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I'll be short, i'm currently coming from the ram side, and am looking at buying a 17+ Super Duty, Crew Cab. Probably looking at an XLT Trim and will buy used. I've heard a lot of good things on these trucks as well as the 6.2. Just seeing if there's anything i need to look for specifically when shopping. Any Preference on the 3.73 vs 4:30? I see for 2017 F250 6.2's are paired up with a lighter trans than the older models as well as the F-350s. Anything i should be concerned with?
I'm not towing much or often, but i need to be able to grab a 10k trailer now and then as well as have a family vehicle that will average 12k miles or less a year. Looking to buy something and hold onto it for a long while.
I'm coming from a 14 Ram 2500 6.4 CCSB.
I started this search with F-150's because of the room in the cab, and am now here. Anything i should look for? stay away from? Pay special attention to? Any tow packages packages that are more desirable?
The two biggest issues that drove me to here from my previous truck was oil consumption issues, and the transmission shift patterns on my 14 ram gave me constant concern. Just looking for any and all input.
You will most likely find trucks with 3.73 as that is what dealers seem to order. 4.30's are typically only found on trucks that were special ordered and only if the buyer wanted it and selected it as an option. The 3.73 will be fine for occasional towing of 10k and might get slightly better mileage with around town driving. The "lighter" transmission will be fine for your intended use. F150 with heavy towing package and ecoboost engine might be a better choice for a "family vehicle and occasional towing".
You're obviously going to be limited in options when buying used. The 4.30:1 gear is hard to come by. That makes a difference if you tow max loads a lot. The 6.2 is a really excellent engine and generally suffers no durability issues. The 100-series trans is not weak. It is up to the task for the vehicle. The 140 trans is stronger, but, again, it's used only in vehicles where the extra strength is necessary. You do not see a lot of failure threads on either the engine or the trans. The most important thing is just as with all vehicles is you understand what kind of life the vehicle had. Maintenance records count for a lot. Overall vehicle condition showing it may have led a hard and maybe careless life.
In case it's not clear to you, the F150 and Super Duty in this current series share the same cab.
Do the 18 and 19 F250 still carry the lighter tranny? with the F350 having having the heavier version? I'm really not that concerned, as looking used it will be about finding the "Right" truck that was taken care of more than anything just curious.
Was there any major changes when i went to the aluminum body, or did the things remain fairly consistent from 11 on up through the 18/19's
So, i had a CCSB 18' Ecoboost F150 as a work truck, and put about 60k on it for the year i had it. It was an awesome truck, but i will never own a personal vehicle with a 5.5' bed. I've been looking at F150's with the 5.0 and max payload package with a 6.6 bed, and while there out there, there is far fewer options for well maintained trucks.
I don't tow excessive loads, (22' V- nose, bass boat, 18' Flatbed) but I have had no issues with mine except a bad u-joint at 50k miles, replaced under warranty. I have the 6.2, 35' (skinny) tires, and 4:30 gears. Love the setup. My only caution is if you drive interstate a lot avoid the 4:30s.
I'm not towing much or often, but i need to be able to grab a 10k trailer now and then
In this case, I would not put a lot of weight on towing for your "pros/cons" list.
Make sure your tow vehicle is up to the job (and the G transmission, 6.2L, 3.73 gearset most definitely is), and focus on how it will be used for the other 98% of the time you use it.
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