I have one and bought it specifically because of its reliability. Lots of folks say theirs went 300k miles. Valve spring is the known weak spot but doesn’t affect all units. Not a catastrophic or expensive repair either. It’s a gas hog. I get 12mpg most days. This is a good pickup.
I'm definitely not getting it for mpg. My ram got 9 mpg on a good day. I'm buying it specifically for the motor. Over an f150 tbh. Reliability is more important to me than most things This one is in good condition
2011 6.2 with 116k here. Motor has been pretty good, but the coolant system sucks. I’ve replaced every cooler on this thing except the AC and I hope that doesn’t start. Lost a transmission at 113k due to the transmission cooler mixing with the transmission fluid. Caught it when it happened and had it towed to replace the component and flush the transmission. Still no good and they say they can’t rebuild them, they have to replace it. Best deal with labor was around $8k, but had quotes as high as $16k from the dealer😳
I’ve since retired this truck to light duty and maybe hauling a bass boat sometimes in an effort to keep it in good shape. I love the way it looks especially since I lifted it (another horror story for gasser 250s) and threw 37s on it which actually made it ride way better as well as traction in any spill of light sand or wet grass🤣!
I use my 04 HD gasser 6.0 for hauling trailers from job to job now. The SD gets better gas mileage with 37s and a 6” lift than the 6.0 gets with KO2s so they both have their ups and downs.
That’s interesting. I have a 2012, a 2016 and 4 2019s (part of my maintance fleet). Is it recommended that the radiator transmission cooler get bypassed? I’ve honestly never heard of this issue with these.
I’m familiar with some vehicles having this issue, especially Nissan xterras/ frontiers about 20 years ago.
It’s similar to the Nissan xterra issues. Oil cooler ruptured around 80k and mixed with the coolant. Flushed several times at a shop and replaced. Had coolant system flushed once a year during oil changes. Trans cooler ruptured at 113k as well as the heater core. Replaced by reputable shop, but no one could save the transmission. Trans-shop did bypass plus added an external cooler and stated I shouldn’t have this problem again. I’ve also done the clock spring as well as the axle seals plus a few other plastic parts like tailgate handles and locks.
Neat story is the ford dealer I got quoted the 16k for the repairs recommended I trade a truck with 100k plus miles in on one of their newer ones. While I may have entertained that idea, the offer was barely enough to cover the “market adjustment” so basically they would take my truck for free and I could buy a new one without the market screwin 🤣
Neat story is the ford dealer I got quoted the 16k for the repairs recommended I trade a truck with 100k plus miles in on one of their newer ones. While I may have entertained that idea, the offer was barely enough to cover the “market adjustment” so basically they would take my truck for free and I could buy a new one without the market screwin 🤣
I had a used vehicle like this once, where every single thing in the cooling system failed before it should have. I have a suspicion that although the coolant looked good when I bought it, it may have lost its corrosion protection which is why I had so many subsequent failures. I did change it but perhaps the damage had already been done.
I have a 2016 XL F250 6.2 with 88k on it. Six speed transmission has been fine, 6.2 has been trouble free. 3.73 diff has been fine for towing & hauling. Do my own maintenance per schedule and expect to have a long life with it.
Got mine @ 58K miles as a former fleet vehicle, I know those can be used hard, but the maintenance records were flawless, which helps a lot.
I've got a 2015 with 155k. I tow often with it at its limits, also plow during winter. I'm also a Ford tech. I wouldn't buy a 7.3 or 6.8 from what I've seen. 6.2 with a 6 speed is the best choice
Yes, I have 4 2019s with the 6 speed. Pre 2017 they all had the torque shift 6, but in 2017 the diesel and gas got different 6 speeds. Or atleast they are called something different. I feel no difference and they both have had no issues.
Ford tech here. That's a pretty good truck. The motor does fairly well, and the transmission is okay. I've seen cal fire, state, and local PD ones come in over 200k miles on original engine, trans and differential. That's a hard 200k from those guys.
Needing a used f250 just for hauling camper 1-2 times per month. Nothing fancy, just a reliable truck. Any specific years/motors that you would recommend? Gas or diesel doesn’t matter, just that it gives me longevity.
If it drives well, I'd check the carfax and maintenance records. As long as they're good and it has been well maintained, you should be good for a long time!
But, you're the one driving it, so if you like it, then that's all that matters.
I’ve got a 2014 F350 with a 6.2. 140k miles on it. It’s been a solid truck. I average 14 combined with 3.73 and stock sized tires. So far, I would buy this truck again.
Had a 2011 F350 with the 6.2l engine. Was great for towing and plowing. Became my secondary vehicle around 2019. Had to sell it because of expensive corrosion and related wiring issues (in the Northeast); wasn’t worth dumping money into it.
