Overall Rating
Updated on: July 23, 2020
Automotive Journalist
A truck that started out as a curvaceous and swanky looking suburban truck that was available in great vintage colors like surf green and daphne blue, The F series has come a long way from their form factor of yesteryear. Growing bold, mean and utilitarian as the timeline progressed the 50-year evolution has got us to the current version of the truck.
The truck wearing the F badge comes from a long list of best sellers that have had a tight grip on the throne since its inception. A truck of this lineage comes with a lot of on its shoulders and boy does this thing deliver.
See detailed review »Luxurious high-level trim levels
Spacious Cabin
Payload and towing capacity is amazing
Diesel variant is expensive
Stiff ride when no cargo is there
The F 350 receives no updates for 2020
$37560
4dr SuperCab
6
rear wheel drive
379
385 hp @ 5750 rpm
430 lbs.-ft. @ 3800 rpm
10-speed automatic
Twin I-Beam independent front suspension
Rigid axle rear leaf suspension
14.29/14.29
148 in.
238.2 in.
80 in.
78.2 in.
6121 lbs.
8.5 in.
116 cu ft.
52.1 cu ft.
22600
3710
7.3 sec.
NA/NA/20 mpg
3 yr./ 36000 mi.
5 yr./ 60000 mi.
5 yr. /unlimited
Yes
$37,560 - $43,745
Style | Prices | MPG | Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain | Seats | Colors |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
XL 4dr SuperCab 6.6 ft. SB (6.2L 8cyl FFV 10A) | Starting at $37,560 MSRP | (20) | 385 hp @ 5750 rpm, 6.2 L, V-8, flex-fuel (unleaded/E85) | 10-speed automatic | rear wheel drive | 6 | |
XL 4dr SuperCab 8.0 ft. LB (6.2L 8cyl FFV 10A) | Starting at $37,760 MSRP | (20) | 385 hp @ 5750 rpm, 6.2 L, V-8, flex-fuel (unleaded/E85) | 10-speed automatic | rear wheel drive | 6 | |
XL 4dr SuperCab 8.0 ft. LB DRW (6.2L 8cyl FFV 10A) | Starting at $39,245 MSRP | (20) | 385 hp @ 5750 rpm, 6.2 L, V-8, flex-fuel (unleaded/E85) | 10-speed automatic | rear wheel drive | 6 | |
XL 4dr SuperCab 6.6 ft. SB (7.3L 8cyl 10A) | Starting at $39,655 MSRP | (20) | 385 hp @ 5750 rpm, 7.3 L, V-8, flex-fuel (unleaded/E85) | 10-Speed Automatic | rear wheel drive | 6 | |
XL 4dr SuperCab 8.0 ft. LB (7.3L 8cyl 10A) | Starting at $39,855 MSRP | (20) | 385 hp @ 5750 rpm, 7.3 L, V-8, flex-fuel (unleaded/E85) | 10-Speed Automatic | rear wheel drive | 6 | |
XL 4dr SuperCab 6.6 ft. SB 4WD (6.2L 8cyl FFV 10A) | Starting at $40,360 MSRP | (20) | 385 hp @ 5750 rpm, 6.2 L, V-8, flex-fuel (unleaded/E85) | 10-speed automatic | four wheel drive | 6 | |
XL 4dr SuperCab 8.0 ft. LB 4WD (6.2L 8cyl FFV 10A) | Starting at $40,560 MSRP | (20) | 385 hp @ 5750 rpm, 6.2 L, V-8, flex-fuel (unleaded/E85) | 10-speed automatic | four wheel drive | 6 | |
XL 4dr SuperCab 8.0 ft. LB DRW (7.3L 8cyl 10A) | Starting at $40,950 MSRP | (20) | 385 hp @ 5750 rpm, 7.3 L, V-8, flex-fuel (unleaded/E85) | 10-Speed Automatic | rear wheel drive | 6 | |
XL 4dr SuperCab 8.0 ft. LB DRW 4WD (6.2L 8cyl FFV 10A) | Starting at $42,040 MSRP | (20) | 385 hp @ 5750 rpm, 6.2 L, V-8, flex-fuel (unleaded/E85) | 10-speed automatic | four wheel drive | 6 | |
