They Call the New 2020 Ford F-250 7.3L Super Duty Godzilla, So We Bought It to Find Out Why!
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#fordTremor #F250 #godzilla
THANK YOU FOR GETTING THE 7.3 WORK TRUCK FOR THE LONG TERM TESTER!!! AT LEAST SOMEBODY ISNT FORGETTING ABOUT US WORKERS WHO WANT WORK TRUCKS!!!
ferrariteddy MY CAPS LOCK ARE ON
YES THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS I REALLY APPRECIATE IT GUYS!!!!!!!!!
You're damn right my friend. Ford hit the homerun here, and while people complain about HP/TQ #'s they'll have to be schooled on the purpose of dyno's. Otherwise the Raptor and Limited F-150 would tow somewhere around 17,500 pounds. Not happening. Godzilla will be around for a long time and in 2 or 3 years, those performance #'s will rise.
Good luck on the trade in value on that Ram lol!
Xlts aren't really work trucks at least when you compare them to the XL.
"OH IT'S GOT THE KEYPAD AND EVERYTHING ON THE DOOR" I love how excited Andre gets over new trucks. Memories of me going truck shopping with my dad.
Saw Andre pass out over a wench on a Power Wagon a year or so ago.
They had that shit in the 90's LOL.
William Sevier I’m just guessing but I’d say not in Russia! Being grateful is a awesome gift and rare in people!
Andre seems like such a cool dude
KID and CANDY STORE rings a bell.
Andre acts like a 16 year old getting his first truck! Way to go, Andre. You and Roman make a great team.
I find this level of excitement going from a high-luxury new RAM to the more basic XLT work truck to be very amusing!! (and I am an F150 XLT owner). The RAM could likely heat and cool your drinks, and Andre is excited about conventional cup holders and the door keypad which is essentially on all Fords for 40 years!
I'm a Chevy guy, but this is a great business decision for TFL. I'll watch all of the episodes. Cool truck. Glad you found one.
Thank God Chevy never went away from the pushrod engine. Far superior for work.
@@scarhart53 too bad you can only get a 10 speed in premium trims.
This was so much fun. Your excitement was contagious. I have that new truck feeling with zero lightening of the wallet! Thanks for that!
Roman: "Do you think you will sell more 7.3s or diesels?" Bob: "I hope so."
Yeah rt sure was that not the silliest thing - He either totally dint give a sh.t or just glossed over for some strange reason
Total salesman answer tho right.
I was hoping more people caught that. That was funny haha
Roman actually said more 7.3’s or Super Duty’s, paused a second and corrected himself finishing the question by adding diesel to the end. Give the guy a break. He was star struck
He probably thought the question meant do you think you'll sell more HD trucks in general. So he said I hope so. Considering the profit margins on these are pretty huge, they'd rather sell them than F150s.
Andre's excitement is infectious. I was starting to feel giddy. Have fun guys. I'm glad y'all record the good and the bad. Real life experiences.
Andre is the best part of the channel, his enthusiasm is freakin great!!!
I love Andre and his accent. Greatest team together
He is like me , i love watching other fools spend their money lol.
Andrew is a true enthusiast!
Can't stand him
Spent all day building 7.3 250 XLTs on Ford website then BOOYAH, you guys come through bigtime.
As others have said, THANK YOU for getting this new 7.3 Super Duty. Its the first Super Duty Ive been interested in in years. Ill be watching closely.
Also, this is what happens inside every grown man when they go look at a new truck.
True, especially when you know you're actually buying 'that' truck.
Exactly when I got my new 2020 Tundra
Wheel bearing good one. Comedic genius.
"Super Tremor" puts more than just lead in your pencil!!!
You guys are winning at life every time your have this much fun...and I thank you for that.
I'm glad you guys got this thing. I watch regularly and I'm stoked to see how this thing does over a year.
I’m impressed with what that xlt had to offer, it’s the trim level I would buy
I noticed, my 2019 XLT 6.2L with FX4 package MSRP was about the same. Difference is mine has all 5 cameras, electric expanding/stowing mirrors, rear glass electric window, tailgate ladder and accessory switch board.
