[4x4 versus 4x2 MPG?]

Fuel mileage between four wheel drive and two wheel drive, any hard studies? The F350 7.3 ordered and scheduled for build on Jan. 31, this was a tough call, the wife is questioning my decision.

[Ordered a 2% F350??]

18 hours ago, mattdm said:

I had to use 4x4 within an hour of driving off the dealer lot to get down my snow covered road. The first 3 days of ownership the truck spent more time in 4x4 then 2wd due to a snow storm passing through the area.

I also really like using 4x4 when the roads are icy, it seems to give me a bit more stability and keep the rear end from kicking as hard if i hit ice.

Matt, I’ve become picky on the driving conditions. If it’s bad out I’ll stay home. Growing up we didn’t have 4x4 and we learned how to drive better without it. I believe this and I’m really going for a better mpg with out it and hopefully a lower truck. Now this winch might be the answer. I’m calling the dealership tomorrow and see if they can add it?

[7.3 liter Gas option verse 6.7 liter PSD]

1 hour ago, Robin Hood said:

 

Does the 7.3 longbed not have the 48 gallon tank like the 6.7?

Yes this has the 48 gallon tank, I’m wishing for more. I wold like to have a 600 plus range.

[7.3 liter Gas option verse 6.7 liter PSD]

This has been a good read, I’m going from a 17 F250 4x4 crew cab short bed, 6.7 to Ordered 22 F350 4x2 crew cab long bed 7.3 gas. Hopefully this is not a mistake, my biggest fear is the fuel tank. I installed a titan 55 gallon on the 17 within 6 months. I will miss the range between fill ups and stopping at stations that I pick. My DW needs to stop more than me
The 17, pulling our Airstream 28 foot trailer would average 12 mpg. This is between Lexington KY and Sarasota FL, it’s nice not stopping for fuel but one time. 
The 6.7 has plenty of torque and pulls like a train, the cost of the maintenance and repairs. (Never had a issue) had me to change to the 7.3, Hopefully I will not regret my decision. 
 

Has anyone found a larger fuel tank for the 7.3, or adding a second tank? I have been looking for real mpg on a 2 wheel drive 7.3 towing, looks like no one has a 4x2 on here.

[Ordered a 2% F350??]

15 hours ago, Blackdiamond925 said:

You probably don't want to hear about my $3,000 winch then. It's my third winch. The mechanic who installed the first one (a friend and I installed the second) told me he never used his winch after 30 years. I use them all the time. My mechanic is just smarter than me. 

 

I took my F350 through snowy Nevada last month and used 4WD mostly to get unstuck from parking lots and explore BLM roads. I could have just not.

I have thought about adding the winch to the build, don’t know if it is to late? Another reason for no 4 wheel drive is the height of the newer trucks. My 2003 was 3 inches lower than the 17. 

[2022 Super Duty Orders & Discussion]

Placed an order 12-4-21 for a F350 7.3 crew cab, 8’ bed, Lariat ultimate package with extra’s, not a 4x4, no sunroof, added camper and trailer package, two tone silver and carbonized accent, plus 397 amp alternator, 2 batteries, 3.73 ele. Locking axle. No adaptive cruise or bed coating.

 

12-9-21 received email from Ford that the truck is scheduled for build on January 31st week, came with the VIN number. I’m in shock that I received this so fast, the dealer had told me that it would take 4-5 months.

Trading in my 17 F250 crew cab, 4x4, 6.5 bed 6.7 diesel with 49K, the new truck came in at 66,650.00 Trade is -61K, 500.00 of for military and I had a coupon for 2500.00 off of the order. So I’m paying them 2,650.00 for the new truck.

 

After hearing about the delays on this site, should I expect delays?

[Ordered a 2% F350??]

After having 5 F series trucks and 4 of them with 4x4, I have ordered a F350 7.3 crew cab 8 foot bed without four wheel drive.

