I am thinking about purchasing a 1990 F-250 7.5 Diesel. I need a good work truck, but I can't afford a new truck. So I am looking at a 1990 F-250 HD Diesel with 118000 miles. It seems to be in good shape. I was wondering if any one out there had any experience with this truck and would you recommend this truck to someone with little knowledge of diesel engines.

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The diesel is supposed to be able to go 250-300k miles before major work is needed. How's the rest of the truck? Find a good diesel mechanic and pay him to inspect the vehicle before you buy. If the seller won't let you get it inspected - don't buy it.

 

I can give you some help. The 7.3L diesel was introduced in 1988 and a turbo was put on in late 1992. The PSD replaced the current diesel in late 1994. I know of several 7.3NA engines that have over 300k miles and they use little oil.

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Thanks!

1993 F-150 302/e4od/355 Limited slip. dual exhuast w/o mufflers,2 1/4" pipes with Echo Tips, headers, accel plugs/wires(8.6mm)/rotor/cap, hypertech powermodule,5% dark tint. Alpine cd player and Pioneer speakers. I need to get it Dyno Tested and qtr mile times. And someday Ill get picks!!!!!!!!!

1989 F-150 XLT 4x4 302/aod true duals with turbo mufflers, 30X9.50" wild country tires, 3:55 gears w/LS(want after market LS for front) 3" SuperLift would be nice too!

Future SuperDuty owner: But I have it the sheet filled:

F-350 SuperCab Longbed, 4x4, offroad pkg. Powerstroke(Duh!) Auto, 3:73Ls Oxford White with grey bench and VERY dark tinted windows. Maybe someday I can afford 33x12.50 BFG's Mud Terrain! Whatcha Think?

 

Check www.ford-diesel.com for info.
Oh, and its 7.3 not 7.5