Next-Gen Ford Super Duty: 2028 Launch, Hybrid Power and Oakville Assembly

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The next-generation Super Duty is expected around late 2028. That timing doesn’t necessarily mean the 2028 model year: a launch on that schedule could point to a 2029-model-year truck instead. This is exactly where automated summaries and headlines often get confused.

The possible changes look substantial. Ford’s next Super Duty is expected to get a deep overhaul, with a first-ever hybrid powertrain for the heavy-duty pickup, steer-by-wire steering and brake-by-wire braking among the technologies floated. For a work truck, these aren’t just buzzwords: a hybrid system could help with towing power, fuel use and powering equipment, while by-wire controls could improve tuning, maneuverability and integration with driver-assist features.

The production plan is expanding too. Alongside the Kentucky Truck Plant and Ohio Assembly Plant, the new Super Duty is expected to gain a third site — Oakville Assembly in Canada. That plant will return to production after retooling. For buyers and dealers, this matters: Ford’s heavy-duty pickups see steady demand, and the extra plant could help with volumes and delivery times.

The new Super Duty is expected around late 2028, may get a hybrid option and more complex electronics, and production is set to expand with Oakville added to the roster. The future Super Duty is interesting for more than just its technology. It shows how even the conservative heavy-duty pickup segment is gradually moving toward hybrids and digital controls — though nothing is confirmed just yet.

Earlier, SPEEDME.RU reported that the 2027 Ford Super Duty received a digital rearview mirror that sees through cargo and trailers.