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Feb 1, 2014 | 09:19 PM

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One year

I have now had my 2012 XL SD CC for one year and the odometer only reads 6200 miles. I have towed my travel trailer 3 times this past year and I love the way it tows.
Gripes: I don't like the seat because I can't seem to get the seat and steering wheel to fit my body and legs. Also I have noticed that when making a turn the steering wheel does not want to make any kind of return on its own. But, I am willing to live with these two problems.
My DW's 05 Chevy 1500 CC feels a sports car in comparison to the SD when I drive hers. The SD just feels big. I can't imagine what a long bed would feel like. I guess I have not got used to it yet.

Feb 2, 2014 | 08:40 AM

22rimfire

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Congrats on the year. I just passed six months and only have 4200 on mine. I know what you mean about the steering, it is elec assist and takes some getting used to. Some have added a steering stabilizer, but I don't know if that would affect the return. As for the seats, I love em. I'm 5' 8" and I find them more comfortable than the seats in my '09 Fusion. I do have the power seat on the drivers side though, which allows more fine tuning. I see you have an XL, so maybe yours isn't power?

Well anyway, enjoy your truck, if those are your only issues I'd say you're doing well.

Feb 2, 2014 | 02:27 PM

2014 f250

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From: Central Pa

The steering is the first thing I noticed during the test drive before I bought mine,it does not bother me it did'nt take long to get used to it.I love the seat in mine,I have the power seat and after moving it around a bit I found the perfect position.

Feb 2, 2014 | 05:14 PM

King Rex

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I have had mine for 10 months. I have the 8' bed and she is huge, turning radius is huge. I get stuck in some cul-de-sacs around town some times if I don't hug the curbs. My seats are awesome, the king ranch leather is nicely broken in. I am 5-9, and very easy to get comfy. On the other hand, My wife's EXPY king ranch not near as comfy, I can not find a good spot.

Feb 2, 2014 | 05:22 PM

Go Big or Go Home!

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Originally Posted by King Rex

I got the 2014 172WB SD and it turns so much better than my 02 172WB SD. I can u turn on streets I had to stop and back up and then turn again.. I am happy Ford made the cornering so much better..172 is a monster of a truck but the steering is a huge plus that I just love now..

Feb 7, 2014 | 10:25 PM

dsass55

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Originally Posted by Go Big or Go Home!

I would agree. My new 2012 6.2L 350 SD CC 4x4 172WB is a monster also, but I thought the ease of handling and the turning radius was very good. Have not had a lot of experience in it yet, except for a rather extended test drive. Loved it and bought it. Can't wait until the dealer gets my add-ons done and I can get on the road.

Feb 8, 2014 | 02:39 AM

djm1204

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From: Dunnellon, Fl

I've had my 2012 SD reg cab 4x4 XL for six months now and have 4,800 miles on it, all of it short trips around town really between 1 and 20 miles each. Getting ready to go to GA from NJ - pick up a 20' trailer and then down to Florida and back to NJ. I am looking forward to see how she does on a long trip.

My ONLY complaint is room in the standard cab. If I want to recline the seat back at all I need to move the seat forward. Other than that I love the truck.

Happy Trails my friends - keep the shiny side up !