Test drove a 2011 Powerstroke today.

[SID297]

It was an F-250 CC SRW 4x4. The truck felt really strong. The throttle response was really impressive, better than the 6.4 in the SVTP F-350. The brakes were a bit disappointing, but I think this is because they switched to vacuum boost on the SRW trucks. I like the feel of hydro boost much more. I also didn't like the new headliner and visors, they seemed very cheap. By far the most impressive feature is the new 6R140 tranny. It shifts fast and smoothly, and the manual shift feature is awesome. I wish the SVTP F-350 was equipped with it. Overall I really like the new powertrain combo. If Ford doesn't have any big problems in the reliability department with the 6.7 I think they will have a real winner on their hands.

Two other things to note, I didn't like that the engine block was left unpainted and I like that the truck had an aluminum drive shaft.

 

[SNCBOOM]

More of a side question: Did the older model trucks not a have an aluminum DS? I didn't know if the aluminum DS was lightning-specific if not.

 

[SID297]

I can't recall seeing a Duty with an aluminum drive shaft.

 

[meaty mac]

I wish I had more money.

 

[SID297]

You and me both.

 

[sneakysnake03]

The only thing I dont like about the truck is the front end its so big, but I love the instument cluster with the big display.

 

[SID297]

The only thing I dont like about the truck is the front end its so big, but I love the instument cluster with the big display.

I tend to agree.

 

[scotty98]

The only thing I dont like about the truck is the front end its so big, but I love the instument cluster with the big display.

Me to and sid the 350 and up come with hydro boost in srw and drw.:beer:

 

[SID297]

Me to and sid the 350 and up come with hydro boost in srw and drw.:beer:

I'm not 100%, I'd have to look at the dealer guide, but I think all the SRW truck have vacuum boost for 2011.

 

[03mgtermi]

I'm not 100%, I'd have to look at the dealer guide, but I think all the SRW truck have vacuum boost for 2011.

nope, just ordered my '11 F350 and it has hydroboost brakes. epper:

 

[Posi]

Was it made in Louisville?

 

[03mgtermi]

hasn't been made yet, as the order was just placed they have to add all the options i requested, etc etc...but yes, i believe the truck plant is in Louisville.