Looking at 2011 to 2016
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Tuned
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Looking at 2011 to 2016
I'm in the market for a 2011 to 2016 F250 or SRW F350 6.2, extended or crew cab, short or long bed, with power locks and windows, and factory elocker. 50000 to 80000 is ideal mileage but looking up to like 115000.
What is the key points to look at with these trucks specifically? Mainly stuff that is 6.2 or superduty specifically, I'm comfortable with evaluating vehicle health in general. Thank you for your time.
What is the key points to look at with these trucks specifically? Mainly stuff that is 6.2 or superduty specifically, I'm comfortable with evaluating vehicle health in general. Thank you for your time.
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I'm in the market for a 2011 to 2016 F250 or SRW F350 6.2, extended or crew cab, short or long bed, with power locks and windows, and factory elocker. 50000 to 80000 is ideal mileage but looking up to like 115000.
What is the key points to look at with these trucks specifically? Mainly stuff that is 6.2 or superduty specifically, I'm comfortable with evaluating vehicle health in general. Thank you for your time.
What is the key points to look at with these trucks specifically? Mainly stuff that is 6.2 or superduty specifically, I'm comfortable with evaluating vehicle health in general. Thank you for your time.
Bigger brakes.
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Tuned
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Did not know that on the brakes, that's good to know, definitely want big brakes, I expect to tow around 14000lbs occasionally. I had forgot these trucks had the hour meters as well. All good info.
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I really like the 11-16 trucks. I have a 16 350, and just recently bought a 2011 250 as a spare work and plow truck. The amazing thing is that the 2011 runs like the 2016 yet has more than twice the mileage. The 6.2 is a great motor. Check for rusted bed supports if you're in a area that sees a lot of road salt, along with inner rockers. If you can find one with 4.30 gears, jump on it, but the 3.73 trucks pull fine. Good luck with your search!
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Have 55k on mine. Change oil every 10k, filter evert 5k. Rotate tires every 10k. Tow about 8k several times a year. Only issue is the tires are worn and will be changed before our next camping trip. If you get 4 WD make sure it switches in and out properly, along with 4 low. I operate mine every so often just to keep them free. Never had an issue, just a precaution.
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I believe that for 11-15, the gasoline engines had the same transmission behind them that the diesel engines had, and for 2016, the gasoline engines got a different (possibly less beefy) transmission from the diesels.
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They changed the transmission in the f250 6.2 for model year 2017-21.
I would not want to pull 14k often with a 6.2/3.73 but it will do it fine. I have pulled over 20k with my old one a few times.
I would not want to pull 14k often with a 6.2/3.73 but it will do it fine. I have pulled over 20k with my old one a few times.
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People never talk about altitude when pulling but I'm at 6500' and it makes a huge difference. I'm guessing 14k on the flats at sea level would seem much more reasonable.
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In this area it is almost impossible to find a 4.30 equipped truck, new or used. My trucks are all 3.73s, although I am contemplating a regear on my 16 350. Earlier this week I hauled a couple loads of crushed stone in my dump trailer, around a 12,000 lb combined weight. The truck did great on open two lane, but once I headed up hill to the jobsite, it was working hard. No real issues, and I will do it again, just not winning any races.
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Agreed, I pulled 14k with my 6.2/4.30 and it did it,, but you're going nowhere fast. Certainly did not feel unsafe, just slow.
People never talk about altitude when pulling but I'm at 6500' and it makes a huge difference. I'm guessing 14k on the flats at sea level would seem much more reasonable.
People never talk about altitude when pulling but I'm at 6500' and it makes a huge difference. I'm guessing 14k on the flats at sea level would seem much more reasonable.
I am at sealevel and getting on the freeway with around 20k isnt exactly kamikaze but people are smart to let you merge.
But yeah it will tow in a pinch if needed, 2wd F250. Suspension takes the load just fine just have to almost wrap it out in every gear to get to speed.
I just got my manager a 4x4 f250 crew cab long bed 6.2/3.73. I am probably not putting a GN hitch on it.
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Just did a 100,000 mile service on my 2015 F350 SRW 6.2L.
Changed all fluids including differentials, transmission, and transfer case.
New track bar - bad bushing and ball joint were causing death wobble.
New radiator (aluminum core, plastic cans) these are notorious for leaks.
Changed 16 spark plugs.
For me it was worth it.
Changed all fluids including differentials, transmission, and transfer case.
New track bar - bad bushing and ball joint were causing death wobble.
New radiator (aluminum core, plastic cans) these are notorious for leaks.
Changed 16 spark plugs.
For me it was worth it.
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