Jassman

Diesel is the only way to go, those 5.4's do suck in a 3/4 ton truck. You should have talked to the boss about a diesel, then you could have hooked up the chains and see who out pulled who Jeff

jordy

You mean like this? This is my lowly Chevy 6.5 pulling a crew cab 4x4 Powerstroke pulling another crew cab dually Powerstroke that was hooked on to a toybox. Couple years ago at Glamis, but it's still one of my favorite pics.

Tim G.

Hey guys.... I thought I'd share some opinions on the new Ford.
PLEASE keep in mind that I don't intend to insult anyone here... This is all honest info.

I've had the F250 Fx4, pictured above, for 1,000 miles. I drive it back to back with my 2500 HD Chevy. Both are 4x4, 9200lb trucks.

Yes, the Chevy has much nicer seats (both trucks are leather) and interior layout. Chev has about 4" more rear cab space.

The Ford trans works alot like the Allison in my Chevy. My only complaint is that it is slow going into gear/switching gears. The trans is very busy, but I'll chalk that up to the truck having a golf cart engine..

The Ford is down right dangerous on the highway! Now, some will say I drive too fast, but that's just me. I almost shiz'd my pants on the FL turnpike on Friday! The suspension on the Ford is so stiff that the truck will virtually go out of control when crossing bridges on the pike... Now I like to cruise at 80-85 on the highway. 65 mph is better, but the front end is still way loose on bumps.
I think the added weight of a Diesel will help, but that can't possibly make it good.
The looseness is so bad that I'd never recommend that someone buy a truck like this...

Yes, the tires are properly inflated.

The Chevy is MUCH more stable at speed.

I have always been a Chevy man, but I actualy looked forward to getting this Ford for a change. I am quite disappointed...

No I'm not bashing Fords guys... These are just my observations from driving both the Chevy and Ford, sometimes both in the same day.

GLH

Just drove my rig back from FL with Ottis311's F-350 Power Stroke... Only way to go.

Comfort??? It's a fu%king truck if I want comfort i'll get back into a Porsche. The ford was on rails pulling the rig.

F-350 Dually Diesel is the next move.

stecz20

that a boy pops. i like your style......

MarkSmith

Tim G,
Sorry you have "so" many problems with your Ford. My E350 PSD with 241,000 miles with original trans still runs perfectly. My F350 Dually has almost 80,000 miles and runs perfectly. I usually drive 80-100 mph with no bounce or shakes.

I still think all of the '05 pick ups are all good.

Mark Smith

waterheater

GL is that a Wendys you're parked next to? Thought it was only Micky D's

GLH

Fuel not food there...

Playn

GLH,

You won't go wrong. I just picked up an 04 crew cab F350 4x4 PSD dually because I've had such good experiences with the 97 F350 and the 01 F250 (both PSD) that I have (there both still running strong).

BobbyB

GLH,
I would highly recommend the ford dually it is a great truck. I have an 03 f350 4x4 crew cab. And love driving it. It just got back from florida towing a 43 black thunder down there and towed it great.