I am seriously looking at buying a new 2015 Superduty and would like to aska few questions. I have my heart set on a Supercab long bed (8') 4x4 with the6.2L

I have it narrowed down to this F250:

http://www.inventory.ford.com/services/inventory/WindowSticker.pdf?vin=1FT7X2B6XFEB94071<o></o

and this F350:

http://www.inventory.ford.com/services/inventory/WindowSticker.pdf?vin=1FT8X3B69FEB39802<o></o

My questions are:

Are there any drive train differences between these two? Do the F250 andF350 (with the single rear wheels) use the same axles and transfer cases?

Is the frame and suspension beefed up on the F350?

Drive train wise is there a benefit to the F350 or does it just have stiffersuspension?

Does anyone have any details on electric locking differential?

Anyone have any advice for what to look for when shopping for a newSuperduty? Are there any options (or anything) I should look for or avoid withthese trucks?

Thanks!

 

I have a '15, F250, XLT, CC, 6.2L,4x4. The Superduty with the 6.2 gasser is a good, reliable platform. The engine and drive train are strong. It's not a diesel, but still has great power. They've been building them for a few years, and have worked out the bugs. There's not too much difference between the SRW versions of the 250 & 350. The tow and haul ratings are pretty close. I think the frames, and other chassis components are a tiny bit beefier on the 350. The rear springs have a higher capacity (several hundred pounds) than a 250 (without the camper package). I think the rear suspension of the 350 has taller blocks, that make it sit a couple inches higher than a 250. (Correct me if I'm wrong, but..) I believe the axles & rear ends are identical on the SRW trucks
The Electronic Locker works fine. You just pull out the button on the ESOF ****, and the rear locks up to (I believe) 20 mph.
If you're looking at an XL truck, there aren't any real problems with any of the available options. The base radio & speakers are mediocre. Everything else has been pretty well thought out and works as advertised.
I would lean to the 350, but that's only because it comes with the Trailer Brake controller (I like mine.) If you're short you can add aftermarket cab steps...

 

No frame or chassis difference between the 250 and 350. The difference is the sticker on the door and a 4" vs 2" block in the rear.

 

+1 on no frame differences between the two. Ford, or any other auto maker, isn't going to go to the expense of engineering and manufacturing a separate but "tiny bit beefier" frame.

 

I`ve got the xl 250 and comes with both the diff lock and brake controller. Definitely make sure you get the upfitter switches. And to me, it`s not a truck without 8ft bed and clearance lights.Happy shopping and have fun!

 

If your putting anything in the bed be sure to get the f350 with overload springs.
Dont make the mistake i did buying a 250 then at 2 days old with 50 miles on it putting helper springs,air bags and f350 blocks so it didnt sag with a silly tool box in the bed.
Spend a few min counting leafs in the dealer lot .

 

The F250 is identical to mine (even same color ext and int), except I don't have the snow plow package or E-lock rear diff. Mine's also an 8 ft bed, and I'll never have another truck with a 6 ft bed, they're almost totally useless to me. I've been very happy with mine. Not sure what your truck needs are, but I've had 1800 lbs in the bed as the most weight at one time, so far, and it didn't even sag enough to become level.

I've also towed an 8k trailer weight with around 1500 lbs (+/- a few-I didn't scale it) on the hitch and it still sat level.

Engine pulls great, and first gear on the new 6 spd trans is very low, so there's plenty of pull to get you started. I'm happy with mine, it's completely bone stock as delivered new to me from the dealer, and 2 years and 16k miles so far I have no regrets.

Not sure if that helps you any, or what your weight/towing needs are.

 

Im looking at 2012 xlt that appears tobe identical to the f350 your looking at. Seems like a nice truck I would buy the f350 if it were me.

 

To the best of my knowledge, the only difference in the F250 and F350 is the rear axle and rear suspension. This provides the difference in payload between the two which is what makes the F350 the 1 ton instead of a 3/4 ton. Beyond that, they are the same identical truck. Same powertrain.
The difference in payload is what actually determines just what the tow capacity actually is. Just because the specs state they both have the same tow capacity does not make it so. Pay Load. Those are some really big words.

 

The rear axle is the same on srw trucks. The suspension is the same with the exception of the 4" block

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As I stated before, the 2015 F350 has fewer Horse Power compared to the same truck in F250 form.

 

Where are you getting the information from?

 

This is misinformation. Because of government regulations they rate power differently on trucks over 10,000 lb GVWR. The engines are the exact same, and they make every bit as much power. But over 10,000 lbs GVWR are rated at a lower RPM.

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/9...ml#post8821736

 

RabRaz is right brute - watch the payload - there are several different packages you can get on either truck. The F350 SRW goes all the way up to 11,100 GVWR on a Super Cab, which is what I have and it gives me a payload of 4250 lbs. That's what I was looking for because I carry a slide in truck camper. Here's a link to Ford's Payload Chart:

2015 Ford Super Duty | View Payload Specifications | Ford.com

Happy Truck Hunting!

Jim D

 

Jim, just curious, a friend of mine has the same truck and GVWR as yours but his payload is less than the brochure payload of 4250lbs. I think it's just under 4k. What is your real payload from the tire and load capacity label on your door post?

S