.63 in. dia. Bilstein, gas-pressurized

1.63 in. dia. Bilstein, gas-pressurized

1.63 in. dia. Bilstein, gas-pressurized

1.63 in. dia. Bilstein, gas-pressurized

1.63 in. dia. Bilstein, gas-pressurized

1.63 in. dia. Bilstein, gas-pressurized

Stabilizer Bar

Yes

 

STEERING

 Type

Power, TRW TAS 40 Gear (incl. cooler)

Power, TRW TAS 40 Gear (incl. cooler)

Power, TRW TAS 40 Gear (incl. cooler)

Power, TRW TAS 40 Gear (incl. cooler)

Power, TRW TAS 55 Gear (incl. cooler)

Power, TRW TAS 55 Gear (incl. cooler)

Turning Diameter (curb-to-curb)

49.7 ft. (178 in wheelbase)

49.7 ft. (178 in wheelbase)

56.1 ft. (208 in wheelbase)

56.1 ft. (208 in wheelbase)

60.8 ft. (228 in wheelbase)

60.8 ft. (228 in wheelbase)

BRAKES, Service

Type

Power, 4 wheel, 3-channel anti-lock brake system (ABS)

Power, 4 wheel, 3-channel anti-lock brake system (ABS)

Power, 4 wheel, 4-channel anti-lock brake system (ABS)

Power, 4 wheel, 4-channel anti-lock brake system (ABS)

Power, 4 wheel, 4-channel anti-lock brake system (ABS)

Power, 4 wheel, 4-channel anti-lock brake system (ABS)

 Hydraulic Brake Assist

Hydro-Boost, 8.19:1

Hydro-Boost, 8.19:1

Hydro-Max, 21.1:1

Hydro-Max, 21.1:1

Hydro-Max, 21.1:1

Hydro-Max, 21.1:1

Rotors (front/rear dia.)

15.55 in/15.55 in

Calipers

2 piston

BRAKES, Parking

Transmission Actuation

Includes mechanical “lock-up” of transmission when in park position.

Pedal Actuation

Drum type, transmission mounted driveline with single stroke pedal.  Hand release of brake.

 

WHEELS AND TIRES

 Base wheel and tire

19.5 x 6.0 in, 10 hole steel disc wheels with Continental 225/70R 19.5F Highway Metric Radial Tubeless tires

 Largest wheel available

22.5 x 7.5 in, 8 Polished Wheel Alcoa Dura-BrightÒ Wheels with XBRÔ, Aluminum Front and Rear with Steel Inner Wheel with Michelin 255/80R 22.5G XRV Highway Metric Radial Tubeless tires

 

FRAME AND AXLE

 

16,000 GVWR

18,000 GVWR

20,500 GVWR

22,000 GVWR

24,000 GVWR

26,000 GVWR

FRAME

Type

Single channel, ladder type

Frame constant section

9.16 x 3.0 x 0.25

Yield Strength (psi)

36,000

36,000

36,000

36,000

50,000

50,000

Section Modulus (in.3)

9.46

Section (Web) Height (in.)

9.16

AXLE

Front

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weight rating (lbs.)

7,500

7,500

7,500

7,500

9,000

9,000

Type

Monobeam

Monobeam

Monobeam

Monobeam

Monobeam

Monobeam

Front tread (in.)

81.8

81.4

81.4

79.8

79.8

79.8

Wheel cut (degrees)

50

50

50

50 (19.5 in wheels), 42 (22.5 in wheels)

50

50

Rear

Dana 80

Dana 80

Dana S110

Dana S130

Dana 17060S

Dana 17060S

Weight rating (lbs.)

11,000

11,000

13,500

14,500

17,500

17,500

Type

Full-float

Full-float

Full-float

Full-float

Full-float

Full-float

Ratio

5.38:1

5.38:1

5.38:1

5.38:1

6.17

6.17

U-Joints

1480

1480

1480

1480

SPL100

SPL100

Rear Tread (in.)

74.0

74.0

73.3

73.3

73.3

73.3

 

CAPACITIES

Fuel Capacity

75 gallon (284 L), located Rear-of-Aft Axle

Wheelbase availability

158, 178, 190

170, 198, 208, 228

208, 228

208, 228, 242

228, 242

228, 242

Trailer Wiring Pkg.

Class II – IV System

 

WEIGHTS (pounds)

GVWRs available

16,000; 18,000; 20,500; 22,000; 24,000; 26,000

GCWRs available

26,000; 30,000

GAWR (front/rear) (lbs.)

6,500/11,000

7,000/11,000

7,000(std.) or 7,500 (opt.)/13,500

7,500/14,500

9,000/15,500

9,000/17,500

Payload (lbs.)

11,995 – 10,005

11,995 – 12,230

14,425 – 14,505

15,730 – 15,805

17,040 – 16,970

19,010 – 18,940

Curb weight (lbs.)

5,826 – 5,915

6,015 – 6,244

6,263 – 6,365

6,233 – 6,458

6,883 – 6,954

6,915 – 6,986

Max. Trailer Capacity (lbs.)

10,000

8,000

5,500

4,000

6,000

4,000

All dimensions are in inches unless noted

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