What Is New on the 2027 Ford Super Duty for Southeast Missouri Truck Buyers

Compare  |  Farmington, MO Hay's in and the cattle trailer is parked for winter, so it's a good time to think about the next work truck. Around St. Francois County, that talk usually comes down to two heavy duty pickups. Ask around at the feed store in Farmington or a job site in Fredericktown and you'll hear strong opinions about heavy duty trucks. In the three quarter ton class, it's mostly the Ford Super Duty F-250 against the Ram 2500. Either one will pull a loaded gooseneck all day. You can get both as a bare bones work truck or a loaded family hauler. The differences are in the engines, how they ride empty and the towing tech, and that's what we'll walk through here, no spec table. Quick answer: The Ford Super Duty F-250 offers gas V8 or Power Stroke diesel power, including a High Output diesel rated at 500 horsepower and 1,200 lb-ft, plus trailering tools like Pro Trailer Hitch Assist and Onboard Scales, so it suits heavy towing and fleet work. The Ram 2500 pairs a HEMI V8 or Cummins diesel with a coil spring rear suspension that rides smoother when empty, so it suits owners who drive unloaded most of the week. Ford Super Duty F-250 diesel High Output Power Stroke: 500 hp, 1,200 lb-ft Ram 2500 diesel Cummins High Output: 430 hp, 1,075 lb-ft Rear suspension Ford: leaf springs; Ram: coil springs In this post Engine choices Towing technology Ride and suspension Farm and fleet use Warranty and service Which one fits you How Do the Ford Super Duty F-250 and Ram 2500 Engines Compare? You've got more ways to build a Ford Super Duty F-250. Gas buyers choose between Ford's V8s, including the 7.3L V8. Diesel buyers get the 6.7L Power Stroke V8, including a High Output version rated at 500 horsepower and 1,200 lb-ft of torque. Every Super Duty uses a 10 speed TorqShift automatic. Ram keeps the 2500 lineup tighter. The gas engine is a 6.4L HEMI V8 rated at 405 horsepower and 429 lb-ft. The diesel is the 6.7L Cummins inline six in High Output form, rated at 430 horsepower and 1,075 lb-ft, paired with an 8 speed TorqueFlite HD automatic. The Cummins has a loyal following around here, and we get why. If the truck pulls a stock trailer once a week and sits the rest of the time, a gas V8 on either side keeps buying and maintaining it simpler. Towing heavy every day is different. That's when the diesel earns its keep. Which Truck Makes Hooking Up and Towing Easier? Towing ratings on both trucks move a lot with cab, bed, axle, engine and hitch. Compare the specific trucks you're considering instead of brochure maximums. The bigger difference is in the tools that make hooking up and towing easier. The Ford Super Duty F-250 has a long list of available trailering features: Pro Trailer Hitch Assist: backs the truck up and lines the hitch ball up with the trailer for you. Onboard Scales with Smart Hitch: estimates the weight in the bed and gives tongue weight guidance. Pro Trailer Backup Assist: lets you steer a trailer in reverse with a knob. Blind Spot Information System for fifth wheel and gooseneck: watches beside the trailer, not just the truck. Trailer Navigation: plans routes based on the trailer's size and weight. The Ram 2500 has its own set, with a 360 degree camera, trailer reverse steering control, power telescoping tow mirrors and trailer tire pressure and brake monitoring. Both trucks can be ordered ready for a fifth wheel or gooseneck. Compare the specific trucks you're considering instead of brochure maximums. Farmington driver tip If you back a gooseneck into a tight barn lot or a muddy field gate, spend ten minutes with the trailer tools on a test drive. Hitching up by yourself on a cold morning is when Pro Trailer Hitch Assist starts to look pretty good. Which Rides Better on Gravel and Back Roads? Out back, they're built differently. The Ram 2500 uses a five link coil spring rear suspension, and you can get rear air suspension that levels the truck when it's loaded. Empty, on a washboard county road, a coil spring truck generally rides smoother. The Ford Super Duty F-250 sticks with leaf springs, the setup many farmers and contractors trust for heavy, repeated loads and for mounting upfit bodies. Empty, it rides firmer than the Ram. Put a gooseneck on it or a flatbed full of fence posts and it settles right down. For rough ground, Ford offers the Tremor Off-Road Package with a Dana front axle and limited slip differential, 35 inch tires and off road tuned suspension. Ram builds the 2500 Power Wagon as its factory off road model. Either one will handle a muddy pasture better than a standard truck. Shop Ford Super Duty Inventory Order a Super Duty Your Way Which Truck Fits a Farm, Business or Fleet? If the truck's going