Ford F-250 Super Duty Trucks | Vans
Ford F-250 Super Duty Trucks | Vans
[Dec 15, 2000]
John
Model Reviewed:
F250 Diesel
Strength:
i like the side mirrors
Weakness:
everything the engine sucks the millage sucks it breaks all the time and ford wont fix it it ios the worst truck i have ever seen. I am selling it to get the new chevy silverado with the duramax diesel and maybe i will be able to tow hay with it. the truck is uder powerd and brwaks all of the time i dont know what i was thinking buying a ford i was out of my mind this truck just sucks this truck sucks do not get a ford u will regret it every day a toyota probally has more power then this thing ford is really sticking up to there name found on road dead. that is my truck right there want some advise get a dodge or a chevy u will not be happy with a ford trust me. Similar Products Used: 95 chevy 2500 with big block |
[Dec 02, 2000]
Dave
Model Reviewed:
Diesel 4x4 F250
Strength:
A lot of power for the truck, lock-outs, Solid axle, manual shift of transfercase, plenty of room, quad cab
Weakness:
48000 miles and on second brake job (first brake job was within 24 hours of buying the truck!!!!warped rotors!!, warrenty work (I'm not used to being called a liar by dealership about my driving habits) requires a lawer to justify you wanting service, fuel gauge sticks-I have to prove it with a cam corder, speedometer quits at 78.5 in below zero weather (intertstate driving)I must prove the problem with a camcorder, truck is on its second turbo-oil leaks, bad mileage-but that comes with a big truck. Cup holders need rethinking, light switch is hidden from view by the steering wheel, seat belts are troublesome in the front seat, no cupholers for the rear Based on my research on the net, Ford needs to take a long look at their front brakes on the Superduty's, the rotors on the front have a reputation of warping (stuck calipers or weak rotors). There are just too many Ford ('99 Superduty)owners out there having this problem, I predict a massive recall of these trucks for this problem. The cab is nice, the power is there when you want it, the tranmission is excellent. I believe Ford may want to get in touch with their dealerships more, mine is a pain in the but and I can't recommend buying from them. If Ford can figure out these front brakes, they will have a fine truck! Similar Products Used: chevy-chevy has less power but is more reliable |
[Nov 25, 2000]
Barry
Strength:
Big, beautiful, 4x4, dually truck. Drives great. Great salesperson and dealership. Surprised me, too.
Weakness:
Nothing yet. If this truck is anything like the 1992 I traded in it has few weaknesses. I love driving this truck. I traded in a 1992 F350, dually, and used it to pull a 12000 lb. fifth wheel. It performed great. I imagine this one will too. I have also owned Toyota pickups and a new T-100. I loved the T-100 but it would not pull my boat up and down the mountains of Kentucky like the larger F350. Now, as for rating this truck it deserves a solid four, but I see below me a dodge lover has given an unrealistic rating for these reveiws, so I'll give it a five. Similar Products Used: None |
[Nov 14, 2000]
Eddie Robertson
Model Reviewed:
F-250 SD Scab V10
Strength:
I especially like the looks of this truck. All the power I will ever need in a truck. Very roomy inside
Weakness:
Gas mileage sucks. I bought this truck used with 34000 miles on it and I'm getting about 10-11 mpg. I hope that gets better. So far, I've had no problems with it. If you need power, want a good looking truck, and need room to spare then this is the truck for you. If you drive very far daily, get ready to spend money at the gas pump. Similar Products Used: I've only had 1/2 ton trucks before so I don't have anything to compare it to. |
[Nov 22, 2000]
Bob
Model Reviewed:
later year superduty
Strength:
Awesome power Truck moves really good own its own for being a 4x4. Tows great
Weakness:
I hate the awfull tire wear this truck has. The camber is out .2 on the drivers side and .4 on the pass side it is cupping the tires real bad. I keep taking to differant places to get it realined and they say thats the best it will do. Ford doesnt offer the right bushings to bring the camber to 0. You can look at these Ford trucks and see that the camber isnt right with the naked eye. I wish ford didnt just throw these things together and made better adjustments on the front axles. I recomend the new Chevrolet hd truck with the new turbo Diesel they took their time in putting this one together Similar Products Used: Chevy and Dodge diesel 4x4s |
[Nov 16, 2000]
Forrest Morris
Model Reviewed:
F250 Lariet V10
Strength:
Best looking of the Big P/U's, nice highway cruiser, comfy interior, lots of room. Pushed a plow real nice.
