Is A High Mileage Ford F250 6.2L Gas Any Good At Towing Up Grades? FIND OUT!!!

[@dadgarage7966]

As a teenager in the late '80s and early '90s, three-quarter and one-ton trucks came with gas engines putting out 190-230 HP and didn't even crack the 400 ft.-lbs. mark. People somehow towed heavy stuff back then (slowly) so we're in good shape these days.

[@dannycalley7777]

M.A. ................had 72 250 360 fe towed and loaded everything ,lumber to the top of cab and 16 ft. 2X12s on bottom , later 1100 brick 10 bags of morter ,2 yards of sand, angle iron and misc. tools , sometimes less but a couple times a week ............gettin it done at 10 mpg and maybe 205 hp and 350 tq. they got it good now !!!!!

[@jordan6254]

The price of gas was also 1 dollar a gallon

[@dadgarage7966]

@@jordan6254 ...and if you did get a diesel engine they were simple and reliable. By no means quick, the non-turbo 7.3L Navistars actually did a reasonable job of moving around those old trucks and vans.

[@whiterhinooutdoors4572]

That’s what I tell people my dad use to pull a big ass old camper that that is much heavier than any new one with a 90s ford and 94 Dodge Ram and he never complained not sure what the HP was on those trucks I’m sure not 300 most likely 240 but he pulled it from GA to Alabama until he bought a lot on lake wise and pulled it up Carter’s mtn if any Ga boys know carters mtn it’s steep it’s a hard mtn to to pull something I use to have a Dakota and pulled a stratus bass boat up that mtn and it would only go 20 mph never heard my dad complain like I did when pulled a 2thousand pound boat up that one not saying it would do it every day with issues but my dad did it back then with much less of a truck

[@bbur75]

IKR!? WHAT THE HELL IS WRONG WITH PEOPLE THESE DAYS? IF WE TOWED SHIT AS HEAVY AS WE DO NOW WITH MUCH LESS POWER, TORQUE ETC. IM NOT SURE WTF EVERYONE COMPLAINS ABOUT WITH A 6.2 250...

[@philliphols]

“This thing is ancient” he says to the viewer with a 2005 gmc 6.0 and a 2005 f250 with a sad little 5.4. Your ancient truck is a huge upgrade to mine! Can’t wait to be in one

[@docsspot]

2004 f250😂

[@randyhayes1001]

Great review. I've ran the 6.2 in a dually for 300k and only done one tune up at 279k. My new F250 I wanted the same engine. I have the xlt fx4 and live it. 10 mpg towing anything and on fairly flat road I get 18. And up around 60mph. 17 at 70. This is the last truck I will own as I'm too old to wear it out.

[@aidonjack2579]

Hey, I’m looking to factory order and F-350 Dually with 4.30 gear and a 6.2 L engine for my landscaping business. Since you had a Dually with the 6.2, how was the gas mileage? Was it able to handle towing moderately heavy loads? Would you purchase a Dually with the 6.2 engine again? If you could answer these questions it would be greatly appreciated.

[@semajniffirg230]

@@aidonjack2579 I have the 6.2 in an f250 and I average about 13.3mpg

[@Dano-ev7bs]

how? I get 12MPG no matter what i do

[@MarcKemp-s4q]

Neighbor has a 14 with 6.2 and he's at 240,000 on the original plugs. Never been tuned up or anything done to it. I've seen some rollbacks and dump trucks with worn out 6.2's around 400-450,000 miles so if you abuse them enough they will go ahead and wear out but most of us never will wear them out. It probably would pay most Ford dealers to switch to GM so they could sell more trucks and maintenance lolol

[@rg500delta]

Thanks for this! I just got a used 2014 6-speed F250 with 6.2 to pull a travel trailer. Everyone is telling me it'll be hopelessly underpowered. I feel a lot better now! Nice job!

[@leejennings3397]

9000lbs, you should have equalizer bars. Will help with sway.

[@shane3878]

I'm towing a 12K 5er with a 2016 F350 6.2. Tows just fine as long as you understand you aren't going to win any races. If you haven't yet, get a throttle controller. Makes a world of difference.

[@Bostonharborwater]

Your trucks gonna do great. Some people who say these things have no clue. People pulled travel trailers with far less power in their f250s 20 years ago.

[@alb12345672]

@@shane3878 My F150 w/6.2L 3.73 Max tow says 11.1K max. Maybe a few blocks :lol:

[@shane3878]

@@alb12345672 Someone at Ford had never towed before to come with that number. :)

[@robertosgood961]

Good review. We love our 6.2 gas F250. Your tires were at 60 psi when you started, not 80, and your car/trailer balance is possibly impacting sway. Run it across a scale to see where the fulcrum is for axles. I have the 2018 version of this truck in XL trim. It pulls our 9K TT with equalizer hitch and sway control beautifully. Plenty of juice for the hills and avg. 9.6 mpg while towing all day.

[@htownsfinest87]

Find those mpg numbers hard to believe.... the amount of WOT to get up that incline ain't no way. I would believe 6-7 but because gas is almost 2 dollars less so its still coming out ahead.

[@robertosgood961]

@@htownsfinest87 haha I never have it wot. It must be the grandpa driver in me. 40 yrs. of truckin' for a livin. Fast is slow, slow is fast.

[@caseydorey5890]

The weigh safe hitches are the future

[@cap10joe2000]

Phased out 3 6.7s for 6.2s starting a few years ago. I still have one 6.7 mostly for long range towing on hilly tows mostly. No issues, cheaper maintenance, cheaper fuel. Total of 6 trucks in our fleet. Will be trading 2 2500 hemis in for f-250 6.2s. We have been very impressed with these trucks. BTW ALL 3.73S

[@robertmeese6545]

Man! Every one that has a 6.2 said no big issues and almost all of them have 300,000 to 400,000 miles!!! 7.3 or just as happy with a 6.2!!! 🤷‍♂️

[@SuperCamacho81]

@@robertmeese6545 I got a 6.2 with 215k miles still running strong.

