I've been wanting to get an f-250 for a while. Ill be using it to trailor my track car. I found a 99 f250 ext cab with a triton v10 at a dealership here. 120,xxx miles. They're asking 9 grand for it. What is usually considered a good price for this truck? I posted a link to it below. One thing i was wondering about is its power. I have read (not sure if this is accurate) that the v10 should have 310 hp and 425 ft lbs of torque. My dad has an ext cab 99 f150 with the v8, and it feels faster than this v10. My guess is its due to different gearing. Is this correct? Or is there possibly something wrong with the truck?

Used 1999 Ford F-250 For Sale | Cedar Rapids IA

 

That is about the price for that truck around my area. As to being slower than your dad's truck, gearing could very well account for the difference.

 

Someone else will have to confirm since I'm not 100% sure on the early V10's but I think those are the HP and tq #'s for the later 2-valve motors, I think the 99's were in the 200's. Weight has some effect too, a V8 F150 could certainly be faster than the V10 super duty...

 

I should have posted resource. Thanks for the quick responses so far. Something i forgot to mention in the OP was i plan to pull a 2 or 3 car trailer on occasion with this as well. The cars are about 2800lbs each. Will the v10 be able to swing this?
Ford Modular engine - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

 

I'd be carefull about using wikipedia as a 'resource'. Here is something I just found here quick... 1999 Ford Super Duty F350 Review and Specs .: Articles

275HP

However I am sure it would handle pulling those cars just fine. Do you know what gears it has?

 

I have no clue what gears it has. And im sure the dealership doesnt either. Is there an easy way to find out? A marking somewhere?

And what would u consider to be the maximum tow compacity of the f250 for a long haul? That article you linked me to said 11,000 but it was for the f350.

 

The door sticker will have an axle code.

AXLE CODES:

37- 3.73

3L- 3.73 LS

41- 4.10

4N- 4.10 LS

43- 4.30

4L- 4.30 LS

48- 4.88

8L- 4.88 LS

53- 5.38

5L- 5.38 LS

 

Redford, thanks for posting the axle info. I've wanted to find out what axle I have so I checked the door sticker and my axle was C3, and not being on the list I checked with the shop manual and found a different set of codes for the axle. I am really surprised that I have the 4.30 LS. No wonder I get around 10 mpg. Anyway, here is another set of explanations from the manual:

Axle Codes
The following lists the gear ratios on rear axles.
 31 — 3.73 non-limited slip, F-250/Excursion
 C1 — 3.73 limited slip, F-250/Excursion
 32 — 4.10 non-limited slip, F-250
 C2 — 4.10 limited slip, F-250/Excursion
 33 — 4.30 non-limited slip, F-250
 C3 — 4.30 limited slip, F-250/Excursion
 36 — 4.56 non-limited slip, F-250
 C6 — 4.56 limited slip, F-250
 41 — 3.73 non-limited slip, F-350 (single rear wheels)
 D1 — 3.73 limited slip, F-350 (single rear wheels)
 42 — 4.10 non-limited slip, F-350 (single rear wheels)
 D2 — 4.10 limited slip, F-350 (single rear wheels)
 43 — 4.30 non-limited slip, F-350 (single rear wheels)
 D3 — 4.30 limited slip, F-350 (single rear wheels)
 46 — 4.56 non-limited slip, F-350 (single rear wheels)
 D6 — 4.56 limited slip, F-350 (single rear wheels)
 61 — 3.73 non-limited slip, F-350 (dual rear wheels)
 F1 — 3.73 limited slip, F-350 (dual rear wheels)
 62 — 4.10 non-limited slip, F-350 (dual rear wheels)
 F2 — 4.10 limited slip, F-350 (dual rear wheels)
 63 — 4.30 non-limited slip, F-350 (dual rear wheels)
 F3 — 4.30 limited slip, F-350 (dual rear wheels)
 66 — 4.56 non-limited slip, F-350 (dual rear wheels)
 F6 — 4.56 limited slip, F-350 (dual rear wheels)
 81 — 3.73 non-limited slip, F-350 Chassis Cab, narrow frame (dual rear wheels)

 

Dont get hung up between 250/350 differences, the limits are pretty much the same, the 350 just has a higher GVWR which means it can legally cary more weight in the truck, but mechanically the only real difference is some taller blocks on the rear axle.

I dont tow much so I'm not a good one to ask. 8k is about as heavy as I have hauled, and half that weight was in the back of the truck. It did fine, but at 8k it is rather slow accelerating. Still did fine maintaining speed limit on the highway going up hills and all, but some of the steeper country roads require going down into 3rd.

 

That 99' will have the NPI (non performance improved) 2V 6.8l which is rated at 275hp and 410tq. Nothing wrong with the NPI engine really, its just if I was buying a V10 I would go for the PI 6.8l which has 310hp/425tq and does not fall on its face as quick in the upper rpm range. The NPI trucks also had a lower tow rating than the PI trucks. If possible get a truck with 4.30 gears although 4.10s will work also. The 3.73 gears should have never been put in the gasser SDs. (I know because I 3.73s in my truck)

 

My sticker is blank, but there is a tag on the axle housing.

 

The price would be good in my neck of the goods, great for a retail price.

But... I agree with dkf. Having driven both the non-PI and PI, the PI is much nicer for heavy towing.

And even with 3.73's, it should feel stronger than a '99 V8. This one may not be 100% up to snuff.

I'd suggest keep looking. More ideal for you would be a PI engine and 4.30 gears. Those make for awesome towing rigs.

 

Well I have a 2000 V-10 and I kick my self in the butt everyday for not buying a diesel. After reading all of this I'm guessing my truck is the non-PI and now I'm going to see what gears I have. Will it make a difference if I was to change the gears? I pull a 28ft boat and my truck is pretty sluggish pulling up hills and starting out from a dead stop. My friends diesel truck pulls it like it's not even back there. I say buy a diesel if you plan on towing. I went with the V-10 because I liked the looks of the truck better. Well if you really wanna buy a V-10 hit me up because I'll sell you mine so I can buy a diesel

 

Gears will help a LOT. The gassers need to rev to make good power.

 

What would be good gears to change out to? Will it help the MPG any? I have 37 tires and a 8" lift. Thanks