2008 Ford F-250 Super Duty Review Minneapolis MN

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Introduction

Ford F-250 Super Duty - 2008 Review: You know how it goes: You get better at your job and the reward is more work. That's OK, you pride yourself on being tough. So it is with Ford's F-250 Super Duty pickup. It's in that class of pickups that gets run through the wringer and dumped on - literally - every day. When a truck already boasts big numbers for payload and towing, it can be challenging to make it work harder. But more power under the hood can help, and the F-250's new diesel pumps out more torque but less pollution. Sounds like this bruiser's ready for overtime.

What We Drove
Our test vehicle, a Crew Cab FX-4, came equipped with every truck goodie you could want: a 6.4 liter diesel engine, five-speed automatic transmission, four-wheel drive and a limited-slip rear axle. A 200-amp alternator, towing and trailer brake systems, upfitter switches, traction control and electronic shift-on-the-fly, and a block heater round out the heavy duty features. Adjustable brake and gas pedals, power telescoping mirrors, rapid supplemental cab heater, heated front seats, tailgate step, bed extender and side steps make for a more convenient workhorse. Creature comforts included navigation and upgraded audio system with satellite radio, rear-seat entertainment, back-up sensors, and front captain's chairs.

Performance
With 650 lb.-ft. of torque, the F-250's twin-turbo diesel has ample towing capacity and didn't break a sweat at the off-road park. Pulling a rented car trailer with a small pickup on it didn't cause a hint of strain; of course we were pulling less than half the 12,500-pound capacity. It would have been even less noticeable if the trailer had electric brakes instead of surge brakes. While there's a little hesitation off idle, the power builds quickly and smoothly. The five-speed automatic transmission didn't falter while towing up the steep grades of the Grapevine north of Los Angeles.

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