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.

Best: Powerstroke and transmission combination Worst: weak seat belt tensioner is worn and sometimes requires assistance to pull it up

Best? The Ram tow mirrors.Worst? The transmission programming

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

: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.

Best: Cummins - love the performance, power/torque, mileage and the way it sounds.Worst: Non-telescoping steering wheel and unpadded door armrests (Tradesman).

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sele
Explorer
Mar 26, 2017
best it pulls our rv better than expected
worst the driver side arm rest isn't comfortable as the older model
the rest I kinda figured on
4x4ord
Explorer III
Mar 26, 2017
Best...I can't limit it to one. The engine/transmission is amazing. I love the tow mirrors and I find the seats extremely comfortable. Worst is the pop can for a fuel tank and the way the front wheels push and skid while turning sharp in 4x4.
hone_eagle
Explorer
Mar 26, 2017
Best feature - 2000 mile range.
worst feature - fill up time.
FishOnOne
Nomad
Mar 26, 2017
Cummins12V98 wrote:
FishOnOne wrote:
Cummins12V98 wrote:
Trailblazer87 wrote:
2016 DMax/ Allison 2500HD 4x4 (work truck)

Pro, its paid for, though that shouldn't count. So many features for a bare bones truck it's hard to count but I guess the power is so much better than my old 8.1 liter.

Con, the stupid DEF tank under hood fill, what were they thinking?!

Best after market feature is the 60 gallon in bed tank, it let me run from Fresno, CA to Denver without stopping for fuel.

What does that 60 gallon tank full of fuel do for your rear axle carrying capacity?

What do you think it does to the carrying capacity? Do we have to play "5 whys" to get the root cause? Do you know what load he carry's and pulls?

GEEZE, why all the hostility????? can't find any bad RAM/CUMMINS reports today? :B

Your post was simply to demoralize the guy plain and simple.
larry_barnhart
Explorer
Mar 25, 2017
Cummins12V98 wrote:
FishOnOne wrote:
Cummins12V98 wrote:
Trailblazer87 wrote:
2016 DMax/ Allison 2500HD 4x4 (work truck)

Pro, its paid for, though that shouldn't count. So many features for a bare bones truck it's hard to count but I guess the power is so much better than my old 8.1 liter.

Con, the stupid DEF tank under hood fill, what were they thinking?!

Best after market feature is the 60 gallon in bed tank, it let me run from Fresno, CA to Denver without stopping for fuel.

What does that 60 gallon tank full of fuel do for your rear axle carrying capacity?

What do you think it does to the carrying capacity? Do we have to play "5 whys" to get the root cause? Do you know what load he carry's and pulls?

GEEZE, why all the hostility????? can't find any bad RAM/CUMMINS reports today? :B
. The good part is not going to def fluid in the fuel tank. Chevman
cummins2014
Explorer
Mar 25, 2017
FishOnOne wrote:
Cummins12V98 wrote:
Trailblazer87 wrote:
2016 DMax/ Allison 2500HD 4x4 (work truck)

Pro, its paid for, though that shouldn't count. So many features for a bare bones truck it's hard to count but I guess the power is so much better than my old 8.1 liter.

Con, the stupid DEF tank under hood fill, what were they thinking?!

Best after market feature is the 60 gallon in bed tank, it let me run from Fresno, CA to Denver without stopping for fuel.

What does that 60 gallon tank full of fuel do for your rear axle carrying capacity?

What do you think it does to the carrying capacity? Do we have to play "5 whys" to get the root cause? Do you know what load he carry's and pulls?

I was thinking the same thing :h
Cummins12V98
Explorer III
Mar 25, 2017
FishOnOne wrote:
Cummins12V98 wrote:
Trailblazer87 wrote:
2016 DMax/ Allison 2500HD 4x4 (work truck)

Pro, its paid for, though that shouldn't count. So many features for a bare bones truck it's hard to count but I guess the power is so much better than my old 8.1 liter.

Con, the stupid DEF tank under hood fill, what were they thinking?!

Best after market feature is the 60 gallon in bed tank, it let me run from Fresno, CA to Denver without stopping for fuel.

What does that 60 gallon tank full of fuel do for your rear axle carrying capacity?

What do you think it does to the carrying capacity? Do we have to play "5 whys" to get the root cause? Do you know what load he carry's and pulls?

GEEZE, why all the hostility????? can't find any bad RAM/CUMMINS reports today? :B
Cummins12V98
Explorer III
Mar 25, 2017
Trailblazer87 wrote:
Cummins12V98 wrote:
Trailblazer87 wrote:
2016 DMax/ Allison 2500HD 4x4 (work truck)

Pro, its paid for, though that shouldn't count. So many features for a bare bones truck it's hard to count but I guess the power is so much better than my old 8.1 liter.

Con, the stupid DEF tank under hood fill, what were they thinking?!

Best after market feature is the 60 gallon in bed tank, it let me run from Fresno, CA to Denver without stopping for fuel.

What does that 60 gallon tank full of fuel do for your rear axle carrying capacity?

The tank itself weighs about 40 lbs., the fuel weighs another 420 so I lose a bit of cargo capacity but I'm not pushing any limits with my trailer. For a heavier trailer then you would probably be getting close to the limits. Its just a handy way to extend my distance between fueling. It does take up a bit of bed space but no more than a tool box, plus it has a small tool box on top, about 6" deep. When empty I can go close to 1800 miles before running out as long as I am being nice to the skinny pedal. With the trailer I made it from Saint George, UT to Fresno, CA without fueling.

I am already at my RAWR so adding more fuel would be nice but I carry a 5 when towing.
Stefonius
Explorer
Mar 25, 2017
ppine wrote:
The 7.3 diesel is the best engine I have ever had.
Some of the Ford electronics like the door switches and automatic lights are goofy and hard to repair.
I have planned out a whole range of grisly ends for the engineer who came up with the 'door ajar' switches in my 2003 F450. After doing the whole crew cab twice, I can now field strip the door down to the latch and switch assembly in about ten minutes.
FishOnOne
Nomad
Mar 25, 2017
Cummins12V98 wrote:
Trailblazer87 wrote:
2016 DMax/ Allison 2500HD 4x4 (work truck)

Pro, its paid for, though that shouldn't count. So many features for a bare bones truck it's hard to count but I guess the power is so much better than my old 8.1 liter.

Con, the stupid DEF tank under hood fill, what were they thinking?!

Best after market feature is the 60 gallon in bed tank, it let me run from Fresno, CA to Denver without stopping for fuel.

What does that 60 gallon tank full of fuel do for your rear axle carrying capacity?

What do you think it does to the carrying capacity? Do we have to play "5 whys" to get the root cause? Do you know what load he carry's and pulls?