2011 Superduty are out! ! !

[scoutcub]

I just bought a 2011 F-250, 6.7 diesel, King Ranch, 4x4. It runs real quiet, traded a 2006 King Ranch and this diesel runs a lot quieter than the 2006. I drove to Kentucky from South Carolina and got around 18.5 mpg driving around 75 miles per hour. Very pleased with it. Make sure if you buy one get the air condition seats.

Hmmmm....pics for sure. 18.5 @ 75 is not too bad. Wonder what gearing? And, what results from throttling back to 65....and....after break-in......
Surely there must be other '11 buyers out there with some miles on to report in??!

 

[BXRICK]

Re: Center console shift - I know, a few pages ago...

I can see it as an option, maybe on a certain trim level, but if you're plowing snow (particularly driveways), you want the column shift.
That allows you to hang a thumb on the steering wheel at the 2:00 position, and use your 4 fingers on the gear shift lever right behind it.
Then, your left hand is on the plow joystick. It's all quite efficient. A console shift would not allow that.

 

[Duffster]

Re: Center console shift - I know, a few pages ago...

I can see it as an option, maybe on a certain trim level, but if you're plowing snow (particularly driveways), you want the column shift.
That allows you to hang a thumb on the steering wheel at the 2:00 position, and use your 4 fingers on the gear shift lever right behind it.
Then, your left hand is on the plow joystick. It's all quite efficient. A console shift would not allow that.

That's interesting.

I have been wanting console shift for years for snowplowing, I shift with my left hand now.

Better yet would be pilot controls.

 

[HarleyScooter]

Re: Center console shift - I know, a few pages ago...

I can see it as an option, maybe on a certain trim level, but if you're plowing snow (particularly driveways), you want the column shift.
That allows you to hang a thumb on the steering wheel at the 2:00 position, and use your 4 fingers on the gear shift lever right behind it.
Then, your left hand is on the plow joystick. It's all quite efficient. A console shift would not allow that.

There is no center console shifter available on the new Super Duties. I ordered a F250 Lariat on 7-7 and it has a build date of 8/9. Really looking forward to the new truck.

 

[ManAtArms]

Hmmmm....pics for sure. 18.5 @ 75 is not too bad. Wonder what gearing? And, what results from throttling back to 65....and....after break-in......
Surely there must be other '11 buyers out there with some miles on to report in??!

Scoutcub,

My 2011 F-350 Dually Crew Cab, Long Box, 3.73 rear. approximately 1500 miles on her. Daily driver. Mileage (unloaded) at 75-80mph highway is 16-17, if I slow down to 65 I see mileage in the 19s (I've seen 20 but only briefly). Towing my PJ 28ft. goose empty back from PA I got about 15. Loaded with the M59 I get about 12 mixed driving (highway and around town).

Mileage really depends upon how heavy your foot is and how much climbing your doing. The truck is quite fast and is really snappy in the 20mph to 60mph range...so its tough to not go fast!! When zipping around town unloaded (fast short trips, lots of short steep NJ hills) I get about 14.

For comparison, I also have a 02 F-150 5.4 that "drinks" it at an unloaded average of 12.5. Needless to say I'm very happy with the mileage and power of the new SD. Now lets see if she's gonna be reliable.

-Mark

 

[scoutcub]

Scoutcub,

My 2011 F-350 Dually Crew Cab, Long Box, 3.73 rear. approximately 1500 miles on her. Daily driver. Mileage (unloaded) at 75-80mph highway is 16-17, if I slow down to 65 I see mileage in the 19s (I've seen 20 but only briefly). Towing my PJ 28ft. goose empty back from PA I got about 15. Loaded with the M59 I get about 12 mixed driving (highway and around town).

Mileage really depends upon how heavy your foot is and how much climbing your doing. The truck is quite fast and is really snappy in the 20mph to 60mph range...so its tough to not go fast!! When zipping around town unloaded (fast short trips, lots of short steep NJ hills) I get about 14.

For comparison, I also have a 02 F-150 5.4 that "drinks" it at an unloaded average of 12.5. Needless to say I'm very happy with the mileage and power of the new SD. Now lets see if she's gonna be reliable.

-Mark

Mark -
Great report, thanks. Mileage is definitely better than my 06 350 CC dually diesel, and will probably improve with time. I don't think 3.73 was a 1 ton option in 06 though? At least that's what I recall at the time...I've got 4.10's.
What size tires came on the truck?

 

[Diamondpilot]

Mark -
Great report, thanks. Mileage is definitely better than my 06 350 CC dually diesel, and will probably improve with time. I don't think 3.73 was a 1 ton option in 06 though? At least that's what I recall at the time...I've got 4.10's.
What size tires came on the truck?

3.73 was available in 06 on SRW trucks but I do not think so in dually with the diesel.

Chris

 

[ManAtArms]

245/75 17s They don't offer the 4.10 anymore on the 350...you have to go to the 450 to get that. My understanding is Ford says it's not necessary to have a 4.10 in the 350 with the new tranny, any if you compare the towing numbers to the dodge with the 4.10 I believe it.

The dodge is real pretty though. Almost bought one. Ride was nowhere near as compliant as the 11 ford. The ford is way snappier too.

Mark

 

[coobie]

I ordered my 2011 ford F250 superduty last friday with the (6.2 boss motor)Yahoo can,t wait.coobie

 

[Diamondpilot]

I ordered my 2011 ford F250 superduty last friday with the (6.2 boss motor)Yahoo can,t wait.coobie

You have been around long enough. The rule is we need pictures as soon as you get it.

Chris