[@alb12345672]

@@robertmeese6545 I think the 6.2L actually gets better with age. I have a 186K mile 11 6.2L F150 platinum. Everyone who rode with me said it rides (and sounds) better than a new truck. 3.73 max tow package. Gas mileage on the highway is 18-19 at 60 mph. After I changed the oil a few weeks after I bought it to PP HM runs even smoother.

[@chrisphillips29]

I just changed back from a 6.7 Cummins to the 6.2 ford gas. And I’m not gonna go back. The emissions were the killer for me . The Cummins was a animal for pulling but the 6.2 is no slouch and no more expensive maintenance and repairs.

[@luisarevalo8394]

What went wrong with the Cummins

[@outfitr9703]

Thanks for the review. I am now considering the f250 6.2 for my next purchase because of this review and comments from other owners. I'd like a slight upgrade for my Ram 1500 5.7 for towing my 5-6000lb 16' cargo trailer. Don't need or want anything to do with a diesel (had one). Reliability is high on my list so I think I'd rather have a little less power than the 7.3 and a little more peace of mind.

[@TundraTalk76]

I just ordered a f250 with the V8 6.2 6 speed transmission. I’m old school and don’t need any more than that. Great video

[@GainesMediaInc]

I just did too...was feeling kind of lame for not doing the 7 pointer or the diesel- just didn't want to pony up... Then l find out the 6.2 is one of longest running/most reliable V8s ever!🙂

[@TundraTalk76]

Exactly!!! I have my truck about week now and love it so far. Perfect for what I need it for

[@GainesMediaInc]

How long did yours take? My dealer is quoting me 60-90 days...🤔

[@TundraTalk76]

They told me 8-12 weeks. Ordered it on November 11th, 2021 and took drivers on January 28th, 2022. Pretty much 12 weeks - 90 days

[@GainesMediaInc]

Sounds right on the button with my quote then...appreciate it.

[@SuperBigd1980]

I have the same truck. The tires are most likely the reason for the sway. The 6.2 is a great engine and does the job, since I never tow over 8500 lbs. Great review!

[@JB_WhoWork]

I agree since other Ford trucks did pretty good although they had the heavier diesel. Thanks 👍🏾

[@needinfo2614]

Why would the tires cause the sway?

[@JB_WhoWork]

Sidewalls can flex

[@mbmpablo3631]

I tow 5klbs dump trailer everyday . It give me only 6mpg

[@tacokiller5638]

I think the sawy might be because of the weight distribution in the back of the trailer

[@bw4851]

Great review. I went from a diesel to a gasser. Other than not having an exhaust break I don’t have any complaints.

[@Gunker02]

I just got into a 2018 F250 6.2l with 140k and it feels stronger/better than my 2014 tundra when i got it with 76k. My work trucks are what actually turned me onto these motors. We have 3 F250 with the 6.2l and they just run strong, despite being driven hard on gravel roads for 100 miles a day +/- 95% of the time. I've been super impressed with them.

[@jordonscott5271]

Makes me feel a lot better about this decision, I am about to buy either a f250 or f350

[@Gunker02]

@@jordonscott5271 they're not without their problems, the biggest being the fuel pump and weird electrical glitches. I joined a couple FB pages specifically on theF250/350 6.2 gasser and from what I reading they're solid trucks with a few quirks

[@austinroyer3229]

Those Ford 6.2s are rock solid engines.. I had a 2017 model very similar to that one. Same color, just in an STX package. 6.2 3.73 rear end, crew cab short bed. Loved that truck, wish I had kept it! She was a work horse.

[@JB_WhoWork]

💯

[@SuperDuty250]

Why u get rid of it?

[@austinroyer3229]

@@SuperDuty250Decided to trade and get into a new Cummins, then that truck got totaled out. Haven’t had an F-250 since! I want another one though. If I find the right truck with the 6.2 and fairly low mileage when I’m ready, I’ll pounce.

[@Leon-yv5qz]

@@austinroyer3229I think I bought your truck

[@austinroyer3229]

@@Leon-yv5qz If you bought it from Laura Ford in Sullivan Missouri, there’s a good chance you did lol.

[@sstroh08]

Awesome review! Hard to justify diesel now days unless constantly towing heavy. The gas engines do pretty well.

[@crakkajakka15]

My 6.2 f250 rocks honestly use it to tow a 8500lb camper and it’s fantastic

[@jdl1276]

Anytime I've had a tandem trailer act up, I've found there was too much weight on the front axle. Raise the ball one click, that will probably take care of it.. Thanks for vid!!!

[@fatman7992]

Best review by far. Just bought a 2018. It's a beast!

[@JB_WhoWork]

Thanks and congrats 👍🏾

[@WhiteGangster400]

Those 6.2’s are great. We have some F-350’s with them and we’ll have them loaded up with 80 gallon bulk tanks, probably around a thousand pounds worth of tools and material and pull a 12,000 lbs skid steer trailer and run the piss out of it and it’ll start up everyday. Don’t get me wrong it ain’t that fast but it gets the job done for what it is lol.

[@JB_WhoWork]

Even with miles, this engine pulled strong and didn’t show any signs of wear/tear. Thanks for sharing 👍🏾

[@WhiteGangster400]

@@JB_WhoWork oh yea, our trucks only have like 40 to 50 thousand miles but they have the life a truck that has at least 200,000 miles

[@inlinelawncarellc]

My 18 just hit 110k today. Camper package with 4:30s and Cooper discoverer at3s are all I run.

