| Model year | 1985 |
| Year of manufacture | 1985 |
| First year of ownership | 2007 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | 6.9L IDI Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) |
6.8 / 10
|
| Distance when acquired | 126000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 128000 miles |
Summary:
Tough truck
Faults:
The glow plug controller failed, and was causing the glow plugs to come one every 20 seconds. Easy fix is to wire in a manual glow plug switch.
Power window switch broke, replaced alternator, voltage regulator.
General Comments:
Great motor, all mechanical, tough tranny, sounds great.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 22nd June, 2007
| Year of manufacture | 1985 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 6.9 turbo diesel Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) |
7.5 / 10
|
| Distance when acquired | 87000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 137000 miles |
| Previous car | Chrysler Grand Voyager |
Summary:
Best truck I've ever had
Faults:
Glow plug does not work. No matter how many times we fix it, it fails.
General Comments:
Beautiful truck. Rusted around wheels, but tows livestock trailer and family trailer with ease. My children's children will have this truck.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 3rd August, 2003
| Year of manufacture | 1985 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 351W Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) |
8.8 / 10
|
| Distance when acquired | 120000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 150000 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Cavalier |
Summary:
If you need a worker, this is your choice
Faults:
Door handle broke. Interior stuff broke. Small wiring problem.
General Comments:
This truck is great. I wouldn't trade it in for anything. Good workhorse, hauls stuff really nice, very powerful. The body is beat to death, and the interior stuff is broke, but its still the rig of choice for driving around. I drive it every day and I love it.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 18th June, 2003
| Year of manufacture | 1985 |
| Engine and transmission | 6.9L diesel Manual |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) |
9.5 / 10
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| Distance when acquired | 650000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 999000 miles |
Summary:
An awesome truck, truly a real workhorse
Faults:
Replaced the alternator a few times.
Replace a couple gears in the 4 speed tranny.
Body is so rusted it is about ready to ball off.
General Comments:
This 1985 Ford F-250 Diesel 4x4 4 speed is the best truck I have ever owned it has over 1 million miles on that old 6.9L diesel. But it still runs like new it does not smoke, or make any weird noises. The motor is all stock, Rods, mains everything, it has never been apart, not even for head gaskets. I don't care when people talk about how good those Cummins motors are I am a firm believer in the old IH 6.9L Diesel. Dodges are junk anyway without the Cummins they wouldn't even have a truck to sell!
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 25th May, 2002
I couldn't agree more. I own a 1986 F250 6.9L diesel and it is the best truck I have ever owned. Never had any major problems with it, just regular maintenance and that's all. I am a firm believer in Fords being better than the their competitors. You're right about Dodge- with out the Cummins engine you couldn't give them away.. Larry.