Looking to buy 2007 Ford F250 diesel....
Anyone have any experience with this model of truck? The owner says it will haul up to 15,500 pounds- we need one to haul up 13K for sure. It has 265 K miles & he's selling it at $12,800. Do you think...
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Agree above.. 6.0l Ford engine can be problematic if you are not up to speed on all necessary modifications to bullet proof the engine.
2008 introduces the 6.4l, this is a better engine, but has a Diesel Particulate Filter and regen cycle, which uses unburned diesel to clean a particulate filter. You can remove the DPF and tune out the cycle, which makes it a much better engine. Lots of modifications can still be done to make this a better engine.
2011 and up has a new engine again... the 6.7l.
There are a LOT of dealers in my part of the country that will not take a 6.0l in on trade, or sell, due to the potential problems with the 6.0l.
The moral however, is be aware of what you are getting in to, and be prepared to make the recommended upgrades and perform the maintenance required.
I have an '08 F250 with a deleted DPF and DPF cycle tuned out. I haul at the bumper about 8,500lbs. I wouldn't hesitate to haul a bit more, maybe 10,500lbs, but that would be about it. My 08 F250 is rated for 12,500lb with a weight distributing hitch. 16,900 for a 5th wheel.
Buy more truck than you need.. I'd be looking at a F350 dually as well.
2008 introduces the 6.4l, this is a better engine, but has a Diesel Particulate Filter and regen cycle, which uses unburned diesel to clean a particulate filter. You can remove the DPF and tune out the cycle, which makes it a much better engine. Lots of modifications can still be done to make this a better engine.
2011 and up has a new engine again... the 6.7l.
There are a LOT of dealers in my part of the country that will not take a 6.0l in on trade, or sell, due to the potential problems with the 6.0l.
The moral however, is be aware of what you are getting in to, and be prepared to make the recommended upgrades and perform the maintenance required.
I have an '08 F250 with a deleted DPF and DPF cycle tuned out. I haul at the bumper about 8,500lbs. I wouldn't hesitate to haul a bit more, maybe 10,500lbs, but that would be about it. My 08 F250 is rated for 12,500lb with a weight distributing hitch. 16,900 for a 5th wheel.
Buy more truck than you need.. I'd be looking at a F350 dually as well.
