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FishOnOne's avatar
Jun 20, 2013

1 Year with the '12 Super Duty

Well it's been 1 year and 24,240 miles now with my '12 Super Duty 6.7 Power Stroke, FX4, 3.55 EL, Auto, CC, Lariet truck and thought I would give a short report.

Interior: Leather seats show very if any wear. Dash and overall interior is rattle free and very quiet and still looks new.

Exterior: Paint finish looks like it rolled off the lot. Chrome bumpers resist rock chips and look great.

Drive train: No glitches, No CEL's. Engine/tranny has performed flawless. Power is downright scary!

Summary: This truck continues to impress me to this very day. Four oil changes/DEF refills and 1 fuel filter change to date. This truck doesn't go 1 day that it doesn't get used. It's used as a daily driver to work and back, tows the camper and boat with ease.

Fuel economy mixed driving is 16.5 - 17 mpg (mixed city)/ 19 - 21 mpg hwy.

Overall impression compared to my previous 05 Super Duty 6.0 psd is the power and fuel economy is clearly superior. On a recent trip my Dad drove this truck while pulling the camper for a quick test drive he was really impressed with the power and stability with this truck while pulling the exact camper he pulls with his 05 Chevy Duramax.
  • I'm on the fence about the Michelin tires... I think part of the problem they don't last is because the power these trucks make. These tires don't have a chance.

    My previous truck was an XLT and the stereo (if you want to call it that) sucked.

    And finally... Yes I have to drive to work daily. Will be on vacation next week though! :B
  • Great report. There are a few folks on this forum who swear it is a ticking time bomb and a couple who actually had a problem, but there are so many happy owners that I think Ford is a serious player in the diesel engine market again as well as being the sales leader for trucks.
  • Ditto here for the most part. What is this driving " to work " part though :W
  • I had my 2011 CC, long box, lariat, fx4, 3.55 for two years and had almost the exact same mileage as yours when I traded it off a couple weeks ago.

    I would agree with your summary in most ways. My truck seen a lot of nasty oilfield roads and it was still tight and rattle free as well. My highway mileage was lower at 18-19.2.

    They are pulling monsters to say the least. The power is crazy, but very well refined and mild mannered when not working the truck hard. My new truck doesn't pull near as hard as my Ford did.

    My only gripes, the******Michelin tires, the junk Rancho badged non Rancho shocks, and the not so premium stereo at a very premium price tag. Small gripes.

    Great write up, and much on par with my thoughts.