2020 Ford F-350 Super Duty Review
2020 Ford F-350 Super Duty Review
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2020 Ford F-350 Super Duty Review
byTravis Langness
Reviews Editor
Travis Langness has worked in the automotive industry since 2011. He has written thousands of car-related articles and tested and reviewed hundreds of vehicles over the course of his career.
Pros
- Diesel V8 generates immense power and torque
- Plenty of payload and tow capacity
- Aluminum body reduces overall weight, improving efficiency
- Spacious cabs offer many convenience and technology options
Cons
- Price tag soars with options
What's new
- New 7.3-liter gasoline V8 added to the lineup
- Optional 6.7-liter diesel engine now uses a 10-speed automatic
- New off-road-focused Tremor package
- Part of the third Super Duty generation introduced for 2017
Overview
Alongside its Ram 3500 and Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD rivals, the 2020 Ford F-350 Super Duty brings the muscle to the pickup market. The 2020 Ford F-350 is very similar to the F-250 in design and driving character. They have the same powerful engines options and generally the same standard and optional features. The biggest difference is the F-350's upgraded capability.
Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2020 Ford F-350 Super Duty XL 2dr Regular Cab LB (6.2L 8cyl 10A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of N/A undefined in Ohio.
Monthly estimates based on costs in Ohio
Not EPA tested for F-350 Super Duty XL
F-350 Super Duty XL
vs
$257/mo
Avg. Large Truck
This year's Super Duty has new engine and transmission combos that now provide more than 20,000 pounds of conventional trailer towing capacity. Then you have a cab full of tech comforts, such as voice-controlled infotainment and a Wi-Fi hotspot, available leather interiors, even cooled front seats and ambient lighting. One thing's for sure: Today's heavy-duty truck no longer needs to be limited to the job site.
The Super Duty also gets a new off-road package called the Tremor, which is a step up from the existing FX4 package. The Tremor package upgrades start with a 2-inch front lift and shorter airdam, followed by 35-inch Goodyear Wrangler DuraTrac all-terrain tires. It also includes a retuned suspension, upgraded shock absorbers, a locking rear differential, a limited-slip front differential, a rock-crawl mode, and low-speed cruise control. The skid plates from the FX4 package are also included.
In total, the 2020 F-350 continues the trend of bringing a friendly and accessible experience to heavy-duty trucks. Certainly, you have options. The Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD and GMC Sierra 2500HD twins have been redesigned for 2020, and Ram redid its 3500 just last year. But even though the Ford F-350 Super Duty isn't the freshest choice, it remains a compelling pick if you want a truck that can do just about anything.
Which F-350 Super Duty does Edmunds recommend?
The cost of an F-350 can easily get out of control. That's why we like the XLT, which adds many helpful safety features for a reasonable price. It offers more configurations than other trims too, so you can find the exact size and capability you need.
2020 Ford F-350 Super Duty models
The Ford Super Duty F-350 is a full-size heavy-duty pickup truck. It comes in six trims: XL, XLT, Lariat, King Ranch, Platinum and Limited. It can be configured as a regular cab, an extended cab (aka SuperCab), or a crew cab with either a 6.8- or an 8.2-foot bed length.
Each variant is available with one of three engines: a 6.2-liter V8 (385 horsepower, 430 lb-ft of torque), a 7.3-liter V8 (430 hp, 475 lb-ft) or a 6.7-liter turbocharged diesel V8 (475 hp, 1,050 lb-ft). Unlike the F-250, the F-350 pairs a 10-speed automatic transmission with all three engines.
The XL keeps it basic, with black steel bumpers, steel wheels and manual door locks. It's not all analog, though: Sync infotainment with a 4.2-inch center screen, a 4G Wi-Fi hotspot (Ford Pass Connect) and a rearview camera are standard. The XLT adds important safety equipment such as blind-spot monitoring, lane departure alert and automatic emergency braking. You also get an upgraded Sync 3 system with an 8-inch touchscreen.
Luxury begins to enter the equation with the Lariat model. It includes a 10-speaker B&O sound system, leather-trimmed seats and an 8-inch instrument screen. Meanwhile, the plush King Ranch brings heated and ventilated front seats, unique leather trim and camera-based towing aids, among other upgrades.
