Although the Ford Family Plan pricing is very attractive, we can't justify paying for a new truck that will mostly sit in our driveway. Full coverage insurance on said new truck is also a bummer.


So...we're looking at used Fords and I see a lot of them around the 100k mile mark. Just how reliable are these Powerstrokes at that age considering they've been maintained properly? How many more miles of service can one expect? Consider this OP completely cluesless when it comes to knowledge of diesels. I have this concept in my head that diesels last longer, feel free to debunk if necessary. I know one thing...I don't think I would buy a gasoline engine and not expect to start having some problems soon at that mileage.

Thanks!!!

P.S. I guess I should state what we intend to do with this truck. Haul hay and make dump runs with our 16 foot trailer. Haul our toy (Tandem bicycle) to Tandem rallies throughout the U.S. Anything else a truck is needed for, i.e. Home Repot runs etc... It will NOT be used as a commuter vehicle.

Any modern diesel that has been taken care of will last a very long time. Mine currently has 217k on it and runs very strong. Heres a good thread for ya http://ford-trucks.com/forums/showthread.php?t=404959


luke

Although the Ford Family Plan pricing is very attractive, we can't justify paying for a new truck that will mostly sit in our driveway. Full coverage insurance on said new truck is also a bummer.


So...we're looking at used Fords and I see a lot of them around the 100k mile mark. Just how reliable are these Powerstrokes at that age considering they've been maintained properly? How many more miles of service can one expect? Consider this OP completely cluesless when it comes to knowledge of diesels. I have this concept in my head that diesels last longer, feel free to debunk if necessary. I know one thing...I don't think I would buy a gasoline engine and not expect to start having some problems soon at that mileage.

Thanks!!!

P.S. I guess I should state what we intend to do with this truck. Haul hay and make dump runs with our 16 foot trailer. Haul our toy (Tandem bicycle) to Tandem rallies throughout the U.S. Anything else a truck is needed for, i.e. Home Repot runs etc... It will NOT be used as a commuter vehicle.

Evaluate the year in question. The early 6.0 liter Powerstrokes have a horrendous reputation. My 2005 has been diagnosed with a leaking rear main engine seal. 2005s are otherwise considered to have many of the early bugs worked out.

We're actually looking at 2000-2001 year models. Seems like asking prices are running around 19-20k with close to 100k miles on them. I've never owned one, but I have an uncle who works in the gas fields in Norther N.M. and he said the 2001 diesels were a rock solid engine. He's had nothing but problems with his current 2004 model.

ps - thx for the link stroker...

I have 2000 f-350 Crew Cab dually 4x4 6 speed manual with 139,000 miles. Still running strong. Pull 25 ft tandom goose neck with 580 case backhoe all over New Mexico, test drove 2004 6.0 didnt like it, I will stick with my 7.3

have banks power pack with edge juice with attitude, banks brake, AFE intake

The late version 99 F250 has just turned 200K miles while the 00 Excursion has 148K miles. I have and would drive any vehicle anywere today. The F250 went to Maine and back two years ago with 130K miles for a total of 3,500 miles. The X last year drove to Glacier national park then to Teton national park for a total of over 2,000 miles at 135K miles with no issues.

As long as the motor, tranny and and truck has been taken care of you should have no problems with finding a good one with over 100K miles.

Just a side note for you. The 99's and 00's are virtually the same except for the early 99's which have slightly smaller rotors (thinner), older style turbo, and an old style airbox.

The 01's are known of a mechanical diode issue in the auto trans version. When it fails a new tranny is required costing $3,000-4,000. I'm not 100% sure but either 01 or 02 was the year Navistar/International switched from forged rods to powerder coated rods which is also what the 6.0's have.

Next year when I go shopping for a third diesel, the only years I'm looking at are late version 99's and 00's duallys. These years you don't have to worry about mechanical diodes and powder coated rods and still get the newest body style.

I have 101,000 and a cam sensor is the only problem I have ever had.

a "100,000 mile ford" is about as reliable as one with 1 mile on it...not very reliable! lmao! j/k
For me it would come to If I want to pay for they engine parts that MAY go bad...Look for one with a warranty IMO.

I have a 2003 F-250.80,000 & not a single problem.I pull about 8000 to 12,000 every day since new. I know some of the early 6.0's were trouble prone,I must have got a good one.If the truck was well kept up, thers no telling how long she'll run.I must tell you, I also have a 7.3PSD and the 6.0 will run circles around it,wether your towing or just plain driving!

in our transit busses 250000 miles on 3 in the fleet 1998 versions no troubles other than occasional tranny prob or cam sensor.

The late 99 and 00 models were good. I seem to remember a lot of problems in the early 99 models. You can tell the early ones apart by the PSD badge being on the front of the quarter panal. If you want to go with a newer model 7.3, they got retuned for more power for the 01-03 models. People who have those last years of the 7.3 really like them. If I was going to have one it would be one of those. The engines themselves will run forever; you just need to make sure you don't have a bad year or one that somebody rodded the piss out of. The auto trans doesn't seem to last very long. I like the 6-spd personaly. The rest of the power train is well built. Frequent change intervals for the fluids is important to gearbox life. Check service records or talk to the previous owner. Be patient when shopping and good luck.

i have 2000 4x4 p/s diesel with 155k on it. alot of those miles towing heavy loads. the only problem yet was one cam sensor at 140k it was like 125$ and 5 minutes to replace. still on the original trans. has 80 hp chip, 4" exhaust, air intake and its all i have ever needed towing 10k. i changed all fluids to amsoil synthetics at 20k. i go 10k on oil change intervals and have sent the oil in to anilys and it comes back A ok. find a nice clean one and more then likely the maintence was kept up like the truck was.

i have an 01 F350 crew cab dually, and I pull a 45 foot tri axle enclosed trailer complete with a race car and all the equipment i need four days a week. the truck is very reliable and she pulls just as good as the day i took her home new. i plan on owning this truck for as long as it runs. I have the edge juice chip, a knn intake, and a 4 inch exhaust, the 7.3 is a darn good truck, and you can expect a lot of use out of it

I Agree, Per My Signature, I Have A Service Truck With Over 190,000 Miles And 12,000 Hours On It, Truck Runs Daily 4-8 Hours When I Work.it Has The 7.3 Psd In It.