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patriotgrunt
Explorer
Jan 19, 2017

Best and Worst Feature of your truck

In an effort to share knowledge about different tow vehicles, what's your favorite and least favorite feature about your current truck. Mine is the previous generation F-250 and I love the entry keypad on the driver's door. I know it's not for everyone but I use it a lot and find it very handy. My least favorite feature is the 26 gallon fuel tank. I've never been close to running out of fuel but it's always on my mind while towing. I'm likely going to add an external tank in the future to fix this short coming. I'm also glad to see Ford has increased the tank sizes on the new generation of Super Duty.
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  • mowermech's avatar
    mowermech
    Explorer
    Jan 19, 2017
    Best: Cummins/5 speed, and the massive aftermarket front bumper/grill guard.
    Worst: I wish it wasn't quite so high, and I wish it had a rear diff. lock, and I sure would like to have a 6 speed manual.
    However, it was the best I could do for the money I paid.
  • donn0128's avatar
    donn0128
    Explorer II
    Jan 19, 2017
    Unreal power even for a 2007 6.7L Cummins. Tows like a dream. Can pass what ever I want even going up hill.
  • Dadoffourgirls's avatar
    Dadoffourgirls
    Explorer
    Jan 19, 2017
    My best feature of my tow vehicle is the seating for 12 after we arrive at the campgrounds. My worst feature is the lack of amenities offered on a one ton van (but the price is great).
  • Texan79423's avatar
    Texan79423
    Explorer
    Jan 19, 2017
    My 2014 F250 Platinum and 2015 F350 Lariat DRW both are really sweet rides!
    Pros: Both trucks have way too many options and both will pull everything I have
    Cons: Those $$ monthly payments. Darn trucks cost more than my first house. Payments and insurance combined are more than I made a month back in the 80's.

    Shoot back in the 80's a good truck cost 1/3rd or less of todays trucks.
    Just another gizzer grip forgive me please.
  • ktmrfs's avatar
    ktmrfs
    Explorer II
    Jan 19, 2017
    worst "feature" on our 2015 Duramax vs. the 2004 is the 2" increase in ride height, bed height etc. with the 04 never needed to use step bars to get in. with the 15 it's required, and DW has even more of an issue. And getting the motorcycles into the bed is also much more challenging than the 04 was.

    Best feature is the trailering camera package coupled with the 8" intellilink display.
  • IdaD's avatar
    IdaD
    Explorer
    Jan 19, 2017
    Best: Cummins - love the performance, power/torque, mileage and the way it sounds.

    Worst: Non-telescoping steering wheel and unpadded door armrests (Tradesman).
  • romore's avatar
    romore
    Explorer II
    Jan 19, 2017
    :D Larry, that's funny. My favorite feature hands down is the CTD, all the power we will ever need with acceptable fuel mileage. My least favorite is the 2wd, I can't climb our driveway during winter so it is parked and the 4wd Ranger gets the nod.
  • larry_barnhart's avatar
    larry_barnhart
    Explorer
    Jan 19, 2017
    No issues for us to not like our truck. It seems the same as it was in Dec of 04. It makes me smile every time I drive it. I am also smart enough to not drive any new model of any brand. The smile could go away.

    chevman
  • FishOnOne's avatar
    FishOnOne
    Nomad
    Jan 19, 2017
    Best: Powerstroke and transmission combination
    Worst: weak seat belt tensioner is worn and sometimes requires assistance to pull it up

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