2022 Ford F 350 heavy-duty trucks are more powerful and capable than ever, and the Ford Super Duty 2022 currently holds the torque and crane crown. Its Power Stroke diesel engine produces 1,050 lb-ft of torque, and the strongest model can pull 37,000 pounds.
Those two stats are slightly better than the Ram HD version and the heavy-duty version of the Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra.
While best-in-class accolades are good for advertising and bragging rights, the Super Duty works best to be a multipurpose truck that can be configured as a stripped workstation or a fancy crane and everything in between.
Along with the diesel engine options, there’s the standard 6.2-liter V-8 petrol producing 430 lb-ft of torque or the optional 7.3-liter gas V-8 producing 475 lb-ft. All of that capability, plus a myriad of modern technology and an apartment-sized crew cabin, makes it easy to see past the cheap passages and clumsy road habits.
Super Duty has only seen a few updates for the 2022 model year. All models are now available in Antimatter Blue, Carbonized Gray, and Lithium Gray.
On the base model with dual rear axle axles, the XL Power Equipment package adds a trailer crane mirror with heated glass and a fold-and-telescope function that can be adjusted manually. All Super Duty models can now be equipped with a step bed as well.
2022 Ford F 350 Interior
With a variety of cabin and cargo bed configurations, Super Duty has a wide range of maximum towing and payload capacities. Each version offers generous ratings in both categories, but Ford fans who want the most impressive numbers will appreciate that the strongest Super Duty can carry a payload of 7850 pounds, tow up to 24,200 pounds with a conventional trailer hitch, and carry a massive 37,000 pounds on its fifth wheel and gooseneck hitch.
With a variety of cabins, configurations, and engine options, the Ford Super Duty specs represent a wide range of crane ratings. This heavy-duty Ford truck can handle a payload of 7,850 pounds at the higher end of the spectrum, tow up to 24,200 pounds with a trailer hitch, and tow 37,000 pounds with a fifth-wheel combined with a gooseneck hitch.
Our Super Duty F-Series review shows that not many changes have come with the 2022 model compared to the 2020 model year. Super Duty 2020 saw some significant exterior changes and the introduction of the 7.3L Godzilla V8 and the famous off-road Tremor Pack. In 2022, you can choose from several new options and stepping beds, namely fixtures not available in the previous year. There are also several new color options to choose from as well.
Fashion and function live in harmony in Super Duty, with sharp dashboard design and practical layout. Even the stripped-down Super Duty interior is an ergonomic environment with direct controls and materials meant to get messy. The process simply starts with the Lariat trim level which introduces leather upholstery seats and high-end options like ambient lighting, heated and cooled front seats, and wireless charging.
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Get ready for a premium King Ranch, Platinum, and Limited to unlock features that other competitors don’t have (such as massage chairs) and feel like royalty. Still, some chintzy pieces make even the coolest model interior. Buyers have a choice of two-bed sizes (6.75 ft or 8 ft box), but a regular cabin can only be equipped with a long box. Many of the Super Duty multi-purpose cubes and trays are highlighted by the large center console holder on models with bucket seats. The crew cabin takes storage a step further with a lockable box under the rear seat.
All Super Duty models except the base XL come standard with a user-friendly 8.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system and are packed with many features including Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and Wi-Fi hotspot. It can also be upgraded with the 10-speaker B&O (Bang & Olufsen) stereo and SiriusXM satellite radio, which requires a paid subscription after the first three months.
A pair of large volume and tuning buttons and other physical buttons on the steering wheel make the system feel intuitive. Larger cabs can be equipped with enough accessory outlets to light a Guns N ‘Roses’ concert, including up to two 110 volt power points.
With the purchase of a new Super Duty, you can choose a Regular, SuperCab, or SuperCrew cabin configuration. Each truck cabin changes the length of the Ford Super Duty and the total seating capacity. There are two interior color choices – Stone Gray or Java with Unique King Ranch Leather.
