2000 Ford F350 Lariat review from North America

Replaced warped Rotors, front and rear.

Replaced upper and Lower ball joints, both sides.

Replaced tie-rod ends.

Replaced auto-locking hubs.

This vehicle is no sportster, but if you are looking for a big strong chassis coupled with loads of pulling power and excellent fuel economy for it's class, this vehicle is worth considering.

Most of the maintenance I have done has been acceptable given the type of conditions and loads the vehicle has had to endure. Lots of rough bush roads while carrying a 2,500 pound load, harsh winter climate operation.

The vehicle needs to be garage stored in the winter. Even with a block heater, trying to start it at -25C is a hit and miss proposition.

Fuel economy has been a real treat after enduring a gasoline F-250 for several years.Combined highway/city has been 21+ mpg empty. Don't believe the stories you hear about diesel performance not dropping under load. You can expect a 10-20% drop when you get over 1500 pounds in the box.

The four wheel drive system and power train have worked well, although the auto-lock hubs have grown a little finickey with age. I had heard horror stories about the transmissions on the diesels in general, including Chev , but my annual service has revealed no problems, and the transmission continues to perform well.

I would agree with other reviewers that the front end on the vehicle takes a beating and one can expect to require regular, and fairly expensive, maintenance there.

As well, I have found the rotors warp easily. I have replaced all of mine at 120,000km, and I expect I will have to have them done again at 200,000km. Be extra carefull when you are doing serious braking while under load.

This is the fourth pick-up I have owned, and it is the best by far. As well, I think it is probably the best looking truck in it's class.