WOW,,,,,,love that new F250 Ford! Can’t wait to see how the gas 7.3 runs and what you guys do to this new rig.
You picked up exactly what I am needing for an all purpose one truck does it all rig =
IE people hauler, 10k-5k towing, off road work and play. Heck you even got one of my favorite colors.
I was thinking about another power wagon but after hearing Ford was coming out with a new 7.3 gas engine I am waiting to see how yours works out. (Love the Ram but it doesn’t tow as good as I need)
As for your new Ford it needs ASAP a HD front bumper with a Warn air compressor winch, LED light pods and a light bar or two, lift kit, rims and 37” tires, bed cover. Then after the engine breaks in start the performance upgrades.
I'm so glad you went with the XLT trim level. Always seeing the ultimate trim fitted trucks kinda sucks but now this is within reason for the average joe. Great pick-up choice.
This seems more like for the "average business owner". The average joe, judging by US average income, is probably still trying to afford a used pickup from the previous generation.
XLT used to be the top trim... in my old man voice.
$56,000 isn’t what us average joes can afford! Your looking at $800 a month truck payment! Not to mention insurance! That’s more than my house payment!
You are wrong....😂😂
I’m glad you bought the mainstream package. I recently did the same, “sacrificing” features I wanted. I learned I didn’t miss most of those features. Some, like the tailgate damper, I can add with OEM parts for cheap. Good luck.
Good thing you guys going to buy a work model rather than high end trim models. Looking forward to the tests for this engine.
Steven Echelberger - we will still see the loaners they get through the year to see the high end trucks.
Steven Echelberger we can actually, but it’s about the better choice & having a work model with this big engine to test it is the right call.
They are always so biased to Fords anyway. So we probably won't see to much of that.
Miles Deubert - see much of what? Do you think they are biased? They don’t like the interior and have been negative on it for the past couple of years. The mother side of the coin is they may not be too negative otherwise because Ford actually,are a good product.
They are somewhat merciless in regards to the Ford Flex and their negative opinion.
Easy to throw out a statement like yours but what proof do you have they are biased? I actually find they are not exactly biased towards Ford. They are critical of the Ranger and the fact it is not a completely brand new model, but then when they take it off-road, tow with it and do performance tests, it turns out to be a good truck! They are actually objective.
Glad to finally see some video of Godzilla. I am in Windsor building these engines and would love to see how it fares in real life applications. Keep up the great work!
So glad y’all went with the 7.3 cheaper work truck. Can’t wait to see the content you all are going to bring us. Keep up the good work!!!!!
The 7.3 and a non premium trim were a great choice.
I Ray agree 100% it’s a nice looking truck
Even though I am not a Ford fan, I am excited to see how this new massive gasser does.
Same here!
Itll spank the 6.6 and 6.4
The GM engineers know how to build gas engines.....LS.....but they do not have a clue on how to build trucks...especially the Class 2 ( 2500 ) and Class 3 ( 3500 ) trucks. The new Ford 7.3L gas engine is going to be awesome.....engineers did a phenomenal job...way over built...for strength, reliability, and long term durability. It is about time truck buying consumers get a gas engine for long term use.....for those who do not need a diesel engine and or do not want the high maintenance costs and probability of expensive repairs. High 5 to Ford!!!
You picked the right truck and more importantly, the right crew to go get it!
I loved watching the excitement from you guys while you’re buying this beast, it’s like I was right there with you! I can’t wait to see everything you have to say about it, and what you do with it in the future. Keep it up guys, you’re my favorite channel these days.
I remember when "work trucks" didn't come with touch screens, Bluetooth radios, backup cameras and keyless entry.
when you think about it; the higher trims are only for leather seats and ass warmers.
Yea. My 2013 F350 has vinyl flooring, no touch screen or Bluetooth, bench seat up front, and suede seats...I wish it would come with all the stuff they got lol
All I want is the current gen or last gen chevy since its prob the last time we will see the small 7 or 8 inch screen with a key and a column shifter.
