Is This 2024 Ford F-250 XL 6.8L the BEST Budget Work Truck?

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[@henryford2736]

You can pay 60k for midsize truck. You get a lot with this truck. Winch, on board power, bed liner, huge payload good towing and best console in the business. 👍

[@bradh7472]

Stop justifying their outrageous pricing! There is no justification for the price of these trucks. $60k for a stripped down truck? No reason they should cost that much especially the amount of trucks they produce. Its not about what you are getting, the mfg knows that people are stupid enough to buy them for that amount. They would be forced to reduce pricing if people would stop buying them. Say they are to costly so the mfg know that we are tired of paying so much for a pickup truck.

[@mills3444]

@Alaskancruiser45-50 it’s a brand new 250 with locker and 4wd and hood tires and winch

[@lloydkeanejr3160]

Preach!!!!!

[@kevincrawford7255]

I agree completely but some of the is the inflation. Our government is printing money at a dizzying pace. Going to be the new norm unfortunately....

[@user-zy3en9fp7g]

I agree! So many comments justifying price. THESE ARE ALL OVER PRICED!!!!

[@bradh7472]

@@user-zy3en9fp7g Its starting to show too.

[@scottkahre9206]

I’ve never been a Ford fan, but I must say that’s a really cool spec. they’ve put together there. Some real off-road capability without useless bling.

[@ChrisACiufo]

I’m surprised how much I’ve missed this kind of truck. A new version of the 1970s-1990s rigs of old. Please post the build sheet for us to download. Great video, Andre.

[@scottythebody0811]

I would love to see a 6.8 vs 7.3 Ike gauntlet!

[@richfarfugnuven6308]

💯

[@yes_man212]

I reckon that’d be pretty close considering the displacement

[@timothyriley8995]

Love the XL off-road! Happy to see it with the base gasser too.

[@nathanjohnson3668]

I want to see more 6.8l testing for sure. Can’t wait to see how it does on the Ike with a travel trailer and see how it compares to the 7.3l. Will need to replace my 6.2l in like 5 years so these will be used by that time and perfect to move into without paying the crazy new truck prices.

[@nathanmcdonald610]

Hopefully used truck prices will deflate some by then, I doubt it, but one can dream. These days if you're in the market for a truck it's almost better to go ahead and buy new with a full warranty and everything because the price differential between a solid used truck and a new truck isn't as big as you would imagine anymore.

[@stephenoffiler8024]

Yup, that fuel economy is pretty much what all gasser 3/4 ton trucks get. I live at sea level in southern New England. I had a '96 F250 (8600 GVWR) with 5.8 and 4-speed E4OD weighing around 5500lb, which got 15-16 on the highway and 13 in overall mixed driving. Now driving a '16 F250 (9990 GVWR) with 6.2 and 6-speed, weighing around 6500lb, getting those same MPG numbers, which your '24 is also getting. They find small efficiency improvements in engine and transmission design then cancel them out with more weight and features.

[@kennak476]

If I were looking at getting something for off road, camping, hunting, fishing, towing a camper/boat truck -this is it IMO. You didn’t mention if it had the extended range gas tank which would be essential.

[@bryaninnc5511]

If you're referring to the 48 gallon tank, I believe it only comes on a crew cab with an 8 foot bed. At least that's what the specs say and I don't see a way of ordering it for other wheelbases.

[@AmazonWebService98]

Make 0 sense anything you mentioned you get a 3.0 diesel

[@jimmy4x4socal44]

That comes only in long bed

[@mv2873]

This. Only thing is wonder how realiable the engine is since it’s brand new…

[@kennak476]

@@AmazonWebService98 they stopped making the 3.0, which would be unnecessary anyway.

[@danbourg76]

I work for a garbage company and we recently got a brand new 2024 f-350 regular cab with the 6.8 V8. I am super impressed with all the amenities that the lowest base model super duty is equipped with now days. The 6.8 engine in a 2wd one ton regular cab is a rocket ship and I still average 14.9 mpg in town. I really want to order the same truck as a crew cab 4wd.

[@billermanthegreat]

Trucks with vynil floors should be the norm. Carpet is bad in just about any vehicle imho.

[@farlon6635]

It's probably the cheapest noise deadening for a vehicle. Makes sense in passenger vehicles, not so much in work trucks

[@mrhuntmasterable]

I agree with you on the carpet , the only positive with the carpet is the cab is definitely quieter with carpeting Andre said 70 was his noise cutoff in a truck , it would definitely been 70 or less with carpeting.

