The Ford F250 XLT. Love It Or Hate It

If you're looking for a big pick up that's got plenty ofthe Crew Cab, you'll find premium cloth trim seats, six
power and room in the back, the Ford F250 XLTdisc, in dash CD player, air conditioning and a fully
4×2 certainly fits the bill. While the Ford F250 isadjustable, soft feel steering wheel as standard
big and rugged, it's a different story once you climbequipment. Cruise control is also standard as are
inside the cabin. The F250 has been a popular choicepower windows and remote entry.
in Australia for many years and it seems that this willSafety options include four wheel ABS braking as well
be unlikely to change any time soon.as driver and front passenger airbags. The Ford F250
The Ford F250 XLT 4×2 is a huge luxury pick upalso has a limited slip diff for when you're driving on the
truck that dwarfs over the Japanese models such asrough stuff or in hazardous weather conditions.
the Toyota Hilux and the Mitsubishi Triton. The F250 isBoth versions of the Ford F250 are powered by a 5.4
not only a lot bigger; it's much more expensive as well.litre V8 engine that produces 194 kw of power at
In fact, a new F250 XLT 4×2 will set you back4,500rpm and produces a hefty 475Nm of torque at
over $62,000, so if you're after one of these2,500 rpm. The power of the V8 coupled with the 4
behemoths, you may just have to look for a good onespeed automatic transmission makes the F250 a great
owner used vehicle.option for towing larger boats, caravans and horse
The Ford F250 XLT 4×2 is available in a Superfloats as the towing capacity is a massive 3.5 tonnes.
Cab and Crew Cab version. They are powered by aAnd if you want to throw your tools in the back as
5.4 litre V8 petrol engine, so if you are concernedwell, then the payload allows up to 1.5 tonnes. .
about rising fuel prices, you may need to look atFor many, the F250 will not be a suitable option as it is
something a little smalle, and in diesel. The V8 engine ishard to park, chews through the fuel and tends to
coupled to a four speed automatic transmission.invoke certain stereotypical views about their owners.
If you like a little comfort when you're behind the wheelHowever, for others, the F250 will probably be the only
of your pick up, then the F250 shouldn't disappoint.option worthy of consideration. It's a love it or hate it
Inside the spacious cabin of both the Super Cab andkind of vehicle.