Question Almost an owner of a 08 F350 DRW, other owners pls read

[Notplayn]

Hello everyone, I have a couple of newbie questions about my potential truck. First it is a 08 F350 DRW with the 6.4 turbo 4X4. It has a 3L rear end that is a 3.73 I believe. Anyway I have read a couple things about Job 1 trucks and Job 2 trucks. From what I can tell that references when a truck was built?? According to what I can find this truck was built 4/3/08. What Job does that make this truck and why is that important? The last question I have is probably the most controversial. I have read alot about fuel mileage with these trucks. What I would like to know from people with a truck like this is real world mileage. I would be driving this most of the time unloaded, however I also will be pulling a 24 foot enclosed car trailer that has a/c, an awning, front cabinets with tools, etc.

Thanks very much.

 

[DaveBen]

You are correct in that the Job Number has to do with when it was built. Why is this important? Who knows. Some say that Job#1 is the only Job Number to buy, and some say the same about Job#2.

Dave

 

[JRJ04]

ive heard job 3 was when the bugs were worked out and that 1 and 2 were the ones with the issues (radiator, turbo etc)

 

[2ndPowerstroke]

I have an 08` F350 CC LB SRW 4x4 with the 3L=3.73 limited slip
Real world mileage for me is 18 empty no crazy driving moderate terrain 65-70mph and 12mpg around town. Loaded -which is pulling a 30` fifth wheel full 11-12K plus whatever I have managed to load in the truck bed- The worst was 9mpg hills-wind etc ,,,,, but usually I get an average of 11mpg loaded. I understand you are talking about a dually so take that into consideration might cost a tiny bit on mileage. A friend has an 09` with the taller factory tires and he claims 20 mpg same truck as mine--I wasn`t with him when he did the figures and I didn`t see how he filled it or how much he topped the tank --I really figure he is the same as mine for mileage. As far as issues -My wife and I are on our 7th (09 Flex) and 8th (08 F350) new Fords--hardly any problems with any of the vehicles--We are just Ford drivers. The Father n-law and brother n-law also drive 6.0 Fords and pull quite often --very minimal problems even for being the 6.0 .
Just my info--

 

[zr1pete]

Question I thought all DRW trucks could not be ordered with 3:73 gears. Am I wrong?

 

[2ndPowerstroke]

Good catch --I missed that. Think you might be right on. The duallys are 4:10 or 4:30 usually.

 

[DaveBen]

They could be ordered with 3.73. I have a friend who has a 2000 dually with 3.73 gears.

Dave

 

[Notplayn]

Yeah I checked the build of the truck, it has 3.73 limited slip.

 

[EmptyDub]

Sounds like you've got yourself a job 3 (mine is also). I haven't had any problems outta mine so far- nothing major anyway (although it's in the shop now 'cause the cruise decide to stop working the other day). I got mine new in March '08 w/ 3.73s and have 25K miles on it now.

Mileage while running empty is around 18 hwy/15 city, and pulling a 22' camping trailer (bumper pull) is 9-11 mpg bone stock. All of this is while driving pretty conservatively.... the more you mash the go pedal- the more your fuel needle drops!

Hope you enjoy the truck!

 

[Notplayn]

Thanks for the responses. I am looking forward to picking up the truck Thursday afternoon. I am a little sad I am selling my 04 Sierra Denali but its time for something different.

An EmptyDub.... I bet I drink more M-Dew than you.