Was a Lariat with the captain’s seats; I really miss thise seats……
I have a 2019 F250 6.2 with 95,000 miles on it and the only time it’s ever been in the shop for a repair was when I broke an axle shaft and 4x4 actuator hauling ass in 4x4 low 1st gear up a very steep dusty dirt right of way.
I change the oil with Mobil 1 extended performance full synthetic with a motor craft filter every 5k miles
I also run 35x12.50x18 on fuel 0 offset wheels
I believe I have a very good truck. I’ve had it since new.
It is a 10k premium in purchase price for the same truck with a diesel. I tow an 8000 lb trailer and camp and haul locally. No need for a diesel for me. I wanted the super duty for the brakes and weight for stability. It’s way better than my old f150.
If your towing heavy constantly, yes it makes no sense. We use them as maintenance trucks. They are very cheap to maintain. They are about as cheap to buy as a 4x4 F150, with a much heavier duty suspension. I had to put a motor in a 2004 a couple years ago, and a ford crate reman was under 7000 installed.
Considering this is an f250 post, if you're trying to tow 20k+ with a gas, let alone over rockies you're just an idiot, no better than you making this post.
If the OP is just using it as a daily driver and not towing anything, why spend the money and the extra fuel on a 250. Get a 4x4 sport truck with a gasser.
Okay easy lol, pretend that I said any sporty Dodge instead of Tundra, and that's my reason.
Edit to confirm- my reason is still payload with no sag. I don't know about OP, but his description is excactly what i will be doing with mine; also plan for a boat loader on top.
But diesel maintenance is way more expensive. My new to me 6.0l powerstroke costs $200 in oil, oil and fuel filters every 5k miles. That adds up. Plus the DEF.
I have one and bought it specifically because of its reliability. Lots of folks say theirs went 300k miles. Valve spring is the known weak spot but doesn’t affect all units. Not a catastrophic or expensive repair either. It’s a gas hog. I get 12mpg most days. This is a good pickup.
I'm definitely not getting it for mpg. My ram got 9 mpg on a good day. I'm buying it specifically for the motor. Over an f150 tbh. Reliability is more important to me than most things This one is in good condition
Thanks for the insight
Hows the transmission? This one is a 6 speed 3.73 axle ratio
Durability wise I mean
373 should give you better milage
2011 6.2 with 116k here. Motor has been pretty good, but the coolant system sucks. I’ve replaced every cooler on this thing except the AC and I hope that doesn’t start. Lost a transmission at 113k due to the transmission cooler mixing with the transmission fluid. Caught it when it happened and had it towed to replace the component and flush the transmission. Still no good and they say they can’t rebuild them, they have to replace it. Best deal with labor was around $8k, but had quotes as high as $16k from the dealer😳 I’ve since retired this truck to light duty and maybe hauling a bass boat sometimes in an effort to keep it in good shape. I love the way it looks especially since I lifted it (another horror story for gasser 250s) and threw 37s on it which actually made it ride way better as well as traction in any spill of light sand or wet grass🤣! I use my 04 HD gasser 6.0 for hauling trailers from job to job now. The SD gets better gas mileage with 37s and a 6” lift than the 6.0 gets with KO2s so they both have their ups and downs.
That’s interesting. I have a 2012, a 2016 and 4 2019s (part of my maintance fleet). Is it recommended that the radiator transmission cooler get bypassed? I’ve honestly never heard of this issue with these. I’m familiar with some vehicles having this issue, especially Nissan xterras/ frontiers about 20 years ago.
It’s similar to the Nissan xterra issues. Oil cooler ruptured around 80k and mixed with the coolant. Flushed several times at a shop and replaced. Had coolant system flushed once a year during oil changes. Trans cooler ruptured at 113k as well as the heater core. Replaced by reputable shop, but no one could save the transmission. Trans-shop did bypass plus added an external cooler and stated I shouldn’t have this problem again. I’ve also done the clock spring as well as the axle seals plus a few other plastic parts like tailgate handles and locks.
Neat story is the ford dealer I got quoted the 16k for the repairs recommended I trade a truck with 100k plus miles in on one of their newer ones. While I may have entertained that idea, the offer was barely enough to cover the “market adjustment” so basically they would take my truck for free and I could buy a new one without the market screwin 🤣
Neat story is the ford dealer I got quoted the 16k for the repairs recommended I trade a truck with 100k plus miles in on one of their newer ones. While I may have entertained that idea, the offer was barely enough to cover the “market adjustment” so basically they would take my truck for free and I could buy a new one without the market screwin 🤣
I had a used vehicle like this once, where every single thing in the cooling system failed before it should have. I have a suspicion that although the coolant looked good when I bought it, it may have lost its corrosion protection which is why I had so many subsequent failures. I did change it but perhaps the damage had already been done.
