2013 Ford F-250 Super Duty review notes - AutoWeek
Chevy came out with 765 lb-ft, topping the F-series’ first rating, after which Ford said “wait, we meant 800 lb-ft. And make no mistake: Despite its likely mission in life as a Texas ranch limousine, the 2013 Ford F-250 Super Duty Platinum should be able to play a competitive game of tug-of-war with any Peterbilt. What a ton of fun, too -- being a suburbanite sans travel trailer or speedboat, there’s absolutely no reason I need 3 tons of Super Duty pickup in my life, but driving this F-250 for a few days almost makes me wish I had a reason to want one. Similarly, the inside is luxuriously appointed with amenities expected on a Lincoln -- heated and cooled seats, a heated steering wheel, MyFord Touch infotainment at the ready … the F-250 Platinum really is capable of performing double duty unlike... Then the sheer size of the Super Duty and its very truck-like turning radius turns the experience hairy in a hurry, requiring a heavy dose of spotter-mirror expertise and a willingness to employ reverse on. Source: autoweek.com
