New Ford Duallys are 6+ months out?

[SLOWPOKE693]

I drain it every oil change, 5k miles, hope for the best.

I change the oil and all filters on my service truck every 5k miles like clock work. I consider it cheap insurance against me getting stuck in the middle of nowhere or being without a truck for several months.

 

[SLOWPOKE693]

Do they make an F450 SRW with wide track or are all F450's DRW?

They are all DRW.

 

[gunracer1]

https://shop.ford.com/build/chassis-cab/#/config/Config%5B%7CFord%7CChassis%20Cab%7C2022%7C1%7C1.%7C668A.W5H.179.PM7...LAR.61K.61L.CRW.60W.DRW.4X4.94P.41P.65M.550CC.X8L.96L.512.%5D

this almost seems like a deal

 

[welndmn]

Ford's should have a light come on the dash to tell you when to drain the separator.

The maintenance schedule is kind of dumb. Check the Fuel/Water separator every month. Drain when needed or when the light comes on... How precisely does one check if they don't just drain it? So, is it drain it every month or when the light comes on?

There are guys on FTE who do it every oil change, do it every month, do it when the light comes on, etc... All of them have never had water, have had a ton of water or have had something in the middle.

You either trust the thing to do what it's supposed to do and tell you when you're supposed to do what you're supposed to do, or you don't. If the latter, whatever interval helps you sleep at night I guess.

So as I dumb guy with an old Cummins, Where does it drain?
My cummins there is a hose, but its' not really setup to catch it in anything, so it gets drained on the ground.
Are the new trucks still like this?

 

[SLOWPOKE693]

My cummins there is a hose, but its' not really setup to catch it in anything, so it gets drained on the ground.
Are the new trucks still like this?

My 2019 F550 drains to the ground or a bucket if you put one under there.

 

[CarterKraft]

I change the oil and all filters on my service truck every 5k miles like clock work. I consider it cheap insurance against me getting stuck in the middle of nowhere or being without a truck for several months.

Same, very cheap insurance and no worries about fuel dilution etc.

 

[CarterKraft]

https://shop.ford.com/build/chassis-cab/#/config/Config%5B%7CFord%7CChassis%20Cab%7C2022%7C1%7C1.%7C668A.W5H.179.PM7...LAR.61K.61L.CRW.60W.DRW.4X4.94P.41P.65M.550CC.X8L.96L.512.%5D

this almost seems like a deal

Do you think you can actually order that, it's showing as a '22

 

[BUCKLAND]

My hack fix to be able to move my 19 after I broke the super stout separator valve. 2 6-32s and nylocks on an $11 part on a multi thousand dollar fuel system on an $80,000 truck. It worked, but I put a new one in today. Waiting on the billet one from XDP. NOT IMPRESSED FORD

I hope they changed the design on the 21’s +

 

[Southernfriedcj8]

They are all DRW.

10-4.

I thought the RR's high rails were F450 SRW. Must be F350's. I haven't seen one in a long time.

 

[CarterKraft]

10-4.

I thought the RR's high rails were F450 SRW. Must be F350's. I haven't seen one in a long time.

Who knows on rail trucks though, they get special treatment for everything.

 

[BUCKLAND]

Who knows on rail trucks though, they get special treatment for everything.

Don’t they just use the inner dual or different offset?

 

[CarterKraft]

Don’t they just use the inner dual or different offset?

Kind what I thought but I have no idea these days.

 

[[486]]

Don’t they just use the inner dual or different offset?

all of them around here are SRW 350s/3500s with single 19.5 dually wheels on some narrow small-8 to big-8 spacers to put the tread on the tracks

prolly got the steering stops welded up too to keep the rubbing down

 

[CarterKraft]

It seems like a "wide-track" front axle of a 450+ would be problematic to getting the narrow gauge.

