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2004 7.3l?
Senior User
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 348
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From: Memphis, TN
Just saw the pics...and the descripition: "THIS IS A RARE 2004 FORD F-250 WITH A SPECIAL ORDERED 7.3L TURBO DIESEL ENGINE, PLATINUM EDITION PAINT JOB AS WELL" This is....by all visual indications...a 2001 Platinum Edition. In order for it to be 2004, alot of other things would have to be changed BACK to look like a 2001. 85,000 miles....sounds good. $23,000.....sounds CRAZY! That same dealer would probably offer $7,000 on a trade in right now. I think they are trying to rip someone off.
Post Fiend
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 7,241
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From: Powder Springs, East TN
I ran the Vin by the Vin Decoder on FTE and came up with this
Your VIN number: 1FTNW21P84EA63397
World Manufacturer Identifier - 1st, 2nd, 3rd Positions:
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company, USA
Make: Ford
Vehicle Type: Truck (Completed Vehicle)
Brake Type and GVWR Class - 4th Position:
Brake System: • Hydraulic brake system, Class G, GVWR 8,501-9,000 pounds, Drv & Pass Air Bags & Side Air Bags, Curtains, or Canopies
Line Series, Chassis Type, Body Type - 5th, 6th, 7th Positions:
Line Series: F-Series - F250
Chassis Type: 4x4
Body Type: Crew Cab - SRW
Engine Type - 8th Position:
Engine: 6.0L EFI
Cylinders: V-8
Fuel Type: Diesel
Horse Power: 225-325
Model Year - 10th Position:
Model Year: 2004
Assembly Plant - 11th Position:
Assembly Plant: Kentucky Truck: Jefferson County, Kentucky
Production Sequence Number - 12th - 17th:
Sequence Number: A63397
Sounds like someone did one hell of a job turning this truck into a platinum edition.
Your VIN number: 1FTNW21P84EA63397
World Manufacturer Identifier - 1st, 2nd, 3rd Positions:
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company, USA
Make: Ford
Vehicle Type: Truck (Completed Vehicle)
Brake Type and GVWR Class - 4th Position:
Brake System: • Hydraulic brake system, Class G, GVWR 8,501-9,000 pounds, Drv & Pass Air Bags & Side Air Bags, Curtains, or Canopies
Line Series, Chassis Type, Body Type - 5th, 6th, 7th Positions:
Line Series: F-Series - F250
Chassis Type: 4x4
Body Type: Crew Cab - SRW
Engine Type - 8th Position:
Engine: 6.0L EFI
Cylinders: V-8
Fuel Type: Diesel
Horse Power: 225-325
Model Year - 10th Position:
Model Year: 2004
Assembly Plant - 11th Position:
Assembly Plant: Kentucky Truck: Jefferson County, Kentucky
Production Sequence Number - 12th - 17th:
Sequence Number: A63397
Sounds like someone did one hell of a job turning this truck into a platinum edition.
Lead Driver
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 7,092
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From: San Diego, CA
Interesting that the VIN plate is an '04. Too much 2001 era stuff to be a salvage with a 7.3 stuffed under the hood. The odometer is analog...definitely '01. As well as much of the interior and front end (grill, lights). Very fishy...
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 1,329
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From: IN
That is what I am saying when rebuilding motorcycles I can get a new title for the title year or if it is an old bike pre 70's HD you can use an old title because only the motor had a VIN number. I think it is a rebuild but I emailed them asking some questions I seriously doubt the will reply though.
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Hotshot
Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 17,988
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From: La La Land
I can't add anything to this thread that hasn't been said. You guys caught all the obvious stuff: coolant color, headlight lenses, front parking lenses, analog ODO, etc. Most obviously a rebuild or a Frankentruck.
Anybody run an OASIS on the other forum?
I will reiterate, however, something's waaaaay screwy with the ad. Wonder if the dealer would like a little visit from the state inspectors?
Probably not....
Pop
Anybody run an OASIS on the other forum?
I will reiterate, however, something's waaaaay screwy with the ad. Wonder if the dealer would like a little visit from the state inspectors?
Probably not....
Pop
Elder User
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 682
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From: South Eastern MN
The Vin DOES NOT match the truck! No adjustable foot pedals, no 6.0, opaque headlamps, full dark amber marker lights, 01 and older style battery clamps, old style overhead console, analog odometer, the old powerstroke badges, green coolant... The says it has the 6.0, full center console, standard overhead console w/ rail, a painted front grill, painted wheel lip moldings, side auxiliary step and lights, telescoping TT power heated lighted mirrors, textured body collored mirrors, hmmm, but it has the 60/40 folding rear seat, it says JEWELED headlamps, thats all I found. 
Posting Guru
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 1,459
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From: Wyoming
Wow very interesting....... looks like its been wrecked or just rebuilt with two other trucks, its definatly two different trucks pieced together. It looks good though. Would be neat to see it in person, the quality looks good in the pics, hard to say what you would see in person looking close..
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Joined: Nov 2007
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They didnt start puting head rest in the rear seats until 2004, which is kind of wierd that it has it, unless they owner swapped. Also all the lariats after 1999 have wood or simulated wood trim on the doors. This truck does not. It also has the 6 disk CD changer as well, which was a newer option too. No heated seats though, which most 2002 or 2003 and up models should have. I think it is some kind of salvage vehicle that somebody tried to build and replace parts from.
