Auto digest: 2015 Ford F350 - Log Cabin Democrat
We have a large garage, so when a test vehicle doesn’t fit, we know it’s a big one. In the case of our recent Ford truck test vehicle, even the name was big -- 2015 Ford F-350 Super Duty King Ranch Crew Cab 4x4 with Power Stroke V-8 Diesel. By numbers alone this big Ford was one of the largest we’d ever driven: 156-inch wheelbase, 247-inches long, maximum payload of nearly two tons and tow rating of 14,000 pounds using a conventional hitch, or 15,900 pounds with a fifth-wheel... We’re not haulers or towers, but we have family members who are, and trucks like this are essential for Bill’s sister’s family in Montana who depend on big pickups to pull long trailers filled with horses, cattle or massive hay bales. What surprised us about such a big tough truck was how civilized, posh and complex it is. The King Ranch edition dash is busy, but efficient with all sorts of extra control switches for everything from trailer brakes to extra auxiliary switches. But the controls are large and well-marked so they can easily be used even with gloves on. There’s a full complement of gauges so the driver knows exactly how the truck is performing. The interior is filled with strong, but soft Mesa Antique Leather, attractive wood-like trim and decorated with a King Ranch Mesa brand in various locations. Source: thecabin.net
