2010 FORD SUPER DUTY F-250 Review

Overview

For 2010, the F-Series Super Duty lineup (F-250, F-350 and F-450) continues as the benchmark in the heavy-duty pickup segment. The 2010 Ford F-250 offers an unmatched variety of cab styles and tow/payload capacities. This means Super Duty customers can now configure exactly the truck they need; by grouping that variety into a handful of full-featured packages. Ford also has expanded its bond with Cabela's, the world's largest outdoor outfitter, by offering a new Cabela's trim level. The F-250 truck features not only a unique two-tone paint scheme, but specially embossed interior features and ? for the avid outdoor enthusiast - additional lockable storage perfect for keeping equipment secure and out of sight.

Powertrain And Performance

The Super Duty F-250 truck is available in a wide choice of engines peppered across a huge spread of horsepower; torque and some features. Two are gasoline-powered engines, while one runs on diesel. Standard for all trims is a 5.4-liter 3-valve SOHC Triton V-8 engine that generates 300 hp and 365 lb ft of torque. The available 6.8-liter 3-valve SOHC EFI Triton V-10 engine has 362 hp and 457 lb ft of torque. Another available power configuration, the 6.4-liter power stroke diesel V-8 engine, is capable of generating 350 hp and 650 lb ft of torque. The gasoline engines come with an electronic engine control system and a specially-tuned induction system for the 5.4L and 6.8L engines. The 6.4L 4-valve engine also comes with an inter-cooled dual stage turbocharge induction system. While the diesel engine runs on a high-pressure common rail fuel injection system, the two gasoline engines operate on a sequential electronic system. The F-250 truck is available in a choice of different transmissions. The six-speed manual transmission with overdrive is standard on all the trims, and the optional TorqueShift 5-speed automatic transmission is equipped with overdrive and tow/haul mode. This durable and proven TorqueShift transmission is given a selectable tow/haul mode that makes up for altitude, grade, and load conditions by automatically adjusting to reduce gear hunting, even as it improves power delivery and control of vehicle speed on hills. When properly equipped, an F-250 Super Duty can tow up to 12,500 pounds and handle a 3,200-pound payload.

Build And Styling

The Super Duty F-250, a takeoff of the famous F-Series, which has been America's bestselling truck for three decades, occupies a pride of place among Ford's vehicles. It has been Ford's highest selling vehicle for more than two decades. All four F-250 Super Duty trim levels - XL, XLT, Cabela's and Lariat - come with a host of standard features for 2010, from air conditioning, SecuriLock and power-heated trailer tow mirrors to privacy glass, an integrated trailer brake controller and remote keyless entry. The standard and available 2010 Ford F-Series Super Duty technology features include Ford Work Solutions, auxiliary audio input jack, SIRIUS Satellite Radio, SYNC with Traffic, Directions and Information, navigation system with touch-screen display, reverse Vehicle Aid Sensor, rear view camera, Power Code Remote Start System, Power Scope Trailer Tow Mirrors and Integrated Trailer Brake Controller.

Safety Features

The 2010 Super Duty trucks have a host of standard safety features. Some of these are four-wheel antilock braking system and driver/passenger air bags. A SecuriLock anti-theft ignition and traction control is given as an option.