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2021 Ford F350 review

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Pros

  • Pulling power enhanced by capable 10-speed transmission
  • Payload and towing capacity continue to rise
  • Large interior space can be outfitted with luxurious accommodations

Cons

  • Tricky to navigate in urban environments
  • Brake feel isn't as consistent as we'd like
  • Price rises quickly with higher trim levels and added features

Mileage (EPA estimate)

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2021 Ford F-350 tackles heavy-duty chores with ease

The high-tech design of today's heavy-duty trucks allows them to work both harder and smarter. The 2021 Ford F-350 Super Duty proves this point with the latest in drivetrain technology, offering a standard 6.2-liter V8 engine mated to an advanced 10-speed automatic transmission. If the 6.2-liter isn't sufficient, a 7.3-liter V8 or a 6.7-liter turbodiesel V8, both with even higher payload and towing capacities, are available. Rear-wheel drive is standard on the F-350, but four-wheel drive is available while a Tremor package adds elevated ride height, off-road tires, a locking rear differential, and underbody skid plates.

New F-350 features for 2021 include adaptive steering on higher trim levels and a retractable bed step to ease bed access. Cab configurations range from regular cab to extended cab to crew cab, and the trim lineup is XL, XLT, Lariat, King Ranch, Platinum, and Limited.

Ford continues to enhance the F-350's maximum capabilities, with the 2021 model featuring a max payload rated at 7,850 pounds and max towing well over 20,000 pounds. Various factors may impact towing capacity, including weight of passengers, cargo, and options/accessories.

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What is new for the 2021 Ford F350?

  • F350 trims have been upgraded with Seat Massagers as standard equipment this year.
  • The XL trim now comes with Auxiliary Audio Input, Bluetooth Technology, Bang & Olufsen Audio, Android Auto, and Apple CarPlay as standard equipment.
  • The King Ranch trim now comes with 20 Inch Plus Wheels as standard equipment.
  • The Platinum trim now comes with Rear Seat Heaters as standard equipment.
  • The Lariat trim now comes with Smart Key as standard equipment.

2021 Ford F350 trims

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XL:

  • 385-hp, 430-lb-ft of torque 6.2L
  • 475-hp, 1050-lb-ft of torque 6.7L
  • 330-hp, 825-lb-ft of torque 6.7L
  • 7.3L
  • Vinyl Seats
  • Side Airbags
  • Overhead Airbags
  • Traction Control
  • Rear View Camera
  • Tow Hitch
  • Automatic Transmission
  • Flex Fuel Vehicle
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XLT:

  • Includes all features available on the XL
  • Blind Spot Monitor
  • Cloth Seats
  • Power Mirrors
  • Alloy Wheels
  • Satellite Radio Ready
  • Power Seats
  • Running Boards
  • Power Locks
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Lariat:

King Ranch:

  • Includes all features available on the Lariat
  • Memory Seats
  • Front Seat Heaters
  • Heated Steering Wheel
  • A/C Seats
  • Remote Start
  • Lane Departure Warning
  • Navigation System
  • Long Bed
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Platinum:

Limited:

  • Includes all features available on the Platinum
  • Sunroofs

What We Like

Capability: Now rated at up to 7,850 pounds of payload capacity, and 24,200 pounds of towing capacity,

the F-350 can handle big demands while making the driver's life easier with features like a Tow driving mode, bed step, spray-in bedliner, Pro Trailer Backup Assist™, and trailer towing camera system.

Interior: With a roomy interior and a host of standard and available convenience features the F-350 can be outfitted for everything from construction work sites to long-distance family road trips. The upscale trims, including the King Ranch, Platinum, and Limited, incorporate everything from plush leather upholstery, dual-zone automatic climate control, and heated and ventilated seats to Ford's advanced SYNC® 3 infotainment system as standard equipment.

Efficiency: Pairing a diesel V8 with a 10-speed automatic improves both performance and efficiency for the F-350 Super Duty. The truck's lightweight aluminum body panels add yet another high-tech solution to saving gas, illustrating Ford's commitment to reducing fuel consumption and owner operating costs, even in its heavy-duty line of trucks.

What Needs Improvement

Maneuverability: Buying a heavy-duty truck means navigating a heavy-duty truck, which can get dicey when driving in-town. Ford offers some high-tech features to compensate, including a surround-view camera and the Pro Trailer Backup Assist package. This combination, plus available blind-spot warning, makes urban driving and trailer hookups much easier.

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Ratings & reliability

Customer ratings

5 out of 5

3 customer reviews

RepairPal reliability rating

2
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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
  • Auxiliary Audio Input
  • Bang & Olufsen Audio
  • Bluetooth Technology
  • Cruise Control
  • Dual Rear Wheels
  • Flex Fuel Vehicle
  • Overhead Airbags
  • Rear View Camera
  • Side Airbags
  • Sync System
  • Tow Hitch
  • Traction Control
  • Vinyl Seats

Optional Features

  • Alloy Wheels
  • Android Auto
  • Apple CarPlay
  • Automatic Transmission
  • Bed Cover
  • Bed Liner
  • Blind Spot Monitor
  • Cloth Seats
  • Cruise Control
  • Dual Rear Wheels
  • Fifth Wheel Tow Hitch
  • Gooseneck Tow Hitch
  • Heated Mirrors
  • Long Bed
  • Parking Sensors
  • Power Locks
  • Power Mirrors
  • Power Windows
  • Rear Defroster
  • Rear View Camera
  • Remote Start
  • Running Boards
  • Satellite Radio Ready
  • Tow Hitch
  • 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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