Picked up our new F350 2 weeks ago and never was in the "new" body style at all, so this was a BRAND new experience to say the least. Been very busy w/ things so I haven't even had a chance to read the owners manual yet. So far this thing rocks! Can't wait till spring to put in a bigger fuel tank. Seems like back seat has more leg room than my old '03 did.So for a couple things I've noticed:1. Change in trans hump. Not flat like the '03. How do you keep a box of baby wipes and kleenex from falling into foot areas on either side?2. It was an off the lot purchase and has pretty much everything I wanted. Some of the options are:a). Snowplow prep pkg.b). FX Off Road pkg.c). Trailer tow pkgd). 11,500 GVW3. Didn't come w/ a camper package. What does that incl? More leafs in rear? Rear sway bar? Will I need to add extra leaf or 2 for our 5er (pin of 2,000)?4. Seems like there is less room for front middle passenger than the '03.5. Is changing the oil a pain? Same with fuel filters?6. Anything I really need to be on the lookout for? I know kinda stupid question.7. Came w/ chrome tube steps which are getting replaced w/ full running boards. Will be selling the steps.8. MPG's ave 13 and that was even driving it home 140 miles on the interstate. Will this go up as it gets broke in?I probly have more questions, but they escape me at the moment.Thanks in advance folks. BTW, have a grin that just won't go away!!

ACZL wrote:Picked up our new F350 2 weeks ago and never was in the "new" body style at all, so this was a BRAND new experience to say the least. Been very busy w/ things so I haven't even had a chance to read the owners manual yet. So far this thing rocks! Can't wait till spring to put in a bigger fuel tank. Seems like back seat has more leg room than my old '03 did.So for a couple things I've noticed:1. Change in trans hump. Not flat like the '03. How do you keep a box of baby wipes and kleenex from falling into foot areas on either side?2. It was an off the lot purchase and has pretty much everything I wanted. Some of the options are:a). Snowplow prep pkg.b). FX Off Road pkg.c). Trailer tow pkgd). 11,500 GVW3. Didn't come w/ a camper package. What does that incl? More leafs in rear? Rear sway bar? Will I need to add extra leaf or 2 for our 5er (pin of 2,000)?4. Seems like there is less room for front middle passenger than the '03.5. Is changing the oil a pain? Same with fuel filters?6. Anything I really need to be on the lookout for? I know kinda stupid question.7. Came w/ chrome tube steps which are getting replaced w/ full running boards. Will be selling the steps.8. MPG's ave 13 and that was even driving it home 140 miles on the interstate. Will this go up as it gets broke in?I probly have more questions, but they escape me at the moment.Thanks in advance folks. BTW, have a grin that just won't go away!!I can't help you with all your questions but I'll try and answer what I can. I have never changed the oil but it looks very easy. There are videos on Youtube showing how. I have a 2013 and I get good mileage. High teens on the highway not towing and around 10-11 mpg towing an 11,000 lb. 5th wheel. The mileage hasn't changed much since new. Hopefully yours will. I have a 250 with the camper package. Gives you heavier springs and rear stabilizer. I would suggest you use a diesel fuel additive. I have been using the Ford additive since new.The 6.7 pulls like a freight train. You'll be very pleased.Congrats on the new truck.

I would suggest that your query would be better answered on a ford specific forum such as the 6.7 diesel forum at ford-trucks.com or thedieselstop

#5:Easy. Drain plug is plastic and removes with 3/8" ratchet. Need large drain pan for the 13.2 quarts of oil. Oil filter is screw on.Drain your water separator at each oil change, 60 second task.#8:My 2011 6.7 gives me about 19 mpg on highway and about 14.8 while towing 14,000# 5er. (drops to 10.4 mpg towing in the mountains of WV)Keep your foot OUT of the throttle and speed down and your mileage will be better. If you are engaging the turbo and feeling the "power" sensation, you will be paying at the pump. Your choice. This truck has tons of available power. If you have to prove how much power it has to yourself every time you take off, your mpg will suffer. Remember you are moving 8000 pounds of dead weight every time you start off from a dead stop. Light throttle is your friend for better mpg.Change your TWO fuel filters at 22,500 miles. YouTube video will assist you. Very easy job and will save you about $100 to do it yourself. Enjoy your new Ford. We really like ours.Lakeside

