About to buy first diesel! - Diesel Forum

PlayerZ · 10-15-2009, 07:59 PM

Hey guys,

I found a truck that I really like its a Ford 08 F-350 with 21000 miles for 30k. I think its a good deal but any way I started to look on the forums to see how people like the truck and so on. But now I'm scared that the motor (6.4) is no so hot and I should look for somthing else.

What do you guys think?

sparkyj · 10-15-2009, 08:39 PM

i have the same year and motor and love it. 82,000 miles on it with power adders and dpf delete kit, no problems other than the radiator that ford took care of

. biggest thing is watch the idle time, they dont like it

sameolething · 10-15-2009, 08:55 PM

'08 F250, 6.4 PSD here also.

Going on 36k. No mods, all factory stock.

Had the radiator replaced under warranty and a few re-flashes. Other than that, all good.

The only gripe I have is the stupid, fuel wasting regens.

If you decide to buy, purchase the Ford ESP for peace of mind.

Good luck with your decision.

PlayerZ · 10-15-2009, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by sameolething

'08 F250, 6.4 PSD here also.

Going on 36k. No mods, all factory stock.

Had the radiator replaced under warranty and a few re-flashes. Other than that, all good.

The only gripe I have is the stupid, fuel wasting regens.

If you decide to buy, purchase the Ford ESP for peace of mind.

Good luck with your decision.

Whats an ESP?

sameolething · 10-15-2009, 09:00 PM

ESP=Extended service plan

PlayerZ · 10-15-2009, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by sameolething

ESP=Extended service plan

Cool how would I go about getting it? Any dealer?

Also whats the Price that normally goes with this?

sameolething · 10-15-2009, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by PlayerZ

Cool how would I go about getting it? Any dealer?

Also whats the Price that normally goes with this?

I bought mine through the selling dealer. I believe I paid around $1800.00 for it. I have a 6 yr. loan on the truck, so the added cost of the extended warranty was only a few bucks more on the monthly payment. Well worth it.

If you buy from private owner, I am almost sure you can go on-line to a Ford site and purchase the plan. Someone on here will chime in to verify this or correct me.

PlayerZ · 10-15-2009, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by sameolething

I bought mine through the selling dealer. I believe I paid around $1800.00 for it. I have a 6 yr. loan on the truck, so the added cost of the extended warranty was only a few bucks more on the monthly payment. Well worth it.

If you buy from private owner, I am almost sure you can go on-line to a Ford site and purchase the plan. Someone on here will chime in to verify this or correct me.

Thanks alot man you been alot of help!!

navistar45 · 10-15-2009, 10:14 PM

i know of a few 6.4 owners, all but one was happy, and it wasnt even his truck. it was a work truck that developed injector issues, and latter an engine. to be quite honest, i have ran across more unhappy 6.7 dodge owners.

dgeesaman · 10-16-2009, 06:06 AM

Ford Extended Service Plans | FLMowner.com

Biljo · 10-17-2009, 06:38 PM

I have 72000 miles on mine. One of my local dealers quoted me a price of 2380.00 for the ESP.

bulletbob · 10-17-2009, 11:15 PM

whatever you do, MAKE SURE you purchase the Ford ESP, not a 3rd party...or you will be sorry...