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need advice for buying
hey im looking to get a 2000-03 ford 250 super duty fx4....with a 5.4.
few questions id liked answered is
1st. gas mileage? i do alot of driving with no wieght and nothing in the back.
what will it do around town anf hwy?
Towing? the most i ever put in about 1 1/2 how much will that drop it?
2nd. problem areas? where do these trucks have problems?
3rd. maitenance? how expensive is it to up keep these..and is there alot other than then normal thing( oil, lube, brakes etc...)
thats all i wanna know and any hting else you can offer would b great!
few questions id liked answered is
1st. gas mileage? i do alot of driving with no wieght and nothing in the back.
what will it do around town anf hwy?
Towing? the most i ever put in about 1 1/2 how much will that drop it?
2nd. problem areas? where do these trucks have problems?
3rd. maitenance? how expensive is it to up keep these..and is there alot other than then normal thing( oil, lube, brakes etc...)
thats all i wanna know and any hting else you can offer would b great!
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I get around 11 to 13 mpg on both Hwy and Town. I pull a 28' goose neck cattle trailer with mine and it drops to around 7 fully loaded, it really gives the old girl a work out. You can load the bed with as much as she will handle and wont notice a difference.
The problem areas ive had are the individual coil packs, ive only replaces two and they are about $80 new. (not a big deal to replace if you know which cylinder is the problem)
Up keep is normal just oil and grease. The 5.4 is by far the cheapest motor for up keep.
Ive got a 99 f250 5.4 4x4 and this truck takes a beating, I tow the max and then some almost once a week and it wont stop. Most people think because its a 5.4 its got to be a dog, but realy these new motors are engenered alot better basically i would compare the 5.4 with the old 460. And even the v10 doesnt have that many more horses, and parts are about half the price as diesels.
The problem areas ive had are the individual coil packs, ive only replaces two and they are about $80 new. (not a big deal to replace if you know which cylinder is the problem)
Up keep is normal just oil and grease. The 5.4 is by far the cheapest motor for up keep.
Ive got a 99 f250 5.4 4x4 and this truck takes a beating, I tow the max and then some almost once a week and it wont stop. Most people think because its a 5.4 its got to be a dog, but realy these new motors are engenered alot better basically i would compare the 5.4 with the old 460. And even the v10 doesnt have that many more horses, and parts are about half the price as diesels.
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Originally Posted by TractorM3
hey im looking to get a 2000-03 ford 250 super duty fx4....with a 5.4.
Originally Posted by TractorM3
2nd. problem areas? where do these trucks have problems?
Originally Posted by TractorM3
3rd. maitenance? how expensive is it to up keep these..and is there alot other than then normal thing( oil, lube, brakes etc...)
If you do not know the history of the SD that you buy, then I would recommend a complete service. Engine oil/filter, tranny fluid, coolant, transfer case, spark plugs, etc. This way...you have a fresh start and begin a history trail.
Also...before buying...make sure to get an Oasis Report from your local friendly FORD service dept (just need the VIN). This will give the history of any warranty work and TSB performed. Plus...a CarFax is also a good idea.
Good luck...and enjoy your SD!
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