[@billermanthegreat]

@@mrhuntmasterable my Chevy van has like 2in of sound deadening under the mat. It’s not quite but well it’s a truck so I don’t care

[@mporter012]

Yep, esp if you run hunting dogs

[@mn05zk]

I still drive my 2010 f-250 xl 4x4 supercab with the old 5.4 and 5 speed. Regular maintenance and it finally lost the tranny at 250,000. Put a new one in and I have to say, it’s still my favourite truck and gets the call in most “truck” situations, even over my 2018 f150 xlt crew 5.0. Nothing beats a good work truck.

[@kennetho5393]

5.4 sounds great and is a little slow, but has good torque for the displacement. Good combination although it's not the best tow engine. I had the 5.4 2v 5 speed in a E350 moving truck towing my Explorer 2,000 miles across the West. After I got used to it, it did ok but struggled up almost every mountain pass.

[@christophcollier]

Great video, cool location, good weather for the demonstration, it’s nice to see a a new truck that’s not 100k.

[@garden_hooligan]

Really appreciate Andre's reviews, thoughtful consideration of good and bad.

[@Danzilly]

Andre thanks for showing the xl. Hoping to upgrade from my 6.2l.

[@that_camo_bronco_guy]

When you were showing the front tire i noticed it has manual hubs. I love it!

[@rickallen6378]

Budget truck? If you put 10k down for 5 yrs your payment is over 950.00 per month. Not for me.

[@ds77sstx27]

I love the option of vinyl seating and flooring!

[@MrGomjabber]

This is how I like my trucks, I don't need a luxury brodozer.

[@JuanPrz.-iv7dv]

Yeah

[@allendavid4139]

Andre and simpler base spec truck always a good watch

[@jeffbeard395]

Love your reviews. Thank you for the real data

[@scottyellis3442]

That is a perfect truck, I have a 2008 F150 XL & love the simplicity of it. No power windows, no power locks, 5 speed manual, over 200,000 miles & never have had one issue with it.

[@armytruth6860]

We don't like in 1998 anymore.

[@KDlGG]

I can deal with no power windows however I don’t wanna deal with no power locks, I just wanna be able to come up and tap the unlock and be able to get in and out. Also it’s great to have the truck running and locked through the fob, if you have a diesel atleast

[@CharlesWilson-zs3vd]

A 2dr with no power locks, no problem with that. But not a 4 dr.

[@jimmycannon8057]

I wish they would bring back the manual transmission in pickups

[@bradwilliams4921]

Good to see a base truck reviewed. Thank you.

[@Mursedave]

Nice review Andre!! That is a good looking truck and I love the engine 🤠

[@James-lo5ne]

If they offered a 7.3 hybrid, after it was out for 2 years and got all the stuff worked out id sell my fleet and change over. I got the powerboost and absolutely love it for my daily.

[@f150tom]

I'd argue putting the powerboost on the 6.8... Would probably at least match the hp of the 7.3 and add some economy in a market that really doesn't care about mileage at all. Would be a serious advantage to those of us that rarely tow, but want the capability on occasion.

[@jefweb5043]

Andre, you've latched on to the perfect truck!! Ford--thank you for building an amazing truck in an obtainable price range (kind of). I have a '15 250 XL, very base model...I love it! The only thing missing on this truck are the upfitter switches. These are super handy for my headache rack with lights...plus the snowplow guys use them. Great feature again, Andre.

[@chrisstadler2344]

Nice truck. Very close to how I’d configure a F250. With the 4.30 gearing you could move up to a 35” tire once you wear out the 33’s. I love your reviews, keep up the great work!

[@Ramblin_Rob]

Nice truck Andre. It's close to a perfect spec. Good video. Typical Cadillac driver in MI there lol.

[@TFLtruck]

Funny. Thanks.

[@fescudder]

Cut a few options and you have a great work truck. I like the specs and did not know that the transmission is different from the 7.3L 10 speed transmission. Thanks for sharing that.

[@dougpendleton1266]

I agree, great capability and value!

[@shippsdip]

This is a perfect truck. Thank you for the videos and great detail you put into them. May get this or the 1/2 ton. Still not sure which one yet.