XL 4dr SuperCab 6.6 ft. SB 4WD (7.3L 8cyl 10A) | Starting at $42,455 MSRP | (20) | 385 hp @ 5750 rpm, 7.3 L, V-8, flex-fuel (unleaded/E85) | 10-Speed Automatic | four wheel drive | 6 | |
XL 4dr SuperCab 8.0 ft. LB 4WD (7.3L 8cyl 10A) | Starting at $42,655 MSRP | (20) | 385 hp @ 5750 rpm, 7.3 L, V-8, flex-fuel (unleaded/E85) | 10-Speed Automatic | four wheel drive | 6 | |
XL 4dr SuperCab 8.0 ft. LB 4WD DRW (7.3L 8cyl 10A) | Starting at $43,745 MSRP | (20) | 385 hp @ 5750 rpm, 7.3 L, V-8, flex-fuel (unleaded/E85) | 10-Speed Automatic | four wheel drive | 5 |
$42,670 - $48,650
Style | Prices | MPG | Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain | Seats | Colors |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
XLT 4dr SuperCab 6.6 ft. SB (6.2L 8cyl FFV 10A) | Starting at $42,670 MSRP | (20) | 385 hp @ 5750 rpm, 6.2 L, V-8, flex-fuel (unleaded/E85) | 10-speed automatic | rear wheel drive | 6 | |
XLT 4dr SuperCab 8.0 ft. LB (6.2L 8cyl FFV 10A) | Starting at $42,870 MSRP | (20) | 385 hp @ 5750 rpm, 6.2 L, V-8, flex-fuel (unleaded/E85) | 10-speed automatic | rear wheel drive | 6 | |
XLT 4dr SuperCab 8.0 ft. LB DRW (6.2L 8cyl FFV 10A) | Starting at $44,145 MSRP | (20) | 385 hp @ 5750 rpm, 6.2 L, V-8, flex-fuel (unleaded/E85) | 10-speed automatic | rear wheel drive | 6 | |
XLT 4dr SuperCab 6.6 ft. SB (7.3L 8cyl 10A) | Starting at $44,765 MSRP | (20) | 385 hp @ 5750 rpm, 7.3 L, V-8, flex-fuel (unleaded/E85) | 10-Speed Automatic | rear wheel drive | 6 | |
XLT 4dr SuperCab 8.0 ft. LB (7.3L 8cyl 10A) | Starting at $44,965 MSRP | (20) | 385 hp @ 5750 rpm, 7.3 L, V-8, flex-fuel (unleaded/E85) | 10-Speed Automatic | rear wheel drive | 6 | |
XLT 4dr SuperCab 6.6 ft. SB 4WD (6.2L 8cyl FFV 10A) | Starting at $45,475 MSRP | (20) | 385 hp @ 5750 rpm, 6.2 L, V-8, flex-fuel (unleaded/E85) | 10-speed automatic | four wheel drive | 6 | |
XLT 4dr SuperCab 8.0 ft. LB 4WD (6.2L 8cyl FFV 10A) | Starting at $45,675 MSRP | (20) | 385 hp @ 5750 rpm, 6.2 L, V-8, flex-fuel (unleaded/E85) | 10-speed automatic | four wheel drive | 6 | |
XLT 4dr SuperCab 8.0 ft. LB DRW (7.3L 8cyl 10A) | Starting at $45,850 MSRP | (20) | 385 hp @ 5750 rpm, 7.3 L, V-8, flex-fuel (unleaded/E85) | 10-Speed Automatic | rear wheel drive | 6 | |
XLT 4dr SuperCab 8.0 ft. LB DRW 4WD (6.2L 8cyl FFV 10A) | Starting at $46,945 MSRP | (20) | 385 hp @ 5750 rpm, 6.2 L, V-8, flex-fuel (unleaded/E85) | 10-speed automatic | four wheel drive | 6 | |
XLT 4dr SuperCab 6.6 ft. SB 4WD (7.3L 8cyl 10A) | Starting at $47,570 MSRP | (20) | 385 hp @ 5750 rpm, 7.3 L, V-8, flex-fuel (unleaded/E85) | 10-Speed Automatic | four wheel drive | 6 | |
XLT 4dr SuperCab 8.0 ft. LB 4WD (7.3L 8cyl 10A) | Starting at $47,770 MSRP | (20) | 385 hp @ 5750 rpm, 7.3 L, V-8, flex-fuel (unleaded/E85) | 10-Speed Automatic | four wheel drive | 6 | |
XLT 4dr SuperCab 8.0 ft. LB 4WD DRW (7.3L 8cyl 10A) | Starting at $48,650 MSRP | (20) | 385 hp @ 5750 rpm, 7.3 L, V-8, flex-fuel (unleaded/E85) | 10-Speed Automatic | four wheel drive | 6 |
$48,120 - $54,700
