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2011 F-250
Posted on 1/4/11 at 11:20 am
Posted on 1/4/11 at 11:20 am
Has anyone heard anything bad about them as far as fuel millage, engine problems. I have an 03 now and i know the fuel milage wont be as good but the ole girl is starting to act up and dont want to be hit with repairs?
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Posted on 1/4/11 at 11:23 am to avid lurker
Still early but no. Buddy i work with bought one... i hate him now. 
Posted on 1/4/11 at 12:11 pm to Chad504boy
Also be ready to search for the urea that has to be added to the second tank next to the fill up nozzle. First info I am hearing is they are getting about 14 mpg. The urea is about 7-15 dollars a gallon depending on where you buy it and lasts 2-4 thousands miles depending on size of tank. Dodge is the only one of the big 3 that does not have to have the urea because it meets all govt requirements as is.
This post was edited on 1/4/11 at 12:15 pm
Posted on 1/4/11 at 1:35 pm to avid lurker
I have driven one. I loved it. It was very quiet and had lots of pep. I am seriously considering getting one. I have heard the bad things about the urea, but the ford dealership would have it. You can get some when they do an oil change.
Posted on 1/4/11 at 1:39 pm to LSUFootballFANATIC
I would also pick up an extra gallon to keep in the truck. If you run out while on the road it throws the truck into limp mode. 30% power. And this goes for Chevy also. I hear this new system added about 7K to the sticker price.
Posted on 1/4/11 at 1:41 pm to TexasTiger
Ive read the low urea warning light comes on WAY before you'll even come close to running out. Basically if you run out it was due to your own neglect. However, there is a company making a DPF/Urea delete kit. 
Sadly I cant afford the truck....or the kit for that matter. 
Sadly I cant afford the truck....or the kit for that matter. Posted on 1/4/11 at 1:46 pm to avid lurker
I just purchased a King Ranch on 12/24. Getting about 16.5 avg in town. Will see Thursday what kind of mileage I get on the road driving over to Dallas. I also can't wait to pull camper...going to be great.
The book says it warns you at approximately 300 miles to put more DEF in.
The book says it warns you at approximately 300 miles to put more DEF in.
Posted on 1/4/11 at 1:48 pm to YOURADHERE
I have heard 300 miles is when the light comes on. So driving back from a deer lease on a Sunday some people could have a problem....or a road trip. But I have heard most big truck stops carry it.
Yes extra planning will always pay off, its just one more thing to keep up with and maintain. The gov't is doing all they can to drive the cost of diesels so high no one will be able to afford to own them or run them.
So you go to a dealer and that 130.00-160.00 for an oil change and if you need to replace filters thats another 40 bucks and then if you need 5 gallons of urea at 15.00 a gallon thats another 75.00...shite adds up quick.
Yes extra planning will always pay off, its just one more thing to keep up with and maintain. The gov't is doing all they can to drive the cost of diesels so high no one will be able to afford to own them or run them.
So you go to a dealer and that 130.00-160.00 for an oil change and if you need to replace filters thats another 40 bucks and then if you need 5 gallons of urea at 15.00 a gallon thats another 75.00...shite adds up quick.
Posted on 1/4/11 at 1:49 pm to TexasTiger
No doubt...but if you're driving a $65k truck and bitching about maintance cost then shame on you.
Posted on 1/4/11 at 1:53 pm to taurusjwf
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The book says it warns you at approximately 300 miles to put more DEF in.
First I am hearing of this. What is going on?
Posted on 1/4/11 at 1:55 pm to YOURADHERE
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but if you're driving a $65k truck and bitching about maintance cost then shame on you.
I have a feeling most people that buy a diesel truck have no clue how expensive maintance or repair costs are. Thats why there are so many on used lots around here.
Posted on 1/4/11 at 2:02 pm to Choirboy
Its basically the lastest version of a DPF, but now you will have to add Urea to a seperate tank that will mix with your fuel.
Ford and Chevy have this on all 2011 diesels, at this time the new dodge does not require this (except the 4500 series)because it meets all gov't requirements as is.
Ford and Chevy have this on all 2011 diesels, at this time the new dodge does not require this (except the 4500 series)because it meets all gov't requirements as is.
Posted on 1/4/11 at 2:03 pm to avid lurker
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I have an 03 now and i know the fuel milage wont be as good
Everything I have read puts the fuel mileage really high on these thanks to the new 6 speed transmission and no dpf. At 400 hp and 800 ft-lbs of torque that engine is a monster. I also like the factory 5th wheel hitch option. My truck is only 2 years old but man those 2011 superdutys have my drooling.
This post was edited on 1/4/11 at 2:05 pm
Posted on 1/4/11 at 2:07 pm to bayoudude
My cousin got one. Its a beast. Super fast, and even more quiet.
If you don't need the diesel, wait for the 2011 F150. Basically same engine in gas. 6.2L supercharged ecoboost I think. The new 5.0 in the F150 is supposed to get around 22mpg.
If you don't need the diesel, wait for the 2011 F150. Basically same engine in gas. 6.2L supercharged ecoboost I think. The new 5.0 in the F150 is supposed to get around 22mpg.
Posted on 1/4/11 at 2:19 pm to TopWaterTiger
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If you don't need the diesel, wait for the 2011 F150. Basically same engine in gas. 6.2L supercharged ecoboost I think. The new 5.0 in the F150 is supposed to get around 22mpg.
the 2011 f150 has a 6.2L option, but its naturally aspirated
the ecoboost engine is a 3.5L V6 that has a slight improvement in gas mileage and even more power than the 5.0 standard V8
the 5.0 has improved mileage over the 5.4 (2010 and earlier), but not sure of the numbers
i bought a 2010 4wd with the 5.4 and its rated at 14 city, 18 highway
i average right in the middle of that based on the computer
This post was edited on 1/4/11 at 2:21 pm
Posted on 1/4/11 at 2:22 pm to Croacka
I would love to drive a Raptor with the 6.2L 
They should make a Raptor like package for the F-250 with the diesel
If chevy does go into production with the all terrain concept they will have a winner IMO.
They should make a Raptor like package for the F-250 with the diesel
If chevy does go into production with the all terrain concept they will have a winner IMO.
Posted on 1/4/11 at 2:28 pm to Croacka
i considered it but just wouldn't consider spending $65k on a truck.
I bought a Tundra instead and love it.
I bought a Tundra instead and love it.
Posted on 1/4/11 at 2:42 pm to bayoudude
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They should make a Raptor like package for the F-250 with the diesel If chevy does go into production with the all terrain concept they will have a winner IMO.
The Raptor is meant to be semi-baja inspired, wide, long travel suspension, etc etc. Slapping a huge/heavy diesel engine in one would kill performance and handling and likely make for a nose heavy, unbalanced truck. Besides Ford already has something like the Chevy all-terrain concept in the Regency conversions.
This post was edited on 1/4/11 at 2:42 pm
Posted on 1/4/11 at 2:50 pm to YOURADHERE
well havent hgeard anything problem wise like the 06 fords were having. looks like im going to have to jump on it. I have been looking for a while, on sundays though< have never driven one i plan on doing that this pm
Posted on 1/4/11 at 2:50 pm to YOURADHERE
I was kinda meh on the raptor until I watched top gear a few weeks ago.
That wasn't a stock raptor, but holy shite, it was impressive.
That wasn't a stock raptor, but holy shite, it was impressive.
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