to work, there's more to it than the truck. The Ford Super Duty F-250 offers Pro Power Onboard with 2.0 kW of exportable power for tools and lights, an embedded 5G modem, and Ford Pro Telematics for owners who want to track trucks and maintenance across a fleet. Sam Scism Ford runs a commercial fleet department led by Commercial Fleet Manager Matt Eaton. They work with farms, contractors and city and county fleets across Southeast Missouri, and they can set up a Super Duty with a service, utility, flatbed or dump body, shelving, ladder racks or a liftgate. They also handle factory orders, and commercial loans and leases go through our Finance Center. See what the commercial department handles. Ram has a couple things work buyers like too. There's the RamBox bed storage option, and an available 14.5 inch touchscreen in the cab. How Do Warranty and Local Service Compare? Ram made a strong move on coverage this year. It offers a 10 year or 100,000 mile powertrain limited warranty to the original retail owner on most 2026 Ram trucks, including the 2500. Fleet and commercial buyers don't qualify, and later owners get a shorter term. Ford's factory powertrain coverage on the Super Duty is 5 years or 60,000 miles, and Power Stroke diesel engine parts are covered for 5 years or 100,000 miles. Buying here changes that math. Every new Ford we sell, including a Super Duty, comes with Warranty Forever at no charge. It covers listed engine, transmission and drive axle parts for as long as you own the truck, regardless of miles, with no deductible, as long as you follow the customary maintenance in the agreement and keep records. It's a dealer plan, not a factory warranty, so ask us how it fits the way you use the truck. And service is right here in town. Our Ford trained technicians work on Super Duty trucks at 5019 Flat River Road, and Ford Mobile Service can handle routine work at your farm or shop depending on distance and availability. You can book through the Ford app or call 573-430-1693. So Which Heavy Duty Truck Fits Your Work? Start with how many days a week the truck's loaded. Then think about whether it'll ever carry an upfit body. Fits you if Ford Super Duty F-250 You tow heavy and want the High Output Power Stroke diesel Hitching alone matters and you want Pro Trailer Hitch Assist and Onboard Scales You need an upfit body, Pro Power Onboard or fleet telematics You want a choice of gas V8s, including the 7.3L Fits you if Ram 2500 You drive empty most days and want a softer coil spring ride You have your heart set on a Cummins inline six You want rear air suspension or the Power Wagon off road model A long factory powertrain warranty for a retail purchase matters most To see trims, packages and equipment for the current truck, check our 2026 Ford Super Duty F-250 research page, then come drive one with your own trailer hooked up. Warranty Forever Every new Ford and most used vehicles sold at Sam Scism Ford include Warranty Forever at no charge. Listed engine, transmission and drive axle parts are covered for as long as you own the vehicle, regardless of miles, with no deductible. Keep up with the customary maintenance and records. See the dealer for details. How it works Engines and Power Which has more torque, the Ford Super Duty F-250 or the Ram 2500? + The High Output Power Stroke available in the F-250 is rated at 1,200 lb-ft, while the Ram 2500's High Output Cummins is rated at 1,075 lb-ft. Either one's plenty for farm towing. What gas engines does the Ford Super Duty offer? + Super Duty buyers can choose from Ford's gas V8s, including the 7.3L, depending on trim. If you only tow now and then, gas keeps the cost of buying and maintaining it down. Is the Cummins the only diesel in the Ram 2500? + The Ram 2500 uses the 6.7L Cummins High Output inline six as its diesel, rated at 430 horsepower and 1,075 lb-ft, with an 8 speed automatic. Towing and Hauling How much can a Ford Super Duty F-250 tow? + Ratings depend on cab, bed, engine, axle and hitch type, so the answer varies truck to truck. Our sales team can pull the rating for any specific F-250 on the lot. What is Pro Trailer Hitch Assist? + It's an available Super Duty feature. You hold a button and the truck backs up to the trailer and lines the ball up with the coupler. Can I order a Super Duty ready for a gooseneck? + You can order fifth wheel and gooseneck prep from the factory. With a custom order you pick the exact cab, bed, engine and towing equipment. Ride and Off Road Why does the Ram 2500 ride smoother when empty? + It uses a five link coil spring rear suspension instead of leaf springs, and coil springs tend to soak up bumps better without a load. Does Ford make an off road Super Duty? + The Tremor Off-Road Package adds a Dana front axle