Style | Prices | MPG | Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain | Seats | Colors |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Lariat 4dr SuperCab 6.6 ft. SB (6.2L 8cyl FFV 10A) | Starting at $48,120 MSRP | (20) | 385 hp @ 5750 rpm, 6.2 L, V-8, flex-fuel (unleaded/E85) | 10-speed automatic | rear wheel drive | 5 | |
Lariat 4dr SuperCab 8.0 ft. LB (6.2L 8cyl 10A) | Starting at $48,320 MSRP | (20) | 385 hp @ 5750 rpm, 6.2 L, V-8, flex-fuel (unleaded/E85) | 10-speed automatic | rear wheel drive | 5 | |
Lariat 4dr SuperCab 8.0 ft. LB DRW (6.2L 8cyl 10A) | Starting at $49,805 MSRP | (20) | 385 hp @ 5750 rpm, 6.2 L, V-8, flex-fuel (unleaded/E85) | 10-speed automatic | rear wheel drive | 5 | |
Lariat 4dr SuperCab 6.6 ft. SB (7.3L 8cyl 10A) | Starting at $50,215 MSRP | (20) | 385 hp @ 5750 rpm, 7.3 L, V-8, flex-fuel (unleaded/E85) | 10-Speed Automatic | rear wheel drive | 6 | |
Lariat 4dr SuperCab 8.0 ft. LB (7.3L 8cyl 10A) | Starting at $50,415 MSRP | (20) | 385 hp @ 5750 rpm, 7.3 L, V-8, flex-fuel (unleaded/E85) | 10-Speed Automatic | rear wheel drive | 6 | |
Lariat 4dr SuperCab 6.6 ft. SB 4WD (6.2L 8cyl FFV 10A) | Starting at $51,310 MSRP | (20) | 385 hp @ 5750 rpm, 6.2 L, V-8, flex-fuel (unleaded/E85) | 10-speed automatic | four wheel drive | 5 | |
Lariat 4dr SuperCab 8.0 ft. LB 4WD (6.2L 8cyl 10A) | Starting at $51,510 MSRP | (20) | 385 hp @ 5750 rpm, 6.2 L, V-8, flex-fuel (unleaded/E85) | 10-speed automatic | four wheel drive | 5 | |
Lariat 4dr SuperCab 8.0 ft. LB DRW (7.3L 8cyl 10A) | Starting at $51,510 MSRP | (20) | 385 hp @ 5750 rpm, 7.3 L, V-8, flex-fuel (unleaded/E85) | 10-Speed Automatic | rear wheel drive | 6 | |
Lariat 4dr SuperCab 8.0 ft. LB 4WD DRW (6.2L 8cyl 10A) | Starting at $52,995 MSRP | (20) | 385 hp @ 5750 rpm, 6.2 L, V-8, flex-fuel (unleaded/E85) | 10-speed automatic | four wheel drive | 5 | |
Lariat 4dr SuperCab 6.6 ft. SB 4WD (7.3L 8cyl 10A) | Starting at $53,405 MSRP | (20) | 385 hp @ 5750 rpm, 7.3 L, V-8, flex-fuel (unleaded/E85) | 10-Speed Automatic | four wheel drive | 6 | |
Lariat 4dr SuperCab 8.0 ft. LB 4WD (7.3L 8cyl 10A) | Starting at $53,605 MSRP | (20) | 385 hp @ 5750 rpm, 7.3 L, V-8, flex-fuel (unleaded/E85) | 10-Speed Automatic | four wheel drive | 6 | |
Lariat 4dr SuperCab 8.0 ft. LB 4WD DRW (7.3L 8cyl 10A) | Starting at $54,700 MSRP | (20) | 385 hp @ 5750 rpm, 7.3 L, V-8, flex-fuel (unleaded/E85) | 10-Speed Automatic | four wheel drive | 6 |
Features
Engine And Performance
Fuel Economy
Interior
Exterior
Safety
Final Verdict
8.2
OVERALL RATING
Overall Rating
Donning the F badge has been a matter of great honor in the Ford family and with this badge, the F 350 comes endowed with a 430 lb-ft producing engine that soars with power whilst working those 385 ponies under the hood. Best in class parameters combined with more than half a decade of staying at the top the F 350 delivers till the sun goes down and still manages to deliver a little more.
9.0/10
Features
9.0/10
Engine and Performance
6.0/10
Fuel Economy
9.0/10
Interior
8.0/10
Exterior
7.0/10
Safety
8.4/10
Final Verdict
The 2020 F-350 series comes in a variety of trims that accumulate all the features available under this sun. Intended to satisfy all demographics the trims are baffling and confusing, to say the least.
