2005 Ford F250
The Ford F250 is touted as one of the toughest trucks money can buy. With towing
ability of up to 14,200 pounds and payload capacity of up to 5500 pounds, the
Ford F250 can accomplish any heavy-duty task easily. The Ford F250, along with
the other Super Duty trucks has a first-class powertrain. In 2003, the standard
5.4-liter V8 engine was revised to allow a quieter and more refined operation.
And in 2004, the 6.0-liter turbo-diesel V8 was recalibrated for lower emissions.
Meanwhile, a 6.8-liter gasoline V10 is also offered. Although the Super Duty
trucks including the Ford F250 do not offer the latest in truck design, offering
lesser quality ride and handling compared to its counterparts, it is constantly
updated to become more family-friendly. The base interior was recently enhanced
and in 2004 new interior features adds comfort and convenience for the F250's
passengers.
There are four trim levels offered for the Ford F250: standard XL, mid-level
XLT, luxurious Lariat, and ultimate King Ranch. There are countless configurations
of Ford F250s to choose from. There are also dozens of option packages allowing
the buyer to select the perfect F250 according to his needs and preferences. Four-wheel-disc
brakes with ABS are standard on all Super Duty models.