So I’m looking to buy a new SD truck. I’ve been driving GMCs for over 20 yrs. I’m a little disappointed with my current truck. 2020 1500 Sierra. Lots of little problems over 3 yrs. And still an annoying engine light that is on when they scan it but off by the time my service appointment comes around. Anyways I’ve decided to buy a Ford F250. I used to have Fords when I plowed snow back in the day. There are still some 2022 models floating around which dealers are starting to discount significantly. I prefer the looks of the 2022 but prefer the 6.8 motor in 2023 model. Having recently retired my driving has gone way down. I intend to drive this new truck till the wheels fall off. At least 10 yrs. I like to do my own maintenance. I’ve heard little things like changing plugs in the 6.2 is a hassle. And there’s 16 of them. I don’t love OHC on a big V8 but i can live with that part. Does anyone have any experience or opinions on the 2? I know the new motor has a little more HP and torque but I rarely tow over 8k lbs. technically I don’t “need” a SD but I prefer them. Thanks in advance.
Ford 6.2 vs 6.8 new vs old
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Get the 7.3 pushrod engine.It will outlast the rest of the truck.Ive got three customers with them and one has 75k on his and absolutely loves it. From what I have heard even the Ford Techs are choosing the 7.3 over the ohc options just because of what they are seeing in warranty issues.
What is an "SD Truck"?
I do prefer a push rod motor. But not interested in paying for the 7.3 The 6.8 is the same motor with same bore, just a shorter stroke. I’m looking for a pretty basic truck (think XL). If I could eliminate all the “tech” options , I would. I’ve heard about maintenance headaches on 6.2 but that motor has been around a long time. So I’m guessing it’s pretty reliable. I have a couple friends with Fords but theirs are diesels so they aren’t much help.
I have a 2018 Ford F250 XLT SuperCab with the 6.2 V8 engine. It has plenty of power for my towing needs. I have three trailers, the heaviest being a 2-horse bumper-pull and I don't even know its back there when I'm towing it. And I agree about the appearance of the 2023 model. I'm not a fan of the front grill treatment. One thing I wish my truck had is the foot holds on the side of the bed and on the corners of the rear bumper.
The 6.8l is indeed a pushrod design however it lacks many of the 7.3l goodies like forged crank and rods, sodium filled valves and a few other H.D. items. Not really a consideration if you are using it like a car though.The 6.8 is only available in the XL trim.
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Super Duty?
Ford calls their heavy pickup trucks "Super Duty."
THE PILGRIM
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A while back was viewing those CO guys in a Ford Truck doing a towing test.
They were Going up the IKE fast with a heavy trailer.
The MPG was showing under 10.
One of them remarked, it’s a ECOBOOST Engine.
You can get ECO, or you can get BOOST.
But you can’t get both at the same time!
They were Going up the IKE fast with a heavy trailer.
The MPG was showing under 10.
One of them remarked, it’s a ECOBOOST Engine.
You can get ECO, or you can get BOOST.
But you can’t get both at the same time!
LVSteve
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Common comment amongst the turbo-phobic and worth about as much as the paper it's written on.
so SD = 250 ?
WTSHTW. (Was That So Hard To Write)
WTSHTW. (Was That So Hard To Write)
I didn’t realize 6.8 was only available in XL trim. I don’t have a real need for the 7.3. Heck my 5.3 GMC 1/2 ton handles my towing needs up to 8k. I used to always drive 3/4 or 1 ton trucks. If for no other reason I like their stance and overall appearance. I’m sure the 10 speed in the new Ford helps as well with towing but again I tow often but not a lot of weight.
Yes the front grill is bad. Just smooth and plain. Have you ever had any maintenance issues with your 2018? I don’t want to seem to hung up on the OHC thing I just didn’t realize it was till I started looking at them.
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Ford calls all their > half ton trucks "Super Duty". F250, F350, F450...
Or, as they are also sometimes called... "AlumaDuty" due to their aluminum body.
I have a 2019 F250 diesel so I'm no help with the "gassers" but I can't imagine towing with anything else, even if you are towing on the light side. Diesels are still better on grades and at high altitude. Yes, the fuel costs more. At the moment at least.
There's nothing quite like 1,000# of torque.
I've had zero problems with my F250. Only service I've had done is the routine oil/filter change. I'm a lifetime Ford/Lincoln/Mercury owner and my experience with them has always been excellent. I know the other brands are good, but I wouldn't buy anything else.
SD is Super Duty. Name applies to F250 up thru F550. GM uses HD as their designation for 3/4 ton and up trucks.
ChuckS1
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I have a 2017 F-250 XLT with the 6.2 engine. Haul a gooseneck 3 horse Lakota living quarters trailer and a two horse bumper pull trailer. Have had zero problems with it so far.
And people say Americans can't understand the metric system......
