Flash Drive

2021 Ford F-350 Crew Cab

July 13, 2021 - Behind The Wheel - Comments: 

Model Tested: 2021 Ford F-350 4×4 Crew Cab Limited Styleside Limited

All 2021 F-Series Super Duty pickups are excellent trailer towing rigs and the series has a wide range to suit all kinds of needs.

Engine :6.7-liter turbo diesel, 475 horsepower, 1050 lb-ft torque

Transmission: 10-speed automatic, four-wheel-drive

Base Price: $85,365

As Tested: $87,655

Performance:

Highly refined diesel engine

Instant start

Very quiet diesel engine

Incredible torque

Ideal tow rig

For really big towing chores there are the F-450 dually models.

Excellent, super smooth 10-speed automatic transmission

Smooth highway ride

Great safety features

Very good fuel economy—we averaged 18.4 mpg

Comfort:

Tall entry height but power running boards and grab handles help

Super stretch-out driver and front passenger legroom

Supportive seats with three temp heat and cool

Three zone power massaging front seats

Long and short trips are made in great comfort in the spacious interiors. Some trim levels even have power massaging seats.

Power adjustable pedals

Power adjustable tilt/telescope steering column

Leather wrapped heated steering wheel

Expansive backseat room for big adults

Heated rear seats

Utility:

Lightweight tailgate

Foldout tailgate step with support bar

Voice activated navigation

Oversize sun visors with good slide range

2021 F-Series Super Duty steering wheels are comfortable and loaded with handy auxiliary controls.

Lots of auxiliary steering wheel controls, but not all are marked

Huge, full-length front door bins

Huge, very deep console bin

Long, narrow bins on sides of center console

Recharge pad for smart phones

Rear seats fold up for cargo

Flat rear floor

WOW Factors:

Super quiet, quick starting diesel engine

Console bins, door bins and fold-up rear seats provide lots of interior storage options.

Great full-length moon roof

Highly informative dashboard

Power massaging front seats

Lots of great interior storage

Impressive 10-speed transmission

High content/quality interior

Whines:

Sticker shock

Challenged by urban parking spaces

Bottom Line:

The 2021 Ford F-350 4×4 Crew Cab Limited is a lot of truck both size wise and feature wise. It has a very

The 2021 F-Series Ford trucks are ideal tow rigs, but they’re also pleasant to drive empty and/or without a big trailer in tow.

spacious interior with great comfort, ample storage and high-tech electronic features. There is ample room for people and/or cargo with the rear folding seats. The F-350 diesel 4×4 pickup is a dream tow rig, both for its massive torque/power and all its sophisticated towing aids. In the Limited trim level interior comfort, space and amenities rival those of luxury sedans.