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Old Dec 11, 2023 | 03:44 PM
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I guess I'll be "that guy" and say if you're only towing 3k skip this truck all together and look at an F150 that's in better shape with 1/4 of the miles and minimal idle time.
 
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Old Dec 11, 2023 | 04:43 PM
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You may have ended up with the boss' truck vs the 9$ hr kid that fires it up cold right foot down and goes to part shop, repeat 10 times a day.

Maybe consider a full complete fluid flush. Then you would know your fluid situation is OK. Check belts, hoses and all that stuff.
 
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Old Dec 11, 2023 | 04:48 PM
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Originally Posted by CheeseheadFord
I guess I'll be "that guy" and say if you're only towing 3k skip this truck all together and look at an F150 that's in better shape with 1/4 of the miles and minimal idle time.
Looks as he is committed.

Dude said in his opening sentence.
"I’m new here. Recently picked up a 2018 F250 xlt and I’m still sorting things out and learning."
 
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Old Dec 11, 2023 | 06:30 PM
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Interesting observations - I didn’t mention it, but the drivers seat was re-upholstered by dealer prior to me purchasing it as well!
 
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Old Dec 11, 2023 | 06:43 PM
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Some good info in this thread. My most recent vehicles didn’t have hours tracked etc. only odometer and drivers seat wear.
 
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Old Dec 11, 2023 | 06:53 PM
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So I actually bought a similar truck. mine was a 2012, 110k miles, 7000 hours of idle time on the clock. It was owned by the state of NM and had extensive by the book records from dealers. I bought the truck, drove it three years, 80k miles, plowed snow in the winter and it was my daily. We handed that truck down to our son in Kansas who needed a good farm/utility truck. It still runs great with over 220k miles on it and well over 7000 hrs of idle time.

I wouldn't hesitate for a second based on my experience, I would buy another truck with those hours.
 
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Old Dec 11, 2023 | 07:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Radfish3
Interesting observations - I didn’t mention it, but the drivers seat was re-upholstered by dealer prior to me purchasing it as well!
Big fat butt boss. Spilled his coffee, farted and they wanted to give the new owner a fresh fart pad.

Probably got a good truck.
 
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