2008 Ford F350 FWD 4dr SE

Vehicle Overview, , Rated at one ton, the full-size F-350 Super Duty pickup truck comes in regular cab, SuperCab and Crew Cab configurations and is offered in XL, XLT, FX4 and Lariat trim levels. For 2008, the F-350 gets similar design and powertrain changes as the rest of the Super Duty lineup, which also includes the F-250 and F-450. A huge grille sits on the Super Dutys redesigned nose, while a new diesel engine sits under the hood., , Dual-rear-wheel versions are available for greater hauling capacity. When properly equipped, a dual-rear-wheel F-350 pickup can haul as much as 16,000 pounds., , Ford says the F-350s TowCommand System with an integrated electric trailer-brake controller was an industry first., , A new FX4 package adds skid plates, body-colored bumpers and a billet-style grille on top of the XLT trim; its only available on four-wheel-drive versions., , Exterior, , The F-350s front-end styling is similar to that of the F-250s; both display a bolder, more upright grille than the one on the half-ton F-150., , Full-size F-350 Super Duty pickups are available with a choice of five wheelbases and either a 6.75- or 8-foot cargo box. Regular cab models have two doors, while SuperCab pickups add rear half-doors. Crew Cab models have four conventional front-hinged doors. These pickups can have rear- or four-wheel drive and single or dual rear wheels on each side., , An optional step extends from the tailgate and can support up to 350 pounds to access the bed., , Front tow hooks are standard. XLT models feature a chrome front bumper and bright grille, versus an argent grille for the XL. Stepping up to the Lariat edition adds cab steps, fog lamps and a sliding rear window., , Interior, , A new interior in the Super Duty features Fords tough luxury design, which is also used on the F-150 and claims a quieter interior and rugged performance. Either two or three occupants can fit inside a regular cab pickup. SuperCab and Crew Cab models hold up to four, five or six people, depending on the model., , Extra equipment on the XLT includes air conditioning, power windows and locks, cloth seats, cruise control, a tilt steering wheel and a CD player. Power front seats with leather surfaces go into Lariat models., , Under the Hood, , Three engines are available in the F-350 Super Duty, including a new diesel. The 6.4-liter, twin-turbocharged V-8 diesel replaces the 6.0-liter single-turbo diesel and produces 350 horsepower and 650 pounds-feet of torque; the 6.4-liter engine is compliant with new, stricter diesel emission regulations for 2008. Gasoline engines include the 5.4-liter Triton V-8, rated at 300 hp and 365 pounds-feet of torque, and the 6.8-liter V-10, which generates 362 hp and 457 pounds-feet of torque., , Safety, , Dual front airbags and antilock brakes are standard. Side-impact airbags are not available.