Looking for recommendations (not technical)
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4th Gear
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Looking for recommendations (not technical)
Hey all,
just wanted to get opinions on the most reliable F250/350 year models and builds. I’m considering anything from ‘93-‘15.
could also give the most unreliable or builds to avoid as well.
thanks!
just wanted to get opinions on the most reliable F250/350 year models and builds. I’m considering anything from ‘93-‘15.
could also give the most unreliable or builds to avoid as well.
thanks!
Laughing Gas
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Oh lordy...thats a loaded question. 
Never owned anything newer that a 99 myself. That being said if my former cherry one owner 97F250club cab HD 4x4/460/auto was a 350 crew cab Id be $$$$$$$$$$$ ahead. Only complaint is the TTB front end,trying to get in the back seat and the mileage was 12 if that. My V10 gets maybe a couple MPG's better. Stay away from the 6.0 diesels.
Never owned anything newer that a 99 myself. That being said if my former cherry one owner 97F250club cab HD 4x4/460/auto was a 350 crew cab Id be $$$$$$$$$$$ ahead. Only complaint is the TTB front end,trying to get in the back seat and the mileage was 12 if that. My V10 gets maybe a couple MPG's better. Stay away from the 6.0 diesels.
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I’ve had a 5.4l gas burner so wouldn’t want that build. I’ve also never owned a diesel so it’s a bit intimidating with not having any experience working on that type of engine. Anything else is fair game so long as it can pull at least a 10k trailer.
Tuned
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The 10,0000 lbs towing puts you right at the limit for '93-'97 Gas. From '99 to '16, you get more Towing / GCWR and i'm not aware of any major issues that would be of concern. V10's you might hear about spark plug issues or the 6.2 V8 having a valve spring issue, but both are few and far between.
When looking 2 1/2 years ago, I knew i wanted an older 3/4 ton Gas Ford and was intrigued by the V10. I had rented a few V10 Class C motorhomes and really liked the power delivery (even towing our 6000 lbs boat). Ended up finding a low mile '03 F250 V10 and have been happy with it. Liked the older style interior/dash, the cable actuated throttle, and even the front leaf springs, but most of all love that V10 sound and power delivery. It's not my daily driver either.
It’s more about maintenance by the previous (and current) owner(s) that will determine reliability. If there's a certain engine package and/or look you prefer, than zero in on those year ranges. Don't think reliability should a major concern given you find one in good condition
When looking 2 1/2 years ago, I knew i wanted an older 3/4 ton Gas Ford and was intrigued by the V10. I had rented a few V10 Class C motorhomes and really liked the power delivery (even towing our 6000 lbs boat). Ended up finding a low mile '03 F250 V10 and have been happy with it. Liked the older style interior/dash, the cable actuated throttle, and even the front leaf springs, but most of all love that V10 sound and power delivery. It's not my daily driver either.
It’s more about maintenance by the previous (and current) owner(s) that will determine reliability. If there's a certain engine package and/or look you prefer, than zero in on those year ranges. Don't think reliability should a major concern given you find one in good condition
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