2018 Ford F-450 SuperDuty Diesel

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Rating8.3

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$51,630 - $85,900
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on July 25, 2022

ProsConsWhat's New

Amazing towing capacity for its segment

Expensive than its rivals

It gets an all new Limited trim

Extremely spacious cabin

Not so easy to maneuver in traffic

Aluminum body cuts off weight and helps with efficiency

Specs & Features

$54,395

price

450 hp @ 2800 rpm

horsepower

935 lb.-ft. @ 1800 rpm

torque

6-Speed Shiftable Automatic

transmission

6.7L 8cyl 4WD 6A

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

Part of the fullsize pickup truck segment, the 2018 Ford F 450 SuperDuty diesel Crew Cab competes with the RAM 4500 diesel Crew Cab, the GMC Sierra 4500HD diesel Crew Cab, and the Chevrolet Silverado 4500HD diesel Crew Cab. A base price of MSRP $51,795 gets you a 6.7L turbocharged diesel V8 engine and a 6-speed automatic transmission. Despite the price going up till $86,285, this single powertrain is found in all 6 trims. This engine produces 450 horsepower and 935 lb-ft of torque, achieving a 0-60 of 8 seconds, and is offered as both an RWD and a 4WD. The 2018 Ford F 450 SuperDuty diesel Crew Cab offers a single 8 feet cab with a payload capacity of 5,310 pounds. It also offers a healthy towing capacity of 32,600 pounds. 

Buying Advice

Ford offers the F-450 in six enticing trims to suit all classes of buyers. Out of all the six trims, the mid level Lariat seems to be a no nonsense and fully loaded option for a considerably decent price than the top level trims. This Lariat trim adds dual-zone automatic climate control, power-adjustable front seats with a center console, an 8-inch center touchscreen, Sync 3 voice-controlled infotainment system, integrated LED spotlights, leather upholstery and all the modern bells and whistles you’d want in a $60,000 vehicle.

Trims

    XL
    $51,630 onwards
    • LED Roof Marker Lights
    • Automatic headlights
    • Front tow hooks
    • Intermittent Wipers
    • Manually Telescoping Towing Mirrors
    • Removable Locking Tailgate With Tailgate Lift Assist
    • Running Boards
    • Vinyl upholstery
    XLT
    $56,370 onwards
    • Cloth Upholstery And Carpeting
    • Four Locking Cleats In The Bed
    • Keyless entry
    • Power Adjustable And Heated Mirrors
    • Power windows and locks
    • Rear privacy glass
    Lariat
    $63,410 onwards
    • Driver Side Auto Dimming
    • Dual zone automatic climate control
    • Integrated LED Spotlights
    • Pgraded Mirrors
    • Power sliding rear window
    • Rear parking sensors
    King Ranch
    $70,290 onwards
    • LED Box Lighting
    • Automatic high beams
    • Automatic wipers
    • Heated and ventilated front seats
    • Keyless ignition and entry
    • Remote start
    • Unique Fender Badges
    • Upgraded leather upholstery
    Platinum
    $75,005 onwards
    • LED Foglights
    • LED Headlights
    • LED Taillights
    • Blind Spot Monitoring System
    • Built In Tailgate Step
    • Rear cross traffic alert
    • Remote tailgate release
    Limited
    $85,900 onwards
    • Adaptive cruise control
    • Lane departure warning
    • Panoramic sunroof
    • Surround View Camera
    • Trailer Towing Camera System

Compare to similar cars

Price

$51,630- $85,900

Engine

diesel

Rating

8.33

Horsepower

450 hp @ 2800 rpm

Torque

935 lb.-ft. @ 1800 rpm

Capacity

6

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2018 Ford F-450 SuperDuty Diesel vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Source
    6.9 sec

    2018 Ford F-450 SuperDuty Diesel vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Source
      48 gal.

      2018 Ford F-450 SuperDuty Diesel vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        Source
        266.2 in.105.9 in.81.3 in.8.6 in.176 in.

        2018 Ford F-450 SuperDuty Diesel vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          Source
          7.6 cu.ft.76.3 cu.ft.7.6 cu.ft.

          2018 Ford F-450 SuperDuty Diesel vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
            Source
            100.7 cu.ft.7.6 cu.ft.7.6 cu.ft.98 ft.

            2018 Ford F-450 SuperDuty Diesel vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Gooseneck/5th Wheel Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              Source
              34000 lbs.27500 lbs.5630 lbs.8260 lbs.

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