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2008 Ford F-250 Review
New, more refined and more capable.
2008 F-250 Review Summary & Specifications
The Ford Super Duty is the largest mass-market pickup truck you can get, offered in the widest array of configurations and powertrains, and equally able to meet recreational or commercial needs. Ordered with an honest, thoughtful appraisal of your needs and expectations in mind, it would be difficult to do better.G.R. Whale filed this report to NewCarTestDrive.com after driving several Ford Super Duty models in icy conditions in the Texas Hill Country outside San Antonio.
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| Vehicle Category | Pickups |
| Editor | G. R. Whale |
| Model Lineup | Ford F-250 Regular Cab long box; SuperCab short box and long box; Crew Cab s/b, l/b; F-350 SRW Regular Cab l/b; SuperCab s/b, l/b; Crew Cab s/b, l/b; F-350 DRW Regular Cab l/b; SuperCab l/b; Crew Cab s/b, l/b; F-450 Crew Cab l/b; all 2WD or 4WD |
| Engines (standard) | 6.8-liter ohv 32-valve V8 turbodiesel |
| Engines (optional) | 300-hp 5.4-liter V8; 362-hp 6.8-liter V10; 350-hp 6.4-liter V8 diesel |
| Transmissions (standard) | 5-speed automatic |
| Transmissions (optional) | 6-speed manual; 5-speed automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | frontal airbags; ABS |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | traction control |
| Basic Warranty | 3 years/36,000 miles |
| Assembled In | Louisville, Kentucky |
| Manufacturer Phone | 800-392-3673 |
| Manufacturer URL | www.ford.com |
| Base Price MSRP | |
| Model Tested MSRP | Ford F-350 SRW Lariat Crew Cab Short Bed 4x4 diesel |
| Standard Equipment | leather-upholstered front seat, split 40/20/40; dual-zone climate control, split fold rear seat, cruise control, trip computer, power windows/locks/mirrors, tilt wheel, privacy glass, fog lamps, tow hitch, aluminum wheels, security system |
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| Options as Tested (MSRP) | power captain's chairs w/heat, Tow Command, LT275/70R18 all-terrain tires, navigation, Audiophile sound w/Sirius radio, adjustable pedals, moonroof, park sensors, power sliding rear window, 4x4 Off Road-Road package, driver memory package |
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| Layout | 4-wheel drive |
| Price as Tested | |
| Horse Power | 350 @ 3000 |
| Torque | 650 @ 2000 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| Wheelbase | 156.2 |
| Length/Width/Height | 246.2/79.9/81.0 |
| Track Front/Rear | |
| Turning Radius | 51.8 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 41.1/67.6/41.0 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room | |
| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 41.4/67.3/41.8 |
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| Payload | |
| Towing Capacity | 12,500 |
| Front Suspension | solid axle, coil springs |
| Rear Suspension | solid axle, leaf springs |
| Ground Clearance | 7.8 |
| Curb Weight | 7260 |
| Stock Tires | LT275/70R18 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | disc/disc with ABS |
| Fuel Capacity | 30.0 |
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