1st truck was a great 76 F250 supercab 4x2, 8’ bed, 460 auto, a/c, cruise, intermittent wipers, had this truck from 88-2000. Never stuck

2nd truck 97 F250 supercab 4x4, 8’ bed, 460 auto, loaded truck. 2000-2003, Never had it in 4 wheel drive

3rd truck 2003 F250 crew cab 4x4 8’ bed power stroke, 2003-2016, 5 times in 4 wheel drive and suck 2 times, needed  a JohnDeere

4th truck 2016 F150 crew cab 4x4 6.5 bed 5.0 2016-2017. Never had it in 4 wheel drive, didn’t keep it very long, Airstream trailer was to much for it.

5th truck 2017 F250 crew cab 4x4 6.5 bed 6.7 power stroke 2017 to present, only 3 times in 4 wheel drive only to keep the DW from complaining on snow.

 

My reasoning for not ordering a 4x4 is that after all of these years of having one, is that I don’t really need it. At 60 plus if the weather is going to be bad, I’ll stay put until the weather passes. As a younger man my father never had 4x4 and always had a good set of tires for the winter. Most people never use their truck for what they can really do. I’m looking for a truck to pull and hopefully decent gas mileage. I’m walking away from the diesel trucks, with the epa and cost of service, I’m done with them.

 

I still have 2 Isuzu diesel trucks for a small business and these will be gone soon. When I placed the order the salesman told me that my new truck is a 2% sold truck today, they have tried to talk me into the 4x4 and diesel.

 

If anyone has a F250 or 350 with the 7.3 with 3.73 locking axle, what has been your MPG?

[How many Fords , or Ford trucks have you owned?]

1. 67 Mustang coupe, 2. 65 Mustang coupe, 3. 69 Galaxie 500 XL with a 429, 2 door, 4. 73 Cougar XR7 351 Cleveland, 5. 65 Mustang coupe, 6. 79 Cougar XR7 loaded with a built CB, 7,8,9 Got married three different Aerostar’s, 10. 66 Ranchero 11. 76 F250 supercab 460 loaded with every option had this truck for ten years, 11. 97 F250 460 supercab 4x4 long bed, 12. 97 F450 work truck, 13. 2003 F250 4x4 crew long bed 6.0 sold in 2016, 14. 2012 Boss 302 Laguna Seca, 15. 2016 F150 crew 6.5 bed 4x4 5.0 sold to buy 16. 2017 F250 6.7 crew 6.5 bed 4x4, 17. 2018 Flex for the wife, 18. 1967 Mustang Fastback, 19. 1968 Mustang coupe, 20.1931 Model A Fudor,  21. New to me is a 35 Ford Tudor Sedan early V8 with 31,138 miles, unbelievable time capsule with the original sales invoice from October 5, 1935 22. 2016 Transit, 23. E450 box truck, 24. Is on order a F350 crew cab long bed 7.3 gas Lariat ultimate not a 4x4, if it’s bad out I’ll stay home. 
 

This took a minute of recalling these, still have 6 of these. First car was the 67 Mustang, I’ll keep this 35 and pass it to my Grandson. Looking for another 31 Model A

[KY Newbie]

New to the Blue oval forums, found this after ordering a new truck. First Truck ordered to my wishlist, excited and hoping I made the correct checks. Always a Ford Fan, having owned my first Ford back in 76. Father was a mechanic at a Ford dealership, so this was in our blood. Having owned several Fords from Mustangs, Mercury Cougar’s, Recently sold a 66 Shelby GT350 Carryover, Model A. Still have a 67 Mustang Fastback, 12 Boss302 Laguna Seca 1owner, so many trucks and the Ford Flex. The Ford Flex is the most underrated vehicle on the road, my wife is on her second one. My favorite car as of last year is my 35 Ford Tudor Sedan, early V8, all original with 31,138 miles. Purchased from a estate with the original sales invoice from 1935, incredible time capsule and she runs great.

I have ordered a new 22 F350 crew long bed, built the truck from past knowledge, I’ll explain this in the super duty section.