This is probably old news now. I know others have reported on their test drives. But here is my opinion for what it's worth. A few months ago I did a test drive on a F250 crew cab 4X4 with a 6.2 (not sure on the gearing). I was disappointed. Nice truck just did not meet my expectations. Not much on low end toque. Yesterday I drove a 2017 crew cab 4X4 with a 6.2 with the 3.73 gears. I was impressed. Lots of low end toque. From a dead stop it was impressive. The new transmission might be the biggest improvement. I know there are some toque increases too. If you have a 6.2 on order you will not be disappointed. Just my thoughts.

 

Thanks I have been trying to get feedback on it for a while and really worried I should of got the diesel. Glad to know I will be OK, as I got the 4.30 rear end so it should hall the mail!

 

Good to know. Yes the slug start of the previous year models is a big complaint. Excited to have the new trans and better low end TQ. This was the primary reason I went 250 instead of 350- to get the new trans in the gasser. Thanks for your review! Cant wait...

 

When I test drove a 2017 6.2, I felt the same way, very impressed with low end torque and get up. Nice match of engine and transmission too.

 

So the first truck was a 2016 model year?

 

I noted that at 70 mph I was turning 2K rpm. This was a XL with 17" tires.

 

Thanks! That's good to hear. It wasn't going to be much work for it to beat my 4.3 V6, but still happy to see some positive feedback. I know it'd not be very realistic, but did you happen to bring up the fuel mileage display?

 

Yes. The first truck was a 2016.

 

No. It had 40 miles on it and I drove it hard. So any reading would be unrealistic.

 

This is good to hear. For an instant I questioned my decision to go with the 4.30 gears in a new 2017 F250 6.2L CCSB. However, for towing a 8500-9000 lbs. bumper-pull travel trailer at speed in hilly/mountainous terrain I still think that the 4.30 gears make sense in a 2017.

Also, if, as Ford says, the new 6.2L gets better MPG, so much the better!

 

Thanks for sharing! My 2015 F250 was a 6.2 and for my 2017 order I also decided to go with gas. Looking forward to the upgrade!

 

If it pulls any harder than my 2013 F250 with 3.73 gears it will definitely be a plus.

 

My friend at my dealer went to their dealer show in Seattle last week. He said the number one improvement he saw/felt was the noticeable power/performance increase in the 6.2. This new Gen2 6.2 is going to be sweet. Extra bonus for my order is the TorqShift-G and the 4.30's. Can't wait. My ETA is now 8/27, built July 22.

 

This is very exciting news - someone please grab a video of their next 6.2 test drive and share it!

 

I'm sure everyone knows this but just incase the don't or they are wondering about it the torqshift-G will only be in the F-250 the F-350 will have the same same trans as the diesel like all the 6.2's have in the previous model years