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2
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5
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1
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10
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10
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1
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1
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2
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2008 Ford F-450 Super Duty XLT 4dr Crew Cab 4WD LB DRW (6.4L 8cyl Turbodiesel 6M)
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Ford decided not to honor their warranty because the truck had been abused... Even though all the proper paper work was given to them of all the oil changes. The engineer would not accept that the oil and filter had in fact been changed. All this goes back to the engine.. Smoking and over heating from the beginning. Apparently the fix did not fix it. Any one else having problems with Ford over warranty issues? I guess they will have it towed back to my house.. (another $400 for towing) unless I let them fix it for $5,000 dollars, and there is no way unless the money falls down from the sky!
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Comfort a plus,Seems to pull well
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| Performance: |
10
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10
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Build Quality: |
10
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| Comfort: |
10
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10
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Reliability: |
10
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| Fuel Economy: |
8
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Exterior Design: |
10
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2008 Ford F-450 Super Duty Lariat 4dr Crew Cab 4WD LB DRW (6.4L 8cyl Turbodiesel 6M)
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I have had my F-450 for a year and have had zero problems. I tow a trailer that weighs in at 11,000 lbs empty, and 24,000 + lbs loaded. It handles the loads easy, has plenty of power to keep it moving up big hills (Grape Vine, Pacheco Pass). The Tow Command system is incredible with seemless, smooth braking and downshifting to get you stopped in a hurry. This truck rides excellent, interior is beautiful and comfortable. The sound system is top notch. My fuel mileage started out low; about 7.5- 8.0 mpg towing and 9.5- 10 mpg empty. When I hit 15,000 miles the mileage took a jump to 9.5 mpg towing and 14 mpg empty (driving at 70 mph with 4.88 gears). Bottom line, I love this truck.
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Stability under load, superior comfort and handling, great looks and convenience features (tailgate step and handle, to name one). Commercial tires and wheels. Tons of power to pull whatever you want.
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I would like to see a two speed rear end so the truck could be geared up when not working hard.
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| Performance: |
8
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Fun-to-Drive: |
7
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Build Quality: |
2
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| Comfort: |
7
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Interior Design: |
4
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Reliability: |
2
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1
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Exterior Design: |
8
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2008 Ford F-450 Super Duty Lariat 4dr Crew Cab 4WD LB DRW (6.4L 8cyl Turbodiesel 6M)
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14750 miles and 34 days in for repair - ABS problems, cooling problem, loss of power, light bulbs falling out, hub caps falling off, can only use 33 gallons max of the 38 gal tank, 5.1 MPG towing 10,000lbs, 80MPH max speed.. This vehicle has to be the worst I have ever had experience with. I used to put 100,000 mi/yr on F350s and if I was still towing like I was then I would be out of business. Now because of 5MPG towing and 8.5 empty, I can't afford to drive it. On top of it all, Ford will not stand behind it and I am out of luck..
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I Like the 6100 lbs bed capacity and the tight turning radius.
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The interior was styled after the F150, which I think makes the truck look cheap. Fuel mileage needs drastic improvement.
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| Performance: |
8
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Fun-to-Drive: |
8
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Build Quality: |
7
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| Comfort: |
8
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Interior Design: |
9
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Reliability: |
1
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2
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Exterior Design: |
9
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2008 Ford F-450 Super Duty XLT 4dr Crew Cab LB DRW (6.4L 8cyl Turbodiesel 6M)
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In January of 08 I bought an F450 for hauling cars. The first thing I noticed was that I was getting around 6.6-5.0 mileage while towing! My best friend has 07 Dodge & a Chevy and he's getting around 8-10. The next thing is after putting 10,000 miles on it it's been in the shop 2 different times for egr values and a busted radiator! I have 4.10 gears in it I'm looking to swap them out for some 3.73's to get better mileage, if I can get the thing out of the shop!
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| Performance: |
7
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8
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3
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| Comfort: |
9
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10
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Reliability: |
3
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3
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9
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2008 Ford F-450 Super Duty Lariat 4dr Crew Cab 4WD LB DRW (6.4L 8cyl Turbodiesel 6M)
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I am a car hauler. my max weight is 20,000 lb. I have 19,000 (5 months ) miles on the truck with 3 week in the shop for repairs on the cooling system. It has been hard to do business with kind of preformance.