[@v8chevy788]

I'm digging the interior sound of that engine. Pair this engine up with the 10 speed and it would be a great combo.

[@24k_purplelove52]

Would be very good But sadly there are only 6.2 with 10 speed available on f350 (DRW) only, and most f350s with the (DRW) are 6.7 diesel or another popular one coming the 7.3l V8. 6.2l with the 10 speeds are rare

[@jonathankoss3738]

I love the sound of my 09 5.4 F-250 when it's working

[@SuperDuty250]

@@jonathankoss3738 wanna sell it?

[@semajniffirg230]

10 speeds are having issues, stick with the 6 speed

[@v8chevy788]

@@semajniffirg230 Hmmm...mine has been flawless granted I only have 23,500 miles on it, but so far, it has been fantastic mated with my 3.0 duramax. Smoothest drivetrain that I have ever driven.

[@MCatwar]

the 40-80 on a grade is what did it for me. all i want in a truck is to be fine towing and hold at least 55 going up vail and loveland pass with 10,000lb behind me. I figured that if our shop tundra can do it, this could as well. this kicks ass!

[@shark11175]

Tundras are BEASTS also, pull amazing

[@adampecore6917]

Considering a 2020 F350 gasser with the 10spd. Watched that launch, plenty of power for me. Can’t justify the cost of a diesel. Nice video, man. Thanks for sharing.

[@roadrash1021]

6.2 checked all our boxes. My TT isn't all that heavy, but the tongue weight was enough to make driving with a decade old 1/2 ton an iffy proposition with four of us in the truck. I took a look at the new F-150s and while you have 500+ lb more payload capacity I decided I didn't want to have to worry about it. 7.3l would have been nice but it's extra $. We did opt for the 4.30 rear end. Diesel was a hard no. Looking forward to the truck arriving - ordered late September. Thanks for the review!

[@shark11175]

How do you like it?

[@zr1vetteman09]

I really appreciate your videos man, keep them coming. I was looking for just this kind of video. Recently identified that my Travel trailer (33ft)was just too much for my 17 F150, fell for the marketing scheme thinking my truck shouldn’t have issues towing at least 10K but in reality it only has 12800 GCWR… meaning I’ve got a bit over 7K towing capacity which is difficult to achieve with any additional gear/passengers without exceeding truck payload. I’ve been eyeing HD’s. Not really interested in the expenses and complexity of a diesel considering I don’t tow regularly. I like the 7.3 gas but it seems to have some growing pains with camshaft delaminating issues and they’re hard to find at a good price. The 6.2 is an old work horse that’s proven reliable. So its on my list but i like the capability of the 6.4 hemi. Keep up the good work.

[@JeffBrauss]

JB: “Back in 2017, they still had a standard key..” Ford 2021 Owner still with a switchblade key: starts crying

[@brianingles1794]

And it is still nice to have a key I hate push button starts

[@BetaRacer24]

@@brianingles1794 why? Because its easier? Ram is standard

[@omarcarrasco639]

My 2017 Platinum has the push button.

[@richvangorder3900]

I dont consider push button a good thing lol. Add that to cylinder deactivation and start stop. Ford is holding the line on old tech and i love it

[@JeffBrauss]

@@richvangorder3900 holding the line on old tech but charging you more for the truck. In economics we call that profit margin increase 😂

[@jeremyweaver3016]

My 2014 F350 with the 6.2 just rolled over 100k this past week pulling my travel trailer from southern PA to OBX. It runs great without the diesel headaches.

[@MrRod632]

i bought a real clean 15 f350 with 113,000 miles and it does great with my 8,500k 33 ft long travel trailer. Still turns lots of heads to.

[@SuperDuty250]

Does your 2014 f350 have the 10 speed automatic?

[@brentmcdonald866]

Have a 2017 XLT crew cab FX4 with the 6.2 and 6-sp auto. Great truck. Carfax said the rental company owned it for the first 43000 miles so it’s had a life. Bought it from a friend who had it since then. Replaced shocks, tie rod bar, new rear diff cover and all fluids. Towed 9 different trips with a 33’ camper (dry weight 7311, fully loaded way more). Thing was great. Just developed a ticking sound which was diagnosed as a bad intake manifold…super common on the 2017-2018 6.2’s. National back order had me waiting nearly 3 months. Just came in. Will replace and hope to get many many more miles out of this truck (has 114,004 miles now, up from the 96000+/- when I got it may 2021). Still way cheaper than a new truck

[@trackpackgt877]

I love the new big block trucks!! In 96 the last ford 460 big block truck rolled off the assembly line i thought that was gonna be the end of big block trucks forever!! So cool to see gas big block fords again!! Plus the 6.2 and 7.3 gas make way more horsepower and torque than the old 460 could ever hope for! great video brother

[@brandonthompson8411]

Ii am a general contractor and i bought one to add to my work fleet and it does fine pulling equipment and materials and I am at 4300ft up to 9000 ft elevation.

[@jackwells1452]

Thanks for doing a video on the 6.2 I have been wanting to see one good job

[@JB_WhoWork]

Thanks Jack 👍🏾

[@eatdafat7101]

Thanks for the review. Nice to see a towing review on a truck with some decent miles on it! I have a 19 6.2.

[@JB_WhoWork]

It’s a great truck for sure and pulled like it had no miles on it 👍🏾

[@samguillen5485]

What is the towing bumper capacity of the 2017 f250 6.2 . Will it bumper pull more than 10,000 pounds?

