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2008 Ford F350 Super Duty Regular Cab

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2008 Ford F350 Super Duty Regular Cab Review

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In a year in which the big news—both literally and figuratively—was presumably focused on Toyota's launch of its new Tundra, Ford arguably trumps Toyota's thunder with its debut of an all-new Super Duty. Constituting some 40 percent of Ford's F-Series sales, the Super Duty is intended to secure the most profitable segment of the pickup market. Ford stakes its claim to "best in class" with improved platforms, upgraded drivetrains and dramatically enhanced capability, particularly with the availability of the new F-450.

You'll Like This Car If...

Whether you're into commercial construction, agriculture or recreational towing, if you use a truck as a truck you'll benefit from the Super Duty's enhanced capability, refinement and convenience. And while the custom-spec car may have died a long time ago, the variety of permutations available from Ford's Louisville truck plant gives the Super Duty customer a chance at real customization, seemingly with more content variables than the U.S. tax code.

You May Not Like This Car If...

If you're looking for a pickup (especially in Crew Cab configuration) as a substitute for your SUV, you'll quickly realize the Super Duty's principal mission: Hauling things and people—not just people. To be sure, both Extended and Crew Cabs accommodate passengers quite comfortably, but if you're not regularly hooking up to a 10,000-pound trailer or loading an eight-foot bed with more than a couple of two-by-fours, you've overbought what Ford has overbuilt.

What's Significant About This Car?

Ford may throw its "Bold Moves" tagline at everything in its lineup above the Focus, but few things are more deserving of the description than Ford's new Super Duty. From its enlarged grille to the tailgate, everything on the new Super Duty has been redesigned or aggressively tweaked. Despite a familial resemblance to its predecessor, this is more than just a "freshening." Rather, it's a full-scale attempt to retain market leadership with a slew of class-exclusive features both inside (Quiet Steel dash panel) and out (power telescoping and folding trailer tow mirrors).

Driving the F350 Super Duty Regular Cab

Driving Impressions In most recent redesigns much is made of a "stiffer structure." Ford's design team complies, with higher-strength front-end structures, fully-boxed front frame rails, thick C-channel frame rails and crossmembers secured...

by, according to Ford, a "method that optimizes frame capability." The end result, enjoyed over some two hundred miles of south Texas roadway, is a truck offering the maximum in capability while still providing a full measure of comfort and control. This is a big truck but, from steering, to braking, to ride motion—enhanced by lengthened rear leaf springs—to interior quiet, the Super Duty impresses as one highly refined tool, and not merely a "truck."

Favorite Features

King Ranch Trim
In an era of $70,000 Cadillac Escalades, a $50,000 pickup shouldn't be cause for alarm. A King Ranch-equipped Super Duty, however, will raise eyebrows not with its window sticker but, rather, its level of refined "tough" luxury. Constituting both interior (Chaparral leather) and exterior (PowerScope mirrors) upgrades, the King Ranch enhances over-the-road comfort with material, workmanship and appointment upgrades, adding immeasurably to the Super Duty's attractiveness. And, unlike some luxury pickups, there's no intention of appealing—overtly—to the Country Club set; this remains a work truck and not a work-in-progress.

Power Stroke Diesel
With its 6.0-liter predecessor, the clattering came from both under the hood and consumer websites. But now Ford has created a diesel offering more power (350 horsepower) and torque (650 pound-feet), along with a cleaner burn, quieter operation and better throttle response (via dual sequential turbos). Add a five-year, 100,000-mile powertrain warranty for peace of mind and you've got a segment-leading package.

2008 Ford F350 Super Duty Regular Cab Details

Interior

With the debut of the current F-Series, Ford established a benchmark for pickup interiors. In the new Super Duty the benchmark is moved upward in available choices, functionality and appointment. The XL interior provides feet-on-the-dash utility, XLT and Lariat trim levels give the customer more expressive design and the King Ranch package coddles you in highly refined Chaparral leather. All trims benefit from new materials, surfaces and accents. Lariat and King Ranch owners will enjoy dual-zone climate control. All audio systems are MP3-capable, so download your Toby Keith collection.

Exterior

A walk-around with Ford's head of truck design, Pat Schiavone, begins with the grille. The Super Duty's corporate three-bar opening is flanked by expansive vertical inlets and topped by "SUPER DUTY" in big capital letters. The expansive grille is for more than simply show—it fronts a confluence of cooling capability for engine, transmission and the intercooler that serves the diesel's two sequential turbochargers. Better cooling means, of course, bigger towing. Beyond the imposing edifice are new fender-mounted vents, available telescoping mirrors and optional 20-inch forged aluminum wheels. When compared to the previous Super Duty, the grille and hood blister provide the main visual differentiation.

