2008 Ford F-250 Super Duty Consumer Reviews

11.8 mpg

Written by: frenchy on 06/17/2008

Vehicle

2008 Ford F-250 Super Duty XLT 4dr Crew Cab 4WD LB (5.4L 8cyl 6M)

Review

I bought a 2008 F350 4x4 King Ranch LWB 5.4L. This is my second diesel and definitely my last Ford diesel. Last one was a 2004 F350 that did about 18.4 mpg and then I get this low sulfur petro burning sponge at best demonstrated 11.8 mpg. Yeah I would probably get 13mpg @ 65 mph but I am in TX and the speed limit is 70-80 on the interstate. I have taken it to the dealer and all they can say is be patient it will get better. Wrong answer. For a 50K truck I better get results. The dealer has given me cash, free tank of gas, free oil change, and other things but Ford engineers screwed up big time on the MPG in 2008. I should have went back to Chevy with a dura

Favorite Features

Interior

Suggested Improvements

MPG. That emissions cleaning system that blows white smoke when it cleans the intake out. It looks like you blew an engine going into turn one.

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Overall good truck

Written by: Tony Reaves on 06/07/2008

Vehicle

2008 Ford F-250 Super Duty Lariat 4dr Crew Cab 4WD SB (5.4L 8cyl 6M)

Review

I have had my King Ranch for 2 weeks now. Gas mileage is as expected around 12.5 mpg for mainly all highway driving. This vehicle lacks many options that should be standard for a truck of this price, but it is the best looking truck on the market right now. I had to add some options after market that could be standard. Overall, seems like it will be a great truck.

Favorite Features

Instrument gauge cluster, large center console, Bold styling, interior space, King Ranch seats are the best on the market. Reverse camera is a nice option. Tow command is a nice option to have with the "AUX" upfitter switches.

Suggested Improvements

Needs car seat latch anchors, much larger garbage container (it is useless due to size.) Daytime running lights. Radio/Nav package is over priced for quality. Much better to use aftermarket equipment for radio/nav and bluetooth. "Auto" up/down function for all windows.

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Strong truck

Written by: BILL on 06/02/2008

Vehicle

2008 Ford F-250 Super Duty XLT 4dr Crew Cab 4WD SB (5.4L 8cyl 6M)

Review

Great looking truck with lots of power. It has been a wonderful experience to own one so far. The towing mileage could be better but driving on the open road I get 18 mpg at 64 mph.

Favorite Features

Interior/exterior styling. Great engine performance.

Suggested Improvements

Better towing mileage.

2 out 3 people found this review helpful

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Talked my husband into this truck

Written by: triciah2001 on 05/26/2008

Vehicle

2008 Ford F-250 Super Duty XL 4dr Crew Cab LB (5.4L 8cyl 6M)

Review

I talked my husband into this truck from being a pure Chevy man. I doubt I'll ever get another. We haul a 26 foot gear box, got tons of power to move it at 5.6 miles/gall. empty on flat freeway! Now we've got power steering issues on top of radiator issues not to mention we have to carrying a load of back up fuses for hauling because they tend to blow. Hauling my 3 horse with my Sub. I get 13+, same thing with diesel maybe 8.

Favorite Features

Like the mirrors and room

Suggested Improvements

Fuel mileage. It's a joke

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Good but could be great

Written by: JDA on 05/23/2008

Vehicle

2008 Ford F-250 Super Duty Lariat 4dr Crew Cab SB (5.4L 8cyl 6M)

Review

This is my sixth new Ford truck and third new Super Duty. Just picked up my 2008 SD King Ranch 4WD SB last week. Not impressed yet with my first diesel. Getting just under 13 in town without a heavy foot. Ordered this with most everything, so very nice. Hard to deal with the lack of throttle response. Seems like diesel is working way too hard to move truck up to highway speed and could be related to base weight and 3.73. Pushing 3.55 to boost economy = dog. Light tan interior is impossible to keep clean. SD FX4 lacks premium interior option like F-150 FX4.

