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F450
by losman54
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Aug 16, 2007 (5:40 pm)
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Does anybody out there own a F450, and use it to tow more that 12,000 pounds and want to share their towing experiences? And especially anyone who has switched from a duramax to the F450? thx
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Re: Article Comments - 2008 F-450 Super Duty Full Test [KarenS]
by losman54
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Aug 16, 2007 (6:00 pm)
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Replying to: KarenS (Apr 12, 2007 7:36 am)
I read the article and I was not impressed. With all the hype Ford is putting out there regarding this truck I would expected better performance when towing the 11 mile stretch. I have a 16k 5th wheel that I pulled form NJ to upper MI with my 2500HD duramax with Banks six gun tuner, monster exhaust and exhaust brake for those hills going across PA and I got 9-12 MPG's! And I never went below speeds of 55 MPH and most of the trip across OH were at 65-70 MPH.
PS: I also put Firstone air bags in the rear.
2002 2500HD with 108,000 miles
But - I do like the looks of the truck, maybe I can switch out the engine and tranny or maybe the GM and Ford will merge and comes out with the prefect truck.
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Re: 08 Not so great!~ [08mistake]
by losman54
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Aug 16, 2007 (6:30 pm)
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Replying to: 08mistake (Jul 20, 2007 5:43 pm)
I have a 2002 2500HD with 108,000 miles and prior to the improvements that I've made to my truck with Banks Power I had them out it on a dyno and got the following.
220 HP  3043 RPM and 404 ft-lbs torque 2494 RPM
I can't wait to see what it puts out now after the Banks Power improvments.
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Re: F450 [losman54]
by cshorty
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Aug 20, 2007 (2:05 pm)
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Replying to: losman54 (Aug 16, 2007 5:40 pm)
I have a F450 and tow a 16,000 5th wheel living quarter 4 horse trailer. So fare I have had nothing but trouble with mine. At about 30 to 40 mph it starts to buck, in order to get it stopped I have to slam my foot to the floor or brake. I have the 4.10 rear end they told me to order for better mileage(mileage is not over 7). I ran it in tow haul like they told me to do at dealers. I have talked to people who have gotten rid of there 2005 to 2007 F350 because of the bucking issues. I was told by a friend the way to get around this is to not us tow haul unless going down hill for the compression. So I'm driving it out of tow haul and that seems to work. Pulling the hills out of tow haul it sounds like it is going to blowup but no bucking, although it still does this when in tow haul coming down a steep hill. My point, this is a new truck I bought to haul with and I will probably have to blow it up before Ford will do anything about it. I have already done what they said would fix it and its the same. My other complaint is the mileage 5 to 7 hauling is not good mileage. I like the looks of the F450 and the way it turns, but everything else sucks. I have a Ford rep coming out to drive it, because I want them to take it back.
If any one out there is having the bucking problem I would like to hear from you.
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Re: Not quite. [mschmal]...Not at 6 mpg
by mnjtrans
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Aug 27, 2007 (1:09 pm)
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Replying to: mschmal (Jul 31, 2007 10:23 am)
Although I appreciate the point you are making about it being a commercial vehicle I have talked to a number of truckers that say that they get 12 to 15 mpg out of their semis so there is no reason that I get 6 MPG!!!! Out of my 450 with a 4.3 ratio. I tow a 3 car hauler and now understand why everybody else uses a dodge…when its time for a second truck I would look much deeper into the competition before signing up for a 6mpg diesel truck.
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Re: Not quite. [mschmal]...Not at 6 mpg [mnjtrans]
by mschmal
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Aug 28, 2007 (3:18 pm)
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Replying to: mnjtrans (Aug 27, 2007 1:09 pm)
Try keeping the RPMs under 2,000.
Mark.
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Re: Not quite. [mschmal]...Not at 6 mpg [mnjtrans] [mschmal]
by losman54
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Aug 29, 2007 (2:33 pm)
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Replying to: mschmal (Aug 28, 2007 3:18 pm)
How about Ford fixing the guy's problem and truck. I'm sure Ford would love to market their truck in a positive light. Right now the F450 is just good for driving around town and going to the supermarket. If Ford keeps this up...they're not going to have anything to worry about...because they will be out of the class 3 and 4 truck business. 2008 Ford trucks are a mess. I would love nothing more than to buy the F450 but not when my current truck out tows the F450 and get's 9-12 MPG (55-70 mile per hour) across Ohio and Penn on Route 80, pulling a 16K 5th wheel.
Does anybody know why Ford can't or will not put a 3.73 ratio on the rear axle?
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Re: F450 [cshorty]
by donk5
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Aug 30, 2007 (7:50 am)
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Replying to: cshorty (Aug 20, 2007 2:05 pm)
Recently got an '08 F450 with 4.88 rear end and it also is bucking/surging just as my '05 F350 did pulling a 15,500lb gooseneck living quarter 3 horse trailer. Only difference is that the '08 bucks/surges anywhere between ~20 to 50 MPH. -The '05 F350 had the problem between ~45 to 60 MPH.
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Re: what happened to your truck? [orwsam]
by tpaine
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Sep 04, 2007 (6:29 am)
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Replying to: orwsam (Jul 11, 2007 12:31 pm)
My truck was impossible to drive straight down the road. They had to replace the steering colum!
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Help
by bobm11
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Oct 11, 2007 (12:57 pm)
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Hi: My wife and I are about to buy a slide on and we are having a hard time with the right vehicle to haul it with. I have always heard Dodge with the cummings was the best. I dont want the new Ford 350/450 because all I read about is TROUBLE with the engine. I dont know that much about the Duramax. The camper we will be placing in the truck bed is about 5200lbs when everything is said and done. My question is; will a 3500 be enough truock for us? We plan to go out for about 2-3 months at a time, come home for about 2 months and go out again for 2-3 months and continue that cycle. Any help would be appreaciated. Thanks Bob M
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