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2012 Ford F-350 Super Duty Crew Cab Diesel
2012 Ford F-350 Super Duty Crew Cab Diesel – Car Review
by Lauren Fix, The Car Coach
The 2012 Ford F-350 Super Duty Crew Cab Diesel is a truck that can work and play with your family’s needs. Lauren Fix, the Car Coach, takes a closer look.
Make/ Model – 2012 Ford F-350 SuperDuty Crew Cab Diesel
MPG – tested 14 city and 18 highway
Engine – 6.7L V8 diesel engine
Price – starts at $43,080
Standard/ Options:
•4-wheel drive
•Bluetooth
•iPod input
•Satellite radio
•Side/Curtain Airbags
•Stability Control
•Traction Control
•Navigation System (Optional)
•DVD player (Optional)
The 2012 Ford F-350 SuperDuty Crew Cab Diesel, is big on power, towing capacity and luxury options.
The vehicle we tested included:
•Lariat Ultimate package (power sunroof, heated and cooled front seats, navigation system, rearview camera, tailgate step, and remote start)
•Super Duty chrome trim package
•FX4 off-road package with hill-descent control and skid plates
•Homelink universal garage door opener
•In-bed cable lock system
•Bed extender with spray-in bedliner
•Auxiliary bank of switches for towing systems
•Electronic locking 3.73:1 rear axle. Engine-block heater
Competes with:
•Chevrolet Silverdo Truck
•Dodge Ram Truck
Likes:
•Impressive engines
•Substantial towing capability
•Innovative features
•Refined ride quality
•Leather seating surfaces
•Sync and My Key features
Dislikes:
•Numb and slow steering
•Interior is a bit dated
•Won’t fit into a regular garage
If you need to tow a trailer, RV or just about anything, look for the most towing capacity you can afford. This Ford truck offer 19,500 pounds of towing which should pull just about anything including a fifth wheel trailer.
With an ideal mix of power, brawn and refinement, the 2012 Ford F-350 Super Duty is a top pick for a heavy-duty truck.
Courtesy of YNN/ Time Warner Cable
Aired: 2/09/2012