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Great body style, good power on the hill
- Suggested Improvements
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Buy the full warranty and trade before service is up
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| DETAILED RATINGS: |
| Performance: |
10
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Fun-to-Drive: |
10
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Build Quality: |
10
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| Comfort: |
10
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Interior Design: |
10
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Reliability: |
10
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| Fuel Economy: |
6
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Exterior Design: |
10
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2008 Ford F-450 Super Duty Lariat 4dr Crew Cab 4WD LB DRW (6.4L 8cyl Turbodiesel 6M)
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For the people that want a real truck this Ford F-450 is the one for you. The power this ford has is unbelievable, easy to drive, comfortable, you can sit in this truck for 14 hours and feel like you're ready to go again. Looks like a truck and drives like a car. I can haul a full load of horses in a live in trailer and not even know its behind me. For all you people that talk about the truck being too big buy a smaller one.
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Everything!
- Suggested Improvements
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Fuel mileage
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| DETAILED RATINGS: |
| Performance: |
8
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Fun-to-Drive: |
9
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Build Quality: |
5
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| Comfort: |
9
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Interior Design: |
9
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Reliability: |
5
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1
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9
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2008 Ford F-450 Super Duty Lariat 4dr Crew Cab LB DRW (6.4L 8cyl Turbodiesel 6M)
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I traded up from a 2000 F350 with 50,000 miles. The 08 F450 is a much better riding, and driving truck and the King Ranch package can't be beat. It definitely has more power then the 2000, and the suspension is amazing - I have a Lance 1181 camper that's 4000lbs dry weight in the bed and the truck hardly sits down with it on there. But here's the no! with only 5500 miles on the truck and easy hauling it has been in the shop for more than six weeks with transmission problems, over heating issues and now it's starting to chug and act "weird" intermittently. Boy, I hope I haven't just given up reliability for comfort!
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King Ranch package, the looks, the pickup an power, the load capacity, the ride compared to the old bumpy trucks, cab heater and navigation are sweet too.
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Fuel economy - I'm getting about 8mpg towing and 9 not. The governor - I hate that someone tells me how fast I can drive. Reliability - this truck has been in the shop more in the first 6 mos than the entire 5 years with my 2000.
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| DETAILED RATINGS: |
| Performance: |
10
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Fun-to-Drive: |
10
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Build Quality: |
10
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| Comfort: |
10
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Interior Design: |
10
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Reliability: |
10
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5
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10
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2008 Ford F-450 Super Duty Lariat 4dr Crew Cab 4WD LB DRW (6.4L 8cyl Turbodiesel 6M)
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Purchased my 2008 F450 on a Tuesday, had the 5th wheel installed on Wednesday and left for the Florida Keys on Friday with 450 miles on the truck. We pulled the 40 foot toy hauler with 3 Harleys in the back, estimated 18,500 pounds and had no problems running in the tow haul mode. Great truck, but it does like a gallon of fuel. We averaged around 7.3 MPG on the trip of about 3,000 miles. My truck has 4.88 gears and turns about 2500 RPM at 65 miles per hour. We ran with the cruise on 70 most of the time. the truck now has about 8,000 miles on it and we love the truck except the mileage. We get about 11.5 MPG around town.
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The interior and dash are great and the exterior has the real truck look!
- Suggested Improvements
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Fuel consumption should be improved!
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| DETAILED RATINGS: |
| Performance: |
8
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Fun-to-Drive: |
7
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Build Quality: |
10
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| Comfort: |
10
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Interior Design: |
10
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Reliability: |
9
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5
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2008 Ford F-450 Super Duty Lariat 4dr Crew Cab 4WD LB DRW (6.4L 8cyl Turbodiesel 6M)
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Said I would never own a pickup. Seems to be a very very nice tow vehicle. Perhaps one of the very few that doesn't wear on you when travelling long distance. Fit and quality seem excllent. Brakes and wheels are awesome. Mileage is 12-13 around town, 15-16 on the interstate, and 10-12 when towing a 10,000lb Airstream. As long as you remember its intended purpose, you'll love the truck. I had zero problems so far, and have 7200 miles on it. I highly recommend this tow vehicle.
- Favorite Features
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Ordered with all options except navigation. Opted for manual shift 4 wheel drive. Kingranch option.
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Would like firmer upshift for the automatic transmission. Everything else seems well designed.
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| DETAILED RATINGS: |
| Performance: |
3
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Fun-to-Drive: |
6
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Build Quality: |
1
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| Comfort: |
9
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Interior Design: |
8
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Reliability: |
5
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4
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Exterior Design: |
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2008 Ford F-450 Super Duty Lariat 4dr Crew Cab LB DRW (6.4L 8cyl Turbodiesel 6M)
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Most everything about the truck is great. However the engine makes strange noises, and Ford neglets to tell future owners the engine is goverened between 80 and 85 mph
- Favorite Features
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Trailer tow.
- Suggested Improvements
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Get rid of the governer.
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