Hey, when it's -15 out, that ass warmer is very nice when you're freezing to death working around the farm, I know I appreciate it.
And you can get ass warmers with cloth seats on the XLT now. At least my '18 F-150 came like that
I remember in 2004 you could buy a Reg Cab 2wd V8 Ram Work truck for less than 10k brand new. Where did those days go? Starting price now is well over $30K! My paycheck hasn’t tripled since then!
Holy smokes. This is EXACTLY the truck I wanted to see you guys get. Thank you!
Great video and a creative concept! Looking forward to the year with the 7.3 Ford. I’ll be watching these all year. No other truck is this unique right now.
With Andre’s accent and the sound off when he says Godzilla my closed captioning read “guts Silla” LOL. Good dude he is, love these guys.
I designed the press fixture for the harmonic balancer on this truck as well as 4 machines used to assembly the head lights!
Can’t wait to see the birth of the “Super Tremor” Andre was like a kid at christmas unwrapping gifts! Nice!! Haha
Bummer, no gooseneck factory hitch. Really hope you add one. I want to see you guys push it to the limit
Now I want to hear that thing with an aftermarket exhaust
Yes
Dear TFL, this one mod will get you the most views hands down
I’ve been loosing for an aftermarket exhaust clip for week! The FLT guys better get it done!!
Yes!
Rumor is that this will be my next Service Truck at work. We have always had 10000 gvwr trucks with diesels. I’m particularly interested in how this new motor pulls under load and acceleration. Thanks guys!
XLT with FX4 package is the best value on any F series truck and a great color! You guys got lucky on this one great job.
By far the most excited I have been for a long term truck review (and that really is the point, the rest is me on my soap box), but here is why if y'all are interested. I am an owner of a 2017 F-250 diesel...sick and tired of regeneration once or twice per tank full (unless straight hwy towing), dpf. egr, def etc. I am the guy who will drive right past my own driveway after a long workday and do a additional 20 mile loop, allowing the truck to complete the dam regen cycle properly...which started 1/4 mile from the house (happens all the time). I had the Ford DPF % screen uploaded and also use an Edge Products cts2, to monitor these parameters as well as EGT's (while towing, waiting to shut down/proper cool down etc.). Then the egr dumping added soot into the engine, added expenses of Amsoil and filter (which I probably change to often). My towing needs fall into the 5K to 12K range (yes, I know I don't necessarily need a diesel but love them, and hate the gas engines lack of torque and constant hunting for gears, reving and shifting...makes for a long tiring ride). I've always had diesels and always loved them. So...with the strangle hold on truck manufacturers from the EPA, the "clean" diesel fuel lacking lubricity of ole and the aforementioned, I'm super excited to see how the 7.3 performs, how it tows, empty mpg over the road etc.
Thank you for not doing a high trim level, I'm sure we all are excited to see what you ate going to do with this platform.
Oh my this engine sounds surprisingly good.
You did everything right, especially buying a FORD. Now that's a beautiful truck!!!!!!!!!!! Congratulations guys, go have fun!!!
Your 2020 F-250 with 7.3 is the reason I subscribed. GREAT WORK! Looking forward to your reports this year.
Good choice guys been very interested in this truck glad to see y’all jump on it so quickly!
Okay, it’s already been a few hours since y’all got it. We need a report.
Yeah like right now
Hahaha.
They aren't allowed until the end of January because ford wants to give all journalists an opportunity to test it first.
Hacker: if only I could start and unlock that truck with my phone.
Ford: 😉🍻
Then what? You can't put it in gear. Truck won't move without the key and the steering is still locked.
Buckhorn Cortez so you wouldn’t care if someone could just let them selfs in even if they can’t drive it?