The XL variant shall be adequate for most people's hauling requirements as the F 350 is almost twice the size of the F 150. With its absolute size and power, the basic trim shall answer most but if you want a literal small cabin on wheels the Limited shall satisfy the wants.
Trims | XL | XLT | Lariat | King Ranch | Platinum | LIMITED |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MSRP (2WD) | $37,920 | $42,980 | $49,420 | $56,365 | $64,130 | $82,485 |
MSRP (AWD) | $40,725 | $45,780 | $52,610 | $59,560 | $64,290 | |
Features | Features Same as Regular Cab XL | Features Same as Regular Cab XLT | Features Same as Super cab Lariat | King Ranch trim level, which is only offered on crew-cab models, adds unique | Platinum model again offered only on crew-cab models, gets you 20-inch alloy wheels, adaptive steering, LED headlights | SYNC 3 with 8" color LCD capacitive touchscreen in center stack, 911 Assist, AppLink, Apple CarPlay compatibility |
LED box lighting, keyless entry, and start, | blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert. | BLIS (Blind Spot Information System) | ||||
alloy wheels, automatic high beams, automatic wipers, | a built-in tailgate step, multi-contour front seats | Voice-activated Navigation System | ||||
heated steering wheel, and a navigation system. | automatic wipers, power running boards, a remote tailgate release | Android Auto compatibility, and 2 smart-charging USB ports | ||||
driver-seat memory settings, a power tilt-and-telescoping | integrated SiriusXM Traffic and Travel link | |||||
remote start, upgraded leather upholstery, heated and ventilated front seats | with trailer coverage and cross-traffic alert |
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The Limited trim adds a load of features that shall fit all the features needed to make a truck pseudo luxury cabin in feel. The plush leather seats and a redesigned infotainment cluster that was revised in 2017 are some of the best in class infotainment technologically wise.
By the class-leading powerhouse, the 6.2L V8 mill roars and the rev alone shall be able to gain a dominating demeanor on the highway. intimidating, daunting and pretentious are just some of the words that may do appeal to this behemoth.
The V8 generates a monstrous 430 lb-ft of torque whilst juicing the 385 horses already under the hood. The only minor objection is the need of transmission options across the whole range.
Models |
Ford F-350 |
Dodge Ram 3500 |
Chevy Silverado 3500 HD |
GMC Sierra 3500 HD |
---|---|---|---|---|
Engine |
6.2L 2-Valve SOHC EFI NA V8 |
5.7L V8 HEMI VVT |
6.0L V8 SFI |
6.0L V8 SFI |
Transmission |
6-Speed Automatic |
6-Speed Automatic |
6-Speed Automatic |
6-Speed Automatic |
Power |
385 hp |
383 hp |
360 hp |
360 hp |
Torque |
430 lb-ft |
400 lb-ft |
380 lb-ft |
380 lb-ft |
The lucky winner of the best in class engine enjoys the pole spot with only the Dodge getting close with 400 lb-ft of torque whilst having 2 fewer horses to work with. The General Motor doubles try to reach up but reconcile for a tie at the third position.
You do not judge a snake by its ability to fly but in this metaphorical and somewhat funny world, we often do that to explain a parameter, thus exhibited below are the 0-60 of tonne pickup trucks.
Models |
Ford F-350 |
Dodge Ram 3500 |
Chevy Silverado 3500 HD |
GMC Sierra 3500 HD |
---|---|---|---|---|
0-60 MPH |
8.2sec |
6.3 sec |
6.7 sec |
6.7 sec |
Quarter mile |
16.8 sec |
15.1 sec |
15.3 sec |
15.3 |
Engine |
6.2L |
5.7L |
6.0L |
6.0L |
Emission (Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year) |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
The most powerful lugger adheres to its core job of drawing weight and falters when asked to run. We learn two things from this firstly if stuck in a post-apocalyptic woods with a truckload of trucks, you recognize which one will scour through ruins the fastest.
With no precise figures available and a good track history of all the visitor(s), we expect them to be quite on par with each other. The big haulers brake would size would be proportionate to the car.
