I sure hope I did the right thing! (Update)

[Greene728]

Well, over the weekend the DW and I pulled the trigger on a (new to us) 2012 Ford Certified F-250 CC 4x4 with the 6.2 gas. Traded in my 05 model with the 6.0 PSD. The reasons were just to obvious to ignore any longer. The 6.0 was about to need quite a bit of work including injectors, egr, and possibly a FICM. I had the truck for 6yrs and only had 2 or 3 fairly minor issues up till recently when it hit 93xxx miles. We only pull our rig seasonal about 10-12 times a year with most trips (8-9) being local to the lake with the rest being less than 4-500 RT. Other than that its my DD to work and general running around. I did tons of research beforehand and narrowed it down to Ford and Dodge. I just favored the Ford due to brand loyalty to be honest. However, the Dodge was very tempting and a really nice truck. We found this one and got a great deal on both price and trade in. I'm sure its gonna be an adjustment towing, but I think overall for my uses its gonna be a good decision. I just couldn't justify the extra up front cost and maintenance, let alone price per gallon difference for less than 2500 mi or so a year towing. Thanks to many of you on here that helped with making my choice and didn't even realize you were doing it!
Fingers crossed!

2/4/15

I got my hitch install done end of last week and got to do a little 30 mile test pull on Monday. Wow is all I can say. So far this truck has exceeded my every expectation! It truly pulls and handles better than my 05 power stroke. Now it doesn't have that low end torque of course, but the overall experience is better. I also pulled my 24ft gooseneck with a buddy's tractor today too. Not real sure what the exact weight is, but its an older Massey Ferguson 135 (I think). 70's model diesel tractor and built heavy! I was able to lock out 6th gear and in tow/haul mode roll on like nobody's business! The transmission is the big difference I'm sure. And the info system is awesome too. After hooking up to my 5'er I was able to name it and keep a log of miles pulled, brake gain,etc. It even goes through an on screen safety checklist! Some of you already know and have this I'm sure. But it was the first time I'd seen or used it and thought it was awesome!!!
For my needs, driving style, towing requirements, and needs as a DD, I think Im gonna be very happy for quite awhile. Also, the elocker is great too. Pulling the gooseneck out of the barn on a slight grade with recent rains, I was spinning a bit. Locked the elocker and she never missed a beat. She just keeps on surprising me! Lol
Anybody looking at one of these trucks should seriously consider it. So far I am stuck with a huge grin on my face that is growing daily!

[steve-n-vicki]

3.74 stroke is short stroke?

[Kevin_O_]

I have talked to a few guys towing with the 6.2L and they love it! Coming from a diesel it might just take a bit getting use to towing at a higher rpm.. Best of luck with it! How about a pic....

[hondapro]

Greene728 wrote:
Well, over the weekend the DW and I pulled the trigger on a (new to us) 2012 Ford Certified F-250 CC 4x4 with the 6.2 gas. Traded in my 05 model with the 6.0 PSD. The reasons were just to obvious to ignore any longer. The 6.0 was about to need quite a bit of work including injectors, egr, and possibly a FICM. I had the truck for 6yrs and only had 2 or 3 fairly minor issues up till recently when it hit 93xxx miles. We only pull our rig seasonal about 10-12 times a year with most trips (8-9) being local to the lake with the rest being less than 4-500 RT. Other than that its my DD to work and general running around. I did tons of research beforehand and narrowed it down to Ford and Dodge. I just favored the Ford due to brand loyalty to be honest. However, the Dodge was very tempting and a really nice truck. We found this one and got a great deal on both price and trade in. I'm sure its gonna be an adjustment towing, but I think overall for my uses its gonna be a good decision. I just couldn't justify the extra up front cost and maintenance, let alone price per gallon difference for less than 2500 mi or so a year towing. Thanks to many of you on here that helped with making my choice and didn't even realize you were
doing it!
Fingers crossed!

I like my 6.2 it also has the 3.73 gear,I normally lock out 6th gear and use tow/haul.My TT is close to 10k loaded and the truck does fine here in the hills of Pa.
Don't be afraid to let it turn the rpms,you will not hurt it.The 6.2 is a big bore short stroke motor that needs to turn rpm to make it's power.

[NC_Hauler]

BurbMan wrote:

FishOnOne wrote:
But yes a gas engine cost's a lot less and gas is ~ $1/gallon cheaper than diesel in my area right now.

Not sure where you are but I filled up in Shelbyville today for $1.85 and diesel was $3.35, so it's a $1.50/gal more than gas....

Nice truck OP and best wishes for many years of happy towing!

Around this area, gas is still around $2.10 a gallon (Asheville NC, price gouging capitol of NC)
Diesel is $2.64..so must be regional thing...diesel has been under $3.00 around here for weeks..

