Child's play
I was recently planning to tow my race car on a trailer all the way to the new Calabogie Motorsports Park, near Ottawa. As it turned out, I was unable to make the trip, but I still had to visit CSC Racing in Toronto where technicians could adjust my racing seat and install a Hans Device (a safety feature to protect the neck in the event of a collision during a race). With the Ford F-350 Super Duty, the whole task proved to be child's play. This truck can handle much heavier loads than what I required. I could almost hear it laugh at me, asking: "Are you kidding me? Is that all you got?"
Massive and beautiful
The new F-350 looks downright intimidating with its massive grille. The King Ranch model has even more presence thanks to a number of chrome accents, dual rear wheels and fender flares. Its gigantic size impresses even truck drivers. I liked the big PowerScope side mirrors, which come in quite handy when towing. They can adjust, telescope and fold if necessary, while their convex lens design offers a wide view that maximally reduces blind spots.
Well thought-out interior
Access to this Crew Cab is made easier thanks to the running boards and pull handles. The materials and color schemes are nice; the bronze and beige leather surfaces combine to create a warm, friendly environment. There's little to no glare on the windshield due to a less shiny plastic finish. Storage bins integrated to the door panels and center floor console allow you to stow multiple work tools.
I found the driving position excellent. The only thing that prevents the front occupants from enjoying total comfort is the fact that the seatbelts, although height-adjustable, tickle the neck from time to time, which becomes irritating in the end.
The instrument panel is comprehensive, but the silver-face gauges lead to some eye strain. On the plus side, the F-350's trip computer is simple and user-friendly (the same can't always be said of GM trucks, for instance).
Legroom for the front passenger is limited due to the transmission housing. On the other hand, rear occupants benefit from easy access to the cabin thanks to wide-opening rear doors. The ventilating system is effective and remarkably quiet. The turbodiesel engine makes a fair amount of noise upon starting but, overall, the cabin is reasonably soundproofed, allowing you to enjoy your favorite tunes courtesy of a good AM/FM/CD/MP3 audio unit.
I was recently planning to tow my race car on a trailer all the way to the new Calabogie Motorsports Park, near Ottawa. As it turned out, I was unable to make the trip, but I still had to visit CSC Racing in Toronto where technicians could adjust my racing seat and install a Hans Device (a safety feature to protect the neck in the event of a collision during a race). With the Ford F-350 Super Duty, the whole task proved to be child's play. This truck can handle much heavier loads than what I required. I could almost hear it laugh at me, asking: "Are you kidding me? Is that all you got?"
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| The towing capacity of this massive truck is amazing. |
Massive and beautiful
The new F-350 looks downright intimidating with its massive grille. The King Ranch model has even more presence thanks to a number of chrome accents, dual rear wheels and fender flares. Its gigantic size impresses even truck drivers. I liked the big PowerScope side mirrors, which come in quite handy when towing. They can adjust, telescope and fold if necessary, while their convex lens design offers a wide view that maximally reduces blind spots.
Well thought-out interior
Access to this Crew Cab is made easier thanks to the running boards and pull handles. The materials and color schemes are nice; the bronze and beige leather surfaces combine to create a warm, friendly environment. There's little to no glare on the windshield due to a less shiny plastic finish. Storage bins integrated to the door panels and center floor console allow you to stow multiple work tools.
I found the driving position excellent. The only thing that prevents the front occupants from enjoying total comfort is the fact that the seatbelts, although height-adjustable, tickle the neck from time to time, which becomes irritating in the end.
The instrument panel is comprehensive, but the silver-face gauges lead to some eye strain. On the plus side, the F-350's trip computer is simple and user-friendly (the same can't always be said of GM trucks, for instance).
Legroom for the front passenger is limited due to the transmission housing. On the other hand, rear occupants benefit from easy access to the cabin thanks to wide-opening rear doors. The ventilating system is effective and remarkably quiet. The turbodiesel engine makes a fair amount of noise upon starting but, overall, the cabin is reasonably soundproofed, allowing you to enjoy your favorite tunes courtesy of a good AM/FM/CD/MP3 audio unit.
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| Interior ergonomics are spot-on and there's plenty of room. |