Used 2008 Ford F-250 Super Duty Consumer Reviews
Best Ford Diesel Yet
I have to tell you after having a 6.0 Power Stroke and what problems came with it, I never thought Ford would get it right. But after checking Chevrolet and Dodge, I elected to take another chance on Ford. This is the best truck that Ford has ever built. It tows my boat like no other and handles like a dream. Loaded on empty it is one comfortable ride. The power and delivery of the power is unbelievable. I would suggest that everyone who is looking for a new truck, to look and drive one of these new Fords.
Nice Truck
The company assigned this vehicle to me - bare bones XL Long Box 4x4 with the Powerstroke. I put the first 5000 miles on it and must say overall I love it! I ranked the interior lower because it's an XL with the plastic seats and zero options. I'd love a Lariat. The Powerstroke feels like it can tow a house and it is quick when it needs to be (after slight turbo lag). The suspension is set up to be loaded with 2000 lbs, so at freeway speed unloaded, it is "bouncy". I have climbed rocky slopes with a 6000lb trailer hooked up without even needing 4x4. This truck is a beast! Visibility is great for such a large truck. You're going to have to pay for the big rig in gas though...
- LariatMSRP: $8,999134 mi away
- XL DieselMSRP: $27,995143 mi away
- Lariat DieselMSRP: $22,995153 mi away
2008 F-250 Lariat 6.4L
Nice ride and drive. Not as strong as expected. Interior is first class for a truck and by far the best looking truck. 6.4L is not as strong as I thought it would be and transmission stinks. Mine has allready been at the dealership for a transmission reprogram. Fuel economy is awful.
Good but could be great
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.
Everything I Expected
Averaging 10-11 mpg mostly freeway driving. Exhaust billows out of tailpipe on cold mornings. 10k miles and the interior squeaks while on-road driving. Window leaks water and air whistles when rolled up. Currently have an exhaust problem - blue smoke comes out during engine warm up and leaves traffic behind me in a cloud.