F250 V10 Whats reputation?
 

I'm looking at this 2001 supercab 250 V10. I know nothing about the motor, but have read some older post about the 99 model spark plug problems. I can accept the mpg. Looking for a good deal that has some pulling power, for that occassional 16' lowboy tractor thing. I don't know if I can post this but the truck is about 30 miles from me on EBAY. What should I know about the V10 before considering it.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...151631490&rd=1

just my opinion... buy a diesel instead...

It'll be THIRSTY, but other than that, it looks solid. It's never had a gooseneck or 5th wheel installed, and there's no receiver under the bumper. Also, I don't see any holes on the dash from where a brake controller would be installed. Oh, and it's got 3.73 Non-LS gears, which will give you the best mileage.

zaairman, Thanks. I saw the light hook-ups and figured they used the bumper hole for pulling. I think the price is fair and you are correct. For short hauls the taller gear will work for fuel economy. I would prefer the lower gear, but whos picky when the price is right.

Um... I don't think that truck has ever had a ball on the bumper. Go look at it and crawl under the rear end. Betcha you can see where a hitch was once installed. No big deal though. A factory hitch will cost you $240 from Ford. And the truck will do just fine hauling with the 3.73 gears, especially on the highway. My dad's work has a 2003 F-350 CC Dually V-10 with the 4.30LS gears. That sucker gets about 11 MPG UNLOADED.

my dad has an 03' f-250 4x4, crew cab, long bed with 35s on it and he averages 11.5 mpgs. the truck has 60000 miles without one problem. the v-10 is great motor.

My dad has 2 of them. 185K on one, and it has never had a problem, it is an excab short bed with the 3.73's, it gets 15 on the highway unloaded, and 9 whether you have 10k or 3k lbs on it city or highway, dont ask why.

My dad has a 05 F250 with the V10. The truck has never had a problem. Gets around 10-11 mpg.

Well, since everyone's dad has one and has had no problems.......and since I'm a dad.........hmmmmm. I guess I shouldn't be too worried about the motor. Ha ha Thanks for the tips guys. I really appreciate it.

my son's dad[me] has an 05' v-10 and the motor is great. unless you are pulling really heavy loads all the time there is nothing wrong with a v-10.:rocker:

It will be fine, most diesel people I know except contractors just buy it because its a status thing

you know, the same kind who buy F150 FX4's and then never ever even engage 4x4, then they trade it in 2 years later

the V10 is a good motor and will save you quite a bit of money up front over the diesel.

My dad has an excursion with the V10 and has never had one problem and the pulling power is effortless.

The V10 is a good motor. Its a thirsty engine (but what do you expect from a 6.8L engine), but you will never be lacking for power.

I would look for a 3v V10 rather than the older 2v's.

The 2V one will be just fine. Only a new truck will have the 3v but I didnt think it was in his price range