[@eatdafat7101]

Sam guillen The numbers look the same as my 19. 4x4 crew cab is rated at 12,500 for conventional towing. Here’s a link to Ford's 17 guide. www.ford.com/cmslibs/content/dam/brand_ford/en_us/brand/resources/general/pdf/brochures/17RVTT_Ford_SuperDtyPU_r2_Sep29.pdf

[@samguillen5485]

@@eatdafat7101 Thank you

[@kenj.8897]

JB you do great video's . Hey your a nice guy and I'm sure you have quit a few people that care about you . Don't drive that fast while towing !! . Screw the KZbinrs that want you to do that crap . 👍👍👍

[@bricknboxer]

Towing at 80 mph knowing your rig has a tendency to sway?? Other than a trip to a CAT scale, you would be wise to purchase a Sherline scale to verify your tongue weight anytime your cargo varies from what you normally carry. 12-15% on the tongue is ideal to keep sway from being a problem. Have you considered using a weight distribution hitch? One with friction built into the spring bar setup might be good. This makes the truck and trailer act more like one unit and puts weight back on the front truck axle improving steering input and control. I have an older F250 with V10, 5spd, 4:10 rear for towing a travel trailer. 457 lbs max torque at 3200 rpm is really useful. I'll be keeping this one a long time. Considering the growing pains Ford is having with the 7.3 gasser, I would opt for the 6.2 V8 if buying a lightly used Superduty in the near future, at least until Ford sorts out their camshaft delam problem.

[@FiliSuperDuty]

Back in 2011 when I met my (now) wife, she had a 2008 F250 XLT with the 6.2. I don't remember what the rear end ratio was. I loved that truck, and it pretty much converted me from GM to Ford. Back in February of 2022, our factory-ordered F350 Lariat with the 7.3 and 4.30 rear arrived and man... We just upgraded our travel trailer to a 33ft rig that weighs about 8500 gross. Aside from some wind sway, you really don't feel the thing back there in terms of take off and braking. We ordered it with the "camper package" which includes a rear stabilizer bar, as well as upgraded front springs. Although I think that is more for 5th wheel hookup, that rear stabilizer bar seems to sure help with the sway. We ordered that 2022 in the same color as her old 2008 F250, and I always wonder where that truck ended up after we sold it to help pay for our wedding back in 2014. It absolutely broke my heart at the time, but now I'm a lucky guy for being able to drive around the 2022 F350. It is funny how things come around.

[@mikehaslett3738]

2008 trucks would have had the 5.4 3v or the 6.8 v10 3v, 6.2 was not out until 2011

[@fattie2550]

Glad you did a gasser vid J.B

[@JB_WhoWork]

Me too, I lucked out with this one for sure 👍🏾

[@kriscrews1339]

I have a 2015 crewcab short bed with 6.2 and I love the truck 174k miles and still strong tows very well

[@DavidBrown-jt7yi]

It’s a tough call. If I didn’t live in a mountain (Rockies) I probably would’ve gotten a gas engine but when you are in altitude and pulling grades, the turbo diesel is the way to go. Love the videos.

[@JB_WhoWork]

Good stuff, David! Going down hill is the issue with a gas truck but using a high rear axle ratio it should do good 12000#’s or less 👍🏾

[@brianaustin6184]

I’m in the same predicament I live in Arizona where during the summer is up to around 120-123 at the hottest. With mountains in every direction aside from going towards L.A. just sold my 2014 f250 KR 6.7 powerstroke and have debated on wether In The future on buying another diesel or going gas, went back to driving my 2009 f150 since it’s paid off. Just haven’t figured which way to go the exhaust brake would be nice for all the mountains out west here. But cost and overhead on diesels are high I run my trucks into the ground so kind of between a rock and a hard place on the deciding factor in the future. I never buy new vehicles so guess we will see what the future markets hold. Trucks cost to much for them to be a depreciating asset,and for most people not garnering a profit.

[@spike2794]

I bought one of these used during Covid. Basic model, white no thrills. I have had it for two years now and when I bought it there was 24000 miles on it and now it has 65000.. i use it for my business and I have two job trailers. I live in pa between two mountains so it has to climb hills no matter where I go really. I usually have to tow a track hoe which weights about 7500 lbs and of course construction materials. I am happy with the way it tows. The 6.2 liter is strong, the truck suspension is strong. The only thing I found like you have found in this video is it seems to have an issue in the lower gears where it gets stuck in third if your going down a hill. It will do this even when you are not towing anything. I usually slow down and let it catch up when it does this. My house is on the top of a hill so when I leave I am immediately going down a grade and the truck seems to get stuck in 2nd or 3rd the rpms go up but it won't shift. until I either step on gas or apply brakes. The only other problem is sometimes when I put it in reverse, the reverse will thud. Seems to thud into reverse instead of smoothly going into reverse. I don't know if that will come back to haunt me when the truck gets a little higher in miles. Guess I will find out. Nice video!!!!

[@stkcattleandhay]

When did 100k become high mileage?

[@2ndMomentumGarage]

100k was high mileage up until the year 2000-ish. Since then the standard for lengevity has gone up.

[@larpel5515]

Anything over 120k miles is high IDC what anyone says.

[@kbsvlog1442]

Anything above 160k is high mileage in my opinion

[@zKaRiisMa]

In a truck anything above 200k is but they last forever with good maintenance 400k

[@danielfrain3521]

Anything above 240k miles is high mileage in my opinion

[@Ghost-xi6js]

When going down hill with tow haul mode, blip the throttle really quick. It will downshift and hold the gear.

[@jimh2061]

That's impressive how well that truck runs. I'm looking at getting that same truck instead of a F150 because the 150 has either turbos or the 5.0 has cylinder deactivation. I don't tow or need a 3/4 ton but don't trust the reliability of the 150.

[@jackgarcias170]

My 2016 F150 with the 3.5 eco boost has 300k miles and still pulls like a beast. I’ve towed 13k with it a few times with no incident

[@inlinelawncarellc]

My 12 5.0 is at 150k, no problems. Was my main lawn care truck for 120k miles. Now it’s the wife’s daily and all done up.

