2002 Ford F-250 Review Summary & Specs
Super Duty Long Bed Regular Cab Pickup
A hard-working truck with civilized manners.
Summary & Specs
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Ford's Super Duty trucks are enormously popular among people who tow horses, boats, race cars, and collectibles. They are comfortable and secure feeling.
We love the Super Duty styling. And it becomes a thing of real beauty when its capabilities are considered.
Specs
| Vehicle Category |
Pickups |
| Editor |
Sue Mead |
| Model Lineup |
F-250: 4x2 regular cab 137-in. wheelbase XL ($21,120); 4x4 regular cab 137-in. XLT ($27,140); 4x4 SuperCab 158-in. XL ($26,590); 4x2 SuperCab 158-in. Lariat ($28,730); 4x2 Crew Cab 172-in. XLT ($28,325); 4x4 Crew Cab 172-in. Lariat ($33,830)
F-350: 4x2 regular cab 137-in. wheelbase XLT ($24,805); 4x4 SuperCab 142-in. XL ($27,175); 4x4 Crew Cab 156-in. Lariat ($34,245) |
| Engines (standard) |
5.4-liter sohc 16-vavle V8 |
| Engines (optional) |
260-hp 5.4-liter sohc V8; 250-275-hp 7.3-liter turbodiesel V8; 310-hp 6.8-liter sohc V10 |
| Transmissions (standard) |
4-speed automatic |
| Transmissions (optional) |
6-speed manual; 4-speed automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) |
dual air bags, ABS |
| Safety Equipment (optional) |
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| Basic Warranty |
3 years/36,000 miles |
| Assembled In |
Louisville, Kentucky |
| Manufacturer Phone |
1-800-392-3673 |
| Manufacturer URL |
www.ford.com |
| Base Price MSRP |
$21,120 |
Specs as Tested
| Model Tested MSRP |
F-250 4x4 SuperCab Lariat ($31,600) |
| Standard Equipment |
ABS; air conditioning; power windows and door locks; power steering; 16-inch aluminum wheels; leather seating surfaces; power driver's seat; fog lamps; remote keyless entry; AM/FM cassette/CD player; Trailer Tow Package, includes 7-wire harness, trailer brake wiring kit, trailer tow guide |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) |
automatic transmission ($1,095) |
| Destination Charge |
715 |
| Gas Guzzler Tax |
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| Price as Tested |
$33,410 |
| Layout |
four-wheel drive |
| Horse Power |
260 @ 4500 |
| Torque |
350 @ 2500 |
| Fuel Economy |
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| Wheelbase |
141.8 |
| Length/Width/Height |
231.4/79.9/76.6 |
| Track Front/Rear |
68.7/68.1 |
| Turning Radius |
49.6 |
| Seating Capacity |
6 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room |
41.4/67.4/40.7 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room |
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| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room |
38.5/67.3/32.0 |
| Trunk Volume |
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| Payload |
3,215 |
| Towing Capacity |
8000 |
| Front Suspension |
Twin I-beam |
| Rear Suspension |
live axle |
| Ground Clearance |
7.8 |
| Curb Weight |
5585 |
| Stock Tires |
P265/75R16 |
| Brakes Front/Rear |
disc/disc with ABS |
| Fuel Capacity |
29.0 |