America's Workhorse: The 2002 F350 4X4
Ford's line of Super Duty trucks are trusted be people nation wide who want a robust and dependable vehicle they can count on to do the hard and heavy work that keeps this country going. Vehicles like the 2002 F350 trucks are a major reason why Ford continues to squash the competition in domestic truck sales.
Body Styles, Trim Levels, and Features
The 02 F350 has an array of options for cab style, axle configurations, engine options, and trim niceties that wil surely suit anyone's needs. Three options are available in body styles, the standard two door Regular cab, the extended Super Cab which features two small aft opening doors for access to the rear seating, and the Crew Cab, which offers maximum convenience when using the F350 as a high capacity passenger hauler.
Per the usual for F-series trucks, the F350 is available in 3 levels of trim, base XL, midlevel XLT, and top of the line Lariat. The XL is a basic no frills work machine, which comes with bench seating, vinyl upholstery and flooring, manually operated windows, mirrors, and locks, and a simple AM/FM radio. Upgrading to the XLT gains air conditioning as standard, cloth upholstery, chrome bumpers, split-bench front seating, powered locks, windows, and mirrors, a CD player, manually adjustable front seats, and cruise control. The luxurious Lariat edition has leather upholstery, remote power door locks, a privacy glass, 6 way powered driver and front passenger's seats, faux wood trim doors, leather wrapped steering wheel, a trip computer and a compass. Some optional features include adjustable pedals and telescoping and folding tow mirrors.
Under The Hood
Three engines, two gas and one diesel, are available witth the F350 02 model. The base powerplant across all trim levels is a Triton 5.4 liter gasoline V8, rated to produce 255 horsepower at 4500 rpm, and 350 foot pounds of torque at 2,500 rpm. The crown for most horsepower goes to the 6.8 liter gasoline V10, which puts out 310 horsepower at 4,250 rpm and makes 425 foot pounds of torque at 3,250 rpm. The best option for those undertaking really serious hauling and towing with their 03 F350 however, is no doubt the diesel. The 7.3 liter V8 puts out 250 horsepower and a whopping 505 foot pounds of twist, for the maximum in low end pulling performance. All 3 engines are mated with a six speed manual transmission as standard, with a 5 speed automatic available as an option across the board. All F350 2002 models can be had with either 2 wheel drive or 4 wheel drive.
Interior and Driving Impressions
The inside of the F350 is certainly roomy, able to carry up to six adults with difficulty. Plenty of storage space is available, particularly in the utility bin large enough to store a laptop computer. You won't mistake them for cars, but modern power steering gives F350s an easy steering, and the ride is comfortable and stable, even while offroading.
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