In the expansive American market, robust and heavy-duty trucks reign supreme, boasting reliability regardless of whether your allegiance lies with Ford, Chevy, GMC, or Ram. The sight of dual-setup pickups often draws varied reactions; some observers dismiss them as attempts at ostentation, reminiscent of certain Humvee or oversized Rhino GX SUV owners.
Enter the 2022 Ford F-450 Super Duty King Ranch, boasting a Crew Cab 4×4 dually configuration. Recently put up for auction, it failed to change hands despite a tempting bid of $83,000, a price just shy of its original $90,895 tag. Remarkably, even after two years and a mere 6,000 miles under its belt, this truck remains highly coveted.
It features a dual-tone Star White and Stone-Gray exterior, a twin-panel sunroof, LED headlights, power-deployable running boards, power-telescoping towing mirrors, roof clearance lights, power tailgate, a gooseneck hitch receiver, and 19.5” alloy wheels with 225/70 Continental Conti Hybrid HD3 tires. The FX4 Off-Road Package added skid plates.
The interior is impressive, with heated, ventilated, massaging, and power-adjustable front seats in two-tone Java leather with “Running W” embroidery. Other highlights include a heated rear bench, overhead console switchgear, dual-zone automatic climate control, ambient lighting, a wireless charging pad, a 10-speaker Bang & Olufsen sound system, and more.
Performance-wise, it has a 6.7-liter Power Stroke V8 turbodiesel engine, rated at 475 horsepower and 1,050 lb-ft (1,423 Nm) of torque, paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission. Determining the right price for this truck is tricky.
A new 2024 F-450 Super Duty with the same King Ranch dually spec and similar optional extras is priced at $99,045, including destination charge. It’s a tough decision whether holding out for more was the right choice.
