this is my first posting. I have a 1997 F350 crewcab with 94,000 looking for a newer one but am not sure which year/engine to get. Want a truck to pull a 25' travel trailer. Loved the 7.3 not a single problem. Not sure what to expect with the newer engines.

 

hey guys.
new owner of a 2003 F-250 XL with 169K on the clock.
ex fleet vehicle, but i have maintenance records, and i can verify that the oil was changed every 3000 miles on the dot, which ususally ended up being every month and a half. haha.
ive had the truck for a week now and am fully enjoying it.

more info
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/9...irst-ford.html

 

How's everyone doing? Introducing myself for the first time. Call me Z, I don't own Fords but I do work on them almost everyday. In the military currently deployed, and I have a couple of 06 to 09 F150s, F250s to F350s super duty Diesels and one 03 V8 f250 gasoline. Not much experience but know and learning more and more each day. Been a mechanic and die hard enthus. of the car world since 98 and actually went out and got my feet really wet in 2003. Did a couple years of school, became a private mechanic, became part of 2 racing teams as a mechanic/fueler (team tiger racing's 03 BMW M3 and NoHotwire's Car N Driver 350z), now a special mechanic in the military. Hope I will learn and continue to gain knowledge. Thank you.

 

Just purchased a 2011 F-250 Super Duty. Love the truck. Hope to get a 5th wheel and do some traveling. Looking forward to learning more about my truck.

 

New to this site but have been driving a 250 since Aug of 07'. First, a 08 F250 6.4 ex cab long bed and, since Nov 09', a 10' 250 6.4 4dr manual long bed. Love the truck, engine and space! Have yet to put any aftermarket gizmo's on it but have been looking hard at some banks hardware. I am currently deployed and am looking forward to getting back into the truck. Already have a spray in bedliner and put some good miles on it. So far, it's averaged 18-20mpg on the highway and around 12-15 in the city. Still breaking it in since it only has 14,700 miles on it. Can't wait to get home and put some more great miles on it. Any suggestions on mpg improvements I am open to them! Thanks!

 

Hello! I recently purchased my first Ford truck on Aug. 29 and after finding some good information on this site I decided to join and become part of the community here!! I bought a 1974 Ford F100 from my landlord for $800, it wasn't running so I rebuilt the carb, put a new fuel pump in and installed a new electronic ignition. Needless to say my landlord was very surprised when I drove it out of his yard, I think he was a little disappointed to sell it. It's not in perfect shape but is pretty straight and has little rust for a truck that has been around since 74 and lived in MN the past 10 years. I am very excited about this truck.

The second day I had the truck I found a set of 20in. chrome rims that are all pitted and nasty, I picked em up for $150 with the tires!! The back two bolt right up but I had to bring the front two to the machine shop to get the center bored a little. The rims sort of look a little ridiculous but are much more reliable then what was on the truck when I got it, and for $150 I could not pass them up.

Well its good to be a part of this community and hope I can contribute to it as well!!

Here are some picks of my truck....

This is a dark pic, has the rims on the back, bad side of the truck.


Here is a pic of what it looked like when I drove it into my yard, the good side


Thanks!

Brandon

 

I found my way here out of pure necessity. I am stranded and will need some expert advice before I take my tuck into a local shop. That is if I can find a reputable one. Otherwise, I'm SOL.

So Hello to all and I hope I can get some help here in order to roll down the road once again.

Thanks,
Jenny

 

Hello, new to the site, but not new to the SD world. I had a 99 F250 crew cab 4x4 7.3 and foolishly sold it. Now I have recently acquired a 2000 F350 crew cab 2WD 6 speed manual that only had 93,xxx miles on it . I'll be looking around and checking things out. Later...

 

new to the site... hoping to pick up a 2000 ext cab long bed 4wd 7.3L up this weekend...

 

Bought my first Ford truck a month ago and have been reading on here trying to figure it out after years of Chevrolets. 1995 F250, extended cab, long bed, 2WD, auto - and the main reason I wound up with it, the 460. Bought it with less than 93K on it and in great shape. Been driving it everywhere and have put about 1000 miles on it, which is usually 3 months for me. 10-12 mpg, but I love that big block.

 

Hello, what a great forum you have here, lots and lots of great info. I've been a long time lurker in the 6.0 diesel section trying to get a heads up on what I should be expecting w/ my 05 6.0. I guess Ill finally start posting. Thanks for all the help and info.

 

Greetings All...Just ordered a 2011 F-250 SuperDuty Lariat last Tues. Dealer say about 8-10 weeks. This will be my 4th P/U, second Ford. Previously had a '87 GMC S-10, '98 Chevy Silverado 2500 & a 2000 Ford Sport Trac. Hey, does the Sport Trac count?.

Currently driving a '09 Wrangler Rubicon, but the Mrs and I are looking to haul a trailer and the Rubi just won't cut it. I waited for the Chevy/GMC 2500 HD's to show up before deciding, the Ford won hands down. See you in the Forum...

 

Hello everyone, I have been here for a little while on the F-150 side but i just got a 2009 F-350 6.4 PSD. This is my third Ford I've had a 89' Bronco, then a 04' F-150, and about a month ago a 2009 F-350. I grew up around Fords and it stuck with me. FORD ALL THE WAY!!!

 

Been getting valuable info here for years but this is my first post. Having some trannsmission issues i can't seem to resolve!!!!

 

Newb here.

Looking for info and such on my fords.
2006 F-250 supercab 4x4 with 5.4 and 6 speed
1979 F-250 reglar cab 4x4 351 4 speed
Also have a 79 302 in my 1977 Jeep CJ-7

Thanks!