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2008 Ford F-450
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2008 Ford F-450
MSRP $34,799 - $63,399
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2008 Dodge Ram 2500
MSRP $32,860 - $50,125
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Mechanical
Engine
Turbo Diesel V8 Gas V10 Diesel V8
Diesel I6 Gas V8
Displacement
6.4L/391 6.8L/415 6.4L/390.5
6.7L/409 5.9L/359 5.7L/345
Fuel System
DI SEFI High Pressure DI
CDI MPFI
Horsepower
350 hp @ 3000 rpm 362 hp @ 4750 rpm 325 hp @ 3000 rpm
305 hp @ 2900 rpm 325 hp @ 2900 rpm 330 hp @ 4800 rpm
Torque
650 ft-lb @ 2000 rpm 457 ft-lb @ 3250 rpm 600 ft-lb @ 2000 rpm
650 ft-lb @ 1400 rpm 610 ft-lb @ 1600 rpm 375 ft-lb @ 4200 rpm
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
2,268 kg
2,268 kg
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
227 kg
227 kg
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
7,257 kg
3,787 - 6,146 kg
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
1,089 kg
379 - 615 kg
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
7,439 - 9,752 kg
3,742 - 6,192 kg
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
1,860 - 2,438 kg
936 - 1,548 kg
Maximum Trailering Capacity
N/A
N/A
Steering
Power Steering
Power Steering
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive Four-Wheel Drive
Rear-Wheel Drive Four-Wheel Drive
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission w/OD-inc: PTO provision TorqShift 5-speed automatic transmission w/OD, tow/haul feature 6-speed manual transmission w/OD
5-speed automatic transmission w/OD Auxiliary transmission oil cooler 6-speed manual transmission w/OD
Fuel
Fuel
Gasoline Diesel
Gasoline Diesel
Fuel Consumption: City
N/A
N/A
Fuel Consumption: Highway
N/A
N/A
Fuel Consumption: City/HWY Combined
N/A
N/A
Fuel Capacity
72.0 - 151.0 L
129.0 - 132.0 L
Safety
Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Not Available
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Not Available
Standard
Front Head Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Head Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Knee Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Brake
4 Wheel Disc
4 Wheel Disc
Brake ABS System
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Not Available
Stability Control
Not Available
Not Available
Rollover Protection Bars
Not Available
Not Available
Child Safety Locks
Not Available
Not Available
Emergency Trunk Release
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Restriction Features
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Assistance
Back-Up Camera
Standard
Not Available
360 Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Keeping Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Cross-Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Parking Aid
Standard
Not Available
Automatic Parking
Not Available
Not Available
Tire Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Standard
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Heads-Up Display
Not Available
Not Available
Lighting
Daytime Running Lights
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Headlights
Standard
Not Available
HID headlights
Not Available
Not Available
Headlights-Auto-Leveling
Not Available
Not Available
Night Vision
Not Available
Not Available
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
Standard
Not Available
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
Standard
Standard
Infotainment
AM/FM Stereo
Standard
Standard
HD Radio
Not Available
Not Available
Satellite Radio
Standard
Standard
CD Player
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Seat Audio Controls
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Wheel-Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Navigation System
Standard
Standard
Connectivity
Smart Device Integration
Not Available
Not Available
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Not Available
Android Auto
Not Available
Not Available
WiFi Hotspot
Not Available
Not Available
Bluetooth Connection
Not Available
Standard
Power Outlet
Standard
Standard
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Not Available
Comfort
Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Climate Control
Standard
Not Available
Multi-Zone Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Rear Air Conditioning
Optional
Optional
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Cooled Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Adjustable Lumbar
Standard
Not Available
Passenger Adjustable Lumbar
Standard
Not Available
Seat-Massage
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel
Not Available
Not Available
Convenience
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Power Door Locks
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Keyless Start
Not Available
Not Available
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Standard
Power Passenger Seat
Standard
Standard
Seat Memory
Standard
Not Available
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Mirror Memory
Standard
Not Available
Power Folding Mirrors
Standard
Not Available
Power Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Hands-Free Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Trunk Release
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Engine Start
Not Available
Standard
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers
Standard
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
Universal Garage Door Opener
Standard
Standard
Running Boards/Side Steps
Standard
Standard
Power Retractable Running Boards
Not Available
Not Available
Interior
Passenger Capacity
2 - 6
3 - 6
Front Head Room
1,052 mm
1,036 - 1,041 mm
Front Leg Room
1,041 mm
1,041 mm
Front Shoulder Room
1,727 mm
1,702 mm
Rear Head Room
975 - 1,052 mm
1,016 - 1,029 mm
Rear Leg Room
808 - 1,062 mm
932 - 1,123 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
1,727 - 1,730 mm
1,689 mm
Trunk Volume
N/A
N/A
Front Reading Lamps
Standard
Standard
Rear Reading Lamps
Standard
Not Available
Exterior
Wheelbase
3,576 - 5,100 mm
3,569 - 4,077 mm
Length, Overall
N/A
N/A
Width, Max w/o mirrors
2,385 - 2,426 mm
2,022 - 2,032 mm
Height, Overall
2,012 - 2,037 mm
1,877 - 2,009 mm
Min Ground Clearance
N/A
N/A
Base Curb Weight
N/A
N/A
Front Tire Size
225/70R19.5G
LT285/70R17D LT265/70R17E LT245/70R17E
Rear Tire Size
225/70R19.5G
LT285/70R17D LT265/70R17E LT245/70R17E
Sun/Moon Roof
Standard
Standard
Luggage Rack
Not Available
Not Available
Stepside Pickup Box
Not Available
Not Available
Bed Liner
Not Available
Standard
Canopy
Not Available
Not Available
Pickup Bed Tonneau Cover
Not Available
Not Available
Security
Security System
Not Available
Standard
Engine Immobilizer
Standard
Standard
Wheels-Locks
Not Available
Not Available
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