I was on my local FORD dealers lot this weekend and found a 2003 F250 4X4 Supercab XLT with a V10 and only 23,000 miles on it. I have a few questions before I go talk to the dealer.

1. What year did they start putting the 3V V10 in those trucks?
2. What should I look for as far as problems with this engine?
3. What kind of problems should I be aware of on the Superduty trucks in general?


Thanks for your answers in advance.

Dave

 

1. What year did they start putting the 3V V10 in those trucks?
2005.

2. What should I look for as far as problems with this engine?
Nothing really. The 2V used to have an occasional case of the spark plug poppin out of the head - but that was remedied by 2003

3. What kind of problems should I be aware of on the Superduty trucks in general?
Can't think of anything. If you're into the 'gas mileage' thing (I'm not) you will be dissapointed. You might see about 9mpg in town and 13mpg hwy.

 

Pagnew thanks for answering my questions. I am going to go drive the truck this week. I am not to concerned about the mileage its a 3/4 ton truck its going to suck. I am more looking for the increased payload and towing capacity than anything else. I just dont know if I want to hold out for a slightly used PSD Superduty. I am also looking at hanging a snow plow off the front end something I really dont want to do to my current truck.

 

None really. Just the standard Ford quirks... Failing power door locks, multiswitch (turn signal) that goes bad, etc. Auto tranny should last you about 150K miles. The front auto hubs are generally crap. It should be a great truck for you, especially with only 23K miles.

 

Thanks for all the anwers. I went and drove the truck last night and talked to the dealer. I noticed on the test drive that the truck wandered like a Class 8 tractor truck does. Do all Superduty trucks do this? It really doesnt bother me that much because I am used to it in larger trucks. I am going to take my time with this one and see what happens.

 

Was it the truck following lines in the road or did it feel like the steering was loose? The steering box loosens over time and needs to be tightened via an adjustment screw.

 

The steering felt a little loose but nothing that really concerned me all that much. I could correct the wander with out to much effort on the wheel. And maybe it was me being overly sensetive to driving a new vehicle or it could be the OCD that I have picked up some where.

 

The V10 motor is a great reliable motor. I feel it requires less attention to run than the PSD (or any diesel). This is my opinion as I am sure some PSD folks will differ.

The only way I'd consider a diesel is if I towed heavy loads often over many miles.

 

I liked the way the V10 ran when I drove the truck. I was very suprised at how smooth it actually was. I was also suprised at how high reving that motor is and quiet compared to my 5.4.

 

2005 was the first year with 3v but the 2v were a good truck and didnt have any majors problems just wasnt good gas mileage but the motor is great for power

 

I am going to need to drive the truck a couple more times. The other thing is that I am going to have to think long and hard on what I was offered on trade.

 

Well it looks like I am getting closer to buying the truck. I drove it again last night and figured out why it wanders around so much. There was a screw in the right front tire causing the tire to be low. Now all I need to do is get financing and work out what the dealer is giving me for my F150. That and trying to convince the wife I really need a snow plow for it.

 

Good Luck with the process....and if you get the truck - hope all works out for you!

 

Thanks.... I have been waiting a long time to find a Superduty.

 

cant go wrong with the superduty. i just picked up a 01 5.4 with a 8 foot fisher plow setup.i had a 97 150 4.6 what a difference. love those extra 5.4 horses.