with a limited slip differential, 35 inch tires and off road tuned suspension. Are leaf springs better for heavy loads? + Many farm and fleet owners prefer leaf springs for repeated heavy loads and upfit bodies. Coil and air setups carry weight fine too, so it comes down to how you use the truck. Warranty and Service Does Ram have a longer warranty than Ford? + Ram offers a 10 year or 100,000 mile powertrain limited warranty to original retail owners on most 2026 trucks, excluding fleet buyers. Sam Scism Ford adds Warranty Forever powertrain coverage on every new Ford it sells. Does Warranty Forever cover a farm truck? + Warranty Forever applies to every new Ford sold at Sam Scism Ford when you follow the customary maintenance and keep records. Ask us how the agreement handles the way you use yours. Can Ford Mobile Service come to my farm? + Mobile Service technicians can do oil and filter changes, brakes, batteries, fluids and other routine work at your location, depending on distance and availability. Buying and Fleet Does Sam Scism Ford have a commercial fleet department? + Our commercial team, led by Commercial Fleet Manager Matt Eaton, handles Super Duty, F-150, Transit and chassis cab trucks for farms, trades and municipal fleets across Southeast Missouri. Can you install a flatbed or service body on a Super Duty? + We arrange upfits including service, utility, flatbed and dump bodies, shelving, ladder racks and liftgates. Tell us what the truck's going to do and we'll spec it from there. Can I trade in my current truck toward a Super Duty? + We appraise trucks of any make and condition, including ones with a loan balance. Get an offer online, then we'll finish the appraisal at the store. Running a fleet or farm Talk with our commercial team about upfits and ordering. Commercial Trucks Trading in a truck Get an offer on your current truck, any make. Value Your Trade

Service  |  Farmington, MO A Power Stroke will pull a gooseneck all day in July heat, but it asks for a few things a gas truck never does. Keep the diesel side of the checklist straight and the truck stays ready to work. Most of the diesel Super Duty trucks we see at Sam Scism Ford earn their keep. They haul hay out past Fredericktown, pull campers down to Clearwater Lake and drag equipment trailers up and down US 67 five days a week. The 6.7L Power Stroke V8 handles that kind of life well. It also comes with a short list of diesel only chores: diesel exhaust fluid, two fuel filters and a water separator, and an exhaust filter that has to clean itself. Skip those and the truck lets you know, usually at a bad time. Quick answer: A Ford Super Duty with the Power Stroke diesel needs DEF kept filled, the fuel water separator drained at every oil change or at least monthly per Ford, fuel filters replaced on the schedule in your Owner's Manual, and oil changed when the oil life monitor calls for it. Ford counts heavy towing, long idling and dusty roads as special operating conditions, so a Super Duty that works hard all summer should be serviced on the tougher schedule. Water separator Drain every oil change or monthly, per Ford Oil changes When the oil life monitor calls for it Tougher schedule Towing, long idling, dusty gravel roads In this post Keeping DEF filled and fresh Fuel filters and the water separator Oil changes and exhaust filter regen Towing in summer heat How a diesel visit works How Should You Handle DEF in a Ford Super Duty? Diesel exhaust fluid is a mix of urea and purified water. It gets sprayed into the exhaust, where it breaks down nitrogen oxides before they leave the tailpipe. It doesn't touch the engine or the fuel, and it goes in its own tank behind the blue cap. How fast you use it depends on how hard the truck works. A Super Duty pulling a loaded trailer burns more diesel and more DEF than one cruising empty. The cluster shows the DEF level and warns you as it drops, and the easy habit is to add some every time you fill up on fuel. Don't let it run dry. On trucks built under the emissions rules of the last several years, an empty DEF tank can put the engine into reduced power. The EPA has been revising how those limits work, but a working truck can't afford to find out on a gravel road with a trailer behind it. Summer is the season people forget about DEF storage. It lasts longest somewhere around 23 to 77 degrees, sealed and out of direct sun. A jug riding in the bed all July or sitting in a hot machine shed loses shelf life fast. Buy it in amounts you'll use, keep the cap tight and use fluid that meets the ISO 22241 standard, which Motorcraft DEF does. Why Do Fuel Filters and the Water Separator Matter on a Power Stroke Diesel? Diesel fuel does more than burn. It lubricates the high pressure fuel pump and