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anyone have a truck with over 200k and still going?

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Old 01-30-2011, 12:32 PM
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I'm almost there. Just turned 219k and truck is still running strong with good oil pressure, engine vacuum, and no major leaks. In the past 30k I have replaced the water pump, starter, map sensor, and the alternator on Friday.
The truck has been very reliable and easy to maintain and repair. The truck has no rust, looks good, and I plan to keep it for many more years. The tranny is starting to whine and I plan to replace that with a ZF unit. The price of gas may force me into a car for a DD but I'll keep the truck.
Most of my co-workers newer trucks seem much more expensive to repair and maintain.
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I have a 99 F350 with 214,000 still runs strong but has a hard time cranking with its cold if I dont plug it up
 
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i have a 92 with 220kish and it still runs perfect with no rust on the body
 
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my 92 f250 has 145k but me escort has 356,982 on it its my dd. same motor trans. my old 88 6.9 idi has over 300k on it. its my dads now...
 
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I have an 88 Diesel that has 265k miles. But to me the impressive part is that it still has the original functioning starter, water pump, power steering pump, alternator, vacuum pump, glow plugs, injectors, etc. All engine accessories are original and the truck runs strong.
 
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my 91 300 I6 has 230,000 on it and still runs good
 
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214k on my 94 F250 5.8. original engine and drivetrain. lots of rust since the PO never washed it through the winters
 
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my 94's got 211000 which my dad bought brand new, and my 74's got around 600000. all original, never rebuilt. both of them have 300's. and manual transmissions.
 
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315k on my '87 before I lost a rod bearing on cold startup.

I put in a reman long block in March of 2008.
Over 375,000 miles now and still going strong!
 
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I just crossed 200k on my 92, but it's had the motor and trans done. Drives great though, no rust at all and looks nearly new when it's got a fresh wash/wax. I have no intention of selling it, the way I see it is I've got the ability to fit the whole family and tow nearly anything.
 
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Just under 230,000 on my 94 F150 F150 4x4. Bought from the original owner at 120,000.

Original 302 was rebuilt at 222,000, still held 40-50psi of oil pressure all day and ran just fine, but I was looking for more power. Bearings were all still in spec and there was still signs of crosshatching on the cylinder walls, she used approximately 1/2 quart of oild between oil changes, most of that was from small leaks. Shes a built 306 now.

Original E4OD was never touched as far as I know, fluid looked like death at 190,000ish miles so I flushed it and changed the filter. It still shifts smooth and works just fine but I'm swapping it for a ZF5.

Differentials went untouched to 205,000 miles, still worked just fine only opened em up to swap the stock 3:55 gears to 4:10 gears. Original balljoints, tierods, radius arm bushings, and all front ujoints were replaced then as well. They all showed signs of wear but probably would of went a few thousand more miles.

Replaced original fuel pumps at 203,000 because they were getting pretty noisy. still worked all right just didnt want them leaving me stranded.

Original rear driveshaft ujoints and rear brakes were replaced at 175,000 miles.

Stock spark plugs, wires, cap and rotor were replaced at 139,000.

The body's not in terrible shape for spending its entire life stored out doors in Iowa, has the typical Ford cancer on the wheels wells and cab corners.

Been the best damn vehicle I've ever owned, goes everywhere and through anything, pulls anything I put behind it, and hauls anything I put in the back, its never let me down. Plan on driving her another 250,000 miles.
 
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i got a 90 f150 with a SB 302 that i bought 5 years ago for $400 with 150000 on it and the guy i got it from never did an oil change or a tune up for about 60,000 miles..i still drive it today with about 210,000 miles and i maintain it but now its gettin all new exaust headers back all the body work is being done n im droppin it a couple inches..cant beat a ford
 
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I have a 96 f150 4x4 with a 300/5speed. I can't tell you exactly how many miles i have but i know it's over 200k by now most likely. The speedo says 181k but that's after 15 years with bigger tires.
 
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my 95 straight six just hit 250,000 and still going strong
 
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Originally Posted by hatchet
my 95 250 4x4 has 250k on the 351w and still going with the original engine anyone have more?I cant believe its still going its great.love these trucks.
I sold my 95 with a 302 original motor and tranny extended cab long box 4x4 with 367,000 and still going also had a 92 2-wheel drive with 340,000 all original drive train
 


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