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How many SDs you see out there that have obvious issues, occurring simultaneously, with: -frame deflection -transmission -suspension -fuel -loose parts The same SDs are likely used by owners that pay no attention or care to towing dynamics. Not to mention the average owner is not a structural or mechanical engineer (and even some of them are clueless number crunchers without application). I abhor the fact that people on these forums don’t accept Ford’s (or any manufacturer) numbers on the sticker and think it’s okay to tow over the limit. Can you sit your 200lb body on your child’s $800 play-mate swing set without the bolts loosening? What about that crib of theirs, can you sit in it and jump in it without expecting the wooden cross members to snap? It’s the same for any vehicle. How many times have you seen a sedan sagging on the road because 3 heavy set people are in the back and whatever luggage is in the trunk? All you do is amplify the issue when you get into big numbers. You know how many RV salesmen will tell you your F250 can pull anything? Most of them trying to sell you a camper. Guess who won’t be there at the shop when your transmission has metal shavings in it and your rear axle’s cross-sectional tube geometry is no longer circular but now oval? Plus your frame is deformed and your 3” lift looks terrible, and then you start posting on threads and Facebook, “What could it be? My CP4 went out, I only tow part of the time, but mostly daily this sucker 18’ F250 6.7L CCSB … PFA” … the guy that sold you the RV, or the guy who told you “you should be fine, I do it all the time no issues” hauling/towing over the vehicles limits… well he won’t be there. But guess what, you’ll be there… with a broken truck not worth it’s rebuilt title, screaming that it’s Ford’s fault and fighting for a warranty claim. Judging by the Ford SD owner community, there are A LOT of owners who are clueless about legal, lawful, and safe hauling/towing practices. Plus, not all owners are honest. Which why (I’m guessing) most of these CP4, transmission, and engine issues occur so frequently, and then some recalls eventually manifest - I’m not kidding about the oval shaped axle; Ford actually had a recall on some 20-21MYs and the solution was welding the frame to the axle ? who bore the costs of senseless owners there? Ford. Ever stop to wonder why Ford is moving toward these onboard scales? ? Better to do the math and educate yourself first before buying an undersized truck to do the job.

I have a 22 Lariat 6.7 as well. It is normal during regen. Crack your window. These trucks are built so well but not perfect, and remember they are more like a piece of heavy equipment than anything. There is a master tech on YouTube that is incredibly knowledgeable, I’m sure he has covered this topic in one of his videos. Check his playlists. https://youtube.com/@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod

I would be more prone to believing the Order Guide as well, although the Order Guide doesn’t include a “star” that indicates the standard 2.5” receiver on SRW is new for this model year. I guess I will find out when the truck arrives or on the window sticker.

Everyone check out the towing guide that was just released. It differs from the order guide and with everything I’ve been discussing in my last few posts in this thread. https://www.fleet.ford.com/content/dam/aem_fleet/en_us/fleet/towing-guides/2023_Ford_RVandTrailerTowingGuide_Nov22.pdf

Thank you. My question was about the hitch receiver size for the MY23 F250/350 SRW trims, but yes the order guide for MY17-22 shows the 3” hitch receiver comes with F250 SRW w/ high capacity trailer tow package and F350 4x4 SRW. For MY23 F250/350 SRW, the MY23 order guide dictates 2.5” receiver hitch for all F250/350 SRW trims, except for F350 DRW and F450 DRW. Of course I’m sitting here wondering, why did Ford take away 3” hitch receivers from MYF250/350 SRW? I have a MY22 F250 SRW w/ the high capacity trailer tow package, so my complaint is that I’ll have to buy a new B&W hitch when my MY23 F350 SRW order arrives because my 3” B&W hitch I have now won’t fit the new 2.5” hitch receiver. I don’t HAVE to have a B&W hitch, but they are my preference and not inexpensive. Ford made a bunch of people invest in 3” hitches only to render them obsolete to the truck owner should they upgrade to the MY23.

That is what I gathered as well. Thank you. Looks like I’ll need to get a new 2.5” hitch for the MY23 F350 as the B&W I got for my MY22 F250 is a 3” hitch. I wonder why Ford did that, perhaps engineered controls to make sure people quit exceeding their GVWR/GCWR.

I’ve searched high and low through the 2023 US order guide. Does anyone know what configuration will force a 3” hitch receiver on a 2023 F350 SRW? What I understand is that 2.5” hitch receivers will be standard on all F250/350 SRW trims. BUT the order guide shows that 3” hitch receivers are available on all trims as well, although my fist assumption was that 3” hitch receivers were only going to be available on 350/450 DRW.

Thanks! Just found it in the owners manual too.

Does anyone know what the 4 light looking fixtures are for on the overhead console? They are right near the upfitter switches. I thought they were lights but now I’m not sure??

Go find an honest dealer to work with.

Delivered 1/14 Thank you for your help along the way.

Ordered 7/19 Scheduled 11/18 Built 12/23 Delivered 1/14 Psalm 103

It comes standard with the Lariat Ultimate Package, but not with the Lariat Value Package. I know because I changed my order from the Value to Ultimate.

Morning, May I please get an update for this week? VIN # 1FT8W2BT5NED37942 Thank you and happy new year!

Great truck. Patience is key. Sorry to hear about your previous truck getting stolen. That must have been tough to accept..