[@cwl5005]

That's awesome! Might be a great replacement for my older midsized truck that gets similar mps but a ton more capability

[@bccmorgan984]

The desk with the dash plug is the best option ever, use mine everyday.

[@sundevilkdaddy]

That is a very smart truck build.

[@bryanrupple7441]

Great truck, thanks for the review.

[@davva360]

I miss my 6.2. Was a really reliable truck and drove fine. Used to tow a 10000 pound trailer with it fairly regularly and it handled it very well. Mine was an XLT but had a leather interior added. Was a great truck.

[@mikehughes8023]

What happened to it?

[@Brette_Caldwell]

Great to know. Last year I bought a 2012 F-250 4x4 6.2 lariat with 100,000 miles. Paid 22,000 for it hope it's a good truck for the next 30+ years. Thanks for the comment.

[@muskokaroads2371]

We had 2 a 350 and 250 with 6.2 both are completely garbage ...bad enough my boss sold both at a loss and bought dodges .... say what you want both dodges now have way over the km the fords had and no issues....... say what you want I have no brand loyalty but ford is a joke ....enjoy your cam phasers

[@davva360]

@@muskokaroads2371 I put 150k on mine with not a day of the road. The person I sold it to now had another 80k on it and he’s rough on it. Still no issues. Also know a business with 6 of them that have all been very reliable. Sorry to hear you have had bad luck.

[@muskokaroads2371]

@davva360 I think it's less sorry got a bad one and more you got lucky.

[@dennyhale2512]

Id absolutely love if all the big brands released new old school trucks. Not saying they gotta have wing windows and manual windows but just more basic. Do some old school 2 tone paint, old school gauges etc with some new school feel and reliability. Not everyone wants/needs an ipad for a stereo or all digital gauges. Sometimes you want a brand new reliable rig and you dont need/want the over the top digital everything soace ship like interior and the price tag that can get you a home on acreage in some states lol even base model rigs these days are so over the top and come with a hefty price tag.

[@waylinvanhalen]

Inflation been so dumb - we got a bran new 2017 power stroke XLT loaded with cloth seats for 52k !

[@welewisiii]

it might not be. the inflation that is dumb

[@crbourret]

I have that exact spec in my F350, everything I need, nothing that I don't!

[@georgecass8529]

I prefer the ram . Not only is it more comfortable to drive . But when it breaks down you don't have to take the truck apart just to get to what's broken .

[@dpl2617]

Appreciate the review on these low content trucks!

[@is6566]

Low content? I specked one. It has about $10k in options.

[@dpl2617]

@@is6566 I should have used the word "lower" 🤷‍♂️

[@dev1ce888]

This is the truck to get if you really need one

[@russellriggan2088]

Would like to see this on the Ike.

[@danielsmith4090]

This is what I like seeing. This would be a heck of a lot more capability than I'm coming from yet, simple enough to feel familiar 👍

[@matthewwoodward6381]

Love the truck! Wish the msrp was $40k hahaha!

[@catztruck929]

That would be nice. But Those days are long gone.

[@TonyLasagna]

I think it’s time to come back to ford, Andre! This is exactly what you wanted!

[@jmleon92]

Love that truck. I hope we get to see more of it with the other TFL personalities. Would be good to see the Ike gauntlet test to compare with the Godzilla tremor from a few months back to see if it’s worth the extra 40k

[@O-Hymark]

Pretty much a perfect truck

[@wtdash]

Andre and his XLs...Yeah, me too. All I need and less to break. That Off Road (aka FX4?) is perfect. Haul my Arctic slide-in, pull the boat, or load up some firewood. All good. Thanks

[@robertjohnson4784]

As usual, a expert analysis of the new 2024 inexpensive F250 LOL Thank you andre you're the best

[@rickallen6378]

Inexpensive?

[@davedaveson7211]

My god the perfect work truck.

[@Jimothy_the_frog]

Yes!

[@Chris-ut6eq]

You had me at work truck!

[@becomingabetterhuman.2994]

Almost my same build, I want the 4:30 gears so I can slap 37" tires on the truck right off the lot. but a SCLB.

[@TheBeatenPaths]

I live in Canada and I'm in my second winter with Duratracs on my '19 Ranger. They're horrible on ice and any road with snow on it. Got a foot of it in your driveway and they're good, but just for traveling in it. The road in this video was wet with zero ice.

