here's a real 2012 XL from the Game Fish & Parks dept.



not a good pic, but i didn't want to look like a doof out taking pictures of our work trucks

 

here's our survey rig



not sure what all they carry in the back, but it must be pretty heavy. these trucks usually set rather proud in the rear. i'd say the back is down 3 or 4 inches with all the stuff they have in there.

 

I didn't see any pics in this thread of the 4wd and how the E-Locker works. I, too was curious. My dad recently got a 2012 F250 XLT. It has the manual 4wd and E-Locker.

Notice in this pic, you can barely see the floor shift 4wd lever. It's the same 4x4 lever they've used for several years.

You will also notice a ****, behind the shifter. It looks identical to the ESOF shift **** but it solely controls the ELD. If you look closely, you can see the icon illuminated in the instrument cluster.




*Here is the shifting pattern. It's identical to my '09 F250.





This is the "plain" dash.


The 4x4 icon lights up when the transfer case is engaged. What I didn't have engaged was the locking differential. I illuminates an orange icon above the gear numbers.

Finally, the hubs are manual locking hubs, again, like the previous trucks used since 2005 (i think).



Here's a pic of the manual hub.


And just for fun, here's a pic of the auto hub



Hope this helps.
Pics are always cool.

 

Never mind the pics, get out there and make some more muddin' videos!

Just teasin', thanks for the pics!

 

Our new business truck is a 96 F250. Because all the new stuff is not so great. This is the first "not new" truck we have gotten for the business. Just to many problems with the new ones to take the risk.

 

thanks seminaryranger for the pics, my dealer had no idea how it would work. Bunch of idiots work there i guess, not even the mechanics knew!

 

Doesn't surprise me at all. Seems like the local dealers here are the same way. They know nothing. I went to the dealer a few moths ago to get trans fluid for my manual transmission. The parts guy tried to sell me 12 quarts. Like its an Automatic.
I hate to say this but iv got a VW also and every time I have ever needed parts or compatent service, the VW dealer was spot on. They actually know what you are talking about 90% of the time.
I don't know about anywhere else, but here in the Louisville area, the Ford dealers are sub par with others iv seen. It's a shame.