Need some help/advise -
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Need some help/advise -
My son recently had an incident with my old Ranger, and it is now gone.
He has found (what we think!) is a good bargain on a 2004 F-250.
It has:
• Less than 60,000 miles on the odometer.
• 5.4L V8
• Auto
• 4x4
• 4.10:1 gears (limited slip)
• SuperCab
• Short wheelbase
• FX4 package
• Towing package
• Bedliner
• From what I can see/tell, the body and paint are in very good conditon, and the interior is very good, with a 'little wear' on the left-hand side of the seat back, on the driver's side. (No doubt from getting in/out. The wear is where your kidney would be, while sitting in the seat.)
Here's my situation.
I know NOTHING about the F-250.
This is a private sale, and the truck is less than $15,000, and has been inspected. No Warranty.
What should I/we look out for????
I've heard of issues with changing the sparkplugs on the 5.4L, but, I'm not sure of what years are affected, if any.
What kind of reputation does the '04 F-250 w/ 5.4L have? Any problems? (I can't find any, doing a search on the 'net.)
Thanks in advance for your help and advise.
He has found (what we think!) is a good bargain on a 2004 F-250.
It has:
• Less than 60,000 miles on the odometer.
• 5.4L V8
• Auto
• 4x4
• 4.10:1 gears (limited slip)
• SuperCab
• Short wheelbase
• FX4 package
• Towing package
• Bedliner
• From what I can see/tell, the body and paint are in very good conditon, and the interior is very good, with a 'little wear' on the left-hand side of the seat back, on the driver's side. (No doubt from getting in/out. The wear is where your kidney would be, while sitting in the seat.)
Here's my situation.
I know NOTHING about the F-250.
This is a private sale, and the truck is less than $15,000, and has been inspected. No Warranty.
What should I/we look out for????
I've heard of issues with changing the sparkplugs on the 5.4L, but, I'm not sure of what years are affected, if any.
What kind of reputation does the '04 F-250 w/ 5.4L have? Any problems? (I can't find any, doing a search on the 'net.)
Thanks in advance for your help and advise.
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The spark plugs breaking wasn't an issue until 05-06. IIRC they changed to a two piece design for the later 07+. Your truck would be a 2V 5.4, they added extra threads in the heads after 02. The 5.4 is arguably one of the most reliable motors. Just keep up with the oil changes And the usual stuff. It will last a long time. The only other issue is the exhaust manifold studs. They can break causing an exhaust leaks. If it's an issue most shops can handle it.
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I may be the lone dissenter here but (to me) that sounds terrible expensive for a 10 year old truck. Otherwise it sounds like a nice truck.
ADDED: if HE's purchasing it to replace your lost truck then money is no object.
ADDED: if HE's purchasing it to replace your lost truck then money is no object.
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I looked at KBB and they're saying between $14,1xx and $16,7xx is 'fair value' for that truck, especially the low number of miles on it.
This won't be 'my' truck. This is going to be his.
He's going to pay for it....... 100% after he pays me the $$$ that we've discussed/I mandated.
I am going to pay for it, and he's going to pay me back, with 5% interest.
Me???? I'm looking at three different trucks. Two Ford(s) and another brand. (Not sayin' which one. I don't want to get ran out of here on a spike!!)
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