Hey everyone! Brand new member and don't really know if I'm posting this correctly, so accept my apology in advance. I need to make a fast decision about which truck to keep: a 2004 F250 V10 auto w/80k miles OR 2000 F350 psd 7.3 manual w/200k miles. One has to go. They are both used for stone mason work, periodic towing, no more than a ton in the bed and driven approximately 40k miles/year. V10 gets around 11.5 mpg, the 7.3 around 19.5 mpg. Awesome mileage for the 7.3 but repair and maintenance is starting to add up to a lot of $$$. Experienced input will be greatly appreciated!

 

hello all, I am greeting you from Bend ,OR in the awesome pacific northwest ,this site is nothing less than amazing with the amount of info and knowledge.I hope to be here for awhile learning and contributing as well.My truck is a 03 f350 6.0 psd cc srw had new engine installed by dealer at 63k and running good since.Just did the hi idle mod which I thought was pretty cool and simple ,planning on ccv re route soon and ordered parts for coolant filter,oil drain,hcfm plug, to start off my mod list.

 

Hi everybody I am Greg and I recently picked up an 06 F250 with the 6.0L. Just wanted to introduce myself. Have a good Thanksgiving.

 

Bought a 00 F-350 V10 Crew cab 4X4 long bed ( yeah , it's a tiny lil thing ) coming out of Arizona ( carfax shows Cali all it's life till last year ) , work truck with some dings and wrong color w/105K , should have no rust . Thought about flying out to see it , maybe I should have , we'll see .

There was a F-250 4X4 V10 Lariot I really wanted but even with low miles (60 K ) the truck was too old (99) to get a decent interest rate and the loan duration was too short and payment wasn't were I wanted to be . ( Was a grandpaw truck ). Funny , 1 year older made the difference .

So it's a wait and see . Should have it in a week or two ( having it transported- was cheaper than the gas to drive it back )

Already thinking about how to protect it from rusting here in Ohio .

After checking it out it will go straight to the body shop for ding/dent repair and I may paint it next year .

Very nice forum by the way .

SxS ( yeah , it's a gun thing...)

PS I'm going to need a spare and a radio , theft recovery and they're missing . Anybody have either for sale ( steel or alloy 16" round holes ) or factory radio w/cd you may PM me . Guess I should wait to see if they cut the pig tail first.........

 

It's amazing how time seems to go at warp speed when searching eBay for the ideal F250. Wife and I own a 2007 F150 King Ranch super crew. We bought it new and we love it. Despite the conventional tow rating of over 9000 lbs, she struggled (the truck, not my wife) with a 30' camper trailer recently. We are now looking at buying a nice trailer but are concerned that the F150 just doesn't have what it takes to pull a heavier trailer. So, I'm thinking an F250 SWD turbo diesel with 3.73 gear ratio should be strong enough.
Would appreciate knowing the best places to search on-line for a reasonably-priced F250 here in Canada.
Thanks a lot. Mike

 

Hello all checking in from the middle of Montana!

I just recently purchased a slightly used White 1999 F-250 Super Cab Short Box Lariat. It has the mighty Triton V-10 engine and I'm loving it so far.

Cheers!

 

Hi all,

New owner of an 01 F250SD, SC, LB, XLT, 7.3, Auto, 4x4. Had about 115k when I bought it and have put 2k on it. My first Ford and my first Diesel.

I split my time between Sacramento and Eureka but will be mostly in Eureka and the surrounding areas next year. I'm no expert on diesels but I'm learning and I'm always willing to lend a hand on projects (you get some help, I get to learn...win/win). My factory service manuals are in the mail so hopefully a year from now I'll be able to tear the truck down and rebuild it blindfolded.

I do have some questions but will read through the forum first and then post where appropriate.

 

Hello Everyone, My name is Chris and I have an 2004 F350 6.0 Turbo Diesel 4x4

 

New b to this forum but owned powerstrokes sine 93 Now have a 08 f250 lariat hello to everyone

 

Howdy all...another FNG here. Just getting back to Ford truckin' again after several years w/o a truck. Just bought a 94 F250/7.5L for a farm truck; it shouldn't see too much hard surface time (probably couldn't afford the gas!). The truck has about 86K miles on it now and is good shape. The engine runs well but has the standard oil drip at the timing chain cover and small coolant leak at the oil-water heat exchange block. Can live with oil issue but plan to deal with the coolant problem soon. Will be asking for suggestions down the road.

 

Hey guys! Just introducing myself. Im in the process of buying an 08 F250. I was very excited about getting it until i talked to a friend of mine. He works for the local ford dealership in the wash and detail department, and he was telling me how his boss(not sure if he ment owner or manager) has always had f250's but his current one has been having a lot of problems and he had trade it in for an expedition. He also told me that the newer f250's are constantly being worked on.

After he told me all of this i got very worried, i doubt anyone wants to buy a new vehicle thats constantly breaking down. So ive decided to start an account to gain info and contribute mine. Im a veteran on some mustang forums and my family's blood will always run blue till the end.

Now that aside, does anyone know if the dealership im buying my f250 from can alter its oasis report in any way? I just want to get the most accurate and honest history on the truck before i buy it.

 

Hello everyone!
New member to the forum, but I have been lurking for a long time. Finally registered.

My rig is a 08 F-250SD, crew cab, short bed, XLT, 5.4, 6spd, 4X4 off road pkg, 4.10's. Looking forward to using the forum!!!!!!

 

wellnot knew just havent been here i awhile but my tranny blew up in my 1999 F250 2 wheel drive 7.3 l
lost reverse an makes a hell hell of clattering does move forward but still hell of a racket
lol so looking for another transmission

 

hope evereyone has a great holiday season,and u have your thinking caps on cuz i need help!!!!!

 

Don't have my truck yet. Looking and thinking hard on an 06 F350 Lariat with 43k miles, 6.0 auto, 4x4, lb, sc.
Is $30 too much? Also, is there any way to find the as-build specs off the VIN? I'm trying to verify the rear end gears.
Thanks from Oregon