The 2022 Ford F-250 Flunked Consumer Reports’ Road Test
In Consumer Reports’ road test, the 2022 Ford F-250 managed to flunk—but with it competing against lighter, more versatile, half-ton models, this three-quarter-ton pickup appears to be a workhorse that’s sacrificing its handling skills for brawn.
Consumer Reports’ road tests typically reveal a lot about what owning the vehicles they examine would be like. And when it comes to how a pickup truck drives, the results can be hit-or-miss. Unfortunately, the 2022
But the test might’ve been a little rigged; after all, compared to the other models,the 2022 Ford F-250 was the only three-quarter-ton truck that was tested, considering the rest of the pickups are half-ton models. Learn more about why the 2022 Ford F-250 did an alright job of holding its own against more agile and economical models, including top contenders like the
It’s difficult for a truck with a heavier chassis and torque-focused engine to keep up with the more versatility-oriented half-ton models. In comparison, the 2022 Ford F-250 has its strengths and dilemmas, including:
A curb weight of nearly 8,000 lbs—more than 2,000 lbs more than any of the other tested trucks
A towing capacity of 15,000 lbs—far more than the half-ton models listed
Being more reliable than nearly all but one of the half-ton pickup models, excluding the 2022 Ram 1500
In its road test, the 2022 Ford F-250 received a 53, nearly 20 points lower than the other trucks tested. This three-quarter-ton pickup was held back by:
Poor braking distance—stopping from 60-0 mph in 155 ft
Low marks on emergency handling ability due to its size
Low marks on fuel economy
Cramped back row seating, even in comparison with the smaller F-150 and Ram 1500
A less forgiving suspension than the half-ton models listed
They came in first and second place respectively in out of Consumer Reports’ overall scoring. For Ram enthusiasts or potential buyers, consider whether you’d be better off with:
Superior emergency handling ability when compared with the 2022 Ford F-250 or F-150
A comfortable ride, thanks to the Ram 1500’s renowned coil spring suspension system (as opposed to leaf springs)
Easy to access second-row seating, ensuring all passengers are comfortable
For fans of the 2022 Ford F-250’s smaller relative, the F-150 offers more safety features than the Ram 1500, including:
Standard pedestrian warning sensors
Standard forward-collision monitoring
These two half-ton models, the Ram 1500 and F-150, offer fans of the 2022 Ford F-250 an alternative, being two of the best choices of this year’s pickup models.
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