F250 Diesel Good Price

[jonp]

Looking at a 2009 F250 with the 6.4Diesel.
4wd
Excellent condition
Crew Cab
125,000 miles

I read online about some of the known problems with this engine but some have been addressed like a seperate fuel filter/booster.

Price $26,500

[fixit]

125k is barely broke in! Considering what trucks are going for right now, that's probably good, but I haven't been in the market since I got the deal on my truck 3 years ago. I've put 30 k on it, and could probably sell it for more than I bought it for! Crazy!!!

[Winger Ed.]

In 2006, I bought my first and only new truck.
A Fleet model extended cab F250 Super Duty: Bench seat, 6 speed stick, 5.4 gas motor, rubber mats, wind up windows,
no sound proofing package, AM/FM radio, plastic grill with the old style $20. headlight bulbs, and stamped out steel rims.
It was $21,600 out the door.

Last week it turned over 60,000 miles, and all the maintenance is on 1/2 time.
The trans fluid is recommended to be changed at 60,000 miles--- I did it at 30,000. All scheduled maint. is done like that.
I'd thought about trading it off, but the blue book always hung around $7,000. tops.

Being a el cheapo fleet model, It wouldn't make a decent down payment on a new, fancy 'city truck'.
I'd be afraid to put some stupid price on it now in case someone came along, thought it was a great deal, and paid it.

[dh2]

The 6.4 motor was the problem that caused Ford to stop using IHC engines, if a engine repair is needed the cab must come off, so add $1000.00 to your repair bill every time that happens , As retired Ford dealership mechanic I have one thing to say about the 6.4 Diesel motor, STAY AWAY, get a 6.0 or a6.7

[sigep1764]

Theres a reason 6.4's can be had cheaper than the older or newer models or cheaper than Cummins or Duramaxes for that matter.

[Ickisrulz]

Almost $27K seemed high to me. I looked online and saw many similar trucks for quite a bit less. I don't know where "Planet Reality" is, but if you are not in the south, you might want to consider doing a little traveling to find a vehicle that has not been exposed to winters and salt.

[downzero]

Ford's diesels after 2002 are garbage and I wouldn't take one for free

The 6.0 was the worst but they're all garbage.

[Budzilla 19]

126,000 on a 6.4? Get ready for, at a minimum, head gaskets,( head bolts too), high pressure oil pump, and if that fuel system has ever seen ANY WATER, injectors, too. Plus,the fact that has been mentioned already, you got pull the cab just about every time you need to work on that engine! Some things can be done from the top, but not much. If it didn’t have fresh oil changes regular, add a $1200 turbocharger to tha bill already! Good luck to you which ever way you go. As always, this is my opinions , based on a 20+ year career of working on all kinds of Diesel engines.

[jdfoxinc]

Love my 7.3L superduty the transmission not so much.

[Idaho45guy]

In 2006, I bought my first and only new truck.
A Fleet model extended cab F250 Super Duty: Bench seat, 6 speed stick, 5.4 gas motor, rubber mats, wind up windows,
no sound proofing package, AM/FM radio, plastic grill with the old style $20. headlight bulbs, and stamped out steel rims.
It was $21,600 out the door.

Last week it turned over 60,000 miles, and all the maintenance is on 1/2 time.
The trans fluid is recommended to be changed at 60,000 miles--- I did it at 30,000. All scheduled maint. is done like that.
I'd thought about trading it off, but the blue book always hung around $7,000. tops.

Being a el cheapo fleet model, It wouldn't make a decent down payment on a new, fancy 'city truck'.
I'd be afraid to put some stupid price on it now in case someone came along, thought it was a great deal, and paid it.

I tried to buy that truck a couple of years ago from Ford. I just wanted a basic no-frills 3/4-ton 4x4 pickup with a gas V8. They couldn't get one. Told me all the new trucks were fancy full-optioned $65k+ pickups. Apparently, yuppies with beards and Cabela's flannel shirts are more important to Ford than those of us who work for a living.

