Tow vehicle: 97 F250 Powerstroke Diesel **sold**
Posted: Fri Jul 11, 2008 2:40 pm
* 1997 Ford F250 Powerstroke
* 299k miles
* 2wd
* 18-20 MPG
* 4 speed automatic
* 225 HP, 480 lb/ft of torque
* Regular cab long bed
Very strong running motor, great economy. Frigid A/C. Dual fuel tanks (17 and 16 gal). XL trim package. Rubber floor, Vinyl bench seat. Towing mirrors. Great for a work truck or towing a camper. Great for towing a race car to the strip or track.
I've owned the truck for just over 3 years. It was a fleet truck for PPG Autoglass in the south before I bought it which is why it has so many miles. I put on around 35k miles in the time I owned it. Items changed in those 3 years: glow plugs, water pump, fuel pump, starter, batteries, front brakes, cam position sensor. I also had a professional full tranny flush done. I noticed the front brakes could use attention again. The tires were replaced a little over a year ago and have about 10k miles on them. Visually they look like there is 80-90% tread left.
Rotella 15w40 and filter changed every 5000 miles.
Kelley Blue Book trade-in value for fair condition is $3695, Private party value is $5615 for fair condition.
I would have loved to keep the truck, but a second child pushed me into getting a crew cab so we didn't have to take 2 vehicles to go somewhere. I will certainly miss the inexpensive reliability. The bed is mismatched. It's from a 2000 Super Duty. It fits and works fine, but doesnt look quite right. It neve
* 299k miles
* 2wd
* 18-20 MPG
* 4 speed automatic
* 225 HP, 480 lb/ft of torque
* Regular cab long bed
Very strong running motor, great economy. Frigid A/C. Dual fuel tanks (17 and 16 gal). XL trim package. Rubber floor, Vinyl bench seat. Towing mirrors. Great for a work truck or towing a camper. Great for towing a race car to the strip or track.
I've owned the truck for just over 3 years. It was a fleet truck for PPG Autoglass in the south before I bought it which is why it has so many miles. I put on around 35k miles in the time I owned it. Items changed in those 3 years: glow plugs, water pump, fuel pump, starter, batteries, front brakes, cam position sensor. I also had a professional full tranny flush done. I noticed the front brakes could use attention again. The tires were replaced a little over a year ago and have about 10k miles on them. Visually they look like there is 80-90% tread left.
Rotella 15w40 and filter changed every 5000 miles.
Kelley Blue Book trade-in value for fair condition is $3695, Private party value is $5615 for fair condition.
I would have loved to keep the truck, but a second child pushed me into getting a crew cab so we didn't have to take 2 vehicles to go somewhere. I will certainly miss the inexpensive reliability. The bed is mismatched. It's from a 2000 Super Duty. It fits and works fine, but doesnt look quite right. It neve