the injectors on its way through. Ford's own parts guidance says water or dirt in the fuel can leave those parts under lubricated and lead to pump and injector failure. On a diesel, clean fuel is cheap insurance for the parts that cost the most to replace. That's why a 2017 or newer 6.7L Super Duty filters fuel twice. One filter sits on the engine. The other lives in the fuel conditioning module under the truck, which also holds the water separator. How often should the water separator be drained? Ford recommends draining it at every oil change or at least once a month, and right away if the Water in Fuel warning comes on. Humid Missouri summers and storage tanks at the farm can both put moisture in diesel, so this isn't a step to skip. How often do the fuel filters get replaced? Your Owner's Manual has the interval for your truck and model year. Ford ties it to the special operating conditions schedule when you tow a lot, idle for long stretches or run biodiesel blends, so a hard working truck will come due sooner. We use Motorcraft filters, which Ford builds with a water separating outer wrap. On a diesel, clean fuel is cheap insurance for the parts that cost the most to replace. How Do Oil Changes and Regeneration Work on a Ford Super Duty Diesel? Oil service on the 6.7L Power Stroke is set by the truck. The Intelligent Oil Life Monitor watches load, temperature, idle time and miles, then tells you when it's due. Towing and idling pull that date in, so don't be surprised if a summer of hauling brings the message up early. Use oil that meets the diesel specification in your Owner's Manual. Our technicians use oil that meets that spec with a Motorcraft filter and reset the monitor before the truck leaves. The exhaust filter is the other piece. It traps soot, and the truck burns that soot off on its own in a process called regeneration. Ford's owner information says it works more efficiently at a steady speed above about 30 mph, so regular highway miles help it finish. Trucks that spend most of their life idling at a job site or creeping around a farm have a harder time. Ford has published guidance for those trucks, which can see frequent regen attempts that don't complete and a Drive to Clean message. Many newer Super Duty models also let you start a parked regeneration from the cluster when the truck asks for one. Farmington driver tip If your truck lives on short runs between the house, the barn and town, give it a steady highway stretch every so often. A run up US 67 toward Festus or out MO 32 toward Ste. Genevieve at a constant speed gives a regeneration time to finish. Does Towing in a Missouri Summer Count as Severe Duty for a Ford Super Duty? It does. Ford's special operating conditions list includes extensive towing, long idling, extended low speed driving and dusty or off road use. A Super Duty that pulls a camper on weekends and hauls feed during the week checks most of those boxes, and July heat adds to the load on the cooling system. Before a long tow in hot weather, have the coolant level and condition checked, along with belts, hoses and the radiator and intercooler fins. Dust off county gravel clogs air filters faster than you'd think, and a restricted filter makes the engine work harder when it's already hot. Do not wait on these Water in Fuel warning. Drain the separator right away or bring the truck in. Running water through the fuel system risks the pump and injectors. Low DEF or DEF system messages. Add fluid or book a visit before the truck limits power. Exhaust filter or Drive to Clean messages that keep coming back. Repeated messages after highway driving point to a problem the technician needs to scan. Rising temperature while towing. Ease off, pull over safely if it climbs, and have the cooling system checked before the next trip. Schedule Service See Service Specials What Happens When You Bring Your Ford Super Duty to Sam Scism Ford? 1 Book it and tell us how the truck works Schedule online, in the Ford app or at 573-430-1693. Let us know if you tow, how often it idles and any messages you've seen. 2 Ford trained technicians check the diesel systems Oil and filter when due, the water separator, fuel filters by schedule, DEF level and any stored codes or regeneration history. 