I guess it started last year. He removed the bed and put a new one on because the rear fenders were rusty. While he had the bed off, he replaced the fuel tanks, tank straps, brake lines, fuel lines, leaf spring shackles, and the list just goes on. Upfront he has done balljoints etc... Now I just have to sell my V10

 

Man that sounds like th etruck to have then.

 

I bought my 95 w/ 98k on it for $9k. I got it from the orig owner and he just had the front end rebuilt and tranny rebuilt last year(less than 5k ago). It runs like a champ and tows like one too. He gave me a folder that was 5 inches thick of everything ever done to it. This might have been my best deal ever. I love the PSD and the extra cab. I just wish it had a 3rd door, but I can't complain. I don't sit in the back, the kids do...haha

 

I found out that it is a 5 speed manual today. He forgot to mention that. I'm still waiting for good pics of it.

 

I love my 5 speed. You will like it too.

 

sometimes i wish mine was a stick but i tend to speed shift every stick i've ever owned

 

Get the VIN and have a Ford service center check it for dealer performed maintenance.

Just last summer I bought a '97 F250HD with 189,000 on it through ebay. I had a friend (a service manager at a Ford dealer) run the VIN for maintenance records. My truck had been fully maintained by dealers. My friend was able to verify all the claims made by the seller, such a recent water pump, brake booster/master cylinder, and so on. Any decent Ford service center will run the VIN for you, takes maybe 10 minutes. My truck runs great, and it just topped 200k pulling a 18' powerboat over the mountains to Lake George and back from Philly, averaging just over 20mpg (4x2, 5spd manual).

 

Well, I can't even get this guy to contact me back. If this truck doesn't work out, I'll atleast know not to let the mileage alone scare me off. I found one just like it only red with 95K miles. I might have to go take a look at that one.

 

My 97 cc 5-speed is the best truck i've ever owned. It now has 146,000 on it and its stock. Whene I get back to Ca.,i've been in mexico for 3 years, i'm doing $4,000 in upgrades to it. cps is only thing ever left me on side of road and that was the easyest fix i ever did.

 

I bought the best truck I have ever owned , with 177.000 mi..Absolutely love it.....

 

At 180 its just broken in.
Good luck with what ever you decide.

Bill

 

I bought mine @180 K got 215 k now if its in good shape dont hesitat. and the 5 sp is much better way to go. if you want an auto I will sell you mine and buy his 5 spd.

 

Love the auto.
Has its bugs to be worked out.
I do alot of city driving.

Bill

 

Bought my first with 161K and this one had 219K. Both were great trucks! Even thought the PO neglected them some they have a loving home now!!

HEY NEAL!! you didn't just talk about plugs and distributor caps in this forum di you!!!??? Are you kidding me!! HEHEHEHEHEHAHAHAHAH LOL