The Platinum enters rare territory. It introduces standard adaptive cruise control and LED headlights, plus power running boards. At the top of the lineup is the Limited. It comes with four-wheel drive and the 6.7-liter diesel engine, plus a panoramic sunroof and a two-tone leather interior.
New for 2020 is the off-road-oriented Tremor package, with large tires, a specialized front suspension, and various rock- and terrain-crawling modes.
Reliability Ratings by RepairPal
2.5 out of 5 stars2.5/5Average
#18 out of 19 among Fullsize Trucks
RepairPal Reliability Ratings are based on the actual cost, frequency, and severity of unscheduled repairs and maintenance on make/model data for select 2008-2022 vehicles. The reliability of a specific vehicle may vary depending on its maintenance and driving history, model year, trim, and features.
Cost
The average total annual cost for unscheduled repairs and maintenance across all model years of the Ford F-350 Super Duty from 2008-2022.$1,125/yr
vs. $752/yr
for Average Fullsize Truck
for Average Fullsize Truck
Frequency
The average number of times this model is brought into the shop for unscheduled repairs and maintenance in a single year. RepairPal calculates this metric by tracking millions of unique vehicles over multiple years to determine an average number of visits per year (omitting small routine visits, e.g., oil changes).1.02x/yr
vs. 0.98x/yr
for Average Fullsize Truck
for Average Fullsize Truck
Severity
The probability that a repair will be a major issue, meaning the repair costs 3x the average annual repair cost for all models. This threshold will be higher for vehicles that have higher labor rates and parts costs (such as a premium brand).26.7%
vs. 19.9%
for Average Fullsize Truck
for Average Fullsize Truck
powered by RepairPal Based on RepairPal reliability data as of 8/23/2023. Ratings are provided by RepairPal and Edmunds is not responsible for their accuracy.
Consumer reviews
Read what other owners think about the Used 2020 Ford F-350 Super Duty.
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5 out of 5 stars
5th wheel hauler
Mel, 11/18/2018
2019 Ford F-350 Super Duty King Ranch 4dr Crew Cab 4WD SB (6.2L 8cyl 6A)
I traded in a 2015 F350 King Ranch for the 2019 F350 and so far I love it. I hated the doors and front end on the 15 but Fords new body style has overcome all that. The doors shut like a luxury car. Front end and frame are solid. I really like the new cab design, more room than I was expecting. The Ford 5th wheel hitch is exceptional and quite, no movement and takes up less room. Overall … very happy with the new truck.
5 out of 5 stars
Huge leap forward comparible to 1999
Swillardo, 01/07/2017
2017 Ford F-350 Super Duty Lariat 4dr Crew Cab 4WD SB (6.2L 8cyl 6A)
This is absolutely the finest pickup I have ever sat in, drove, or used. It rides better than my 99, 02, 03, and 13. It is quieter than all of them, gets better mileage than all of them, and would run circles around all of them in terms of power, acceleration, and towing. The interior is freakishly well though out, Sync 3 finally has Ford in the infotainment game, and they have even … made the seats more comfortable. The visibility out of the cab is amazing, and the supplemental cab heater produces more heat more quickly than the last generation. There just isn't a place where they haven't improved this truck. This is the same leap forward that I felt when I bought my 1999 F250. Ford may take awhile to do a ground up redesign, but when they do it, they go big and all-in. There is only one downside and that is price. I paid invoice for mine and that was pretty close to $66,000. My 13 with similar equipment was about $56,000 at invoice. $10 K in 4 years is nothing to sneeze at. The day is coming soon where I won't be able to afford to buy them any longer, That will be a sad day. But do I think it was worth the jump? Absolutely. The 2017 is $10K better than the 13 if you can come up with the coin for it. Trust me and go drive one.
