2010 Ford F-250 Review Summary & Specs
Super Duty Regular Cab Pickup
The standard among heavy-duty pickups.
Summary & Specs
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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 versions in conditions from ice to desert.
Specs
| Vehicle Category |
Pickups |
| Editor |
G.R. Whale |
| Model Lineup |
Ford F-250 XL Regular Cab 2WD ($25,300); F-250 XL SuperCab 2WD ($28,680); F-250 XL Crew Cab 2WD ($30,040); F-350 XL Regular Cab 2WD SRW ($26,020); F-350 XL SuperCab 2WD SWB SRW ($29,725); F-350 XL Crew Cab 2WD SWB SRW ($30,960); F-350 XL Regular Cab 2WD SWB DRW ($27,995); F-350 XL SuperCab 2WD DRW ($30,635); F-350 XL Crew Cab 2WD SWB DRW ($32,115); F-450 XL Crew Cab ($44,145) |
| Engines (standard) |
6.4-liter ohv 32-valve V8 turbodiesel |
| Transmissions (standard) |
5-speed automatic |
| Engines (optional) |
300-hp 5.4-liter V8; 362-hp 6.8-liter V10; 350-hp 6.4-liter V8 diesel |
| 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 |
$25,300 |
Specs as Tested
| Model Tested MSRP |
Ford F-350 SRW Lariat Crew Cab Short Bed 4x4 SRW diesel ($42,590) |
| Standard Equipment |
leather-upholstered heated power-driver split-40/20/40 front seat, dual-zone climate control, split-fold rear seat, cruise control, backup camera, trip computer, power windows (including sliding rear), power locks, power folding/telescoping mirrors, integrated brake controller, SYNC hands-free system, tilt wheel, privacy glass, fog lamps, tow hitch, aluminum wheels, security system |
| Destination Charge |
975 |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) |
6.4-liter turbo-diesel engine ($7,835), LT275/70R18 all-terrain tires ($125), Audiophile sound with navigation ($1,875), adjustable pedals ($120), moonroof ($995), limited-slip differential ($350), 4x4 Off-Road package ($225), Lariat plus package ($995) |
| Gas Guzzler Tax |
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| Layout |
four-wheel drive |
| Price as Tested |
$55,560 |
| Horse Power |
350 @ 3000 |
| Torque |
650 @ 2000 |
| Fuel Economy |
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| Wheelbase |
156.2 |
| Length/Width/Height |
246.2/79.9/81.0 |
| Track Front/Rear |
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| Turning Radius |
57.8 |
| Seating Capacity |
5 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room |
41.1/67.6/41.0 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room |
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| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room |
41.4/67.3/41.8 |
| Trunk Volume |
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| Payload |
4080 |
| Towing Capacity |
15,600 |
| Front Suspension |
solid axle, coil springs |
| Rear Suspension |
solid axle, leaf springs |
| Ground Clearance |
7.8 |
| Curb Weight |
6652 |
| Stock Tires |
LT275/70R18 |
| Brakes Front/Rear |
vented disc/vented disc with ABS |
| Fuel Capacity |
30.5 |