Weakness:
Brakes, Hubs, Dealer Service Ok, This is a follow up to my earlier posting. Similar Products Used: Fords, GMC's, and a Dodge |
[Oct 24, 2000]
JOEY POWERS
Strength:
I love the new f-series trucks because they are so tough. They hold their
Weakness:
When it is raing hard, and you want to have a ciggarett, it drips water in I paid $25,000 Canadian for my truck, which was a resonable price for the Similar Products Used: The new SUPER-DUTY F-250 AND F-350, are twice the truck of Doges and gmc's. |
[Oct 30, 2000]
big pimpin
Strength:
nice big truck. lots of power. great paint job.
Weakness:
everything else. poor craftsmanship. typical ford,problems galore. That's why here the letters stand for "Found On Road Dead" or "Fix Or Repair Daily". Where I live these trucks aren't the best. Great for the highway and also for pulling trailers but then again who would want to pull a trailer for 50 miles and then end up walking or hitching the next 300. Drove a full size Chevy (great truck) but ended up getting it stuck in the sand. Brought the ford off road and couldn't even get it around boulders in tight spots. Ride sucked because the firm, swaying ride over rough terrain made my neck hurt. Chevy has better ride. And to whoever said that Toyota doesn't belong in this category. He was right!!! Toyota belongs in a category by itself. When the little Tacomas are putting out about the same amount of Horsepower something is not right. The tundras are even better. Took one out on some major off-roading and it handles great stock. Touched a bit underneath but nothing a 4 or 6 in lift wouldn't solve. Lots of power and torque. We're talking 0-60 in like under 8 seconds. Try 0-60 in under 8 minutes for the domestics. Similar Products Used: Chevy, Dodge, Toyota. I even think little nissan trucks have better build quality in the engine department than these guys. |
[Oct 21, 2000]
Randy Poage
Strength:
It has 4 doors [full size]The diesel is ok bad milage
Weakness:
The front axel is going back for the 6th time. I'm on the 2nd set of tires at my expense. Fred Jones Ford OKC OK refused to fix damage done trying to cover up sloppy unskilled work. I have 2 different reputable I paid $35000.00 for a pickup so I can have service work on it at my expense and I can pay more to drive a rental car. I like the 4/4 p/s 4 door but I havent had any luck with [service and warranty]needs big changes Similar Products Used: Chevy Z71-loved it-service was great! I wish I could get service like GM. |
[Oct 03, 2000]
Lawrence McCauley
Model Reviewed:
7.3L Turbo 250
Strength:
The vehicle feels strong. the 7.3 Deisel will pull most any thing as long as the wheels have traction. My truck was special ordered, I got it with out the crew cab to be able to put atv's etc in the long bed, and still pull 6000 lbs behind me when going to the mountains to hunt and not even feel the weight behind the truck. Ive got a standard, 6 speed and when driving anywhere this vehicle shows more poweer in 6th gear than any other other vehicle that Ive driven. The vehicle is just plain comfortable to be in and a pleasure. I get about 18-19 mpg with air on and about 13-14 towing 4-5000. My next one will be a crew cab and most likely an automatic but I'll stick with the 250
Weakness:
The rear roters had to be turned at 250 miles, the original dealer,crown ford of fayetteville told me it was a problem with "Armor All" being sprayed on the wheels-- theysaid that 3 times. Lafayette ford fixed the problem by turning the roters and putting on new pads . This shouldnt have happened,and someone has already mentioned the problem of screwed up roters so ford get off your duff and fix a problem that plegs and an otherwise great truck Im not sure if this may be a weakness with all deisels, but at 3300 miles the " Injecter Pressure Regulator" stopped functioning "On the beach at Occracoke Island" Ford paid for the tow and repairs but I would not like to put up with this delema to often. Ford could in general get their dealers to work a bit faster and work their appointment schedules a bit more precisely. I don't like where the ciggerette lighter is" under the ashtray" and and the extra power plug in is above the right side cup holder and with something plugged in "cell phone" it cant be used without puting pressure on the cup or wire. The accessary wires running from under the dash out to under" for hook-up of cb's etc could be a bit heavier and for sure "longer"!! If nothing else put a place in the fire wall so we can put our own wires through. As of yet Ive got only 9000 miles on the truck and Ill reserve judgement on the firestone tires and the transmission. I may sound upset, Im not because what Id consider to be a weakness in my ford is 5 times better and stronger than a Dodge or a Gmc/Chevy An outdoorsman or a family who likes to rv would be happy with the 250 deisel.It has class, looks, comfort,versitility, and most of all pure power.The power stroke deisel, in my book sets the f-series apart from all the others. In the 28-34000 dollar bracket, it may seem a bit high but I dont think you'll find a better vehicle for that price. You get what you pay for, It's Solid. Ford dealers Similar Products Used: Ive driven Dodge 3500 and Chevy deisels and when I put them all together the Ford wins hands down, my last two trucks were Fords F-150 4x4 |