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2012 Ford Superduty Des Moines

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Two engines are available for the Ford F-250 which are a 6.7-liter turbo-diesel V-8 and a 6.2-liter gas V-8. Both engines team with a heavy-duty six-speed automatic transmission.  The standard 6.2 liter engine can run on regular gas or E85 Ethanol.  It produces 385 horsepower and 405 pounds-feet of torque. The 6.7 liter turbo uses regular diesel fuel or a blend of up to 20 percent biodiesel and produces 400 hp and a massive 800 pounds-feet of torque at 1,600 rpm.  For the new 2012 Ford F-250, Ford engineers found a way to build a strengthened frame and trailer hitch provides 17,500 pounds of conventional towing capacity when properly equipped. Ford also offers a CNG/LPG prep package for gas-engine trucks, and a gooseneck hitch is available for the 6.75-foot cargo box.  

Handling of the 2011 Ford F-250

The Ford F-250 is considerably quieter in regard to wind and road noise than its competitors.  With regard to goin g up hills,  the diesel climbs with ease, and the six-speed automatic never labors, nor does it get caught hunting for the right gear.  Descending is also made simple thanks to the well-managed automatic transmission teaming up with the diesel's exhaust brake.

'12 Ford F-250 Design

The 2012 F-250 has "power dome" hood and a bolder grille stamped with a Super Duty logo and an oversized Ford oval badge. Buyers have the choice of an extended cab (Super Cab) with a 6.75- or 8-foot box and a crew cab with four conventional doors and a 6.75- or 8-foot box. Dual-rear-wheel models are available with the 8-foot box.

Inside the 2012 Ford F-250

The Super Duty borrows seats from the F-150, and offers a three-place front bench seat or front bucket seats. The bench seat is split 40/20/40, and a lockable under-seat center storage compartment is optional. A wide center console is available on models with front buckets and includes a bin large enough to hold a laptop computer. On the Lariat, heated and cooled front seats with a memory feature for the power driver's seat are optional. Crew cab models have a three-place rear bench seat that flips up to reveal a flat cargo floor. An available 4.2-inch LCD screen in the instrument cluster shows fuel economy information and monitors off-road and towing details. Interior features include: 

2012 Ford F-250 Lineup

Buyers have a choice among four trim levels: base XL, midlevel XLT, upscale Lariat and luxury King Ranch.  The XL has 17-inch steel wheels, a black grille and bumpers, manual-telescoping trailer tow mirrors, air-conditioning, vinyl floor coverings and upholstery, a 40/20/40-split front bench, a tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel and a two-speaker AM/FM radio.  The XLT adds a chrome grille and bumpers, heated outside mirrors, cast-aluminum wheels, cruise control, full power accessories, keyless entry, an integrated trailer brake controller, a carpeted floor, cloth upholstery, lockable storage with a power point under the rear seat and a four-speaker AM/FM sound system with CD player and auxiliary audio jack. The Lariat trim boasts foglights, power telescoping mirrors, rear parking sensors, 18-inch alloy wheels, a power-sliding rear window, dual-zone automatic climate control and leather upholstery. Also standard is a large trip computer screen, wood grain trim, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, power-adjustable pedals, leather seats, a middle front seat that converts into a center console, eight-way power-adjustable front seats (with power lumbar adjustment), the Ford Sync voice activation system and an eight-speaker audio system with satellite radio. Finally the range-topping King Ranch piles on power-folding and telescoping tow mirrors, two-tone paint, a body-colored grille with chrome insert, unique exterior and interior badging, remote start, upgraded Chapparal leather upholstery with matching floor mats and door trim, heated and ventilated seats, driver seat memory and a rearview camera. 

Conclusions

This is a great truck to buy.  If you to tow any belongings of yours, the F-250 will do it with ease.  You  will be amazed at how easy the engine will allow the tuck to glide up a hill.  For more on this model, visit the official Ford Superduty website!