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2017 F350 impressions.

womps
Explorer
Explorer
Traded my 2016 F350 CCSBSRW Powerstroke Lariat for 2017 same except got the King Ranch. What a huge difference! Rides so much better, so much quieter especially wind noise, solid feeling chassis, features and comfort. Sync 3 definitely better. Phone hooks up immediately. So far, very impressed!
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womps
Explorer
Explorer
Towed 5th wheel first time. Cruise control basically useless. Going up a moderate grade will loose 7 mph then kick down to 4th to catch up. If I don't use cruise it will go up the same grade without shifting out of 6th. Same going down a small grade. Speed increases about 7mph before the exhaust brake decides to try and slow you down. Regardless of setting, the exhaust brake doesn't do much. Not impressive!

Moomba2002
Explorer
Explorer
I just ordered my 2017 should see it in 30 to 45 days really excited! I ordered with the factory puck system and looking for recommendations on what sliding hitch you are using with your rigs?
2017 Ford F350 Super Duty 4x4
Demco Hijacker Autoslide 18k hitch
2017 Columbus 383FB
ExtremeAire 150 PSI 100% Duty Cyle on board air w/4gal. tank

2003 Arctic Fox 1150 loaded except solor

jerem0621
Explorer II
Explorer II
Congrats on the new truck.
TV-2022 Silverado 2WD
TT - Zinger 270BH
WD Hitch- HaulMaster 1,000 lb Round Bar
Dual Friction bar sway control

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alexleblanc
Explorer
Explorer
N-Trouble wrote:
When you figure how long Ford has been milking the SD platform/chassis (1999) its not surprising the 2017 feels light years ahead of the '16.


In all fairness only the actual cab and bed design stayed the same, the frame, suspension and drivetrain had changed quite a bit over the years and was still very relevant up till last year, it certainly wasn't a dinosaur. I know, I just went from a 13 to a 17.
TV - 2017 F350 CCSB SRW Platinum 6.7 + 5er - 2021 Grand Design Reflection 311 BHS + B&W Companion
On Order - 2022 F350 CCSB SRW Platinum 6.7

CarolynandBob
Explorer
Explorer
Love mine
2017 Vilano 375FL (Bob's Cabin Carolyn's Beach House)
2017 F350 Dually 4x4
8 Year old Pug/Terrier
9 Year old Puggle
8 Year old Boxer/Greyhound

WackAway
Explorer
Explorer
I love my 2017 F350. Just wish I had ordered the massaging chair. I would be typing this from that seat right now if I did.
Todd & Victri
"Looking for the perfect spot and points in-between"
2017 Ford F350 Lariat Super Duty 4x4
2017 KZ Durango Gold G380FLF 40ft
800W Solar | Morningstar TS-MPPT-60 | Aims 3000W Inverter Charger

N-Trouble
Explorer
Explorer
When you figure how long Ford has been milking the SD platform/chassis (1999) its not surprising the 2017 feels light years ahead of the '16.
2015 Attitude 28SAG w/slide
2012 GMC 2500HD SLT Duramax
B&W Turnover w/Andersen Ultimate 5er hitch

womps
Explorer
Explorer
More observations on the 2017. Those LED headlights are amazing compared to the candles they had on the 16. The ambient interior lighting that allows you to pick different colours, the solid feel and sound of the doors closing and the collapsing storage system underneath the rear seat. The steering feel is definitely a lot heavier ( almost too heavy) and I didn't order the adaptive steering system. And finally a gauge for the DEF.

FishOnOne
Nomad
Nomad
Congrats on the new truck...
'12 Ford Super Duty FX4 ELD CC 6.7 PSD 400HP 800ft/lbs "270k Miles"
'16 Sprinter 319MKS "Wide Body"

womps
Explorer
Explorer
Forgot to mention that the 2016 F350 had the 3:55 rear end & I ordered the 2017 F350 with the 3:31 ratio. Both trucks with 18 inch rubber and both rpms are at 1,500 at 62 mph. I would have thought the 3:31 would have showed a lower rpm.

womps
Explorer
Explorer
ACZL wrote:
Did you take a hit w/ trade or deprecation? Saw quite a few in OH last month and they look sharp. Thought has crossed my mind on a new one, but don't think it's in the cards financially at this time. Good luck and enjoy.


Live in Canada. My 2016 F350 was exported to USA by the dealer. Actually got a little more than I paid for the 2016 in July of last year, actual cash not trade value. Put 14,500 miles on it.

ACZL
Explorer
Explorer
Did you take a hit w/ trade or deprecation? Saw quite a few in OH last month and they look sharp. Thought has crossed my mind on a new one, but don't think it's in the cards financially at this time. Good luck and enjoy.
2017 F350 DRW XLT, CC, 4x4, 6.7
2018 Big Country 3560 SS
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