Favorite Features

Better tow mirrors, lower headlights, rear camera option, better audio options, updated interior, hydro boost brakes, wide mounted fog lights, memory package, bed extender, quieter diesel, chrome package, 08 20" rims, improved gauge cluster and message display, rear ride stability, rear floor vents

Suggested Improvements

Overall cost is too high, six speed tranny, bring back mini glove box, useful rear seat anchor points, better fuel economy, dark interior on Lariat and King Ranch, cheaper NAV radio, bring back colors and rebates for Harley, satellite radio that supports XM and Sirius, rear storage and better cup holders

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Gas hog

Written by: Fred Quick on 05/18/2008

Vehicle

2008 Ford F-250 Super Duty Lariat 4dr SuperCab 4WD SB (5.4L 8cyl 6M)

Review

I love this truck for it's appearance both inside and out. My wife has an 06 Acura RL and I will put the interior of this truck against the comfort of her car any day. That said, I am averaging 11 MPG and already have 23K on the trck. I'm told that this will improve once north of 25K but am not holding my breath. Simply put, the fuel economy on this truck stinks! If fuel economy is something that you are looking for in a heavy duty truck, look elsewhere.

Favorite Features

Interior design - most comfortable truck I have ever been in. Mine is loaded with DVD, nav, etc.. Long trips pulling the travel trailer are much more comfortable and the kids don't complain near as much! Tailgate step. Overall appearance of the truck.

Suggested Improvements

Fuel economy. With diesel at north of $4.00 a gallon, I am spending over $500 per month just to drive back and forth from my office. Considering buying a little Mazda or the like to use as a daily driver. Shouldn't have to consider this when I have a $50,000 truck sitting in my driveway.

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This truck rocks

Written by: kevin on 05/02/2008

Vehicle

2008 Ford F-250 Super Duty XLT 4dr SuperCab 4WD LB (5.4L 8cyl 6M)

Review

I have owned this truck for 10 months now and could not be more pleased. Power is great I pull a 34 foot Prowler Regal 5th and often a 17 foot boat behind that and average 13 to 14 miles per gallon (Canada) and 22 to 24 on the highway. I would not complain about poor milage even if it was poor as this truck is fun to drive loaded and gives me great piece of mind when towing. By far the best Ford I have owned.

Favorite Features

Power and styling

Suggested Improvements

Make all rear end ratio's available

6 out 7 people found this review helpful

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Best Super Duty Yet

Written by: ron panna on 04/28/2008

Vehicle

2008 Ford F-250 Super Duty Lariat 4dr SuperCab LB (5.4L 8cyl 6M)

Review

I have owned Ford F-250's since the 70's, usually buying a new one with every body change. don't use every day, however need a heavy truck to pull equipment weekly and a large boat a few times a year. This is my first diesel & automatic tranny and other than the fuel usage it is a great extremely quiet engine with exceptional acceleration. My previous was a 99 super duty with a V-10 w/ 5 speed OD tranny and no regrets there either. Best truck I have ever owned. Dodge, GMC & Chevy aren't even in the same leaguewith this beautiful beast.

Favorite Features

Rear camera, power sliding rear window with the super cab and adjustable pedals are great for the wife pulling her horse trailer. Power adjustable tilt and telescopic mirrors are super and it's great to have a factory installed trailer brake & garage door opener in a heavy duty pick up.

Suggested Improvements

Disappointed that the "Sync" system is not available when you pay $1,875 plus the upcharge of $555 for the audiophile system in order to get the navigation in this vehicle. This lack of "Sync" should be retrofitted at no cost to consumers when available due to the cell phone laws in the USA

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Great truck

Written by: crash7007 on 03/30/2008

Vehicle

2008 Ford F-250 Super Duty FX4 4dr Crew Cab 4WD SB (5.4L 8cyl 6M)

Review

I have 3500 miles on this truck and im averaging 16 to 17 mpg in town and over 20 mpg on the highway with no mods except I use diesel kleen in the fuel. I do granny the throttle but with so much power you dont need to act like every time you accelerate its a 0-60 drag race. Also I put 70psi cold pressure in my 20" stock tires and it seems to help a lot. But overall it's a great truck and I love. I also plan on putting a air intake system which should help even more.

Favorite Features

Interior, looks, ride, solid performance

Suggested Improvements

Smoother 6 speed tranny

8 out 8 people found this review helpful

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MPG will kill you

Written by: W on 03/17/2008

Vehicle

2008 Ford F-250 Super Duty XL 2dr Regular Cab LB (5.4L 8cyl 6M)

Review

Great truck for pulling a trailer. Far superior to any Chevy truck I ever owned. Comfortable, looks great, rides nice, quiet (for a diesel), but I'm getting 9 mpg currently. Hoping for more as I add more miles to the odometer. At $4/gallon for diesel these days, who can afford to drive one of these bad boys?

Favorite Features

Pulling capability; comfort

Suggested Improvements

At least 15 mpg! C'mon!

6 out 6 people found this review helpful

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