Notable Equipment

Standard Equipment

We'll start at the front, where Ford has located a front step bumper—under-the-hood checks are made easier when the step-stool is built-in and not something you need to carry with you. In back Ford includes a hitch receiver—matched to each model's capabilities—on every Super Duty, along with seven-pin and four-pin connectors. Given the importance of towing capability to the Super Duty mission, the receiver is a standard feature any owner can appreciate.

Optional Equipment

As noted, the Super Duty order form provides a wealth of choices for virtually any commercial or recreational use. Those intending to tow with their Super Duty trucks will appreciate Ford's factory-installed TowCommand System. The system fully integrates the trailer brakes, anti-lock brakes (ABS), TorqShift automatic trans and tow/haul mode into one safe, capable towing platform. Functional enhancements include a foldable bed extender, which improves load utility when in place and stays out of the way when not needed. Accessing the bed is made easier—and safer—by the why-didn't-they-think-of-this-before tailgate step option. And for those venturing off into the Great Unknown, an optional navigation system should get you there and—hopefully—back again.

Under the Hood

Ford offers three engine choices for work, play or any combination of the two. Base powerplant is a 5.4-liter Triton V8 offering 300 horsepower and 365 pound-feet of torque. For those seeking more from the gasoline side of the Ford family, the 6.8-liter Triton V10 should satisfy, putting 362-horsepower and 457 pound-feet of torque under your right foot. Finally, there's the aforementioned 6.4-liter Power Stroke diesel, infusing the Super Duty with both "tow" and "go."

5.4-liter V8
300 horsepower @ 5000 rpm
365 pound-feet of torque @ 3750 rpm
EPA city/highway fuel economy: NA

6.8-liter V10
362 horsepower @ 4750 rpm
457 pound-feet of torque @ 3250 rpm
EPA city/highway fuel economy: NA

6.4-liter V8 Turbo Diesel
350 horsepower @ 3000 rpm
650 pound-feet of torque @ 2000 rpm
EPA city/highway fuel economy: NA

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2008 Ford F350 Consumer Reviews

Overall Rating

8.2

Out of 10

Based on 142 Ratings for the 2008 - 2013 models.

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Value

8.3/10

Quality

8.5/10
Reliability

8.5/10

Performance

8.5/10
Comfort

9.0/10

Styling

8.9/10

Love the truck except the DPF system

By dieselpwr (PA) on Wednesday, April 24, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 60,000

10 8.0

overall rating 8 of 10rating details

Reviewer Ratings

Overall Rating: 8/10
Value: 10/10
Reliability: 8/10
Quality: 9/10
Performance: 10/10
Styling: 10/10
Comfort: 8/10

Pros: "Tons of power, rugged yet smooth ride, heated seat"

Cons: "DPF system lowers overall fuel eco"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"I purchased this after leasing 3 F-150 PU's. I love the truck except the DPF system, it uses fuel to regenerate. 'Drive to clean exhaust system' often appears near the end of a commute, this causes wasted fuel and excessive mileage to clean the DPF. The truck is very comfortable consider it is a 1 ton truck; the more payload, the smoother the ride. I had over 4,000 lbs. in the bed and the truck handled it fine, power was not lost and the brakes were more than capable of stopping the truck. I'm not big on Ford cars, but I will be buried in a Ford truck. I highly recommend any Ford Super Duty, however I would insist on the diesel engine. If you want to pull a tree out of tow your house this is the truck for you."

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2008 F350 Crewcab SRW 60K Miles

By Threebars (WI) on Tuesday, April 09, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 61,415

10 3.0

overall rating 3 of 10rating details

Reviewer Ratings

Overall Rating: 3/10
Value: 3/10
Reliability: 2/10
Quality: 2/10
Performance: 8/10
Styling: 8/10
Comfort: 8/10

Pros: "pulls well, nice ride"

Cons: "major mechanical problems, fuel mileage"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 1

"Only have about 61000 miles. In the last 9 months the radiator has been replaced. Cracked Torque Converter, Rear engine seal leak, front transfer case leaking. It pulls my goose neck down the road, but compared to past Fords this is a not a good ford truck. The radiator was not covered under warranty at 43K. The Torque converter just under 60K. Thank god a younger brother talked me into a extended warranty after the radiator. My problems aren't unique, friends have dad similar problems radiator and engine oil leaks"

2 people out of 3 found this review helpful

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2012 F350 XL 4x4 6.7L SRW review

By Jesse (IL) on Tuesday, February 26, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 5,500

10 10.0

overall rating 10 of 10rating details

Reviewer Ratings

Overall Rating: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Reliability: 10/10
Quality: 10/10
Performance: 10/10
Styling: 10/10
Comfort: 10/10

Pros: "Pulls great very good on fuel for a 1 ton truck"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"I am a ford guy but had not purchased any thing since the 7.3l powerstroke. This truck does about the same as my old powerstroke truck on fuel 15 in town and 18-19 on highway if I keep it near the speed limit. Towing a trailer I am afraid it is going to pull the neck out of my trailer wow the power is very impressive yes MPG is lower when pulling but still better than expected. Vinyl seats with fold down arm rest are nice no one even notices they are not what I remembered in old work trucks. Getting XL allowed me to get a aftermarket radio and rearview camera much cheaper than XLT package. It has power window locks cruise and keyless entry. Fords gooseneck work great. Electric locking axle has already paid for its self. Don't drive one you will buy it."

