Model Tested: 2020 Ford F350 SRW 4X4 Crew Cab Platinum Styleside
Engine:7.3-liter V-8, 430 horsepower, 475 lb-ft torque
Transmission: 10-speed automatic, four-wheel-drive
EPA Rating: Not required for this truck
Base Price: $67,745
As Tested: $74,980
Performance:
Pleasant highway ride both loaded and empty
No noticeable tire drone
Reasonable fuel economy for its size: our best was 14.6-mpg highway
We averaged 14.1-mpg in combined loaded/unloaded bed
Strong engine, good acceleration
Sounds like a big truck, but not unpleasant
Quick, firm shifts from 10-speed transmission
Excellent tow rig
Transmission downshifts well on steep grades
Locking axle
4×4 good for country roads or snow, but truck is too big for trails
Drive modes: 2H, 4H, 4L, 4×4 Pull
Comfort:
Super stretch-out front legroom
Both front seats have power lumbar support
Heated and ventilated front seats (3 temps)
Great full-length moon roof brightens interior
Big grab bars on “A” and “B” pillars
Extra spacious back seat
Heated rear outboard seats
Utility:
Power release tailgate, but manual close
Built-in step in tailgate
Sturdy cargo tie-down loops
Power retracting running boards
Huge power retractable mirrors
Deep wide console bin
Big, full length front door bins
Split rear seats fold up
Neat storage corral under rear seat
WOW Factors:
Spacious interior both seating rows
Powerful engine/transmission
Trailer backup assist
Excellent backup/parking cameras
Whines:
Tough to park in the city
Infotainment screen on the small side
Bottom Line:
The gasoline-fueled F-350 Super Duty Crew Cab has class-leading numbers in terms of horsepower and torque, but the F-350 can also be had with the 6.7-liter Power Stroke turbodiesel V-8 (475 hp and 1,050
lb-ft of torque). Many buyers prefer the gas engine to the optional $10,000 diesel as that price difference buys a lot of gas. Either engine in the spacious F-350 Crew Cab makes a great work or pleasure tow rig.
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