2024 Ford F-350 Super Duty Crew Cab

　　

2024 Ford F-350 Super Duty Review

byJosh JacquotCorrespondent

　　Josh Jacquot is an automotive journalist at zzdcar.

　　

What's new

XL trim's standard 6.8-liter V8 is flex-fuel capableNavigation is standard on XLT Premium package and higherPayload and trailer tongue weight measurement tech available with XL and XLT trimsPart of the fourth Super Duty generation introduced for 2023

　　

Overview

After a full redesign for 2023, the Ford F-350 moves into 2024 with only minor tweaks. This is the F-Series Super Duty truck to get when you need serious towing and hauling capability. An F-350 crew cab with four-wheel drive, the dual rear-wheel setup and the high-output diesel engine is rated to tow up to 28,000 pounds with a conventional trailer hitch, for example. Alternatively, the F-350 can haul up to 8,000 pounds in certain configurations. This isn't a simple beast of burden either. Ford offers loads of helpful technology features that range from big digital displays in the cabin to a multi-view towing camera system. The bottom line here is that Ford's Super Duty line is the most recently fully redesigned heavy-duty truck available, giving it highly competitive if not class-leading levels of towing, tech and luxury.

　　

zzdcar spotlight: A wide spectrum of features and capability

The 2024 F-350 is designed to cover a wide range of use cases, from everyday work truck to private luxury-toy tow rig to night-on-the-town date ride. And thanks to its huge number of engine, cab and bed configurations, it does just that. But at the core of every F-350 is a serious ability to tow things as heavy as houses. Think of the XL trim as a fleet truck made for work applications. Its vinyl upholstery and flooring are pure utility. Upper trims offer every imaginable feature, including heated and ventilated leather front seats, heated rear seats, a 14-speaker Bang & Olufsen audio system and a massive twin-panel sunroof.

　　

Competitors to consider

There are three main competitors to the F-350 and two of them are nearly identical. The Chevy Silverado 3500HD and GMC Sierra 3500HD both offer a refresh for 2024, including revised exterior and interior styling and modernized infotainment screens. There's slightly more power from the diesel engine too. And don't forget the Ram 3500. It's the oldest truck of the group but still very competitive.

　　

Which F-350 Super Duty does zzdcar recommend?

We think the XLT trim makes the most sense for most buyers because it makes available all three cab styles offered in the Super Duty lineup and comes standard with the upgraded 7.3-liter gas V8. It also makes both of the turbodiesel V8s available. But its flexibility when it comes to options doesn't stop there. It can be had with the latest towing technology and the Tremor Off-Road package. Add the XLT Premium package and you'll also get a long list of infotainment and driver assist features.

　　

Ford F-350 Super Duty models

The 2024 Ford F-350 Super Duty comes in six trim levels: XL, XLT, Lariat, King Ranch, Platinum and Limited. Which trim you choose will, in some cases, determine what cab style you get. It is available in regular-cab, extended-cab (SuperCab), and crew-cab (SuperCrew) styles with a 6.75-foot or an 8-foot cargo bed. Only the F-350 SuperCrew is offered on all six trims. Keep reading for our full breakdown of the F-350's powertrain configurations, features and key options.Four engines are available: two gasoline V8s and a diesel V8 in two outputs. A 6.8-liter V8 making 400 horsepower and 445 lb-ft of torque is standard in the XL trim. Step up to the XLT trim, and the F-350 gets a 7.3-liter gasoline V8 with 430 hp and 485 lb-ft (optional with the XL). All F-350 models offer a choice between two available turbocharged 6.7-liter diesel V8s. In standard specification, the turbodiesel makes 475 hp and 1,050 lb-ft, and this engine is standard with the Limited trim. A high-output version delivers 500 horsepower and 1,200 lb-ft of torque.

　　All four engines pair with a 10-speed automatic, and four-wheel drive is standard starting with the XLT trim (optional with the XL).

