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Old 11-29-2012, 05:51 AM   #1
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Any 2010 F450 owners?

I was going to look at a 2010 F450 this weekend and wanting to get any insider info on the truck. Your impressions good or bad? What about the fuel mileage with and without the Monty? Any other things to think about. Thanks!
 
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Old 11-29-2012, 06:23 AM   #2
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What motor will it have? The 6.4L is no slouch (and many have expressed their dissatisfaction with mpgs) but apparently the 6.7 is way better on the numbers and ownership comments. I don't know anything about any of the gasser models. I only bring this up since I don't know the cutoff from the 6.4L going to the 6.7L as far as diesels are concerned.

Knowing what engine you want (is a gasser even available on an F-450?) would help provide information on what you are looking for, but it should be one heck of an upgrade from your current GMC.

Congratulations, in advance!

Forgot to mention, my BIL has an F-450 (not sure of the year 2009 or 2010, but has the 6.4L) and with his diff ratio (I forgot that too), he says he's never had better than 17mpgs towing or not. He tows a 12K fifth wheel or nothing. I hear the 6.7L is better even with a higher ratio diff.
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I think they only come with the diesel. I can't get many more specs until I see it.
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Old 11-29-2012, 10:38 AM   #4
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The 2010 F-450's come with the 4.30 gears, where the 2008's came with 4.88's. These trucks are Heavy Duty with a GVWR of 14,500, and a 24,500 5th wheel towing capacity. I would get the VIN and go to a ford dealer service writer and have them run an OASIS report for you. That will tell you all of the warrenty work performed.... if any.. and will let you know if your looking at a problem child. The main problem these trucks have/had are the Radiators and EGR valves sticking.

The 2010's are pre 6 speed transmission so you will have the 5 speed instead. The engine that year has a 6.4L 350hp/650 lbs of torque where the 2011 6.7L is 400/800.

The 2010's also have the 19.5 inch rims with IMHO better tires, as they are not LT tires. Even though I dont really like the continental tires that comes with on it, they have a much better load rating.

Here are some links for you.

http://www.ford.com/assets/pdf/towin...RDUTYsep09.pdf

http://www.thedieselstop.com/forums/...rences-212795/

I wish I would have done just a little bit more research on them before getting my 2011 f-350, because I more than likely would have ended up with an 2010 F-450.. Probably tuned to remove all of the emissions crap and up the hp and torque.... but thats a whole nuther discussion.

One problem you may run into is insurance, they will want to write you a commercial policy because of the gvwr rating. Call Lazydays and ask for their insurance department. The rate will not be anymore than a regular ol' dually.

Good luck. Youll love the turning radius! Keep us posted!
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450s are nice. I would opt to pass on the 6.4 in favor of the 6.7 as a decision factor.
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