2 people out of 2 found this review helpful

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Best truck iv owned.

By Dsxstar (IN) on Wednesday, December 05, 2012

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 2,100

10 10.0

overall rating 10 of 10rating details

Reviewer Ratings

Overall Rating: 10/10
Value: 9/10
Reliability: 10/10
Quality: 10/10
Performance: 10/10
Styling: 10/10
Comfort: 10/10

Pros: "Good gas mileage. Great power."

Cons: "None yet.."

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"Iv owned a 05 f250 diesel. This 2012 is impressive. I had my 05 chipped and a few other things done and this new truck pulls a lot better. I get a lot better gas mileage with the new truck too."

5 people out of 6 found this review helpful

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SOmmthest vehicle I own and I haev lots of FORDs

By ted (VA) on Tuesday, November 27, 2012

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 26,000

10 10.0

overall rating 10 of 10rating details

Reviewer Ratings

Overall Rating: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Reliability: 10/10
Quality: 10/10
Performance: 10/10
Styling: 10/10
Comfort: 9/10

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"Huge interior, best with 18" wheels, and a 50 gal fuel tank. Mileage is about standard at 16-17 mpg at quick hwy speeds. If you drop the speed you'll get better MPG over 20mpg. Wonderful vehicle everthing is a plus but.. Dislikes: oil filter change is nasty compared to the 6.0l's you will have oil leak about the filter when you unscrew it, even after smacking a hole in it. Fuel filter nice improvement from the 6.0L but be careful not to break the small clips on the underbody one."

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Purchased it Used, Excellent condition-really like

By MRDBJ1961 (TX) on Sunday, September 30, 2012

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 125,000

10 8.0

overall rating 8 of 10rating details

Reviewer Ratings

Overall Rating: 8/10
Value: 8/10
Reliability: 10/10
Quality: 8/10
Performance: 9/10
Styling: 9/10
Comfort: 9/10

Pros: "Powerful, DRW a must for pulling, comfortable"

Cons: "Unloaded fuel mileage, easy to break into it"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 9

"Pro's: -8 foot bed is a must for hauling heavy equipment and supplies. Truck hauls heavy loads well! -Dual rear wheels are superb for stability at interstate speeds pulling goose necks or bumper pull trailers, especially in cross winds! -Handles as it should for a big 1 ton truck, comfortable for a 1 ton. -built in tow package is awesome! -high quality king ranch leather is tough and the adjustable seats/heated seats, electric folding/retracting/extending side views are are awesome if you pull trailers a lot! -lots of room in the cab. -Sirius radio ready and 6 cd am/fm radio. -rear sensors work well. -It's a work horse! Con's: - Fuel mileage. Look, if you're looking at a 1 ton and are worried about fuel mileage, you need a reality check. Even the newer engine when pulling a full load will be down around 10 or 12 mpg. Unloaded or medium to light loads on the 2011's and up do a much better job in that category. Again, if power pulling, comfort and highway stability is what you need, and that's the only reason I can figure you would want something like this, This truck is a 'hoss': Here's my mileage experience: Pulling a 26 goose neck with 3 horses, dogs, supplies, etc, average about 10 mpg at 70 mph. Average 11 to 12 at 63 mph. Driving empty with no trailers, average about the same at 70 BUT, at 63 mph, about 15 mph. - When it first came out it had several issues that you should verify have been fixed such as radiator replacement and up to day computer reprogramming. Early models over heated and they seemed to be in constant "cleaning exhaust system". The repairs fix that. - Little things plus the previous statement made me mark the quality down. Examples include: windshield wiper fluid jets mounted on hood crumble over time as the engine heat makes them deteriorate fast / exposed metal under seat gets rust on it, you can't see it unless you look but wow, what an oversight by ford as this was a 55K truck! -Doesn't do well on biodiesel blends so you MUST use a cetane booster / cleaner with each fill up to be certain you won't have issues. - Ford still has not changed their door handles since about 1999. They are plastic and easily broken into. - Ford is know for powerful air conditioning. I replaced my blower thinking it was defective but it wasn't. Cools the cab well but takes a bit more time than the average Ford."

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