2008 F53 F-Series Super Duty Class A Motorhome Chassis - Technical Specifications
POWERTRAIN |
6.8L TritonV-10 3-valve |
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Engine Type |
V-10, (iron block and heads?) |
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Bore/Stroke |
3.74 x 4.13 in |
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Displacement |
415 cu in |
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Compression Ratio |
18.0:1 |
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Fuel Injection |
Sequential Electronic Fuel Injection (SEFI) |
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Valvetrain |
OHV, 4 valves per cylinder |
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Power Ratings |
362 hp @ 4750 rpm |
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Torque Ratings |
457 lbs-ft @ 3250 rpm |
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Transmission |
TorqShiftÒ Automatic Overdrive |
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Axle Ratios |
5 speed, 3.11:1 – 1st, 0.71:1 – Overdrive, Tow/Haul Mode Included |
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SUSPENSION |
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Front |
16,000 GVWR |
18,000 GVWR |
20,500 GVWR |
22,000 GVWR |
24,000 GVWR |
26,000 GVWR |
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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 |
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Capacity (lbs.) |
7,000 |
7,000 |
7,000 (std.); 7,500 (opt.) |
7,500 |
9,000 |
9,000 |
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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 |
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Jounce Bumpers |
Variable rate |
Variable rate |
Variable rate |
Variable rate |
Variable rate |
Variable rate |
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Stabilizer Bar |
Yes |
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Heavy Duty Front Track Bar |
Available |
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Rear |
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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 |
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Capacity (lbs.) |
11,000 |
11,000 |
13,500 |
14,500 |
15,500 |
17,500 |
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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 |
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Stabilizer Bar |
Yes |
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STEERING |
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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) |
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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) |
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BRAKES, Service |
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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) |
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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 |
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Rotors (front/rear dia.) |
15.55 in/15.55 in |
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Calipers |
2 piston |
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BRAKES, Parking |
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Transmission Actuation |
Includes mechanical “lock-up” of transmission when in park position. |
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Pedal Actuation |
Drum type, transmission mounted driveline with single stroke pedal. Hand release of brake. |
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WHEELS AND TIRES |
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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 |
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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 |
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FRAME AND AXLE |
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16,000 GVWR |
18,000 GVWR |
20,500 GVWR |
22,000 GVWR |
24,000 GVWR |
26,000 GVWR |
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FRAME |
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Type |
Single channel, ladder type |
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Frame constant section |
9.16 x 3.0 x 0.25 |
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Yield Strength (psi) |
36,000 |
36,000 |
36,000 |
36,000 |
50,000 |
50,000 |
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Section Modulus (in.3) |
9.46 |
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Section (Web) Height (in.) |
9.16 |
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AXLE |
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Front |
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Weight rating (lbs.) |
7,500 |
7,500 |
7,500 |
7,500 |
9,000 |
9,000 |
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Type |
Monobeam |
Monobeam |
Monobeam |
Monobeam |
Monobeam |
Monobeam |
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Front tread (in.) |
81.8 |
81.4 |
81.4 |
79.8 |
79.8 |
79.8 |
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Wheel cut (degrees) |
50 |
50 |
50 |
50 (19.5 in wheels), 42 (22.5 in wheels) |
50 |
50 |
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Rear |
Dana 80 |
Dana 80 |
Dana S110 |
Dana S130 |
Dana 17060S |
Dana 17060S |
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Weight rating (lbs.) |
11,000 |
11,000 |
13,500 |
14,500 |
17,500 |
17,500 |
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Type |
Full-float |
Full-float |
Full-float |
Full-float |
Full-float |
Full-float |
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Ratio |
5.38:1 |
5.38:1 |
5.38:1 |
5.38:1 |
6.17 |
6.17 |
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U-Joints |
1480 |
1480 |
1480 |
1480 |
SPL100 |
SPL100 |
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Rear Tread (in.) |
74.0 |
74.0 |
73.3 |
73.3 |
73.3 |
73.3 |
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CAPACITIES |
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Fuel Capacity |
75 gallon (284 L), located Rear-of-Aft Axle |
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Wheelbase availability |
158, 178, 190 |
170, 198, 208, 228 |
208, 228 |
208, 228, 242 |
228, 242 |
228, 242 |
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Trailer Wiring Pkg. |
Class II – IV System |
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WEIGHTS (pounds) |
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GVWRs available |
16,000; 18,000; 20,500; 22,000; 24,000; 26,000 |
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GCWRs available |
26,000; 30,000 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Max. Trailer Capacity (lbs.) |
10,000 |
8,000 |
5,500 |
4,000 |
6,000 |
4,000 |
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All dimensions are in inches unless noted |
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