　　XL

　　The base F-350 Super Duty XL is largely sold as a work truck. Though it offers the fewest features in the F-350 lineup, it doesn't do without most essentials. Standard equipment highlights include:

　　6.8-liter V8 engine 17-inch steel wheels Remote engine start Heated, power-adjustable towing mirrors Power windows Power door locks with remote keyless entry Power-locking tailgate Air conditioning Vinyl floor covering and upholstery 8-inch infotainment display Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration (with wireless connectivity) Connected services with access to a 5G Wi-Fi hotspot Trailer hitch receiver and wire harness Trailer sway damping (adjusts vehicle brakes to help control trailer movement if a trailer begins to sway) Integrated trailer brake controller (allows adjustment of a trailer's brakes from the cab) XLT

　　The XLT builds off the base XL's features, adding:

　　7.3-liter V8 engine Standard four-wheel drive 18-inch alloy wheels Foglights Floor carpeting Cloth upholstery Power-adjustable driver's seat Two household 120-volt outlets Forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)Lariat

　　The Lariat trim is available only on the F-350 SuperCab and SuperCrew. In addition to the XLT equipment, it has:

　　LED exterior lighting Power-folding and power-telescoping tow mirrors Rear parking sensors Keyless entry with push-button start Remote tailgate release Rain-sensing wipers Ambient interior lighting Dual-zone automatic climate control Heated, power-adjustable steering wheel Power-adjustable pedals Leather upholstery Memory for the driver's position Power-adjustable front passenger seat Heated and ventilated front seats Heated outboard rear seatsThe Lariat also comes with these tech features:

　　12-inch digital instrument panel 12-inch touchscreen infotainment display with navigation Eight-speaker B&O audio system with subwoofer Wireless charging pad Blind-spot warning with rear cross-traffic warning (alerts you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change or while in reverse) Rear automatic braking (applies the brakes automatically to avoid an imminent collision with an object behind the vehicle) Surround-view camera system (gives you a top-down view of the truck and its surroundings in tight parking situations)King Ranch

　　The F-350's highest trims are available only with the SuperCrew cab, starting with the King Ranch. Get your hat and boots because this version adds Western-themed flair to the F-350 and builds on the Lariat with:

　　20-inch alloy wheels Front parking sensors Power tailgate Power-deployable running boards King Ranch-specific leather interior 14-speaker B&O audio system Head-up display (displays important information in your sight line on the windshield) Pro Power Onboard (bed-mounted 2-kW electrical outlet for powering external devices)The King Ranch also adds several standard safety and driver assistance features:

　　Upgraded forward collision mitigation system Adaptive cruise control (maintains a driver-set distance between the F-350 and the car in front) Lane departure mitigation (warns you of a lane departure when a turn signal isn't used and can automatically steer to maintain lane position) Lane centering system (makes minor steering corrections to help keep the vehicle centered in its lane) Pro Trailer Hitch Assist and Backup Assist (additional features to make installing and reversing a trailer easier) Onboard Scales & Smart Hitch (payload and trailer tongue weight monitoring system)Platinum

　　The Platinum trim is similar in features to the King Ranch but without the yippee-ki-yay theme. Changes include:

　　Revised exterior trim and styling Platinum-specific leather interior Massaging front seatsLimited

　　The F-350 Limited is the most luxurious F-350 trim. It builds off the Platinum trim with:

　　Standard turbocharged diesel V8 engine Two-panel power sunroof Premium two-tone leather upholstery Synthetic suede headliner Carbon-fiber interior trimMany features found on the upper trim levels are optional on the lower trims. Other upgrades, depending on which F-350 configuration you choose, include:

　　FX4 Off-Road package Hill descent control Off-road shock absorbers Transfer case and fuel-tank skid plates Tremor Off-Road package Locking rear differential Front limited-slip differential Upgraded suspension with increased ride height 18-inch black wheels with off-road tires Skid plates Revised front air dam with better approach angles Off-road running boards Rock Crawl driving mode Trail Control off-road cruise control