Looking at 2005 Ford F-250 Super Duty 4 wd 6.0 diesel 249K looks clean, approx $8000

[ezbtr]

Auto, looks great, need to ask a bit more for svc recs, what u guys think? Actually seems a bit much for what I need,, but check out attached sheet....

 

[GA_Boater]

New bed mounts? How many times has anyone had to replace pickup bed mounts in a 12-13 year old truck?

Big tires, the bed mounts and a few other items leads me to believes this baby was driven hard off-road and put up wet.

Even so, remembering from your other thread - This is way more truck than you need.

 

[sam60]

Look into what it takes to change the fuel pump.

 

[aspeck]

I see it supposedly had the EGR delete ... that may or may not solve the EGR issue those had. Looking at $1800 plus to fix if not done correctly ... with those miles I am assuming it has been done correctly, but ...

truck is way way more than you need and as GA mentioned, probably used harder than it should have been. 12 years old and 250k on odometer ... in my area that is over priced. Don’t know the pickup market in Texas.

 

[alldodge]

If the track had not been chipped the mileage would be ok. Having one run with a chip would have me walk away unless its real cheap.

 

[alldodge]

Small added thought, the Ford 6.0 is not listed as a very good motor to get.

 

[211libwtfo]

Well that many miles on a diesel is fine but that many miles on all the other components ie: wheel hubs u-joints rear end t-case.

 

[avenger79]

diesel is much more expensive to maintain as well.
as said above the 6.0 is not considered a desirable engine

check pricing on fuel filters, oil changes, etc.

we have a 2016 diesel that is in the shop for the second time this week due to gelled up diesel fuel

find a gasser, you'll be much happier

 

[alldodge]

Not to change the topic, but if your fuel is gelling then "in most cases" where your buying the fuel is the issue. The station still has summer blend in the tanks, winter blend adds some kerosene to keep this from happening. If your in a majorly cold climate area, it should be also taken care of, but could add some Power Service when filling up just incase.

It has been between 5 and 15 degrees F and there has been no issue and I'm not adding anything extra then what comes from the pump

 

[ezbtr]

drove it tonight, performance is very good, tranny has been serviced recently, fluid looks perfect as does motor oil, rear diff posi kicks in, he's had it maybe 18-24 mos and put at least $3700 in it, I can get it for 8K for sure, maybe 7K, does pull to left a tad on braking, will need either an alignment or minor front end work, and in TX, with these miles(they all high) this is a VERY good price, he's tired of putting 1K into it "every - ish time it has a problem", needs stereo, but rest of interior good

 

[ezbtr]

oh and the bed mounts were due to a faulty hitch, he had one professionally installed, I did see it and mfg label etc, NOT trashed offroading

 

[ezbtr]

fuel pump has been changed

 

[alldodge]

he's tired of putting 1K into it "every - ish time it has a problem

This gets my attention

 

[sam60]

I'm with Mr. Dodge. I would walk away from that truck. Find something stock with less miles. Your call and best of luck to you in your decision.

 

[ezbtr]

thanks guys, yeah unless it's some insanely like 5K deal, I may walk

 

[GA_Boater]

The B.O.A.T. would concern me for something that doesn't float.

 

[sam60]

thanks guys, yeah unless it's some insanely like 5K deal, I may walk

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[BWR1953]

[video]You must have a radio...Your in TX now...[/video]

I remember that song. But I don't know what a carburetor is?? :noidea: ound:

 

[avenger79]

Not to change the topic, but if your fuel is gelling then "in most cases" where your buying the fuel is the issue. The station still has summer blend in the tanks, winter blend adds some kerosene to keep this from happening. If your in a majorly cold climate area, it should be also taken care of, but could add some Power Service when filling up just incase.

It has been between 5 and 15 degrees F and there has been no issue and I'm not adding anything extra then what comes from the pump

thanks, pretty sure the station where we get the diesel is well prepared. farm community with tractors and semis all running diesel and with no issues.

it has been below zero here for over a week. truck seems to do ok if temps are 5 and above.

this is a Nissan truck so their first attempt attempt at a diesel. engine is cummins so very good engine. personally I think they may have gotten the fuel system wrong when they designed the truck.
for instance I assume you have a Dodge truck? you can go to any diesel pump? this truck can only go to automotive pumps as truck filler will not fit in the fuel receptacle. Apparently Nissan missed that little point. LOL that becomes annoying when you are pulling a 30 foot trailer and have to find the right size pump.

we will probably be getting rid of it soon, which stinks as the truck itself is amazing, however it gets used as a work vehicle and not being able to run it for over a week costs a lot of money. will probably get a gas version of the Titan to replace it.