That didn't last long
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That didn't last long
Last week I sold my 2026 F250 Lariat Crew and today I bought a 2026 F350 STX SC.
I traded the 6.7 for a 7.3 and the Lariat for a STX.
I owe 20k less.
Where's the trailer brake controller?
I traded the 6.7 for a 7.3 and the Lariat for a STX.
I owe 20k less.
Where's the trailer brake controller?
Mountain Pass
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From: Southern Alberta
had to add the option for brake controller from recollection on my order, head to build and price and confirm for yourself, hopefully dealer can add it for ya, still be muchos deneros ahead 
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Good choice on the SCLB, but I may be a little biased. 
And you traded up to a more reliable truck with less gizmos and mechanical complications…all while putting another $20k back in your pocket. Nice move!
And you traded up to a more reliable truck with less gizmos and mechanical complications…all while putting another $20k back in your pocket. Nice move!
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Seeing that all 2400 miles were in town at speeds under 50 mph, I can't say that the 6.7 was a good buy on my part.
I'm driving the new truck to Jacksonville on Wed to pick up a new travel trailer, so it will get a 300 mile workout on flat interstate.
My bad, the trailer brake controller is standard equipment on XLT+ trims.
Ford thinks that XL and STX people don't tow.
I'm driving the new truck to Jacksonville on Wed to pick up a new travel trailer, so it will get a 300 mile workout on flat interstate.
My bad, the trailer brake controller is standard equipment on XLT+ trims.
Ford thinks that XL and STX people don't tow.
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Pretty sure the XL requires you to add the brake controller, not sure if the STX incudes it or not. Either way, you can buy one and install it with Forscan, or pay big bucks and let the dealership do it. And that savings sounds about right, it's a small step down from a diesel to the 7.3, but even more going from a Lariat to an XL. Both are pretty significant price decreases... but a gas XL is certainly less expensive than a diesel Lariat. Hope you enjoy the new truck.
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Seeing that all 2400 miles were in town at speeds under 50 mph, I can't say that the 6.7 was a good buy on my part.
I'm driving the new truck to Jacksonville on Wed to pick up a new travel trailer, so it will get a 300 mile workout on flat interstate.
My bad, the trailer brake controller is standard equipment on XLT+ trims.
Ford thinks that XL and STX people don't tow.
I'm driving the new truck to Jacksonville on Wed to pick up a new travel trailer, so it will get a 300 mile workout on flat interstate.
My bad, the trailer brake controller is standard equipment on XLT+ trims.
Ford thinks that XL and STX people don't tow.
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It's a shame they didnt bother putting in a larger tank for SCLB than even the RCLB.
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55 mph where? In town? You're gonna **** off tons of people on the backroads or the interstate @ 55 MPH. You better get accustomed to paying for gas...
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If you travel on backroads a lot you would know it is vital to stick to the speed limit in an area you are not familiar with. A lot of small town PDs, Sheriff's Offices and Constabularies rely on out of town turkeys' speeding to pay for their salaries, especially those with shiny new pickups towing shiny travel trailers who are just begging to be taught a lesson.
Last edited by twobelugas; Mar 20, 2026 at 05:07 PM.
