F250 Transmission Problems
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F250 Transmission Problems
I recently purchased an F250 for $8600 with 172k miles. I thought it would be a good deal as long as the maintenance was kept up on it. It appeared to have been kept up very well. I drove it for aprox. 2 weeks and hooked my 8k lb 5th wheel up to it and drove about 6 miles and it started dumping transmission fluid. I fugure it was simply time to go. I now have it in the dealership at the tune of 3200 for a rebuilt transmission.
My question is.
Did I buy a lemon?
Can I expect to get some life out of this truck or was it a bad decision?
The 7.3L Diesle engine seems to be pretty sound.
I expect to pull my 8k lb 5th wheel about 6 or 8 times a year.
Another concern I have is the rear-end (differential). Are there any issues with this model concenring this?
My question is.
Did I buy a lemon?
Can I expect to get some life out of this truck or was it a bad decision?
The 7.3L Diesle engine seems to be pretty sound.
I expect to pull my 8k lb 5th wheel about 6 or 8 times a year.
Another concern I have is the rear-end (differential). Are there any issues with this model concenring this?
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Well, I looked at the maintenance history for the truck and found that they had a new transmission at 50k miles so I assume that the existing trany has 120k miles on it.. probly time for a new one anyway. The new one will have a 3yr/36k mile warranty so I guess I got that atleast. The truck originally listed for 12,995 so I just figure I payed full price when you add the 3200 to the 8600 i paid for it. I don't feel so bad.
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If you're going to tow alot with the 7.3, you can spend $400 more and get a Suncoast set-up. Much better than stock. Also, Brians truck stop (BTS)
http://www.suncoastconverters.com/ford/transmission.htm
http://www.suncoastconverters.com/ford/transmission.htm
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Originally Posted by rdunavant
Thanks for the info. I already had the dealership hook me up with a rebuilt one with a 3 yr 36k mile warranty so i should be okay for now.
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