3 Multi point inspection Brakes, tires, cooling system, belts, hoses and the air filter all get a look, which matters more on a truck that tows. 4 Plain talk about what's next You'll leave knowing what was done and what's coming due, so you can plan service around harvest or a long trip. Service hours are 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday through Friday, with the desk closed from noon to 1:00 PM. The lounge has Wi-Fi and coffee, and the courtesy shuttle can run you home or to work. Records matter on a diesel. Ford covers the Power Stroke engine for 5 years or 100,000 miles, whichever comes first, and every new Super Duty sold at Sam Scism Ford comes with Warranty Forever, which asks you to keep up the customary maintenance and hold on to the paperwork. Book it your way Schedule online, in the Ford app, or by phone at 573-430-1693. Ask how Warranty Forever covers listed engine, transmission and drive axle parts when you keep up the maintenance. DEF Questions How often do I need to add DEF to my Super Duty? + It depends on how much fuel you burn, so heavy towing uses it faster. Most owners add some at fuel stops and watch the level on the cluster. Can I buy DEF anywhere? + Any DEF that meets the ISO 22241 standard will do, and Motorcraft DEF meets it. Check that the container is sealed and not past its date. Where should I keep spare DEF at home? + Somewhere shaded and fairly cool, sealed, and not in the truck bed through summer. Heat shortens its shelf life. Fuel and Filters What does the Water in Fuel light mean? + The water separator has collected enough water that it needs to be drained. Ford says to drain it right away when that warning shows. How often should the fuel filters be changed on a 6.7L Power Stroke? + Follow the interval in your Owner's Manual for your model year. Towing, long idling and biodiesel use put you on the special operating conditions schedule, which comes due sooner. Why does Sam Scism Ford use Motorcraft fuel filters? + Ford designs them for the Power Stroke, including a water separating wrap and an air bleed feature. Fuel system parts cost too much to gamble on a filter. Oil and Regeneration How often does a Power Stroke diesel need an oil change? + The Intelligent Oil Life Monitor sets it based on how the truck is used. Expect it sooner during a summer of towing or a lot of idle time. Is it bad to let my diesel idle for a long time? + Ford lists extended idling as a special operating condition. Long idle periods also make it harder for the exhaust filter to finish cleaning itself. What should I do when an exhaust filter message comes on? + Follow the message, which often means a steady drive at highway speed or a parked regeneration if your truck offers it. If it keeps returning, book a visit. Towing and Heat Does towing change my Super Duty maintenance schedule? + Heavy or frequent towing moves you to Ford's special operating conditions schedule for many items. Your Owner's Manual shows which ones. What should be checked before a long summer tow? + Coolant, belts, hoses, the air filter, tires and brakes on the truck, plus trailer lights and tires. Book it a few days ahead so there's time to fix anything found. Do gravel roads affect a diesel? + Dusty roads clog the engine air filter faster, and Ford counts dusty driving as a tougher condition. Have the filter checked at each visit. Service and Coverage What factory warranty covers the Power Stroke engine? + Ford's Power Stroke Diesel coverage runs 5 years or 100,000 miles, whichever comes first. Your Warranty Guide lists the covered parts. Does Warranty Forever cover my diesel truck? + Warranty Forever covers listed engine, transmission and drive axle parts on vehicles sold with it at Sam Scism Ford, as long as you follow the customary maintenance and keep records. See the dealer for details. How do I book diesel service in Farmington? + Use the Schedule Service page, the Ford app or call 573-430-1693. The service center is at 5019 Flat River Road. Order diesel filters and fluids Get genuine Ford and Motorcraft filters and fluids for your Super Duty. Order Parts Meet the service team See what the Sam Scism Ford service center handles. Service Center

Buying  |  Farmington, MO From hay season on a St. Francois County farm to a county road crew in Ste. Genevieve, Sam Scism Ford works with local businesses on the trucks and vans that keep them running, from the first spec sheet to the hundredth oil change. September gets busy around Farmington. Harvest is starting, contractors want jobs wrapped up before the weather turns, and city and county crews are already thinking about salt and plows. If a truck goes down now, the repair bill is the small part. The bigger cost is the work that doesn't get done. So buying a work truck isn't like walking in for a family SUV. You're thinking about payload, what goes on the back, how long an order takes and who keeps it running after the sale. Sam Scism Ford has a dedicated commercial fleet department, led by Commercial Fleet Manager Matt Eaton, that works with agriculture, construction, trades, utilities and municipal fleets across Southeast Missouri. Quick answer: Sam Scism Ford's fleet department supplies Ford F-150 and Ford Super Duty pickups, chassis cabs, Ford