2005 Ford F-250 Review Summary & Specs
Super Duty Long Bed Regular Cab Pickup
Redesigned chassis improves ride, capability.
Summary & Specs
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The 2005 Ford Super Duty trucks feature increased capability and fresh styling. Power is up across the range, even in the 6.0-liter turbo-diesel, which accounts for 70 percent of the Super Duty's sales. The new, optional five-speed automatic transmission complements all three powerplants.
The Ford Super Duty trucks offer roomy, comfortable cabins with up-to-date creature comforts and features. Re-designed suspensions and re-engineered suspensions improve handling and ride. The new TowCommand system with integrated trailer brake controller is a must-have option for owners who tow.
New Car Test Drive correspondent Tom Lankard filed this report after driving Super Duty models around Kingman, Lake Havasu, and Yucca, Arizona. NCTD editor Mitch McCullough tested the integrated brake controller at Ford's proving grounds in Michigan.
Specs
| Vehicle Category |
Pickups |
| Editor |
Tom Lankard |
| Model Lineup |
Ford Super Duty F-250 4x2 Regular Cab 137-in wheelbase XL ($22,570); F-250 4x4 SuperCab 158-in XL ($28,040); F-250 4x4 Regular Cab 137-in XLT ($28,915); F-250 4x2 SuperCab 158-in Lariat ($31,065); F-250 4x2 Crew Cab 172-in XLT ($31,225); F-250 4x4 Crew Cab 172-in Lariat ($36,780); F-250 4x4 Crew Cab 156-in King Ranch ($39,765); F-350 4x2 Regular Cab 137-in XLT ($26,870); F-350 4x4 SuperCab 142-in XL ($28,915); F-350 4x4 Crew Cab 156-in Lariat ($37,485) |
| Engines (standard) |
6.0-liter 24-valve turbocharged diesel V8 |
| Transmissions (standard) |
5-speed automatic |
| Engines (optional) |
5.4-liter sohc 24-valve V8; 6.8-liter sohc 30v V10; 6.0-liter 32v turbocharged diesel V8 |
| Transmissions (optional) |
6-speed manual; 5-speed automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) |
dual front airbags; four-wheel 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.fordvehicles.com/trucks/superduty/ |
| Base Price MSRP |
$22,570 |
Specs as Tested
| Model Tested MSRP |
Ford Super Duty F-350 4X4 Crew Cab short bed XLT ($35,235) |
| Standard Equipment |
air conditioning; four-speaker AM/FM/CD stereo; color-coordinated, full-floor carpet and mats; power windows and central locking; delayed accessory power off |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) |
turbo-diesel V8 ($5,100); 5-speed automatic transmission ($1,490); chrome tubular running boards ($445); camper package ($160); FX4 off-road package ($225); adjustable pedals ($120); cruise control/tilt steering wheel ($385); Class III trailer hitch receiver ($175); TowCommand package ($425) includes integrated trailer brake controller and manual-telescoping trailer mirrors with heated, power-adjustable glass and integrated turn signals ($425) |
| Destination Charge |
795 |
| Gas Guzzler Tax |
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| Price as Tested |
$44,555 |
| Layout |
four-wheel drive |
| Horse Power |
325 @ 3300 |
| Torque |
570 @ 2000 |
| Fuel Economy |
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| Wheelbase |
156.2 |
| Length/Width/Height |
245.6/79.9/na |
| Track Front/Rear |
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| Turning Radius |
51.8 |
| Seating Capacity |
5 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room |
41.3/76.4/41.0 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room |
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| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room |
40.8/67.3/41.7 |
| Trunk Volume |
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| Payload |
4100 |
| Towing Capacity |
13,700 |
| Front Suspension |
live axle, coil springs, stabilizer bar |
| Rear Suspension |
live axle, leaf springs, stabilizer bar |
| Ground Clearance |
9.3 |
| Curb Weight |
6586 |
| Stock Tires |
LT265/70R17E |
| Brakes Front/Rear |
disc/disc with ABS; integrated trailer brake controller |
| Fuel Capacity |
29.0 |