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Old May 3, 2024 | 10:47 AM
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Hello, Webb Wilcox here.
I have had several Fords in the past and am looking for help/info on a new Ford purchase.
Want to buy a 2024 f250 xl diesel 4dr 4x4 or same with the gas 6.8 engine.
How does the transmission hold up behind both engines. I won't tow often or heavy loads just a couple round hay bales 2000lb total.
Anything else to be concerned about?Thank you and hope this is in the right place.
 
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Old May 3, 2024 | 11:54 AM
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Originally Posted by webb wilcox
Hello, Webb Wilcox here.
I have had several Fords in the past and am looking for help/info on a new Ford purchase.
Want to buy a 2024 f250 xl diesel 4dr 4x4 or same with the gas 6.8 engine.
How does the transmission hold up behind both engines. I won't tow often or heavy loads just a couple round hay bales 2000lb total.
Anything else to be concerned about?Thank you and hope this is in the right place.
Hi there, Webb. Welcome to the forum. We hope the information here helps in with your decision!
 
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Old May 3, 2024 | 08:11 PM
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Moved to this forum, good luck in your search.
 
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Old May 4, 2024 | 10:14 AM
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Originally Posted by webb wilcox
Want to buy a 2024 f250 xl diesel 4dr 4x4 or same with the gas 6.8 engine.
How does the transmission hold up behind both engines.
Anything else to be concerned about?Thank you and hope this is in the right place.
Are you aware the 6.7 diesel and the 6.8 gas have completely different transmissions? The 6.7 diesel and the 7.3 gas have similar transmissions.
 
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Old May 4, 2024 | 11:26 AM
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The 6.8 has a modified .5 ton transmission for what its worth.
 
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Old May 4, 2024 | 04:41 PM
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Welcome webb wilcox.

If I weren't hauling often or heavy loads I would probably get a different vehicle than a Super Duty and add a trailer. Why pay extra for fuel and poor ride quality?
 
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couldnt a tacoma pull 2k hay bales no prob. hek my pontiac vibe has 1500lb tow rating
 
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Old May 5, 2024 | 10:33 AM
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Welcome to the forum. From the little you gave us a super duty is overkill, a Bronco could handle it. If you want a truck a Maverick, Ranger or F150 are all up to your towing needs and with a hybrid you can get great fuel economy.
 
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