 

[[486]]

It seems like a "wide-track" front axle of a 450+ would be problematic to getting the narrow gauge.

yeah they're all really narrow, talking 5+" of tire coverage with the stock normal fenders, they're really pinched in there a ways

 

[JTreadway]

Damn, just built a damn nice 7.3 FX4 Lariat just the way I want for way less than I thought
Maybe have to ponder this a bit once I see what a realistic lead time is.

 

[Southernfriedcj8]

Damn, just built a damn nice 7.3 FX4 Lariat just the way I want for way less than I thought
Maybe have to ponder this a bit once I see what a realistic lead time is.

I don't think you can get a "realistic lead time".
My order conformation email from Ford contained this:

You will receive an update on your order within 45 days. We’ll let you know once we have the necessary parts and your vehicle has been placed on the production schedule.

Please note: High demand combined with global supply‑chain constraints may impact vehicle model year, trim and feature availability. Please know we’re working hard to deliver your chosen vehicle and features as quickly as we can.

 

[Southernfriedcj8]

Damn, just built a damn nice 7.3 FX4 Lariat just the way I want for way less than I thought

Ain't no secrets here. How much?

If all else fails, use the X Plan for decent(invoice -.04%) pricing.

 

[JTreadway]

Ain't no secrets here. How much?

If all else fails, use the X Plan for decent(invoice -.04%) pricing.

$66k. Essentially my current 6.7 truck, but gasser with GN prep package.

 

[BUCKLAND]

I like the $2500 up charge on the 6.7 HO 25 hp and 150 torks

 

[CarterKraft]

I like the $2500 up charge on the 6.7 HO 25 hp and 150 torks

I thought for sure on my next one I would get the HO buts pretty steep cost IMO.
I have never needed more power in this truck.

 

[CarterKraft]

$66k. Essentially my current 6.7 truck, but gasser with GN prep package.

Who would have thought that truck would increase in price over $10k in 4 years.

 

[JTreadway]

Who would have thought that truck would increase in price over $10k in 4 years.

My 22 350 6.7 FX4 Lariat was $77k +/-. Around here the same truck is upper 80s now. I think the 7.3 would do all I need it to do and I may be able to walk away with a llittle extra $$$ all said and done. Mine's paid for, so there's that aspect too.

 

[westracing01]

I like the $2500 up charge on the 6.7 HO 25 hp and 150 torks

It gets better. The HO actually has 100 lbs less tow capacity in certain configurations.

https://www.fleet.ford.com/content/dam/aem_fleet/en_us/fleet/towing-guides/2023_Ford_RVandTrailerTowingGuide_Nov22.pdf

Skip to page 31.

 

[CarterKraft]

My 22 350 6.7 FX4 Lariat was $77k +/-. Around here the same truck is upper 80s now. I think the 7.3 would do all I need it to do and I may be able to walk away with a llittle extra $$$ all said and done. Mine's paid for, so there's that aspect too.

The game is to get rid of the high value truck ASAP, I couldn't/can't get rid of mine until after thanksgiving, so here we are.

 

[CarterKraft]

It gets better. The HO actually has 100 lbs less tow capacity in certain configurations.

https://www.fleet.ford.com/content/dam/aem_fleet/en_us/fleet/towing-guides/2023_Ford_RVandTrailerTowingGuide_Nov22.pdf

Skip to page 31.

So those HO components increased curb weight by that much?

 

[CarterKraft]

Sales manager called and said the truck would be here tomorrow.

I asked if we are still on track with the pricing on the sales order and he said absolutely.

I asked about using my PCO ($2100)
and he said that would work too...

That will put me at $79,500 +TTL
The trade offer might be interesting...

 

[[486]]

So those HO components increased curb weight by that much?

increased heat load and warranty requirements by that much, more like

 

[Southernfriedcj8]

I asked if we are still on track with the pricing on the sales order and he said absolutely.

You should get a discount since it's a model year old.

 

[CarterKraft]

increased heat load and warranty requirements by that much, more like

But is only the max capacity not max towing package