[Ickisrulz]

Ford's diesels after 2002 are garbage and I wouldn't take one for free

The 6.0 was the worst but they're all garbage.

In my limited experience and knowledge, I'd say the 6.0 is preferable to the 6.4 in that (almost) anything needing repair can be taken care of by a typical amateur mechanic in his driveway. This is not true with the 6.4. Additionally, the weak spots on the 6.0 can be taken care of without too much trouble or expense and it becomes a fairly reliable engine.

I don't know that I have heard anyone call the 6.7 Power Stroke garbage. It has been in service now for 11 years (three generations) and has a good track record. I have owned a 7.3, still own a 6.0 and have a 2020 6.7. The 6.7 has so much more power that it isn't even close.

[Winger Ed.]

I tried to buy that truck a couple of years ago from Ford. I just wanted a basic no-frills 3/4-ton 4x4 pickup with a gas V8. They couldn't get one.

There's a trick to it.

You have to go out back and find the Fleet salesman.
He's in a little shack or WAY back in the corner of the offices.
He's the guy you see to buy school buses, tow trucks, ambulances, flat beds with the big Konig tool boxes, etc.

When I wanted to get mine, I went into the showroom, and told the salesman what I wanted:
3/4 ton, Extended cab, manual trans, gas fired V8, cheap interior package, steel rims, and this is not negotiable.

Salesman, "Sure. Let me show you these ($65,000) Diesel King Ranch ones we just got in.
Oh, and Ford doesn't make a manual trans. any more". Basically,,,,,,, he wouldn't let me have what I wanted.

I left, called back and asked for the Fleet salesman. I told him what I wanted.
He said, "I don't have one on the lot, but they have three in Houston.
I can have one sent up here tomorrow".

This thing has the big 12" clutch, and the trans takes two gallons of fluid, has a PTO port,
and weighs 100 pounds more than the automatic--- which was a $1,000 option.

And yeah,,,, fancy city trucks are insanely profitable compared to a stripped down fleet model.
There is probably more profit in a city truck than the fleet model sells for.

[jonp]

I researched this truck before this post. The 2008-2011 had problems. I am very familier with the particulate capture from the diesel having had one on two International daycabs.

If the 10-12 known problems like the fuel boost, radiator etc have been taken care of is this a decent buy? Im hopeful as the owner already did the fuel so must have known what was going on

[jonp]

There's a trick to it.

You have to go out back and find the Fleet salesman.
He's in a little shack or WAY back in the corner of the offices.
He's the guy you see to buy school buses, tow trucks, ambulances, flat beds with the big Konig tool boxes, etc.

When I wanted to get mine, I went into the showroom, and told the salesman what I wanted:
3/4 ton, Extended cab, manual trans, gas fired V8, cheap interior package, steel rims, and this is not negotiable.

Salesman, "Sure. Let me show you these ($65,000) Diesel King Ranch ones we just got in.
Oh, and Ford doesn't make a manual trans. any more". Basically,,,,,,, he wouldn't let me have what I wanted.

I left, called back and asked for the Fleet salesman. I told him what I wanted.
He said, "I don't have one on the lot, but they have three in Houston.
I can have one sent up here tomorrow".

This thing has the big 12" clutch, and the trans takes two gallons of fluid, has a PTO port,
and weighs 100 pounds more than the automatic--- which was a $1,000 option.

And yeah,,,, fancy city trucks are insanely profitable compared to a stripped down fleet model.
There is probably more profit in a city truck than the fleet model sells for.