Transit vans and E-Series cutaways, and can arrange upfits such as service, utility, flatbed and dump bodies, shelving, ladder racks and liftgates. Trucks can be chosen from stock or factory ordered, financed through commercial loans or leases at the Finance Center, and serviced by Ford trained technicians in Farmington. Vehicles F-150, Super Duty, chassis cab, Transit, E-Series Upfits Service, utility, flatbed and dump bodies, racks, liftgates Financing Commercial loan and lease In this post What local fleets need F-150 and Super Duty When a Transit fits Upfits and factory orders Financing and service What Do Southeast Missouri Businesses Need From a Fleet Vehicle? Fleets around here don't look alike. A cattle operation near Fredericktown needs a truck that pulls a stock trailer down gravel lanes. A plumbing outfit in Festus needs a van that holds parts bins and keeps tools locked up. A municipal street department needs a dump body truck ready before the first ice storm. Before we ever talk models, we'll ask about the work itself: Payload and towing: what the vehicle carries in the bed or box and what it pulls, at the heaviest point of the year. Body and storage: whether the job needs an open bed, a service body with compartments, a flatbed, a dump body or an enclosed cargo area. Roads and weather: how much gravel, mud and winter driving the vehicle sees, and whether four wheel drive or all wheel drive is needed. Crew and range: how many people ride along and how far the vehicle travels in a day, from Potosi to Perryville and back. Timing: whether you need a unit this month or can order for the season ahead. Have rough answers to those and the right truck usually becomes obvious pretty quick. Which Ford F-150 and Ford Super Duty Trucks Fit Farm and Trade Work? The Ford F-150 handles a lot of light duty work. Think supervisors, estimators, the farm runabout, crews hauling moderate loads. Some configurations offer Pro Power Onboard, a built in generator that runs tools on site so you're not dragging a separate one around. Not every version has it, so check before you order. Once the loads get heavier, you're in Ford Super Duty territory. The lineup includes F-250, F-350 and F-450 pickups along with chassis cab models built to carry upfit bodies. If you pull a gooseneck or run a service body all day, this is probably where you'll end up. Tow and payload ratings swing a lot with engine, cab, bed, axle and wheel choices. Spec the truck for the heaviest week of your year, not the average one. The fleet team will run the numbers on a specific build with you so nobody's guessing off a headline figure. Ste. Genevieve driver tip If your trucks spend fall on wet river bottom ground or gravel county roads, four wheel drive and good tires will do more for you than an extra trim feature. When Does a Ford Transit Make More Sense Than a Pickup? If you basically live out of your vehicle, like a lot of electricians and HVAC techs do, an enclosed van often beats a pickup. The Ford Transit cargo van comes in low, medium and high roof versions and several lengths, with rear wheel drive standard and all wheel drive available. Put shelving and a ladder rack in a Transit and it's a rolling stockroom. Your stuff stays dry and locked up. Transit also comes as a passenger van for crew transport and as cutaway and chassis cab versions for box bodies. For heavier box truck work, the Ford E-Series cutaway is another platform the fleet team supplies. Spec the truck for the heaviest week of your year, not the average one. Ford Fleet and Commercial Shop Commercial Inventory How Do Upfits and Factory Orders Work for a Fleet? An upfit is whatever gets added after the truck leaves the Ford assembly line, like a service body, flatbed, dump body, shelving, ladder racks or a liftgate. Our fleet department arranges these, so the body and the truck get worked out in one conversation instead of two. The Ford Pro Upfitter program, formerly known as QVM, connects dealers with upfitters and lets them track vehicles as they move through the upfitting process. Ask which upfitter makes sense for your body and how long it'll take. Ordering from the factory If the chassis, cab, axle or color you need isn't on the lot, a custom factory order is the way to get it. The process works like this: 1 Start the order Begin online or with the fleet team. A representative verifies the build and checks incoming stock that might already match. 2 Submit to Ford The order goes to Ford. Ford doesn't charge extra to order, and lead times vary by model and build. 3 Choose when offers apply Eligible incentives can apply at the time of order or at delivery, whichever you choose. 