[@jeedwards1981]

@@jackgarcias170 wow! no cam phaser or timing chain issues?

[@waynemeredith4287]

This was good. I was towing 6000 lbs with a 2008 Yukon Denali with the 6.2 liter engine. Towed good but would overheat if ambient temperature was over 60 degrees. That was a pain and in the end it blew the engine. I’m driving a 22 super duty with the 7.3 engine and I absolutely love it.

[@treeamigo8447]

Seems hard to find a bad review of the 7.3 which is why it will probably be in the next truck I buy. I'm a ram guy coming from a 2500 with a cummins so this is a major step for me. Hope I don't regret it because these rams have been very good to me but I'm looking to get away from diesel and ram doesn't make an engine with comparable displacement.

[@waynemeredith4287]

@@treeamigo8447 I now have over 10,000 miles on her and I love it more all the time.

[@richvangorder3900]

@@treeamigo8447 the 7.3 is a future legend. The damn thing even has pistin oil squirting jets. Find one gas engine that has that feature. Its overbuilt and designed with extreme simplicity and minimal stress. Just not great on fuel

[@treeamigo8447]

@@richvangorder3900 Didn't know that about the oil jets I'll have to find a good video on that.

[@richvangorder3900]

@@treeamigo8447 yeah its true. Nobody builds gas engines like that. Except Toyota oh and industrial strength diesels. The 7.3 is also the factory option in the 15 ton Class A motor buses. I dont recall seeing the 6.4 hemi or GMs 6.6 being up to the task in that application😁

[@ryanh6081]

Awesome! Have a unicorn 2013 ford f150 supercrew lariat plus with a 6.2L.....at 24k original miles. Upgraded from my 2006 f150 supercrew lairat with 5.4L that pulled my 4 horse trailer well in mountains......Absolutely love new truck. Great review!

[@Toasty70CS]

Good video. Towed an 8000lb. trailer through 6% and 7% grades with no issues on a F150 with the 6.2L. No sway. I think going from a front engine to mid engine car shifted weight away from the tongue of your trailer and that is why you are now feeling more sway.

[@robertosgood961]

I agree, check the weight at some cat scales. Also, those tires are not for towing, showy, not towy.

[@disgracebook5708]

Regarding diesel, they’re tow beasts fir sure, but multiple short trips are hard on a diesel. Discounting max tow capabilities, a gas engine is better for frequent on off cycles.

[@mikeshaw4610]

I did not see weight distribution and sway bar hocked up.

[@dwightbernheimer331]

Nothing wrong with that 6.2 combination that a 10 speed automatic wouldn't help out... 'Nuff said!!!... Good stuff thanks for posting

[@AlexMartinez-gv3lz]

Thanks for doing this video. I’m buying a truck in next 2-6 months. I was gonna go dodge 1/2 ton because I love the rambox. For the same price I can get f250 worth this engine you tried. I’m now leaving this way👍🏻

[@georgerehak1424]

Great video. My 2015 F250 gas 6.2 4wd had trailer sway. Replaced it with a 2017 Ram Cummins drw 4wd which has no trailer sway and great exhaust braking. I don’t use a weight distribution hitch or a sway bar. However, I’m researching going back to a gas motor due to maintenance cost of $18,000 in 105,000 miles. Replaced EGR, DPF, and turbo charger actuator to keep the truck legal in addition to tires, oil and fuel filters and other items on the maintenance schedule. I tow a 6,000 pound RV trailer around 3,000 miles a year out of the 25,000 average miles drive per year.

[@MrRod632]

a weight distribution hitch would've have been a lot cheaper.

[@mrtopcat2]

Thanks for the honest words about the Diesel. I have always wondered how it would make sense financially. So I guess it does not after all. Of course I fully understand there are other things that make the Diesel interesting for some people. But for a light duty user like me, the economic benefit probably outweighs.

[@georgerehak1424]

Traded the Ram 3500 dually for a 2021 Chevy Silverado 1500 4wd 5.3 liter RST and love the new truck. I know I’ll need a Equalizer 4 hitch and relax when towing the RV trailer but the every day drive is so much better than the 1 ton dually. The trade off was worth it.

[@LewisJohnsonIII]

What was bad about that 2015?

[@georgerehak1424]

Nothing was bad with the 2015 F250. I should have kept it as it was paid for and I would be money ahead today.

[@ericgrau123]

Great review! I loved the 40mph pull on a 6 percent grade. That proves enough for me and all I need it to do.

[@jonnyh8853]

The new 10 speed automatic transmission is having some reliability issues right now. I'd wait until they get the bugs worked out.

[@JB_WhoWork]

I’ve heard the same thing from other viewers 👍🏾

[@khakiswag]

A lot of people get a diesel when they really don’t need it, you prove that a gas engine can get it done. The diesel emissions aren’t a problem when they’re worked like a diesel. When pushed hard on a regular basis the DPF doesn’t require regeneration. Diesels love foot to the floor driving. But if you are using it as a daily grocery getter you will have problems with the DPF, regardless of brand.

[@JB_WhoWork]

Good stuff 👍🏾

[@moGear6253]

i was on the edge of my seat young man weighting for you to let of the gas at 80 lol .. i have a diesel 5.9 cummins its had issues .. and factoring in cost and maintainces is huge.. iv all ways had a truck so fuel milage has all ways been a bummer.. i do most of my own work allso but my age is catching up on me and im looking at F250 FORD 4 DOOR 6.2 GAS ER thank you for the test run .. good useful information ... LEED FOOT take it easy lol thank you

[@dgerfan8475]

I have a 2019 XL with STX package. Most of its life has been spent towing a 12k 5er (50 k miles). Happy with the performance overall however a diesel with exhaust brake would be nice. Had a couple incidents of brakes overheating even after installing disc brakes on the 5er and gain set to 7.

