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#758 of 1181 Towing capacity question from a newbie.... by dfern Jan 17, 2007 (7:10 pm)
Hi All!   Hopefully someone can help me regarding towing capacity. I am considering purchasing a used F250, and looking at the 1990 model year as a target. I intend to use it to tow a 21-foot boat (total weight of boat + trailer about 6000 pounds). I have been searching the web for some info regarding the towing capacity of the F250 as a function of model year, engine size, etc. Can someone give me the 50 cent tour of F250 towing capacity and if 1990 is a good year to purchase?   Thank you!   David Replies to this message: stan_top_down (Jan 17, 2007 7:51 pm) lzrdking98 (Jan 18, 2007 1:00 pm)
#759 of 1181 Re: Spanky New 2007 F250 has a shimmy at 55..is that normal?? [trucklady2007] by stan_top_down Jan 17, 2007 (7:46 pm)
Replying to: trucklady2007 (Jan 16, 2007 5:37 pm) Welll --   I'm not sure I approve of the name - my wife & I are both Badgers (UW), and both my kids are Longhorns.   Oh well.   Drive it lots of miles in good health. Maybe we'll end up in the same campground somewhere down the road.   You're welcome -   Stan
#760 of 1181 Re: Towing capacity question from a newbie.... [dfern] by stan_top_down Jan 17, 2007 (7:51 pm)
Replying to: dfern (Jan 17, 2007 7:10 pm) I'd look at the towing capacity for the currently sold F250's with the closest engine size to the one you're considering buying.   If you're looking at a gas engine, 1990 engines were fuel injected just like today's are, so torque & horsepower should be fairly close, based on engine displacement. If you're looking at a Diesel, for sure you'll have enough power.   Certainly a 3/4 ton truck (the F250) should be capable of hauling a 6000 Lb trailer, depending on engine size.   It would probably be a good idea to have trailer brakes, though.   Good luck!   Stan Replies to this message: lzrdking98 (Jan 18, 2007 1:00 pm)
#761 of 1181 Re: Towing capacity question from a newbie.... [stan_top_down] by lzrdking98 Jan 18, 2007 (1:00 pm)
Replying to: stan_top_down (Jan 17, 2007 7:51 pm) Very good advice Stan. Either way you should have enough power to tow a trailer that is 6000lbs. The diesel is better suited, but the gas will be fine. Stan hit it on the head with trailer brakes. I prefer the Prodigy. Very reliable and easy to install. Good luck.   Troy
#762 of 1181 What to do with my new F250 by scpayne Jan 21, 2007 (7:57 am)
I just purchased a Ford F250 Super Duty and would like to do some mods to it. I am not the most knowledgeable person when it comes to working on cars and trucks so any suggestions would be much appreciated!!! Replies to this message: keroburner (Jan 21, 2007 10:23 am) scooter06 (Jan 21, 2007 1:23 pm) lzrdking98 (Jan 21, 2007 7:28 pm)
#763 of 1181 Re: What to do with my new F250 [scpayne] by keroburner Jan 21, 2007 (10:23 am)
Replying to: scpayne (Jan 21, 2007 7:57 am) You don't say what engine you have. If you plan engine mods and it is a 6-liter diesel, be careful. This engine is known to blow head gaskets and adding a power chip might push it over the edge. Some after-market air filters can also cause problems. I have a 2004 F250 with the 6-liter. I added a Banks 4" cat-back exhaust with a straight through muffler and dropped the exhaust temps 200 degrees but I am reluctant to do anything else. Replies to this message: scooter06 (Jan 21, 2007 1:23 pm)
#764 of 1181 Re: What to do with my new F250 [keroburner] by scooter06 Jan 21, 2007 (1:23 pm)
Replying to: keroburner (Jan 21, 2007 10:23 am) hey keroburner i have a 03 6.0 4x4 supercab i feel the same about not chiping it because i dont want too mess up this complicated motor plus its all the power i need already but i only get between 13 and 15 mpg .did the exhaust change help yours if so what was it and what is it now?
#765 of 1181 buying a used f250 v10 super duty crew cab by ladiestruck Jan 21, 2007 (4:20 pm)
I am in the last stages of buying a '03 v10 super duty crew cab. The offer is too good to pass up, but that is why I am concerned. I know and trust the dealer, and dont think he would stear me wrong. My concern is that I have owned some lemons (mostly chevy's, by insistance of my husband). I now have the chance to change his chevy lovin mind, but dont want another problem vehicle. I have researched the rig, but get a lot of mixed reviews. I dont care about MPG or really even towing compasity for what I tow maybe 10 times a year. I want to know that the engine is reliable (this ones got 62,000 on it) and that the tranny holds up (had to replace the suburban's once, and I thinks its about to go again) Any good advise out there? Thanks Tammy Replies to this message: wpalkowski (Jan 22, 2007 3:51 am) ladiestruck (Jan 23, 2007 6:51 pm) wpalkowski (Jan 24, 2007 9:26 am)
#766 of 1181 Re: Ford F-250: Owner's Hangout [pf_flyer] by halfevil Jan 21, 2007 (7:27 pm)
Replying to: pf_flyer (Nov 07, 2003 5:46 am) Love mine ...... I have a 2000 f250 sd 7.3 ex cab 4x4 i live in oklahoma and we just got all this ice and i have pulled approximatly 30 cars and suvs out of the ditch all the will having no trouble at oll getting around my self with the weight of the truck and the way it handels i woulldnt have any other truck Replies to this message: ladiestruck (Jan 23, 2007 6:33 pm)
#767 of 1181 Re: What to do with my new F250 [scpayne] by lzrdking98 Jan 21, 2007 (7:28 pm)
Replying to: scpayne (Jan 21, 2007 7:57 am) I would becareful with your mods. For one, you may void any warranties ford may have and the other, you may screw up your rig. Many of the chips increase turbo boost pressures which have been known to cause head gasket problems and turbo hoses blow off. I would leave the rig alone until I spoke with the dealer and found out what modifications they will honor if something goes wrong. Good luck   Troy

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