4 Track it Once a VIN is assigned, you can follow the order until the truck arrives for upfit or delivery. How Do Commercial Financing and Service Support Work at Sam Scism Ford? Commercial loans and leases go through the Sam Scism Ford Finance Center. If you swap trucks out on a set schedule, a lease can make sense. If you run equipment until it's worn out, a loan usually fits better. The finance team can walk through it against your cash flow. Once the truck's working, what matters is keeping it out of the shop. The service center has Ford trained technicians and genuine Ford and Motorcraft parts, with hours Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, closed from noon to 1:00 PM. Ford Mobile Service can handle routine work such as oil and filter changes, brakes, batteries, tire rotations, diagnostic scans, software updates and recall work at your shop or job site, depending on distance and availability. Fleet managers can schedule service and see reminders for connected vehicles in the FordPass app. Keep your maintenance records in one place. That helps at resale, and Warranty Forever requires customary maintenance and records anyway. Ask the fleet team how it applies to the commercial units you're looking at. Warranty Forever Sam Scism Ford offers Warranty Forever at no charge on every new Ford and most used vehicles it sells, covering listed engine, transmission and drive axle parts for as long as you own the vehicle, regardless of miles, with no deductible. Follow the customary maintenance in the agreement and keep records. It's not transferable. See the dealer for details. How it works Fleet Basics Does Sam Scism Ford have a fleet department? + It does, led by Commercial Fleet Manager Matt Eaton. The team works with agriculture, construction, trades, utilities and municipal fleets across Southeast Missouri. Do I need a large fleet to work with the fleet team? + Plenty of our fleet customers buy one truck at a time, and they get the same help with specs and upfits. Call sales at 573-430-1687 and ask for the fleet department. What areas does the fleet department serve? + We work with businesses from Farmington and St. Francois County out across Southeast Missouri, including Ste. Genevieve, Perryville, Potosi, Fredericktown and the Festus area. Trucks and Vans Which Ford commercial vehicles can I buy at Sam Scism Ford? + The fleet team supplies the Ford F-150, Ford Super Duty pickups and chassis cabs, Ford Transit vans and Ford E-Series cutaways. Should my business choose an F-150 or a Super Duty? + Match the truck to your heaviest regular load and trailer. Light duty work often fits an F-150, while gooseneck towing, heavy bodies and constant hauling usually call for a Super Duty. Is the Ford Transit available with all wheel drive? + The Transit cargo van comes standard with rear wheel drive, and all wheel drive is available. That's a big help on gravel drives and icy mornings. Upfits and Ordering What upfits can the fleet department arrange? + Service, utility, flatbed and dump bodies, plus shelving, ladder racks and liftgates. We'll help match the body to the right chassis. Can I factory order a work truck? + You can, and Ford doesn't charge extra for it. Lead times vary, and once a VIN's assigned you can track it. Do incentives apply to factory ordered trucks? + Eligible incentives can apply at order or at delivery, whichever you pick. Offers change month to month, so check the specials pages. Financing Does Sam Scism Ford offer commercial truck financing? + Commercial loans and leases are available through the Finance Center. They'll lay both side by side against how long you plan to keep the truck. Is a lease or a loan better for a work truck? + Leases tend to fit fleets that replace trucks on a regular cycle. If you keep equipment for years, a loan usually makes more sense, and your mileage and upfit plans factor in too. Can I apply for financing before I visit? + Start on our finance page. You can talk commercial options with the Finance Center before you've even picked a truck. Service and Uptime Can Ford Mobile Service come to my job site? + It can, for routine maintenance and some repairs, as long as you're within range and there's an opening. Book through us or the FordPass app. What are the service department hours? + Service runs Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with the desk closed from noon to 1:00 PM. Call 573-430-1693 to schedule. Does Warranty Forever cover fleet trucks? + Warranty Forever comes on every new Ford we sell at no charge, with maintenance and record requirements. How it applies to commercial use is a good question for the fleet team before you buy. Talk to the fleet team Get help with specs, upfits and ordering for your business. Fleet Department Finance your fleet Explore commercial loan and lease options. Finance Center