[@samguillen5485]

Was that a straight pull from the bumper? I'm thinking about getting a 6.2 f250 I'll need to pull a 12000 pound trailer 4 times a year

[@dgerfan8475]

@@samguillen5485 Its a fifth wheel.

[@Koalabearsuits]

How heavy was your 5er? We have a 2017 6.2 and we’re considering a 9200 pound dry weight 5er.

[@ck3561]

I just bought a 22 f250 with 6.2 Get gas while you can dealerships have already caught on to the diesel abandonment. It’s starting…… Emissions, parts, maintenance, diesel fuel cost. Gas heavy duty it’s coming back it’s like ford in the 90’s 302, 351, 460

[@FreeformThoughts804]

Love your reviews man. I just traded in my Chevy 3 days ago for the 2020 F250 6.2L....I am willing to give up my 5.3 for a 6.2 any day.....Im just doing light towing with my classic cars to car shows and and dump runs. Plus I missed the space it gives me over feeling cramped in the Chevy. This suits me just fine with the 6th speed and when I had my F350 2 years ago when I was towing, the 10 speed was very "clunky" for my taste! I love this truck and in 2 days, I've already done all kinds of low end mods.....so needless to say, I am invested!

[@davidc.9933]

This is great content. No BS. Smart man telling it how it is.

[@andyamysarizonaadventures5450]

Great video! I have a 2020 with the same drive train,no issues so far at 80k miles.That made me nervous when you slammed it into park after having a gmc shifter come apart, they use a cheap plastic clip on the transmission to select gears 🫣 I did learn not to use to much armor all on those steps.After detailing my f250 I about slid off the steps and busted my ass😂 I would definitely put the audi a couple feet up further in the trailer putting more weight on the truck,it will clean up the sway considerably

[@sixpest]

the 6.2 is a de-tuned Ford Raptor. buy it. Raptor: 411 F250: 385

[@Spad68]

We had one where I worked. We got full exhaust and cold air kit with a tune . (I believe it was a 5 star tune ) Big big difference. Even when tuning the transmission. The plan was to twin turbo it but ended up flipping it for a v10 version.

[@daniel-xi3nj]

hows the v10 doing ?

[@Spad68]

@@daniel-xi3nj other then fuel expenses vs diesel . Work horse . 100% does everything we ask of it . O issues at all . Breaks and oil . Yearly cost still cheaper the running diesel for our needs . We had to spend some money before year end for tax bs . Just did full exhaust with headers . Intake . Tuner . I believe they are putting 410 or 430 aswell . My boss say's she's a keeper. He really like the 6.2 but believe this v10 has better low end torque for towing . I was told that a new 7.3 gasser will be ordered (leasing) and the 2 will be compared into it's duties . That will be an interesting test threw time .

[@enzon7789]

please explain? 🤔

[@enzon7789]

keep us inform on the comparison

[@Spad68]

@@enzon7789 lol . Completely forgot about this. I'll be honest here . When my boss finally put in the order for a 2021/22 f350 . The chip shortage was an issue. I Plus the retarded increase in the price . He just about flipped . He walk away..... for now . He picking up another v10 . Did the same mods and both are still going strong. Paid for and making money for him .

[@andyalaniz5843]

Those garbage tires are you issues. Sidewalls are flexing. I love my 6.7 powerstroke but would consider the new 7.3 gas. My buddy has one and its a very impressive engine.

[@JB_WhoWork]

I think so too and I’ve never heard of that brand…

[@gregmacklem]

WOT and 80 mph while towing 9,000 lbs! Glad to see you torture test this combo, but I won't be doing that to my 2021 F250 6.2l. lol. I have only towed my 7,000 lb camper 4 trips so far and really like it. Very smooth, easy revving motor with lots of power. Can only imagine what the 7.3l feels like. Oh, and it does not downshift as aggressively as my former class C E450 with the 10.

[@manucabeceiras9024]

How many miles per gallon while towing your travel trailer

[@gregmacklem]

@@manucabeceiras9024 I'm averaging about 8.3 mpg. My class c RV was averaging 7.5 by comparison.

[@williamjohnson8995]

Are you using a weight distribution hitch? I have same truck and camper haven't towed it yet

[@gregmacklem]

@@williamjohnson8995 yes, I always use a WD hitch

[@josephpuchel6497]

Hey You can’t beat that truck 6.2 6 speed . Needs a plow Nice video

[@shonerik2036]

I have the 2014. Self imposed limit of 10k load. Love the gasser a lot

[@kriscrews1339]

I went with a little taller and little wider tire and took care of my trailer sway

[@dana.6695]

I got rid of my 007 Cummins and bought a truck just like this. I've been very happy with my choice

[@Patriot-od6xk]

My 2012 F250 4wd 6.2L just rolled over 220000 miles, still tows 12K routinely and 16K occasionally just fine! Keeping it till the wheels fall off 😅

[@superdutyzack]

As long as you have the right gear ratio and drive the speed limit, gas motors are great. It's guys you wanna tow uphill at 70 that complain about em. My experience is both diesel and gas are great as long as you service em and don't treat em like hot rods.

[@matiasjimenez6982]

Love you video. I have a 2015 F-250 xl extended cab with a six inch lift on 37x13.50R18. I thought my mpg was going to be horrible. I was wrong truck runs great. I do have the same issue though , I do have a lot of trailer sway but not when I hook up to a gooseneck trailer. All in all I think I am just going to stay with a gas truck. Don’t get me wrong I would love to buy a diesel but I don’t think it’s worth it in the long run.

[@brianwilson3641]

Nicely done. Good review of an older truck.

