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hkury00
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Nov 04, 2014

Ford V10 Questions

I am new to this very helpful site. Our plan is to go fulltime mid next year. After researching and thinking for some time we would like to start with a used 3/4 ton truck (~15-20k) and a used smallish 5th wheel (<10.000 lbs wet).
After reading many positive comments about the Ford 6.8L V10 on this website I now believe that this engine in a F250/F350 would be a good good choice.
I am hoping to find a 2005 or newer F250/F350 (automatic transmission) with 100.000 or less for around 15k.

I am interested in feedback to the following questions:
- are there any major engine issues from 2005-2010?
- are there any transmission issues?
- does short/long bed matter?
- are all V10 capable of towing 10.000 lbs?
- when buying a used Ford V10 are there specific points to consider?

Please don't hesitate to comment freely, all tips are welcome. I am excited and glad that I found this community.

Thanks
Hannes
Tow Vehicles

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    n7bsn
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    Nov 04, 2014
    To know actual tow-ratings of any particular truck, the rear-end ratio must be known.

    As for mileage, you can find amazing low mileage rigs if you keep looking. My current truck was sold brand new in Jan 2008. Over the next three years the owner put 600 miles on the truck. We figured it was sold to "an old man" that got too ill to drive and it took that long for him (or his estate) to sell it.
    It was then resold in Jan 2011 to someone that put 6000 miles on the truck in 5 months. He was using it as a daily commute vehicle the the poor-gas mileage was killing him.
    I bought it in July of 2011 with 6500 miles on it.

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