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2018 Ford F350 review

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Pros

  • Diesel V8 delivers strong pulling power
  • Payload and towing specs to handle heavy demands
  • Roomy cabin with plenty of available premium and high-tech features

Cons

  • Maneuverability in urban areas can be tricky
  • Uneven brake pedal response
  • Pricing escalates quickly with higher trim levels and added features

Mileage (EPA estimate)

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2018 Ford F-350 delivers heavy-duty capability in a polished package

The 2018 Ford F-350 Super Duty delivers heavy-duty truck hauling with ease and refinement. Lightweight aluminum body panels and a roomy cabin rest on a high-strength steel frame. Power comes from either a 6.2-liter gasoline V8 or a turbocharged 6.7-liter diesel V8, with both engines sending power to the rear wheels through a six-speed automatic. Four-wheel drive is optional, as is a dual-rear-wheel axle for buyers needing additional payload and towing capacity. Available body styles are regular cab, super cab, and crew cab. Trim levels include XL, XLT, Lariat, King Ranch, Platinum, and a new Limited. Available features like a 360-degree camera can help maneuver the F-350 in tight spaces, while a remote camera allows drivers to see "through" a trailer. Storable profiles to easily recall specific trailer dimensions, tire-pressure monitoring, and brake settings aid F-350 operators with multiple trailers. Adaptive cruise control, leather upholstery, and Ford's SYNC® 3 infotainment system are among the truck's available features, giving the 2018 Ford F-350 a sense of luxury normally reserved for premium sedans and SUVs.

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What is new for the 2018 Ford F350?

  • The F350 is available in a new trim called the Limited.
  • F350 trims have been upgraded with Lane Departure Warning, Sunroof(s), and Turbo Diesel Engine as standard equipment this year.
  • Seat Massagers and Alternative Fuel features are now available as options on select trims.
  • The XL trim now comes with Rear View Camera as standard equipment.
  • The XLT trim now comes with Bluetooth Technology as standard equipment.
  • The Platinum trim now comes with 20 Inch Plus Wheels as standard equipment.

2018 Ford F350 trims

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XL:

  • 450-hp, 935-lb-ft of torque 6.7L
  • 385-hp, 430-lb-ft of torque 6.2L
  • Traction Control
  • Side Airbags
  • Overhead Airbags
  • Vinyl Seats
  • Rear View Camera
  • Tow Hitch
  • Automatic Transmission
  • 4WD/AWD
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XLT:

  • Includes all features available on the XL
  • Cruise Control
  • Cloth Seats
  • Power Mirrors
  • Running Boards
  • Satellite Radio Ready
  • Bluetooth Technology
  • Sync System
  • Alloy Wheels
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Lariat:

  • Includes all features available on the XLT
  • Rear Defroster
  • Leather Seats
  • Power Seats
  • Front Seat Heaters
  • Parking Sensors
  • Sony Sound System
  • Apple CarPlay
  • Android Auto
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King Ranch:

Platinum:

Limited:

  • Includes all features available on the Platinum
  • Lane Departure Warning
  • Sunroofs
  • Turbo Diesel Engine

What We Like

Capability: The primary concern for heavy-duty truck buyers is capability, and the 2018 Ford F-350 Super Duty delivers, with up to 7,640 pounds of payload capacity and more than 20,000 pounds of towing capacity.

Roll in the wide range of available advanced technology to make hauling and towing easier, and the F-350 Super Duty is among the best trucks you can buy for serious truck chores.

Interior: The F-350's spacious interior provides plenty of room for adults in the front and—in Super Crew models—back seats. Upscale interiors on the King Ranch, Platinum, and Limited trims include high-quality leather, while the dual-zone automatic climate control system and heated/ventilated seats keep occupants comfortable over a wide range of weather conditions.

Efficiency: Good gas mileage isn't usually a heavy-duty truck's strength, but Ford has done its best to maximize MPG through the use of lightweight aluminum body panels and an available diesel engine. Of course heavy towing and hauling will still tax the fuel budget, but the F-350 with a diesel engine is as efficient as these H-D trucks get.

What Needs Improvement

Maneuverability: Heavy-duty truck buyers know what they're getting into when buying one of these large vehicles, but that doesn't change the reality of trying to maneuver these beasts on city streets or in tight confines. Thankfully, available features like the surround-view camera and Ford's Pro Trailer Backup Assist go a long way to mitigating these challenges.

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Ratings & reliability

Customer ratings

2 out of 5

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RepairPal reliability rating

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RepairPal gave the Ford F350 an overall reliability rating of 2.5 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Average. This rating ranks Ford F350 18th out of 19 among Fullsize Trucks.

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Ford F350 features and specs

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XL 2WD 2D Regular Cab

Standard Features

  • ABS Brakes
  • Air Conditioning
  • AM/FM Stereo
  • Automatic Transmission
  • Dual Rear Wheels
  • Flex Fuel Vehicle
  • Overhead Airbags
  • Rear View Camera
  • Side Airbags
  • Tow Hitch
  • Traction Control
  • Vinyl Seats

Optional Features

  • Alloy Wheels
  • Alternative Fuel
  • Android Auto
  • Apple CarPlay
  • Auxiliary Audio Input
  • Bed Cover
  • Bed Liner
  • Blind Spot Monitor
  • Bluetooth Technology
  • CD Audio
  • Cloth Seats
  • Cruise Control
  • Fifth Wheel Tow Hitch
  • Flex Fuel Vehicle
  • Gooseneck Tow Hitch
  • Heated Mirrors
  • Long Bed
  • Navigation System
  • No A/C
  • Parking Sensors
  • Power Locks
  • Power Windows
  • Rear Defroster
  • Rear View Camera
  • Remote Start
  • Running Boards
  • Satellite Radio Ready
  • Sync System
  • Tow Hitch
  • Turbo Diesel Engine
  • Vinyl Seats

Drive Wheels

Rear Wheel Drive (2WD)

Engine size

6.2L

Horsepower

385

Torque (ft-lbs)

430

Engine type

Gas

Fuel capacity

34

Wheelbase

142"

Overall length

231.8"

Width

96"

Height

78.1"

Leg room

F 43.9"

Head room

F 40.8"

Front tires

LT245/75SR17

Rear tires

LT245/75SR17

Seating capacity

3

Max towing capacity

1320/13200 lbs.

Transmission

Automatic

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