[@kevincameron8437]

100K miles on a truck like that isn’t bad at all, esp if they take care of it. Like others say, sway is prob from the tires and air pressure. You also could use a W/D system on that trailer.

[@JB_WhoWork]

Thanks for sharing Kevin 👍🏾

[@arch417powersports]

Definitely the tires. Those stockers are pretty iffy for towing.

[@needinfo2614]

@@arch417powersports what tires would you get?

[@captainjoesanglingadventur4894]

Looking at a 2017 XL same thing gas engine with towing package and it has been towing a trailer,just like yours it has the bed slide setup. I want nothing fancy as I fish and hunt. Will be pulling a 24' 6500 lb boat my current 1500 Chevy has been very good but she struggles up and down bridges. I think I'm going to enjoy this F250. This is what I been looking for as far as a review thanks

[@Alex.AL_26]

that truck and trailer looks so good together!

[@marshallforeman2051]

I have 2019 6.2 , 373 rear end , I love it not one problem with it. Just wish it had 50 gal gas tank sometimes the 34 just isn't cutting it

[@Humblescape]

I just got a 2021 f350 6.2L. Everyone is telling me the 6.2 is a dog but that thing rips lol couldn’t be happier.

[@gunn3erog101]

What the mpg ?

[@KerryKelly1]

I have 2021 long bed and came with 48 gallon tank

[@Humblescape]

@@gunn3erog101 I get 14.5 empty. And that’s driving conservative with alot of stop and go.

[@ThePackDad]

I'm running Michelin Defenders 275/70R18 on my 2017 6.2L F350. They're one of the better tires for towing...so I've been told by folks at the campgrounds when they see them. This video is GREAT. I'm towing 63-6500lbs and following behind my brother in his 2013 diesel F350 with his 10k pound 5th wheel and he's cruising up 6%+ grades while I drop back to 35mph because the tach was hanging out at 5300. I'll bump to to the 7.3 and be annoyed I don't drive the 8.1 they'll be selling by then. 🙂

[@williamallen5369]

Laufeen tires are from discount tire. They are good tires for low cost, under cooper I believe.

[@alexdimarco4044]

Don’t sleep on the 6.2l F250. I pull a Kubota 90-2 skid steer with a bumper pull trailer and get it done. Maybe at 6mpg but it puts in work.

[@MarcKemp-s4q]

Lauffen tires aren't very popular in some parts of the country. I think they're made by Hankook. I'm guessing that sway is in the tires. I've had cars with a lot of sway and I thought there was something wrong. Switch tires and then no more sway. I usually get about 16-17 65 mph without towing and about 12-13 towing but i never tow more than 7-10,000.

[@bigedmayra]

The Duke says, I Put A Banks pedal monster on my 6.2 F350 and feels like I am driving a Mustang GT. No more pedal lag at all. Drives like a sports car. What did I teach you?

[@RichardSevcech-hz3xu]

I'm happy with my F250 with 6.2 gas have been coast to coast with 38' fifth wheel 😊

[@mrs.applebee2272]

Change the shocks and steering stabalizer. I bought a 2020 with the 6.2 and love it. i changed the shocks, and 3 of the old ones were no good at 60k. I replaced them with Fox and the ride is so much better. No more sway and steering feels much better.

[@aaaagl]

6.2 one of the best engine made by ford and my old 4.9 . good review

[@JB_WhoWork]

Yup and I can’t wait to find one with a 4.30 rear! Thanks 👍🏾

[@davidbible9110]

Always enjoy your videos and learn something helpful. Keep up the good work.

[@AB-coyote]

I bet GM’s GAS 6.6 even with 34 lb ft more torque wouldn’t do any better than that Ford 6.2. You called the Ford 6.2 ancient lol. It’s still a pretty modern engine. The Ford 7.3 destroys both of the above. 10 speed helps of course.

[@JB_WhoWork]

Yea I’m hoping to get another one and take it up the 6% grade. The 6.2L is about 11 years old so I figured I would pick on Ford lol! I agree and it would be my choice over RAM/GM 👍🏾

[@Thirks76]

Great video. Truck sounds awesome. Considering switching from GMC 6.0 to a Ford 6.2.

[@richvangorder3900]

If your coming from a GM youd really appreciate the larger 7.3. Same cam in block design. Forged rods and crank, 6 cross bolted mains and piston oil cooling jets. Same easy maintenaince

[@joeayers3777]

2012 6.2 f250 8ft crew rwd, 12k fifth whl. 9mpg @60, 8.5ish @65 to 70, for 50k miles.

[@kennethpelletier1667]

I have a 2012 f250 with the 6.2 > I have an 18-foot construction trailer, which sways like crazy. I have had 3 different tires on it, doesn't stop the sway

[@Imanifestmoney_]

Amazing video man. Great job

[@techtalkabc]

You need to learn more about the details on transmissions and setting up a trailer. I appreciate the walk through but that vehicle is a top level platform for HD work. Including the 6 speed trans.

[@philp8168]

I have a 2015 f250 with the 6.2. I tow a fifth wheel that weighs 8000lbs fully loaded. Then all the added items in my bed+ my family. 8700lbs. Truck pulls strong and doesn't struggle at all. Let those RPMs hit between 4000-5000 and it will pull fine. 4000-4500RPMs seems to be the sweet spot for power. That's also what the specs say. 411 for torque at 4500rpms. But you can totally feel it.

[@SuperDuty250]

Short bed or long bed?

[@johnquimby3483]

you do a great job in this video!

[@BenandHolly2016]

Great review sir!

[@matthewanderson9912]

Good review. Looked like it had plenty of power. I’d like to see how much gas mileage it would get over the course of a normal towing trip. I think the new diesels are a little disappointing in fuel mileage. Mine only got between 10.5-10.8 towing which is not quiet 2 mpg better than my new truck. The squat is misleading with this truck because it did look about level but still squatted 2.25”. That’s not a bad number or anything but because it has some rake it don’t look too squatted. Maybe you should try backing your car in the trailer. I know most people with rails (dragsters) back them in the trailer since the engines are on the rear.