[@SuperDuty23XL]

Thanks Andre for reviewing an XL with the 6.8. Looking forward to hearing more about how it is working for everyone else. I just bought a 2023 F350 STX crew cab with the 6.8 and so far so good. Hoping the drive train proves to be durable ; I really like the truck and hope it’s around for a while.

[@frostedpearl1386]

I'm planning to get the exact same trim as you, but an F250.

[@markridley-vw9xh]

Good informative video. Like the truck

[@hestongraves3274]

That front bench option can fit an extra set of cup holders that latch in under the middle seat and sit over the hump. I prefer it to the big center console.

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Nice truck. We do really like our F350 with the 7.3 Godzilla. We’ve made several videos about towing, daily driving, the transmission and more. Great truck, but not without some hiccups. -Chad

[@jodyspencer433]

We never got that update on the transmission... You too busy doing chainsaw and wood cutting videos 😆

[@trevormangus7832]

It’s absolutely ridiculous that just a few years ago you could buy a loaded powerstroke Lariat for that price. These manufacturers are greedy

[@kennetho5393]

Material and labor costs are significantly higher in the past 4 years. If you really need a truck you would understand that and wouldn't be complaining.

[@trevormangus7832]

@@kennetho5393 It’s still ridiculous My 21 F250 loaded platinum tremor was stickers at 86k. Same truck 2 years newer is 106k costs didn’t go up that much. It’s greed

[@kennetho5393]

@@trevormangus7832 It's not greed if people continue to buy in the same volume and pay these prices. Now if Ford and GM saw F-150 and Silverado/Sierra sales down 50%, they'd have to make them more affordable. Ram sales are already taking a dive and their prices are getting even more expensive.

[@lukelovell1055]

Yes. Inflation is 20% or so the last few years. But Ford’s prices have increased over 40%! I was shocked by the price. Definitely I would lose the inverter, winch, extra cameras, etc. Then it would be more like 53k maybe? Ridiculous still but kinda doable.

[@peterdragon6367]

@@lukelovell1055people need to let them sit on the lot. If people weren’t buying them, the price would drop

[@clintonstubbs2319]

That’s a nice Ford F-250. It’s different from the majority of what’s popular of the F Series but someone who wants something and not worry about all the electronics the XL is a good choice.

[@baronvolkov6172]

if only it would cost its relative value. This is an example of taking out 95% of options but only 20% of their price

[@cleonmain1291]

Looks like a great truck I would skip the winch and get a extended cab but it's very interesting. It also costs twice what my currant truck did new so I may be waiting a while before I will buy it.

[@randysrestoration]

I ordered a new '23 250 reg cab 4x4 6.7 HO with winch. Truck came in but it took 8 months to actually get the winch. Dealer said they could not sell until winch was installed as it was on order/window sticker. Now nearly 9 months later dealer has winch installed but truck still sitting on dealer lot. I bought something else

[@BillUtah]

That's the reason why I didn't buy a Ford. The poor ordering (they won't tell you actual payloads or actual time) made me go get something that was on the lot. Got 98% of what I was looking for with a $9k discount.

[@jonclassical2024]

Looks like you are right by FoMoCo HQ in Dearborn, can you meet with Farley and straighten him out?!

[@batmanlives6456]

Ice and a big one !! Bring it on !!!

[@windzer]

hope your having better luck with that truck than me my 2023 f250 had pinion bearings go bad at 4600 miles and been sitting in the shop 3 weeks cause they r on back order

[@_Hao_Nguyen_]

STX trim is one for me!!

[@63Imp283]

This is what we want! Thanks Andre!!

[@johnnydollar2253]

Not just as a work truck, but anyone coming from an older truck too. I picked up mine last weekend and it's same or nicer than my 20+ year old mid level truck.

[@realrocktimusprime]

LOVE THIS

[@jimmckillip7975]

I had those Goodyear duratrac tires on my 05 silverado LT and had them on my 2015 chevy silverado LT also really like them

[@aaronfrench8322]

Dang, I was actually impressed how light this truck is. Under 7k for that was a surprise!

[@Chris-ut6eq]

It's heavy vs an F150 with HDPP FX4 at about 5000lbs and 2800lb payload. But the real limiting number of the 10k GVWR sticker. Would need to look up payload without that sticker. Ford publishes that info.

[@stephenoffiler8024]

DAMN, $60K! I guess I should not be surprised but wow. My '16 F250 XL 6.2 cost $37K and I thought that was pretty shocking. No winch or crew cab or inverter power, but otherwise fairly similar; I do have the factory spray in bedliner.

