Difference between 2003/2004 F250?
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Difference between 2003/2004 F250?
Hey guys!
I'm looking to get out of my 150 and into a 250. I saw what was advertised as an '04 F250, but the guy selling wasn't 100% certain.
So, on an F250, how do I tell the difference between years?
Thank!
I'm looking to get out of my 150 and into a 250. I saw what was advertised as an '04 F250, but the guy selling wasn't 100% certain.
So, on an F250, how do I tell the difference between years?
Thank!
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The Mirrors. (grantted that they are infact the Trailer tow mirror) Ii it has the turn signal lamps on the mirrors then its an 04 and up. Also you could look at the vin sticker.
1990/ Vehicle Identification Number
The tenth digit of the Vehicle Identification Number
indicates the vehicle model year.
VIN CODE YEAR VIN CODE YEAR
L 1990 2 2002
M 1991 3 2003
N 1992 4 2004
P 1993 5 2005
R 1994 6 2006
S 1995 7 2007
T 1996 8 2008
V 1997 9 2009
W 1998 A 2010
X 1999 B 2011
Y 2000 C 2012
1 2001 D 2013
COPYRIGHT - FORD MOTOR COMPANY DEARBORN, MICHIGAN
1990/ Vehicle Identification Number
The tenth digit of the Vehicle Identification Number
indicates the vehicle model year.
VIN CODE YEAR VIN CODE YEAR
L 1990 2 2002
M 1991 3 2003
N 1992 4 2004
P 1993 5 2005
R 1994 6 2006
S 1995 7 2007
T 1996 8 2008
V 1997 9 2009
W 1998 A 2010
X 1999 B 2011
Y 2000 C 2012
1 2001 D 2013
COPYRIGHT - FORD MOTOR COMPANY DEARBORN, MICHIGAN
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Yep, check the vin to know for sure. Also, anything built in late 03 will probably be considered an 04 model. If you're looking at one with the 6.0 diesel, take the vin to a Ford dealer and ask them to run an oasis report for you. Some of the early 6.0's had a bunch of problems. 6.0 production started mid 2003.
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Thanks for the heads-up, guys. I'll check it out tomorrow when I go look again. Seems like a good deal if I can bargain on price...04? F250, 6500 miles, 5.4, clean in and out, asking $23,900 at a local used lot.
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Originally Posted by vetteless
Thanks for the heads-up, guys. I'll check it out tomorrow when I go look again. Seems like a good deal if I can bargain on price...04? F250, 6500 miles, 5.4, clean in and out, asking $23,900 at a local used lot.
I don't tihnk that is that great of a deal. i'd say jew them down to an even 23K but no more. Not for that find of milage. my 03 i bought had 42K on it and i picked her up for $20,000 and its a Crew-cab Sport
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Originally Posted by ccerniglia
I don't tihnk that is that great of a deal. i'd say jew them down to an even 23K but no more. Not for that find of milage. my 03 i bought had 42K on it and i picked her up for $20,000 and its a Crew-cab Sport
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my brother has an 03 w/ the lights on the tow mirrors. his is a millenium edition though if that matters.
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Well, I have an 03 CC with the 5.4L. I wouldn't use any of the stuff on the truck as a guide. Mine came with just the regular mirrors, and I now have the tow mirrors, other people have made lots of mods. But the VIN doesn't (shouldn't) lie.
Now, that is some great mileage on that, no doubt. I still think you can get 'em down fairly considerably. I got mine with 29,000 miles on it 2 years ago (so the truck would have been barely 2 years old) for $21,000. Of course, you also didn't say if it was an XL (doubtful), XLT, Lariet, or King Ranch. That could have a huge factor on the pricing. Sometimes the toys on it is what sells it!
Now, that is some great mileage on that, no doubt. I still think you can get 'em down fairly considerably. I got mine with 29,000 miles on it 2 years ago (so the truck would have been barely 2 years old) for $21,000. Of course, you also didn't say if it was an XL (doubtful), XLT, Lariet, or King Ranch. That could have a huge factor on the pricing. Sometimes the toys on it is what sells it!
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Originally Posted by vetteless
6500 miles, not 65000. Supposedly the owner fell ill after buying the truck and couldn't use it much.
My Bad, Thats what i get for reading so damn fast. I retract my last post. Yeah thats a good effing deal. Sorry.
