2019 Ford F-250 SuperDuty 6.7-Liter Diesel: A Closer Look

Super Duty

Those of us who are fans of Ford, and have been thinking about a large truck that can haul just about anything, the F-250 is worth a look.

Photos by Chad Haire

Engine

The base F-250 comes with a 6.2 liter petrol/gas engine cranking 385 horsepower, and a torque of 430 lb-ft. This particular example is equipped with the 6.7-liter turbo diesel. This monster has 450 horsepower, and massive torque output of 935 lb-ft. It is hooked to a rugged 6-speed automatic transmission.

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Price Sheet

The starting price of a base F-250 single cab with gas engine and two wheel drive starts at approximately $33K. This particular truck is loaded with just about everything so it maxed out at $84,105.

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Gauges

The gauge cluster is well-designed and shows lots of useful information. The steering wheel controls are large and easy to operate when wearing gloves.

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Tire Pressure Monitor

The tires pressures can be monitored on the dash info screen.

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Fuel Level

It is important to keep track of the diesel exhaust fluid level. A full tank should last 4,000 miles.

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Compass

The electronic compass can be a lifesaver when driving in barren conditions, which we did often.

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Additional Information

Here is more useful off-road information provided. You can monitor the positioning of your vehicle while scaling rough terrain.

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Shifter

Ordering the 4-wheel-drive system gives you this simple knob to choose the correct traction needed.

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Steps

This deploying rear step comes in handy when loading gear in the bed. The bed itself is capable of holding up to 7,600 pounds

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Towing

The tow rating is listed from 21K to 35K depending on hitch setup. See your Ford dealer for latest information.

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Tires

With street tires running 65 pounds of air, a very stiff suspension, and empty bed, rear traction off the pavement is very limited. For off-road driving, ordering the optional 4x4 system is a good idea.

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Steps

The step boards allow passenger to step into this high riding truck a lot easier.

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Steps

They are electrically activated, so disappear when the truck is moving to prevent damage when driving on rough off road trails.

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Off Roading

We took this truck on some rugged desert trails. On an empty bed, the ride is very stiff, but with the massive engine power and high ground clearance, nothing could stop it.

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The diesel engine is not inexpensive to buy or maintain, but offers the ultimate in real world pulling ability.

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