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New Truck!!
I am thinking about buying a 2000 F250 V10 Lariat 4x4 that has 196K miles on it. It is nearly bone stock except for tires. I was wondering the average life of the V10's and if I should look out for any problems to avoid a large repair bill. Its at a great price because it is in the family. Please help!!
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I got mine, same year, almost same mileage (165K), but it's an XLT not a Lariat.
Oil changes and spark plugs are the best things to check for, although mine pitched a fuel pump about a month after I got it. Ball joints if it's a Super Duty, as well as the ESOF vacuum lines if it's a 4X4.
Supposedly these engine are VERY reliable of well taken care of (regular oil changes, spark plug changes and torque checks on the plugs. I have no problem taking mine out to the middle of nowhere for a weekend with my family, I'm not worried it's going to strand me.
Basically worry about the same things as you would with any other vehicle, fluids changes, etc. There are guys on here that have over 300K on their V-10's.
Oil changes and spark plugs are the best things to check for, although mine pitched a fuel pump about a month after I got it. Ball joints if it's a Super Duty, as well as the ESOF vacuum lines if it's a 4X4.
Supposedly these engine are VERY reliable of well taken care of (regular oil changes, spark plug changes and torque checks on the plugs. I have no problem taking mine out to the middle of nowhere for a weekend with my family, I'm not worried it's going to strand me.
Basically worry about the same things as you would with any other vehicle, fluids changes, etc. There are guys on here that have over 300K on their V-10's.
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Thanks barthel!
To my knowledge it has been very well maintained. I am very glad to hear that it can go 300K+ if taken care of. I'll be sure to check everything you mentioned. Thanks again!!
To my knowledge it has been very well maintained. I am very glad to hear that it can go 300K+ if taken care of. I'll be sure to check everything you mentioned. Thanks again!!
...& fat Monty
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