Nice looking truck!!

[@DrewEdwardBacklas]

I just ordered this truck today… however the dealer told me I was not “allowed” by ford to have black painted bumpers and had to pay $225 for chrome…

[@fritty9927]

Looked like a nail in that tire.

[@dut822]

I am still curious about the Duratrac vs the new Duratrac RT vs KO2. Can you guys do a comparison in the snow?

[@backwoodstherapy]

Heavily considering an F250 after my jeep is paid off (won't be trading in). My build would be similar to this but in an extended cab. Luxurious trucks are nice but I'd have one that could do it all - tow, haul, camp, and comfortably haul my family, for less than $55k. If I want a massage, I'll go to a place that does that. Android auto, backup camera, power windows and locks and keyless entry is all I need.

[@darrylm3627]

😄👍Good Stuff, Great Tips

[@TFLtruck]

Thank you for watching.

[@richardmartinez6362]

Wishlist for sure

[@SuperdutyExplorer]

This is actually something I would have thought about for the price when I was looking all summer... family was like get a new f150... bought in Oct 2023, 2019 F350 6.7 long wheel base single rear 😀 just got back from first overlanding trip. I need a winch so I don't have to turn it around on trails haha!

[@mikeword7281]

This is one the best equipped xl I have seen. Asked my dealer for this same truck. ?? We’ll see

[@elizabethhopkins3826]

I hate driving in icy conditions. Please be careful! That truck is impressive. When the Devon Horse Show comes around each year, I see a lot of heavy duty trucks like that pulling horse trailers.

[@xfactor5876]

I agree. Attractive deal. Quite a bit of truck for the money.

[@JuanPrz.-iv7dv]

I love trucks that still have the key ignition system.

[@designbuild7128]

Nice review and nice balance of useful amenities from a base truck (inflation is rediculous tho).

[@tomprovenza7857]

Just FYI that’s a 23, not a 24. They discontinued the Pro Trailer Backup Assist availability in the lower trims in 24. Verified by VIN

[@zelenizub2036]

If you need backup assist, just don't pull a trailer...

[@4runner510]

Like it when you show base model trucks with some options I think 60,000 is good

[@dayum_daddy7103]

How does it compare to the 6.6 direct injection gm v8 and the eagle heads 6.4 hemi v8

[@emrahalibasic6975]

I’m looking to get a dually f350 truck Thanks to videos they have been super usefull

[@awhipps]

I have specced pretty much this exact truck a few times and is pretty close to what I would get if I was in the market for a new truck. For now I'll stick with my 2001 F250 XL with 377,000 miles.

[@pernell4351]

Nice truck 250 getting the same gas mpg as my old 2001 f150 4 speed automatic was getting 14.5 to 19mpg 2 wheel drive

[@hoeto63]

Those are great tires for off road, but not for MI winters. My Ford quality faith has shrunk a bit in the last few years. Good video

[@loudandclearmedia]

Are you sure that's a '24? I saw the splash screen inside flash the "75 Years" graphic, and I thought that was only on the '23s.

[@user-rm1mf8eh3d]

Best off-road camping tuning model🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@1guyin10]

That's very close to the truck I would buy. No frilly foo-foo stuff. Just what you need to get things done.

[@NMTrucks]

I want this exact truck!

[@Twistedoff2]

I like the truck quite a bit. The off-road capability is right in my wheel house.I might go with a different cable/bed configurations if available. Maybe go to the STX trim. The price is still the obstacle. I think all trucks are too expensive at this point in time. The interest rates are pretty high which makes buying right now prohibitive. Anyway, guess I'll buy used.

[@enjoylife7030]

Love the configuration. Diesels are best in the F350 where you actually get enough payload to match the towing capacity. Center console is cool for working but how is it resting your arm on that hard plastic surface while driving?

[@chevydavidson9220]

Great now there are two 6.8L motors in a 3/4" ton ford chassis. I can only imagine all the wrong parts getting sent home. Owner of the OG 6.8 V10 in an '02 excursion. Love this truck! It even has the same 430 rear end. I'd keep the 430 and up to 285 meats on there for proper farm truck. Should come from the factory with the 5th wheel. All 3/4 ton and up should. Work surface needs a clipboard clip.

[@Dr650rob]

Great spec