2016 F-250 Lariat with 6.2L. Pretty much loaded. The only thing I didn't get that I wanted was cab lights.

I handed the dealer a list of 24 options / packages I wanted and 11 things / configurations I wouldn't take on a truck. He found a truck one state away with 23 of my 24 options and none of the things I didn't like.

I loved the power and the rattle of the 6.4 diesel but I grew tired of the regen cycles and the $225 oil and fuel filter changes. As the truck approached 125K miles I began to worry something expensive going wrong and decided to go back to a naturally aspirated gas motor. I moved up in boat size and no longer have any towing needs but I still prefer a 3/4 ton.

Next week it is having the 4X4 decal on the bedsides removed.

 

Hi Tawn nice ride!
What were the eleven things?

 

Sweet truck and it looks great, congrats! ... cab lights can leak anyways.......no offense, but they're on my "wouldn't take" list if it makes you feel any better.

 

Does anybody else wish Fords steps would offer wheel to wheel?

 

Wow ! Nice truck!!

 

Congrats on the new gasser! Looking good

 

Nice truck. Great color.

 

I'd be interested too. Apparently FX4 package was one thing.
Two tone paint.
Snow Plow Prep.
Possibly tail gate step.


Not me, but then, I'm 6'4".

 

This was my list .. I didn't get the FX4 on either list, but I would have bought a FX4 if it had everything else I wanted. I realize some of them are mutually exclusive or one option would require another set of options in a package, but this is what I handed the dealer. I gave up cab lights and they had to install the bed extender today.

Must Haves
1. Gas 6.2L engine
2. Four Wheel Drive
3. Electronic 3.73 gears
4. Crew Cab
5. Blue Jean Metallic Blue (may consider Ruby Red)
6. Lariat Package
7. Leather Interior (black or brown)
8. Power Seats
9. Heated and Air Conditioned Seats
10. 40/console/40 front seat configuration
11. Short Bed
12. Lariat Interior Package (Some other options come with this trim package)
13. Touch Screen Nav System / My Sync / Bluetooth
14. Back-up Camera
15. Back-up Sensor
16. Exterior keyless entry keypad
17. Tail Gate Step
18. Fold-out Bed Extender
19. Power Folding Towing Mirrors
20. Chrome, 6" flat running boards
21. Chrome trim on Mirrors
22. Body-side moldings
23. 20" wheels & tires
24. Cab lights

Must Not Haves
1. Diesel
2. Two Wheel Drive
3. Long Bed
4. Regular Cab
5. XL
6. XLT
7. King Ranch
8. Platinum
9. 4.30 gears
10. Two Tone Paint
11. Any demos or other "New" used trucks

 

Nice truck. I love that color.


The decals are easy to remove yourself. I removed mine as well as the flexfuel emblem on the tailgate. Just start peeling and take your time.

 

I think the bed extender is the only thing I would like to have that I don't. I might still add it at some point. I have figured out that I don't care for the back up assist. The offroad screen shows what direction your front wheels are pointing, except when you are backing, which is when I have the hardest time keeping track of where they are. That screen is covered by the useless back up assist screen. Additionally, that back up assist is way too sensitive. The camera is much more useful.

 

Not so much wheel to wheel but maybe tighter to the body or better yet power steps...

 

not me, it would be too tempting to use them to reach over the side of the box to get things and scratch the box up.

BTW, nice looking truck OP.

 

For some reason it reminds me of a hit song from one of my favorite groups "Hells Bells"

 

My old boat was named "Hell's Belle" - thats where the license plate comes from