@@Not_Genie The phone is keyed to the truck - just like the truck's remote that is used for keyless entry. Your phone is paired with the truck and the keyless entry system with a unique ID and the vehicle's VIN. The app checks the VIN with the vehicle before pairing the vehicle / phone. Unless you can hack the keyless entry system, and know the VIN you can't get into the truck with another phone because the other phone isn't paired to the truck. Now, if you lose your phone or it's stolen, then you have a problem - the same as if you lost a car key. However, if you call Ford they can disable the account because it is a cloud-based system. When you boot up the app on the phone it requires entry of a password. The app checks the FordPass cloud software to verify the account & password. If Ford deactivates the account associated with the vehicle's VIN - the app won't work.
And your 100% that it’s not possible to hack that system and password and or get the vin from the vehicle
Oil change shops, tire shops, mechanic shops, all record vin numbers, multiple sources for hackers to go to.
I love how im watching something about a ford and a chevy ad pops up
I’ve used the 6.2 quite a bit, and it was very powerful.. I can imagine what this 7.3 is like.
Great choice! Excited about this project - would love to see an off-road minded slide-in truck camper added.
Zack: “It is there right now”
Andre: “Hand me my jet pack”
4.30 axle would have been nice, but I’ve never seen a dealer around here have one in stock.
You might be able to find a chasis cab with the 4:30 but you might have to order it
The 4:30 is nice, I have the 4:30......in my TUNDRA
Shouldn’t need a 4 30 with the 10 speed
Flowmaster exhaust please?
With the 10 speed, a super low axle isn't really necessary. My truck has the "old" 6spd and 3.31 and it'll climb anything or smoke the tires as is.
All I can say is DUDES WILL HAVE FUN WITH the '445' "Son of 460"
I'd never give up that ram for any truck. No truck looks as good and sounds as good as that beast. Ram forever
Roman: starts up his Ram Rebel and immediately revs it up on a cold morning. Also Roman: I'm going to interrupt Andre every chance I get on our videos.
Smart choice my F2 50 was rear ended so the rental company enterprise gave me a F2 50 with a 6.2 L V8 it has been a beast I absolutely I pulled a 24 foot trailer it took no effort for this truck awesome job Ford. love it can’t wait to afford to be able to buy the 7.3. One day great choice
When Budget didn't have the SUV I reserved, they gave me the 6,2 F250 XLT. I fell in love with it.
Ordering a 7.3L F250 Lariat, Supercab, Blue Jeans, today
Dope
Wish I could afford one. Currently own a 99 f250 xlt extended cab short bed. Has the 7.3 powerstroke
@@k9leadstheway531 new trucks are bad ass, but older ones have more character. And my payment kills my checking account every month. Yet you can go and actually play, they drive better paid for what I hear. 72 months maybe i'll find out, enjoy your truck!! New ones are made everyday,
@@davidlusk4350 very true. No truck payment is awesome.
@@k9leadstheway531 As long as the truck you have is reliable. I love having no truck payments right now, but maintenance on an old diesel is killer. Everyone's situation is different but I'm not looking forward to payments on the cost of a new truck.
Fantastic, i have been waiting for this truck and cant wait to see you guys put it through its pace.
I'm super stoked and I think you made the right choice! I can't wait for y'all to put an exhaust on it so we can really hear what that 7.3 is all about!
Love my 2014 F250 with the 6.2! Super basic truck. Vinyl everything and no chrome. Long bed and extended cab with the FX4 off road package. Bad ass work truck and daily driver. 150K miles and not a single leak or problem.
You did great.Thank's for listening to the people.
Definitely a Ford!
Awesome TFL! Can't wait to see what you do with the 7.3!!
Good job Ford..... The 7.3 gasser sounds pretty good too.
Yaaaaayy!! I'm very excited you guys got the 7.3 Super Duty. Can't wait to see how it performs and what upgrades you'll be doing to it. Nice score!! 👌
Great choice!!!! Been very interested in this truck. I’ll be staying tuned to see how it does. Can’t wait to see how it tows.
The color is perfect for that truck and I cant wait to see you put it to work and all of the test you will do with it
Next Andre will have cherry bomb mufflers installed and a headache rack 😂
I’m excited... who doesn’t love a big ol’ V8.
