2021 Ford F350 review
Ford F350 highlights
Customer rating
Pros
- Pulling power enhanced by capable 10-speed transmission
- Payload and towing capacity continue to rise
- Large interior space can be outfitted with luxurious accommodations
Cons
- Tricky to navigate in urban environments
- Brake feel isn't as consistent as we'd like
- Price rises quickly with higher trim levels and added features
Mileage (EPA estimate)
(data not available)
Pricing for current inventory
(no current inventory)
2021 Ford F-350 tackles heavy-duty chores with ease
The high-tech design of today's heavy-duty trucks allows them to work both harder and smarter. The 2021 Ford F-350 Super Duty proves this point with the latest in drivetrain technology, offering a standard 6.2-liter V8 engine mated to an advanced 10-speed automatic transmission. If the 6.2-liter isn't sufficient, a 7.3-liter V8 or a 6.7-liter turbodiesel V8, both with even higher payload and towing capacities, are available. Rear-wheel drive is standard on the F-350, but four-wheel drive is available while a Tremor package adds elevated ride height, off-road tires, a locking rear differential, and underbody skid plates.
New F-350 features for 2021 include adaptive steering on higher trim levels and a retractable bed step to ease bed access. Cab configurations range from regular cab to extended cab to crew cab, and the trim lineup is XL, XLT, Lariat, King Ranch, Platinum, and Limited.
Ford continues to enhance the F-350's maximum capabilities, with the 2021 model featuring a max payload rated at 7,850 pounds and max towing well over 20,000 pounds. Various factors may impact towing capacity, including weight of passengers, cargo, and options/accessories.
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What is new for the 2021 Ford F350?
- F350 trims have been upgraded with Seat Massagers as standard equipment this year.
- The XL trim now comes with Auxiliary Audio Input, Bluetooth Technology, Bang & Olufsen Audio, Android Auto, and Apple CarPlay as standard equipment.
- The King Ranch trim now comes with 20 Inch Plus Wheels as standard equipment.
- The Platinum trim now comes with Rear Seat Heaters as standard equipment.
- The Lariat trim now comes with Smart Key as standard equipment.
2021 Ford F350 trims
XL:
- 385-hp, 430-lb-ft of torque 6.2L
- 475-hp, 1050-lb-ft of torque 6.7L
- 330-hp, 825-lb-ft of torque 6.7L
- 7.3L
- Vinyl Seats
- Side Airbags
- Overhead Airbags
- Traction Control
- Rear View Camera
- Tow Hitch
- Automatic Transmission
- Flex Fuel Vehicle
- View our Ford F350 XL inventory
XLT:
- Includes all features available on the XL
- Blind Spot Monitor
- Cloth Seats
- Power Mirrors
- Alloy Wheels
- Satellite Radio Ready
- Power Seats
- Running Boards
- Power Locks
- View our Ford F350 XLT inventory
Lariat:
- Includes all features available on the XLT
- Leather Seats
- Smart Key
- Parking Sensors
- Rear Defroster
- Leatherette Seats
- 20 Inch Plus Wheels
- View our Ford F350 Lariat inventory
King Ranch:
- Includes all features available on the Lariat
- Memory Seats
- Front Seat Heaters
- Heated Steering Wheel
- A/C Seats
- Remote Start
- Lane Departure Warning
- Navigation System
- Long Bed
- View our Ford F350 King Ranch inventory
Platinum:
- Includes all features available on the King Ranch
- Rear Seat Heaters
- Seat Massagers
- View our Ford F350 Platinum inventory
Limited:
- Includes all features available on the Platinum
- Sunroofs
- View our Ford F350 Limited inventory
5 reasons to buy the 2021 Ford F350
What We Like
Capability: Now rated at up to 7,850 pounds of payload capacity, and 24,200 pounds of towing capacity,
Interior: With a roomy interior and a host of standard and available convenience features the F-350 can be outfitted for everything from construction work sites to long-distance family road trips. The upscale trims, including the King Ranch, Platinum, and Limited, incorporate everything from plush leather upholstery, dual-zone automatic climate control, and heated and ventilated seats to Ford's advanced SYNC® 3 infotainment system as standard equipment.
Efficiency: Pairing a diesel V8 with a 10-speed automatic improves both performance and efficiency for the F-350 Super Duty. The truck's lightweight aluminum body panels add yet another high-tech solution to saving gas, illustrating Ford's commitment to reducing fuel consumption and owner operating costs, even in its heavy-duty line of trucks.
What Needs Improvement
Maneuverability: Buying a heavy-duty truck means navigating a heavy-duty truck, which can get dicey when driving in-town. Ford offers some high-tech features to compensate, including a surround-view camera and the Pro Trailer Backup Assist package. This combination, plus available blind-spot warning, makes urban driving and trailer hookups much easier.
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Ratings & reliability
RepairPal gave the Ford F350 an overall reliability rating of 2.5 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Average. This rating ranks Ford F350 18th out of 19 among Fullsize Trucks.
View RepairPal's full rating of the Ford F350Ford F350 features and specs
XLT 2WD 2D Regular Cab
Standard Features
- ABS Brakes
- Air Conditioning
- AM/FM Stereo
- Android Auto
- Apple CarPlay
- Automatic Transmission
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- Blind Spot Monitor
- Bluetooth Technology
- Cloth Seats
- Cruise Control
- Dual Rear Wheels
- Flex Fuel Vehicle
- Overhead Airbags
- Power Locks
- Power Mirrors
- Power Seat(s)
- Power Windows
- Rear View Camera
- Running Boards
- Satellite Radio Ready
- Side Airbags
- Sync System
- Tow Hitch
- Traction Control
- Alloy Wheels
- Automatic Transmission
- Bed Cover
- Bed Liner
- Cloth Seats
- Dual Rear Wheels
- Fifth Wheel Tow Hitch
- Gooseneck Tow Hitch
- Long Bed
- Navigation System
- Parking Sensors
- Power Mirrors
- Rear Defroster
- Rear View Camera
- Remote Start
- Running Boards
- Tow Hitch
Drive Wheels
Rear Wheel Drive (2WD)
Engine size
6.2L
Horsepower
385
Torque (ft-lbs)
430
Engine type
Gas
Fuel capacity
34
Wheelbase
142"
Overall length
231.8"
Width
96"
Height
78.1"
Leg room
F 43.9"
Head room
F 40.8"
Front tires
LT245/75SR17
Rear tires
LT245/75SR17
Seating capacity
3
Max towing capacity
1320/13200 lbs.
Transmission
Automatic
2021 Ford F350 FAQ
The Ford F350 received a rating of 2.5 out of 5 stars from RepairPal, which RepairPal describes as Average. This rating ranks the Ford F350 as 17 out of 19 among Fullsize Truck
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The 2021 Ford F350 has a maximum towing capacity of between 12000 and 20000 pounds, when properly equipped. Various factors may impact towing capacity, including weight of passengers, cargo, and options/accessories.
Here is what's new for the 2021 Ford F350:
- Alternative Fuel
- Android Auto
- Apple CarPlay
- Smart Key
- 20 Inch Plus Wheels
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