[rhagfo]

BurbMan wrote:

FishOnOne wrote:
But yes a gas engine cost's a lot less and gas is ~ $1/gallon cheaper than diesel in my area right now.

Not sure where you are but I filled up in Shelbyville today for $1.85 and diesel was $3.35, so it's a $1.50/gal more than gas....

Nice truck OP and best wishes for many years of happy towing!

I sure wold like to understand the huge differance in diesel prices across this country! Down south still high, NE seems reasonable, but should be high as it is used for heating.

Where I live depends where you buy, our Space Age station is $2.29 just up the street Shell is $3.09:h

[BurbMan]

FishOnOne wrote:
But yes a gas engine cost's a lot less and gas is ~ $1/gallon cheaper than diesel in my area right now.

Not sure where you are but I filled up in Shelbyville today for $1.85 and diesel was $3.35, so it's a $1.50/gal more than gas....

Nice truck OP and best wishes for many years of happy towing!

[NC_Hauler]

mosseater wrote:
I hope we're not going to get into this torque vs hp thing again. The two are inextricably linked by virtue of RPM. The gearing makes up the difference. Let's not beat a dead horse again.

I'd give the nod right now for the quiet and cost of the gas engine. Speaking for myself, I can't stand the smell of diesel burning, so not likely I'll ever own one unless I have a full-time, high towing need.

Don't know the last time you were around one of the new/newer diesels, ie, 2010 and up..there is NO diesel smell and anyone that owns one of these newer diesels will tell you that..Only time I smell diesel is when I'm fueling the truck..they are also VERY quiet as Fish alluded to....

all that aside, believe the OP made the right choice for him, well thought out and should work fine....good truck, good engine...Happy Camping to you:)

[Greene728]

Thanks for all the positive responses everyone! I am really liking the quietness and the superb interior so far. It has the heated seats which are awesome right now, and the cooled seats which I'm sure I'll love come summer time here in the southeast! Not to mention all the other goodies I haven't even figured out how to work completely just yet...(Sync)
It was a tough choice though. But I'm sure when I get all my goodies on this thing its going to be sweet! I will update as time passes and I get a little experience with it. But so far so good!

[jmtandem]

Contrary to popular belief on this forum, torque is not power and your new truck has almost 75 more HP than your old one.

You might want to share this gem with Ford, Ram and GM as their Towing Guides definately provide for more towing performance and higher tow values with the diesel. I bet they would love to hear your reasons.

To the OP, congrats on the new to you truck. Hope you have many good miles with it. The 6.2 is almost bullet proof as to reliability.

[FishOnOne]

mosseater wrote:


I'd give the nod right now for the quiet and cost of the gas engine. Speaking for myself, I can't stand the smell of diesel burning, so not likely I'll ever own one unless I have a full-time, high towing need.

Actually my diesel engine is almost as quite as a gas engine at idle and quitter than a gas engine while towing, because of it's ability to run at lower rpm's. Also my diesel engine exhaust literally has no smell at all. But yes a gas engine cost's a lot less and gas is ~ $1/gallon cheaper than diesel in my area right now.

OP,
Congrats on the new truck... :B

[mosseater]

I hope we're not going to get into this torque vs hp thing again. The two are inextricably linked by virtue of RPM. The gearing makes up the difference. Let's not beat a dead horse again.

I'd give the nod right now for the quiet and cost of the gas engine. Speaking for myself, I can't stand the smell of diesel burning, so not likely I'll ever own one unless I have a full-time, high towing need.

[kw_00]

Sounds good to me, enjoy your new truck!

[rhagfo]

Turtle n Peeps wrote:
Well lets see:

Going from one of the most unreliable to a very reliable engine. Check.

Going from 325 to almost 400 HP. Check.

Going from a 5 speed to a 6 speed? Check.

Staying with a Ford truck with great interior. Check.

Yep, I would say you did good. About the only time the old PS would out tow your new truck is if you were in Leadville Co. 🙂

Contrary to popular belief on this forum, torque is not power and your new truck has almost 75 more HP than your old one.

Enjoy, you have a great truck.

Well Turtle n Peeps can agree with all your statements except the last two!

I tow more than the OP's 5er by 1,500# (11,000# 5er) with less than 285 hp, but a ton of torque. I have 3.55 gears, and I can pull 6% grades at the speed limit of 55 to 60 mph on secondary roads and 65 on interstates, only need to drop to direct (4th).

The 6.2 will do fine it just won't do it like that 6.0! They may have been the least reliable engine Ford ever put in a vehicle, but they are great pullers.

[campigloo]

Sounds like a good choice to me. If I planned on not towing outside the local flats, I would probably have one of the big gasses too. Nice truck and I'm sure the great price makes it even nicer. Enjoy!

[goducks10]

Good move for your situation. Drop to 5th if needed for towing. Should pull all day in 5th.