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.

www.ford.com

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