Andre: Oh, it has the key pad and everything on the door...little did he know that it comes with a full app and everything else LOL.
Good choice guys!
I hope Ford offers the 7.3L as a crate engine, that would be awesome!
A supercharged Tremor cant wait to see 💪! Boosted 7.3LTremor 😍
I can’t wait to see a fuel economy test
Who buys a 7.3 and worries about mpg tho? Especially if you're towing alot
1 highway, 0 city.
😛
Me as well
@@mrhombregordo9556 People who own a business and want to keep fuel costs down but have great capabilities and need maintenance to be low.
Mr Hombre Gordo Lots of people you would be surprised. Most anyfleet is going to want to know the fuel economy before they purchase any number of these trucks.
The Stone Grey is my favorite super duty color. It looks so good on a large vehicle. You guys got lucky!
I've been waiting for this for a year now. I can't wait to see your test results on the 7.3 gasser. Thanks, guys for buying one of the first 7.3's to evaluate. Happy New Year to you and yours'.
Super excited about this project truck will be neat to see the TFL Super Tremor get awesomer throughout the year.
I'm glad you took my recommendation, looking forward to driving impressions and Andre's statistical analysis. This is most likely our next truck except the boss will want it in a dark rapid red or blue jeans colour.
If it comes in Magma Red like the F-150, you've GOT to see that first before you decide. It looks black until the sun hits it and there's like flakes of copper in it.
You guys are like kids in a candy shop. You can feel all the excitement coming from both of you.
nathan nelson dream jobs!!
Yas - yeah you might be right Yas!! Haha.
Love it. Want to hear breathe the 7.3L V8 NA eingine.
I have the 2018 version of that truck down to the trim level and color. Of course mine has the 6.2L, 6 speed, and no Ford-pass, but still brought back the memories of picking it up almost two years ago. Can't wait to see what you do with yours. Mine is a true farm truck with half the miles pulling a goose neck trailer. The brown-sh grey does a nice job of hiding mud and dirt, but still polishes up nice fromhe rare trip through the carwash.
Keep up the amazing videos guys. I am a fan from the Philippines. Just got my first pick up last week since I was inspired by your videos. Stay safe
Excellent choice guys. HUGE interest in the new 7.3 gasser!
Oh man, I cannot wait to see what y’all are going to do with this monster!
They got a GM? I must have missed that part.
Just drove a 2019 F150 from San Antonio back home to Denver. Fx4, 5.0l, 3.73 rear axel ratio. LOVE IT! TFL rocks!
Samuel McBride NOICE!!!
Samuel McBride the most reliable F150. The 5.0 are very strong. The TT V6 I cant believe will last as long as the 5.0
Excited for you all. You made the right call
You guys have guts! Going out in the wilds of Wyoming in a Dodge, but you made it without a catastrophic failure.
11:22 - Glad they've managed to keep the orange peel paint texture for nostalgia's sake.
that good or bad?
Brayden Bledsoe orange peel is never good my guy. It’s when the paint looks dimpled (like an orange peel) and doesn’t reflect light like it should.
Riley Reddick it’s a depreciating asset. Maybe a 10k custom paint job will satisfy that.
Don Warner No way, it’s a work truck, not a show truck. I’d say as long as the paint doesn’t peel and flake off like that Chevy white from the 90’s then it’s good.
Riley Reddick most new cars have orange peel they’re painted by robots lol
As always guys, great choice and a great video. I know you will, but please keep up the great content across the channels. We definitely look forward to new content, especially with this new platform from Ford. I am thrilled, like many, that the team has chosen a truck closer to the “working man’s” trim level.
Since you own it, do we have to wait on the embargo to be lifted for the driving impressions?
I'm wondering why there's still an embargo if you can go buy one today..
ThisMakesMeThink I wonder the same thing. When the one that was delivered to TFL from Ford, they were hitting the dealers here in Oklahoma at the same time. I don’t know, This Makes Me Think...
As automotive journalists, they will very likely follow the embargo regardless of what consumers can get today. They’ve stated in a previous video they will respect other automotive journalists and wait until the embargo lifts in January to give us all the info.