Been there. Try to tell a floor guy you want vinyl not carpet and fabric as its easier to hose out. You get "the look" because all the lumbersexuals need an $80,000 decked out rig to go to Cosco and would never actually put something like plywood or firewood in the bed. It might scratch

[AnthonyB]

I have a 2008 bought when I came back from Iraq in 2007. Mine has had no problems and been very well maintained. I actually prefer the DPF over the newer blue juice based on cost. I am back in AL to stay now and we have no emissions tests to worry about.
Tony

[jonp]

Moot now. Truck is gone after less than one week on the lot

[Finster101]

Be thankful for unanswered prayers.

[Winger Ed.]

all the lumbersexuals need an $80,000 decked out rig to go to Cosco and would never actually put something like plywood or firewood in the bed. It might scratch

I see that here too.

Guys buy these fancy, incredibly expensive, two story- 4WD, 6 mile per gallon, city trucks to go deer hunting with once a year.

Then going down through the Hill Country during deer season, they're parked off the road at the property's gate
so they won't get scratched between the road and their campsite.

[Mal Paso]

Keep your eye out for a Cummins. I had a ford with a cornbinder diesel, Cummins is Sooooo Much Better.

[jonp]

Keep your eye out for a Cummins. I had a ford with a cornbinder diesel, Cummins is Sooooo Much Better.

I've got a 500HP Cummins in my current truck.

Ive run Cummins, Cats, Mack etc but the best pulling was a Detroit Diesel Multi Torque. Pulled like a beast and got 1mpg better than my current. Doesn't sound like much but figure $3.75 diesel and 120,000 miles a year. 6 vs 7mpg is more than a couple banana splits

[wildphilhickup]

I have me a 1995 OBS, F350, 5 Speed, 7.3 Powerstroke, Dually! I be the Original Owner.

I am in the process of upgrading it. Can you say "500 HP" ?

1) Fuel Bowl delete
2) Mechanical Fuel Pump delete
3) Air Dog II Gen 4 Lift Pump
4) Banks Monster Exhaust
5) Banks Intercooler
6) SS Up Pipes
7) Super Duty Hydroboost
8) KC 300X Stage 1 Turbo 63/68 0.84
9) CNC Fuel Block - SS Lines to both Front & Rear of block.
10) CVV Mod
11) 3" Billet Intake Manifold Plenums
12) Super Duty Power Steering
13) Mishimoto Aluminum Radiator
14) Clutch Pedal Interlock Delete
15) Super Duty Belt Tensioner Upgrade
16) 160cc /30 Single shot injectors

[pmer]

We had 6.4 diesels back in the day. It seemed to me that there emission systems would get plugged up if you didn't drive them like you stole it. I'd let it warm up good then beat the snot out of it once or twice a day.

[jonp]

We had 6.4 diesels back in the day. It seemed to me that there emission systems would get plugged up if you didn't drive them like you stole it. I'd let it warm up good then beat the snot out of it once or twice a day.

I dealt with the emission systems like that in a semi. We had to remove the secondary filter and bake it overnight in an oven to remove the soot and then reinstall it. If you did that it was not a big deal. I don't know if the small truck engine would let you do that type of thing.

[pmer]

I dealt with the emission systems like that in a semi. We had to remove the secondary filter and bake it overnight in an oven to remove the soot and then reinstall it. If you did that it was not a big deal. I don't know if the small truck engine would let you do that type of thing.

The 6.4's that the company used had a mode called REGEN. When that would kick on it would produce a huge cloud of blue smoke for something like 30 seconds or so maybe less. I bet it was not fun for a tailgater. I suppose it was cleaning out something in the emission system. I had a independent mechanic once tell me that after a customer drops one off for repair [for emission related codes] and the customer left the first thing they would do is start it up and work the throttle even holding it down to the floor and sometimes that's all it needed.

The one I used, I had for few years and it had close to 100K miles. It was brought in for repairs several times and hauled in once too. That was all during the warranty period. Some how after warranty it straightened out and ran good and I started to like it. Living in Minnesota I never plugged in and it started good in the winters. But it seemed to like or need running at full output occasionally. Maybe it helped keep some sensors and etc. cleaned off or something.