I am looking to get rid of my 2008 F-250 6.4 diesel and I am looking at a new F-250 4WD, crewcab with a gas engine.

In 2008 I briefly had a F-250 with a 5.4L and thought is was exceptionally underpowered - so much so I traded it for a diesel.

I definitely want to stick with a F-250 but have concerns about the 6.2L being too anemic for that big a truck.

I realize a test drive would answer the question but it's a Maryland law that dealerships be closed on Sundays and I won't be able to get to a dealership until next week.

For those of you with a newer F-250, how do you like them. I have been very pleased with the 08 6.4 but no longer want to deal with the maintenance issues and costs of a diesel.

 

I am very happy with the performance of my 6.2L F250. I have just over 21,000 miles of use so far. I also have a F150 EcoBoost, the 2 trucks have totally different driving characteristics. The EB has better performance, the truck is lighter and the torque comes in at lower RPMs. The thing that I had to get used to with the 6.2L was that it likes to run at higher RPMs, I would guess you will have the same issue coming from a diesel.
Since the 6.2 likes the higher RPMs, I have found if I'm in a situation where I'll need some power I either hit the Tow/Haul button, or lock out the higher gears. That gets the engine up to it's happy place before I need to get on it.
I know what you mean about the 5.4 in the F250, that engine was kind of a pig in the heavy truck. The 6.2 Does a much better job.
There are some people who would recommend the 430 gears with the F250. If you do a lot of low speed driving or trailer pulling you might like that gear set better. I do a lot of highway driving so I like the 373 better.

 

Going to be tough to find a 4.30 Superduty on a Dealers lot, so test driving a 3.73 may disappoint you a little. I tow so I have the 4.30's, very pleased with the 6.2L.

 

I have a 2012 6.2, with 3:73.. and trailer is 9,000 and 1,500 in bed of truck


so total rolling weight is 16,800 pounds .. just fine... hills of WV,V,NC,SC...


and my truck had 140,000 miles. currently on a 1,000 mile trip ( one way).. will return in a month.

 

Just for fun.. go on TrueCar.com and plug in what you want and it will give the price people in your zip code are paying new for that F250. (It will give a couple of local dealers that are willing to sell you the desired truck for the price listed..)
I bought my new F350 thru this method and it seems to have saved me a bunch of money.. No haggling !! I did ended up ordering it from the factory for the same price quoted... (paid $38,400 for my 2015 XLT F350 4x4 Supercab with a few options, plus tax and license.)

 

My 6.2 has more than enough power, it just flys down the highway and from stop lights, but i also have a 5 star tune, cold air intake, 4 inch catback, 4.30 gears and its a regular cab.

If you do test drive one, drive it in tow haul mode if the truck is a new one, you'll get a better idea of how it will perform once its broken in.

Ive beat quite a few trucks with mine including diesels, haven't towed with it yet, but it has more than enough power slinging it's own weight around.

 

Get one with 4.30s and don't let the dealer BS you into going with 3.73 gears. Its unlikely you'll find a 6.2l with 4.30s on the lot so you will have to order. The 6.2l with 4.30s and a 5 Star tune will do well. The tune from the factory is a mess, but they usually are.

 

I watced a YouTube video of a truck shoot out at the Eisenhower gap and wanted to know if it was really necessary for the 6.2 to howl at 6000 rpm for what seemed like days........ ?

 

Its a tough climb and it was said before. these 6.2's like to rev. I've got a 2012 CC FX4 with the camper pkg. It's a great truck. Plenty of towing power.

 

forget about the engine, chevy ford and ram all have gas and diesel that will haul ***....the transmission should be more important when towing. ford seems to have the best transmission out of the three for towing

 

What are you towing/hauling? I can't answer honestly without knowing that.

 

Not much towing or hauling at all. I sold my 12,000 lbs boat and the new one is 46' X 16'.

I just like 3/4 tons - that is all I have ever owned and that is what I am sticking with.

This will pretty much be a daily driver.

I realize I could find a 1/2 ton or a mid-size / compact truck that would ride better and get better MPG but if I really wanted that, I'd buy a Prius

I am dead-set on 3/4 ton. Ram isn't on the list due to past experience. I am done with diesels - the EPA and "technology" has killed them for me and I have no desire to buy a $65,000+ truck and then have to modify it with delete kits and tuners.

 

6.2 will plenty if not towing. Pulls its own weight very well

 

Well, if you want a gas 3/4 ton and you don't want a dodge, the best you're gonna do for power is a 6.2. Maybe wait for a 2017 and reap the benefits of a 300lbs diet and the torqueshift G?

 

If your not towing I think you would be happy with any setup with the 6.2 but don't just go by my opinion, test drive one and decide for yourself.