I am purchasing an 05 F250 Crewcab XLT FX4 4X4 this weekend and I am wondering what you guys recommend to buy for a repair manuel. Thanks.

 

What sort of repairs do you anticipate?

Many rely on generic manuals produced by Chilton, Mitchell or Haynes but I've rarely found anything truly helpful in them, nothing do in-depth as from the factory. Perhaps the later day versions are better but nothing beats an OEM manual especially if it includes an EVTM (electical-vacuum troubleshooting manual)

Most any OEM manual can be found in great or almost new condition at eBay Motors. I've purchased a number of different manuals there and they've been invaluable many many times.

HTH

 

Really any repairs..hate taking it to the shop or the dealer..granted, I'm not going to do the tranny..always had interest in that but never got into one. What is a guy looking at for an OEM..and what to search for on ebay? Thanks

 

helminc is the best. it is what the dealer uses

 

See if any of these answer your question:

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/8...ir-manual.html

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/8...-2009-v10.html

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/7...and-later.html

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/8...ir-manual.html

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/9...op-manual.html

 

Yeah..would be nice to have a Factory OEM..but at 200..ouch...what about Mitchell1 or Alldatadiy.com...anyone had any luck on those sites?

 

The Ford OEM or factory manuals are available on eBay. You can find them much cheaper than $200--I've purchased several so far myself.

Sorry to say but those Chilton/Haynes/Mitchell manuals tend to be quite generic IMHO and not really aimed at the professional mechanic or something in depth. Mind you this is just my opinion based upon comparing those with the OEM versions I have.

Hope you find what you need!