2017 Ford F-250 Review

When it comes to pickup trucks that excel at hauling and towing, there's no substitute for the classic full-sized Ford F-250. Not only is it a class-leading heavy-duty pickup truck, it offers outstanding comfort and an excellent driving experience, a wealth of top-notch technology features, and the range of options that people expect from luxury vehicles. 

Drivers in Philadelphia, Warminster, and Doylestown who want the best of all worlds know to get behind the wheel of a Ford pickup. But how do the features of this year's model stack up overall? Read our review of the new 2017 Ford F-250, learn about the trim and technology features it offers, and test drive one today at Fred Beans Ford of Doylestown! 

2017 Ford F-250

The new 2017 Ford F-250 pickup can haul and tow with the best of them, with this model year is seeing a major redesign. Its Power Stroke V8 turbo diesel engine, rough-and-tumble frame, and suspension are capable of outstanding towing and payload. The F-250 features a sleek and lightweight aluminum body and tons of room inside the cab, plus Ford's incredible range of technology features. This truck truly lifts the bar for the entire full-sized class. 

Trim Levels and Options

The current F-250 model comes with five body styles: XL, XLT, Lariat, King Ranch®, and Platinum. It also comes in regular, extended, and crew cab styles, with choices of 6.75-foot or 8-foot beds. The base entry level trim comes with a range of features, including locking hubs on 4-wheel drive models, automatic headlights, towing mirrors, intermittent windshield wipers, 4-speaker audio system, 2.5-inch trailer hitch, split front and rear seats, dual gloveboxes, and overhead consoles. 

Stepping up a level delivers a range of true luxury options, including keyless entry, heated mirrors, power accessories, cruise control, alarm system, rear view camera, Ford Sync® infotainment system, USB ports, satellite radio tuners, LED lights (headlight, fog light and tail light), safety features like Blind-Spot Monitoring and Cross-Traffic Alerts, voice commands, navigation system, remote start, and more. 

Power and Safety

The base engine for the Ford F-250 is the familiar 6.2L V8, but it's been tweaked this year to put out 385 horsepower, and there's an upgraded 6.7L version which delivers a whopping 440 horsepower and 925 lb-ft of torque. It's driven by a 6-speed automatic and 4-wheel drive is an optional add-on. It can tow up to 18,000 pounds standard and has a payload of 3,450 pounds in the 4-wheel drive Crew Cab. 

Standard safety features, besides the expected anti-lock brakes and airbags, include the Ford MyKey monitoring and restrictions system, and options like rear view camera, surround-view 360-degree camera, Blind-Spot Monitoring, Adaptive Cruise Control, Collision Warning and Mitigation, Lane Departure prevention systems, and more. 

Comfort and Driving

It doesn't get much better than the sense of luxury and handling you get out of a new Ford F-250 pickup. It has tons of room in the cabin and back seats, with power-adjusted seats offering maximum comfort. It handles like a dream, with butter-smooth shifting and agile steering, and it's hard to beat the towing capacity and payload. 

Fred Beans Ford of Doylestown

If you live in the Philadelphia, Doylestown, or Warminster areas and you'd like to know more about the 2017 Ford F-250 heavy-duty full-sized pickup, Fred Beans Ford of Doylestown is ready to help. Stop in and ask about a test drive today!