[@JB_WhoWork]

Are you climbing any grades with that MPG? That seemed low for the Duramax/10 speed but with all the emission crap, I think that’s what hurt the MPG on modern diesels. Thanks bro 👍🏾

[@matthewanderson9912]

Yes sir. A lot of grades. There’s about a 13 mile stretch that is all up hill slightly with 6% grades that vary from just about a mile long to over 3 miles and it ends with about a 3 mile stretch that is 8%. But it’s all small hills and curvy roads. My 1500 gets about 8.8-9.1 on the same trip.

[@juanestrada3874]

I have a 2017 ford F250 with the 6.2L gas. Currently sitting at a little over 80,000miles. After purchasing it from the dealer (used) a couple of years ago, I did a few long MPG tests trips traveling from AZ to CA empty at 72 mph. I was getting 15.2 - 15.5. When I did my first oil change, I switched to Royal Purple, my mpg’s improved to approximately 16.5 - 17 mpg at cruise control at 72 mph. After driving it for several thousand miles, I discovered that 72 mph is the sweet spot for highway speed/fuel efficiency. I also have a 9’000 lbs travel trailer and I have also done an mpg test loaded. I am getting 7.25 mpgs at approximately 65 mph. I do have to say, my truck/trailer also gets a lot of sway. I am looking at upgrading the weight distribution hitch to a Hensley Hitch. When I did the mpg test, I did it manually by resetting the trip meter and calculating distance and gallons of gas. I love this truck for my needs.

[@gregc9220]

That 6.2 was getting done!

[@bkeenan85_outdoorlife]

I had that same truck and just upgraded to the diesel. That 6.2 is great lots of power. I paid mine off in 1 year. Traded up with diesel. Dealer gave me 52k for my 6.2 gas. Easy trade in. BUT! I spent everyday at the gas station. With diesel I'm spending less time at fuel station and less money 💰.

[@JB_WhoWork]

Thanks for sharing 👍🏾

[@johnpeters9793]

$10k +13 quart oil changes + fuel filter changes + DEF......buys a lot of regular unleaded. Signed: '19 F-350 PSD diesel owner

[@bkeenan85_outdoorlife]

@@johnpeters9793 I traded up and walk out with almost nothing owed on the truck. So I have a 2021 F250 worth about 70k . So I'm pretty much making money with the truck today!👍 smartin up, we're in a different world right now. Don't spend you life saving on a stupid truck. Be smart about it, make deals man. I've never had payments more than a yr. Always pay cash or payoff quick

[@johnpeters9793]

@@bkeenan85_outdoorlife Smartin up?? An F-250 diesel has a ridiculously low payload. You should have bought at least an F-350. Depending on your interest rate, you're a fool to pay cash or pay off early. Leaving my cash in my investments made much more than the payment on the truck.....I had a mediocre year making 12% on the $55,000 vs paying 1.5% for the truck. Of course, I financed through Ford for a minute to get an extra $5000 in incentives before getting the credit union loan. Lastly, and to repeat, a diesel costs much more to operate per mile than a gas truck...this is a fact. I bought my diesel because of the torque difference......if you think you're saving money, you don't know trucks.

[@bkeenan85_outdoorlife]

@@johnpeters9793 Tremor is the same as your F350...anyway have a good day man. Ain't arguing over a stupid truck. U do u I'll do me. In the end any modern vehicle is a bad investment. I just spend less time at fuel stations and save a lot more with the diesel. If u don't like....get a gas burner...I DONT CARE👍😂😎😉

[@Wicked_RotF30]

I'm opting for the powerstroke. I have a CDL-A and could use the extra capability.

[@Sventy11]

Cool video. Almost got rid of my 17 tundra with a 4.6L for one of these last year. I love the look of these. The large size of the cab plus a 6.75' bed makes it a really attractive truck. I still may get one to tow my tractor around. My tundra disappoints me sometimes.

[@JB_WhoWork]

Yea the 4.6L was Toyota competing for better fuel mileage but not sure how it pulls. Thanks for sharing 👍🏾

[@Sventy11]

@@JB_WhoWork mediocre at best. Always looking for another gear. But when it comes to hauling its great. And I have gotten as good as 18 mpg on all highway trips.

[@chadmiller6487]

The 6.2 is bullet proof. It's nothing to see them for sale with 300k on them.

[@JB_WhoWork]

Thanks Chad 👍🏾

[@winstonrocco1981]

One major breakdown on a diesel out of warranty and most will decide they don’t need it. Also the sway is probably caused by the load being to far back in triler

[@jaycevessier7554]

If you’re towing a lite load like this it’s not bad, but I tow around 13k at work and on flat ground it’s junk. I would never have this as a personal truck. That thing drops gears and screams just trying to get over an over pass on interstate.

[@JB_WhoWork]

😆😆😆, do yours have 4.30 rear?

[@jaycevessier7554]

@@JB_WhoWork to be 100% honest, I have no clue. It runs pretty high rpm on the interstate so I’d guess it’s somewhere in that range

[@robertbarcus1963]

I agree. Screaming in second and sometimes even in 1st is not conducive to LONG term reliability. I went Diesel because of just that reason. I dont care what Ford publishes tow capability with that gearing is 14000 PDS. I dont think so. On flat land yes all day long. On hills forget about it.

[@jaycevessier7554]

@@robertbarcus1963 you and me both. I considered a gasser but can’t deal with the constant screaming

[@luhisslukus]

Well, to be fair, 13k exceeds the towing capacity of this truck (12,600 lbs with 3.73 gearing)