4 out of 5 stars
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RN/Farmer, 11/09/2018
2018 Ford F-350 Super Duty Limited 4dr Crew Cab 4WD LB DRW (6.7L 8cyl Turbodiesel 6A)
2018 F-350 XLT 6.7L SRW super crew with 8" bed purchased 6/28/18. First, this thing tows like a beast! When merging into traffic give the turbos a few seconds to spin up to get huge amounts of torque you can feel. I have used the truck on the farm to pull three fallen red oak trees at the same time all chained together out of my field (the tractor is having some software issues go … figure), the truck did this in 4x4 low and at about 1600-1800 rpm and the motor didn't sound like it was working very hard. As for MPG's pulling my gooseneck loaded with a trailer depending on terrain (hilly or flat) the mpg's can range between 9-11mpg according to the fuel trip computer. The truck slows equally as well the brakes are nice and strong and the engine brake does a great job of controlling the truck's speed downhill while being pushed by a gooseneck trailer loaded down with a tractor with software problems. The interior is not bad everything I would expect in a basic work truck just with a whole bunch of room inside. Best thing is so much leg room the grandkids in the back seat their muddy boots can't reach the back of my seat, again it's an XLT I didn't need platinum or Limited too fancy for me for what I use the truck for that being said the interior appointments were not lacking for me. The rear view camera is really helpful hooking up the trailer and also for figuring out how close I am to hitting the barn door. The fuel tank holds 48gal of diesel at $3.29/gal from a 1/4 tank it costs $107 to fill up that's a consideration, lucky for me I can write off fuel costs. It's a tall and long truck so parking up close at Wal-Mart is a no go but you will get plenty of exercise walking from the far end of the lot since the truck's length takes up about 3-4 feet of the space behind it or in front depending on how you park. The height is a bonus as you gives you good 360 view of your surroundings. Payload I had a full pallet of fencing timbers made of locust and the truck squatted a few inches but didn't bottom out. The aluminum bed is holding up pretty well the ford bed coating is pretty tough I use a piece of 4x8 plywood to keep dings to a minimum. the truck is comfortable and so far reliable. I have no intentions of modifying anything in the powertrain or suspension because the price of trucks nowadays I want this thing to be around for a longtime so I wont have to make another monthly payment equivalent to a monthly small house payment. I use a beater f-150 to do a lot of running around town to get parts for the machines
5 out of 5 stars
Still the Best truck I have ever towed with
Bill R, 11/19/2017
2017 Ford F-350 Super Duty Lariat 4dr Crew Cab 4WD LB DRW (6.2L 8cyl 6A)
I bought this truck to tow a 13000 pound 41 foot fifth wheel. We did one quick weekend after 1000 miles on the odometer. What a monster. I went from a 06 Dodge ram 3500 mega cab single rear wheel diesel. What a difference. To start with the power is amazing. You can set the cruise control at 65 and it never slows down. Even in the mountains. After the weekend run we went on a 2700 mile … trip with the camper. No problem with power. The exhaust brake work great. The transmission always seems to be in the right gear. The heated and cooled seats really help with comfort. Makes the wife happy! The climate control is the best in the business. Ac will freeze you. Fuel milage was 9.8 to 11 mpg. 4x4 with 410 gears. Not bad for a gcvw of 21400 lbs. It gets about 750 mpg on def when towing. Fit and finish was great. One dent in the body on delivery. Dealer wanted to fix it but I did not want any paint work on a new truck. Coming up on my first 5000 mile service. Will do fuel filters also. So far I am impressed with my decision to by a Ford F350 6.7 diesel. Update June 4, 2020. My F350 has performed outstanding. It has only been back to the dealer for oil changes and a bad valve stem. It is the best towing truck I have ever owned. I set the cruise control and it runs 70MPH all day long with my 13K lb 5th wheel in tow. I did add the Ford TPMS to my trailer. It gives me piece of mind while towing. My F350 has performed outstanding. Mileage while towing is 9 -11 MPG and the 48 Gallon fuel tank keeps me at 400 miles or so between fill ups with the camper. I would recommend this truck to anyone towing a trailer
We have a limited number of reviews for the 2020 Ford F-350 Super Duty, so we've included reviews for other years of the F-350 Super Duty since its last redesign.
2020 F-350 Super Duty Highlights
Crew Cab
XL
Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee | $39,150 |
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Engine Type | Flex-fuel (ffv) |
Seating | 6 seats |
Drivetrain | rear wheel drive |
Max Towing Capacity | 18,000 lbs. |
Warranty | 3 years / 36,000 miles |
Safety
Our experts like the F-350 Super Duty models:
- Blind-Spot Monitoring
- Alerts the driver when a vehicle comes into the F-350's blind spot. The zone can be enlarged to cover a trailer up to 33 feet in length.
- Trailer Tow Camera System
- Lets you know what's behind your trailer when reversing.
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System
- Warns you if a tire is below the recommended pressure. Coverage can include trailer tires as well.
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