2012 Ford F-350

The F-350 is Ford's heavy-duty pickup, built for serious towing and hauling, and it's the truck you'd pick if you regularly pull a gooseneck trailer or a heavy equipment skid. It's a big truck, but it drives smoother than you'd expect, and the steering is direct enough that you can place it confidently on the highway. The cabin is roomy, especially in crew cab form, with plenty of space for five adults and their gear, and the seats are comfortable for long hauls. Owners report the F-350 is dependable over the long haul, with one passing 110,000 miles on nothing but regular maintenance and a set of tires. The XLT sits between the base XL and the leather-lined Lariat, adding power windows, locks, and cruise control without the luxury price. Its 6.7L V8 makes 400 horsepower and pulls a gooseneck trailer with authority, and the automatic transmission shifts smoothly under load. The XLT can be ordered with the FX4 Off-Road package, which adds skid plates, hill descent control, and off-road-tuned shocks for work-site or trail duty.