'03 Ford F-250 with V-10 gas engine
Hello fine people: Tomorrow I go to look at a 2003 F-250 for sale. It has the 6.8 ltr V-10 gas engine with 425 lb ft torque and 165,000 miles. It is 4wd and has many options that look attracti...
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With 35" tires does it still have the factory gears or did they replace them. You will want a minimum of 4.30`s with those tires, 4.56`s would be ideal.
As for longevity, no need to worry they go a long time upwards of 400k miles with no issues.
The spark plug problem was fixed in 02.
Gas mileage should be decent for what it is. I can get 14 (with 4.30`s) on the hwy. towing my 9200lb 11 1/2 foot tall trailer I get 8mpg. no its not a diesel but OK none the less.
Check the exhaust manifold bolts. they are a known failure. mine has 2 broken ones now that I will be fixing this winter.
At that mileage and with a lift check the front suspension. wheel bearings, ball joints, tie rod ends, etc.
Good luck!
As for longevity, no need to worry they go a long time upwards of 400k miles with no issues.
The spark plug problem was fixed in 02.
Gas mileage should be decent for what it is. I can get 14 (with 4.30`s) on the hwy. towing my 9200lb 11 1/2 foot tall trailer I get 8mpg. no its not a diesel but OK none the less.
Check the exhaust manifold bolts. they are a known failure. mine has 2 broken ones now that I will be fixing this winter.
At that mileage and with a lift check the front suspension. wheel bearings, ball joints, tie rod ends, etc.
Good luck!
