2002
Ford F-Series Super Duty F-250 / F-350 reviews and buying
guide.
2002
Ford F-Series Super Duty resources:
2002 Ford F-Series Super
Duty F-250 / F-350
The 2002 Ford Super Duty
F-250 and F-350 pickups, which outsell both Chevrolet
and Dodge in its class combined, extend their reputation
as rugged, practical and capable vehicles with powertrain
refinements, and interior upgrades designed to enhance
comfort and convenience.
Design
The 2002 Super Duty F-250/350
models have added three new exterior colors: Arizona
Beige Clearcoat Metallic; Sapphire Blue Clearcoat Metallic;
and Dark Shadow Grey Clearcoat Metallic.
Super-Duty models offer
the right power, payload and towing for most any vocation
that customers require through Class 7. In fact, F-Series
offers one-third more configurations in its class than
its newest competitor.
A forward-fold feature
on telescoping trailer tow mirrors is available on the
XL and Lariat with manual glass and XLT and Lariat with
power glass.
Packaging
Changes to Super Duty's
class-leading interior have been made for comfort and
convenience. New on the XLT and Lariat are seats with
increased bolster height and shoulder width. A six-way
power passenger's seat is standard on the Lariat Crew
Cab models, adding more comfort on the ride. Also new
is an improved lumbar support system, providing a greater
range of adjustment.
Map pockets with integrated
cup holders (for closed containers only) are standard
on SuperCab rear doors, and a garage door opener and
sunglasses bin is standard on the Lariat overhead console.
Passenger's side grab handles are standard on all trim
levels and the passenger's rear seating grab handles
are standard on the Crew Cab.
A new instrument cluster
with a transmission temperature gauge is standard on
all models equipped with an automatic transmission.
Powertrains
Three engines are available
on the Ford F-250/350. The standard 5.4L SOHC Triton
V-8 is rated at 260 horsepower and 350 lb.-ft of torque.
In 2001, the 5.4L was named one of Ward's Auto World's
"Ten Best Engines" for the fifth year in a
row.
The 7.3L Power StrokeTM
turbo diesel V-8, the best-selling engine in its class
- gas or diesel, produces 250 horsepower and 505 lb.-ft.
of torque with the automatic transmission; or 275 horsepower
and 520 lb.-ft. of torque when joined to the manual
transmission.
The 6.8L SOHC Triton
V-10 puts out 310 horsepower and 425 lb.-ft. of torque.
The 5.4L and 6.8L engines
have been upgraded from five- to six-speed manual transmissions
as standard.
Many F-250/350 buyers
use their trucks to run auxiliary equipment, requiring
a provision for power takeoff (PTO), Super Duty F-250
and F-350's six-speed manual transmission has a standard
left-side PTO. A left-side PTO is also optional on the
four-speed automatic.
When the vehicle is properly
equipped it can tow 12,500 pounds, the highest conventional
trailer towing of any pickup in its class. Adding a
fifth wheel hitch increases the towing capacity up to
14,300 pounds.
Available on F-250/F-350
with either the 4x2 or 4x4 system are dual rear wheels
that increase rear traction, improve towing stability
and provide increased rear axle weight ratings. The
optional limited-slip rear axle improves performance
in low traction situations such as off-road driving
or slick pavement.
The optional engine-block
heater improves starting performance in cold weather.
Other option packages
are a snowplow package, maximum front GAWR package,
and a camper package. The optional shift-on-the-fly
four-wheel drive systems (either manual or electric)
provide enhanced traction.
Safety and Security
F-Series Super Duty trucks
are supplied with air bag supplemental restraint systems
that protect occupants in frontal collisions. The front
shoulder safety belts are adjustable to five different
height positions for optimum comfort and position.
Also available are a
remote keyless entry system, and auto locks and lamps
for security and convenience. In addition, an F-Series
feature, lacking on some competitor's models, is a locking
tailgate.
Super Duty now offers
"uptime-critical" parts ordering 24 hours
a day, 7 days a week, with next day delivery 365 days
a year.
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