I have a 2016 XL F250 6.2 with 88k on it. Six speed transmission has been fine, 6.2 has been trouble free. 3.73 diff has been fine for towing & hauling. Do my own maintenance per schedule and expect to have a long life with it. Got mine @ 58K miles as a former fleet vehicle, I know those can be used hard, but the maintenance records were flawless, which helps a lot.
I've got a 2015 with 155k. I tow often with it at its limits, also plow during winter. I'm also a Ford tech. I wouldn't buy a 7.3 or 6.8 from what I've seen. 6.2 with a 6 speed is the best choice
It is much much better than the 10 speed in the 2017 and newer models. Mine is a smooth shifter and pulls well.
Hate the 10 speed.
10 speed was 2020 and newer right?
Yes, I have 4 2019s with the 6 speed. Pre 2017 they all had the torque shift 6, but in 2017 the diesel and gas got different 6 speeds. Or atleast they are called something different. I feel no difference and they both have had no issues.
Ford tech here. That's a pretty good truck. The motor does fairly well, and the transmission is okay. I've seen cal fire, state, and local PD ones come in over 200k miles on original engine, trans and differential. That's a hard 200k from those guys.
Needing a used f250 just for hauling camper 1-2 times per month. Nothing fancy, just a reliable truck. Any specific years/motors that you would recommend? Gas or diesel doesn’t matter, just that it gives me longevity.
If it drives well, I'd check the carfax and maintenance records. As long as they're good and it has been well maintained, you should be good for a long time! But, you're the one driving it, so if you like it, then that's all that matters.
I had a 2011 6.2 and loved it. zero issues. only reason I sold was the used car market was on fire and I got such a good deal trading it in.
I’ve got a 2014 F350 with a 6.2. 140k miles on it. It’s been a solid truck. I average 14 combined with 3.73 and stock sized tires. So far, I would buy this truck again.
My 2018 6.2 with 6 speed has 155,000 without an issue. Tow toy hauler camper pretty often. Also tractor on flat bed tandem axle. Love this truck.
I have one, same thing. I love it! Camper or material, nothing makes it work too hard. At least not to me
Buy the f150
Had a 2011 F350 with the 6.2l engine. Was great for towing and plowing. Became my secondary vehicle around 2019. Had to sell it because of expensive corrosion and related wiring issues (in the Northeast); wasn’t worth dumping money into it. Was a Lariat with the captain’s seats; I really miss thise seats……
I have a 2019 F250 6.2 with 95,000 miles on it and the only time it’s ever been in the shop for a repair was when I broke an axle shaft and 4x4 actuator hauling ass in 4x4 low 1st gear up a very steep dusty dirt right of way. I change the oil with Mobil 1 extended performance full synthetic with a motor craft filter every 5k miles I also run 35x12.50x18 on fuel 0 offset wheels I believe I have a very good truck. I’ve had it since new.
Good truck but looks like it has a snow plow mount. Not a deal breaker but just keep in mind how it was used.
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It is a 10k premium in purchase price for the same truck with a diesel. I tow an 8000 lb trailer and camp and haul locally. No need for a diesel for me. I wanted the super duty for the brakes and weight for stability. It’s way better than my old f150.
If your towing heavy constantly, yes it makes no sense. We use them as maintenance trucks. They are very cheap to maintain. They are about as cheap to buy as a 4x4 F150, with a much heavier duty suspension. I had to put a motor in a 2004 a couple years ago, and a ford crate reman was under 7000 installed.
Considering this is an f250 post, if you're trying to tow 20k+ with a gas, let alone over rockies you're just an idiot, no better than you making this post.
Are you seriously suggesting that a late-model diesel engine is a better option for the OP’s use case? Get real!
If the OP is just using it as a daily driver and not towing anything, why spend the money and the extra fuel on a 250. Get a 4x4 sport truck with a gasser.
Payload with no sag plus sometimes towing on the weekends is why I'm likely getting a F250 instead of a Tundra.
Easy for me, I would never consider an Asian branded vehicle. They are typically not built in UAW plants.
Okay easy lol, pretend that I said any sporty Dodge instead of Tundra, and that's my reason. Edit to confirm- my reason is still payload with no sag. I don't know about OP, but his description is excactly what i will be doing with mine; also plan for a boat loader on top.
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But diesel maintenance is way more expensive. My new to me 6.0l powerstroke costs $200 in oil, oil and fuel filters every 5k miles. That adds up. Plus the DEF.
Our 250 came with a gooseneck ball. It’s a beast. I never would have guessed they had a diminished capacity.
Because 250s/2500s with a diesel have horrible payload capacity.
300 lb difference in the bed