2022 Ford F 350 Engine
The F-250 and F-350 come standard with 6.2-liter V-8 petrol that produces 385 horsepower and 430 lb-ft of torque. While the six-speed automatic is the base transmission, most Super D Duties have a 10-speed automatic gearbox. All powertrains are paired with rear or four-wheel drive, and all models can be equipped with more powerful engine options.
These include the gas-powered 7.3-liter V-8 developing 430 horsepower and 475 lb-ft as well as the mighty 6.7-liter V-8 Power Stroke diesel that calls out 475 horses and an astonishing – and class-leading – 1,050 lb-ft of torque.
Super Duty also offers an off-road package – Called Tremor – which adds a slimmer lift and tire kit along with other road-ready upgrades. This heavy-duty Ford performs as expected of a big rig built to pull up to 19 tons.
When opened, the ride is stiff and rocky, but that sensation is lost when the bed is filled or the trailer is installed. The fanciest trim does a better job of absorbing wind and road noise on the road, but all models – even those with optional adaptive steering that Ford says is “more connected and attractive” – have a feeling of on-road weight exacerbated by feedback helmet that broke.
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However, the trucks we drive benefit from solid, responsive brake pedals, and steering is manageable at low speeds and in tight spaces where maneuvering the longest models can be difficult.
People who want heavy-duty pickup trucks are different from people who need heavy-duty pickup trucks. Because these truck types have a wide variety of capabilities and configurations, our truck of choice emphasizes practicality and price. That put us in the F-250 with a crew cabin, a 6.75ft cargo bed, and a single rear axle.
To enjoy luxuries like leather upholstery and dual-zone climate control, we opted for the Lariat trim level. It also features a 10-speaker B&O audio system and an 8.0-inch display in the gauge cluster. Although the optional Power Stroke diesel engine has enormous torque, it requires a significant investment which we think is unnecessary.
Instead, we’ll opt for the optional 7.3-liter V-8, which has more horsepower and torque than the standard 6.2-liter. It also features a 10-speed automatic versus an older six-speed automatic. Together with four-wheel drive, our F-250 Lariat will be equipped with the FX4 Off-Road and Lariat Value packages.
Together they add all-terrain tires, a higher ratio rear axle, and electronic locker, heated and ventilated front seats, LED cargo bed lights, remote engine start, and more.
2022 Ford F 350 EPA
Since the EPA does not test vehicles as heavy as Super Duty and its major competitors, we can only judge them based on our tests. Now that Ford has overhauled the powertrain options for its heavy-duty pickup trucks, we’ll have to wait until we get a new one to evaluate their real-world mpg on our highway fuel-efficient routes.
The gasoline-powered 6.2-liter V-8 engine with six-speed automatic remains the standard-setting on the F-250 model and the last one we tested delivered 15 mpg on the highway. In comparison, the gas-powered Chevy Silverado 2500HD made 14 mpg in the same test. We expect the optional Power Stroke diesel from Super Duty to be the most fuel-efficient engine in its lineup.
2022 Ford F 350 Price and Release Date
Production is expected to begin at the Kentucky Truck Plant and Ohio Assembly Plant in late October to early November 2020. It won’t be long after that before you see the new 2021 Super Duty truck appearing at Phil Long Ford on Motor City Drive in Colorado Springs. While waiting for the release of the latest Super Duty, you can still custom order the 2020 Super Duty F-Series.
The Tremor Pack adds a few off-road enhancements. Owners get 35-inch Goodyear Wrangler Duratrac tires, 18-inch matte black wheels, two-inch front end lift, shorter air dam, 10.8 inches of ground clearance, plus 33 inches of water wading capability. For the Tremor Package, there are several suspension upgrades, a rear stabilizer bar, and 1.7-inch twin-tube damper pistons for a superior ride.
- XL – $ 34,500 (approx.)
- XLT – $ 39,000 (approx.)
- Lariat – $ 47,000 (estimate)
- King Ranch – $ 58,500 (estimate)
- Platinum – $ 65,000 (approx.)
- Limited – $ 82,000 (estimate)