Model |
Ford F-350 |
Dodge Ram 3500 |
Chevy Silverado 3500 HD |
GMC Sierra 3500 HD |
---|---|---|---|---|
Brake Front(in) |
14.3 |
14.2 |
13.8 |
13.8 |
Brake Rear(in) |
14.3 |
14.1 |
14.1 |
14.1 |
Curb weight(lbs) |
6279 |
6421 |
6423 |
6423 |
60-0 MPH (ft.) |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
The eerily sensitive yet light steering is what defines the car's driving experience. Agile, surprisingly easy to handle and genre-defying more or less like a David Bowie album is what describes this heavy-duty automotive. The F 350 is a behemoth but in a much-refined package.
This truck is more or less like a tamed mammoth that lives quietly with its fellows but will shift to a dominating mode in a split moment when prompted to do so.
Being a mammoth has its downsides, day today civil drivability is seriously jeopardized and highway maneuverability isn't the most indulgent. Parking grants a whole new area of query that is partly solved by the Ford Driver Assist.
America's best business truck falls embarrassingly short on this front and well there's no covering up for it.
Model |
Ford F-350 |
Dodge Ram 3500 |
Chevy Silverado 3500 HD |
GMC Sierra 3500 HD |
---|---|---|---|---|
Drive Train |
2WD |
2WD |
2WD |
2WD |
Power Train |
6.2L |
5.7L |
6.0L |
6.0L |
Weight (lbs) |
12700 |
17520 |
14600 |
14200 |
With the Dodge getting the cake on this one to let's find out how all of them balance each other in this competition.
(Heavy Duty Trucks are not rated by the EPA)
Model |
Ford F-350 |
Dodge Ram 3500 |
Chevy Silverado 3500 HD |
GMC Sierra 3500 HD |
---|---|---|---|---|
Passenger capacity |
6 |
5 |
6 |
6 |
Front (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (In.) |
40.8/66.7/43.9 |
41.0/66.0/41.0 |
42.8/64.8/45.2 |
42.8/64.8/45.2 |
Rear (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (In.) |
40.4/65.9/33.5 |
39.9/65.7/43.3 |
40.5/64.3/40.9 |
40.5/64.3/40.9 |
The infotainment is miles ahead of its game and features fresh graphics and instrument clusters that might be overpowering at first but when accustomed make a lot more function and are ergonomic too.
Model |
Ford F-350 |
Dodge Ram 3500 |
Chevy Silverado 3500 HD |
GMC Sierra 3500 HD |
---|---|---|---|---|
curb weight(lbs) |
6279 |
6421 |
6423 |
6423 |
Length(in) |
250.0 |
237.4 |
239.5 |
239.5 |
Width(in) |
80.0 |
79.4 |
80.5 |
80.5 |
Height(in) |
78.2 |
78.4 |
78.3 |
78.3 |
Ground clearance(in) |
8.5 |
7.3 |
8.5 |
8.5 |
Wheelbase(in) |
160.0 |
149.5 |
153.7 |
153.7 |
The tiniest among its brethren the Ford does not let a some of hundred pounds deter its towing capacity. This weight decrease is due to the body panels being made of aluminum rather than conventional steel.
Longest in the class the Ford manages to have the most accommodating bed in this category.
Models |
Ford F-350 |
Dodge Ram 3500 |
Chevy Silverado 3500 HD |
GMC Sierra 3500 HD |
---|---|---|---|---|
Width (inch) |
50.5 |
66.4 |
51.0 |
51.0 |
Length (inch) |
81.9 |
76.3 |
78.8 |
78.8 |
Building a behemoth is a majestic task and takes a lot of elements to make it a safe space, Ford leaves no rock unturned to make this happen and below are the
The IIHSA and NHTSA have not rated the 2018 Silverado yet.
Ford F 350 vs Dodge Ram 3500
The Ram pickup truck only surpasses the 11th gen F truck in pulling prowess but when we have to peek inside the Ram is the most depressing of the four. Welcomed with antiquated interiors and aged tech the Ram stimulates our interest but fails to grab our attention.
Ford F 350 vs Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD
The better-off one of the General Motors counterparts the Chevy Silverado gives its associates/contemporaries a good run for the cash. Edging past the 70-year-old truck in some aspects but as a whole falters for the pole position and gives it to the Henry Ford's brainchild.
Ford F 350 vs GMC Sierra 3500HD
The GMC makes up for the dull insides in the Chevy twin but this is where all its improvements over the Chevy ends. Whilst being associated to the F 350 the GMC fails to outdo it but does surely give it a tough fight for the crown.
The Super Cab variant lives up to its name and is not blocked by a few troubles in some parameters. A holistically better truck than its siblings this 11th generation of F series truck not only succeeds us with core prowess but also with the refinement and day to day drivability.
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