#3. The camper package comes with upgraded front springs and for the F350, the rear stabilizer only. The F350 already has the add'l overload spring as standard equipment. You get the overload spring and the rear stabilizer with the camper package on the F250. Also the camper package is not available with the 20" wheel package.I have the camper package with a pin weight a little of 2K and I put Timbrens on. I just didn't like the way it sat stock when hooked up.

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bpounds
Nomad
Dec 22, 2014
ACZL wrote:
1. Change in trans hump. Not flat like the '03. How do you keep a box of baby wipes and kleenex from falling into foot areas on either side?

I use a piece of double sided carpet tape on the bottom of the Kleenex box. Keeps it right there even when bouncing off-road. Pulls right up when the box is empty.

Congrats on the new truck. You chose the best brand available.
lakeside013104
Explorer
Dec 21, 2014
N-Trouble wrote:
lakeside013104 wrote:
14.8 while towing 14,000# 5er.

Good ol internet mileage figures... LOL

You Sir may speak mistruths in your daily routine, but I do not. I have no reason to lie. I benefit in no way. I simply shared with readers what my experience has been. Your accusation was out of line.

Good day to you.

Lakeside
pa_traveler
Explorer
Dec 20, 2014
Diesel stop .com. Its a site you can follow about everything with that engine.I have a 2011 f-350 6.7 dually
The_Mad_Norsky
Explorer
Dec 19, 2014
I don't think the drain plug on the 2015's is plastic.

My previous vehicle was a 2011 Ford F-350 w/ 6.7L diesel. Plastic oil pan and plastic plug.

Since 2012 year, Ford went back to metal oil pan on the 6.7L.

Real nice to change oil on yourself. Everything out in the open to get at. The oil filter will drip a lot of oil out, some have punctured the bottom of the filter to drain it prior to removal.

Get a Fumoto valve at first oil change and replace the factory plug. Really simplifies oil changing. I wanted to do this with my 2011, but since it had the plastic pan and plug, Fumoto did not make a valve for that year.

Finally, don't skimp on the quality of oil filter you use. I'd use either the Motorcraft Ford filters from the dealer, or better yet the Fleetguard LF 17494 filter. I used all Motorcraft, as the Fleetguard are hard to find locally, but are easily obtained through on-line sources.
N-Trouble
Explorer
Dec 19, 2014
lakeside013104 wrote:
14.8 while towing 14,000# 5er.

Good ol internet mileage figures... LOL
Cummins12V98
Explorer III
Dec 19, 2014
New body stile? I thought the "new body stile" won't be until 16???
Mote
Explorer
Dec 19, 2014
hone eagle wrote:
Winter fuel hurts mileage noticably

I'll lose 2-3mpg using winter fuel
C-Bears
Explorer
Dec 19, 2014
For the do-it-yourself maintenance answers the Ford Truck forum is the best place.

Your MPG will go up, but when is anybody's guess. I have heard some guys claim it went up significantly at 20,000 or so. Mine didn't really improve much until around 30,000.

In my opinion you got the most important packages, the snowplow, trailer tow, and 11,500 GVWR packages are all worth it if towing medium to heavy trailers/fivers.

Congratulations on new ride, you will love it!
hone_eagle
Explorer
Dec 19, 2014
Winter fuel hurts mileage noticably
spud1957
Explorer
Dec 19, 2014
#3. The camper package comes with upgraded front springs and for the F350, the rear stabilizer only. The F350 already has the add'l overload spring as standard equipment. You get the overload spring and the rear stabilizer with the camper package on the F250. Also the camper package is not available with the 20" wheel package.

I have the camper package with a pin weight a little of 2K and I put Timbrens on. I just didn't like the way it sat stock when hooked up.

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