There’s already a couple videos online of driving impressions of the 2020 SD.
If you own it Ford can't say shit legally. As a courtesy to other journalist they may wait but that would be their decision
I thought the embargo was on the Tremor, as it's not in the dealers just yet.
I love the ford pass feature. Comes in handy on my ranger xlt.
I got to meet Andre today in person at 5Star tuning in SC while getting a cold air intake and a bunch of times.What an awesome day!!!! 😁
As a 2017 F-350 Diesel 4x4 owner, I agree 100% - The new Ford 7.3 liter (445 cubic inch) is THE truck to review.
And, that's despite until 2017, being a Chevy owner since 1972 and still owning a 1997 Chevy 3/4 ton K25.
It is welcome to still require a key to drive - this overcomes those who can intercept/hack electronically transmitted keys.
Saw the Ike fully loaded in the new gas 6.6 from GM. Ready to see the same thing with this truck and the 6.4 with new 8 speed!
Really looking forward to this build and to see how the 7.3L performs.
2020 is gonna be a good year. 👍. Can't wait to learn more about the 7.3l
Great choice and love the color! Not a big fan of their interiors but looking forward to this years updates along the way.
Seeing this after watching Cleetus and James go truck shopping shows the diversity among truck buyers lol.
MPG IN ECO MODE PLEASE!
Great video and I'm really looking forward to some driving reviews, particularly the fuel economy.
The Dodge is already blowing blue smoke lol
I saw that, thought it may have been just me....that's terrible.
Lol that’s what I said
Fiat engineering...no surprises.
It's cold, it only looks blue. But it is a Hemi, they've been know to s%+@ the bed.
@@MarkPdot pretty much all modern cars do every ounce in awhile on startup its how pcv systems work. I work on cars for a living and noticed without a catch can they all do it.
Huge Ford F series fan. I wouldn't drive anything else. Looking forward to following you guys throughout 2020 to see how this truck performs.
I find it amazing that you can just show up to a dealership and drive away with the truck right away... I’ve heard of some places doing same day delivery in the Toronto area but the quickest I’ve ever been able to take a car is in 3 days.
Twice in the same week I have to say it,,,,,,,,,, I like it! I like it a LOT!! Haha.
Thanks for listening! This is what I thought of as a great candidate for the TFL off-road treatment. After the TFL Pro Landcruiser and Rebel Rouser, I’m looking forward to the “SuperTremor!”
Nice way to start out 2020!
You two were so funny buying the truck! Like you both were 20 years old again! One of the best feelings out there!
Thanks again to the TFL team!
Sooooooo nice!!!!!!! 🤩 i still cant decide 😭 diesel or GAS?! 7.3l or powerstroke....
@@josexavier2912 - how much do you tow heavy and how regularly? If you tow over 50% of the time, diesel.
J Xavi I love diesels, but the cons outweigh the pros right now. Unless you own a business.
Don Leamon am wondering if the 7.3 with its 260ish foot lbs of torque can easily carry a 2600 lb camper up steep off road hills and mountains with ease. Have been using a 2008 F-350 with the old 6.4 which has worked very well over the past ten years. Now looking to put together a new rig and am considering the 7.3 for the cheaper price and better payload. I’m just worried about the engines ability with a camper of that weight .
@@keylargo5157 new gas 7.3l is 430hp and 475lb/ft tq. More hp and close to the same tq as the '96 7.3l powerstroke. With the new 10spd transmission that 2600lb camper should be no problem.
Hell yea! This is exactly what I was hoping for. Bring on the 7.3!!
I would love to see you all do a before and after with 5Star Tuning!
Until Andre breaks it. 😅
Great choice for content guys! Maybe second choice would have been the new 3.0 diesel in the 1500 Silverado for interesting content. Fun!
James Wheaton - I agree, I agree. Haha
That does it. I really need to work for TFL Truck. You guys rock!
One very cool Truck you guys bought. Good job!😎
Great color!