Used Ford F-250 for Sale

4.2

(28 Reviews)

Overall Rating

4.2

(28 Reviews)

Value

4.3

Performance

4.6

Comfort

4.0

Fuel Economy

2.9

Reliability

4.3

Owner Reviews

4.2

28 Reviews


Overall	4.2

Value	4.3

Performance	4.6

Style	4.3

Comfort	4.0

Fuel Economy	2.9

Reliability	4.3

1996 Ford F-250 - Tough, reliable, and simple

This vehicle was purchased to be a third truck in our Ford "lineup." We were putting too many miles on our two newer trucks and decided to go for an older, trusted model. It was in great working condition but was not at all pretty when we bought it. It was three colors, and there wasn't a headliner or carpet. But it ran like a top and got the same mileage as our other trucks. It was just what we needed with just a regular cab just big enough for the two of us.

Story

So this isn't so fun but funny in hindsight. We were driving it the first summer. We had it in the Buffalo area and started to hear this awful grinding and thumping noise. We expected the worst and thought we'd be replacing all sorts of parts so we parked it for almost a month until we could take a good look at it. Turns out the lugnuts were loose on the front wheel. We parked it for no reason... (more)

Pros

The motor is the best part. The 7.3 L Diesel engine runs as good as it did 21 years ago. It is a very reliable motor and easy to find parts for if needed. Also, the simple body style was what we wanted. We were so used to our other trucks with fancy body lines and full crew cabs and leather and all the bells and whistles. Also the eight-foot bed was a perk because our beds are smaller on the other trucks. We can haul a lot more in the bed than the other two and still tow a good amount of weight as well.

Cons

We had to put a lot of money into this vehicle to get it looking how we wanted it. It ran and worked great but needed a lot of TLC in the form of money. We had to paint it and find several parts that needed replacing from twenty years of wear and tear. The biggest frustration when we got the truck was that we had a problem with the shifter not staying in gear. It started to roll away from me once in the driveway. Turns out there was just a screw loose, but it took a mechanic to figure it out.

1989 Ford F-250 - Reliable and roomy

The 1989 Ford F-250 eight-cylinder pickup truck was manufactured at a time in this country when Ford still cared about quality and comfort. It is not only just a work truck but also one that can be used for recreation/camping with the family. Three adults can sit in the cab; there's plenty of space in the eight-foot bed for a canoe, tents, camping supplies and chairs. The model truck I have has a 302 5-liter engine that was primarily made for towing. So it can easily pull a camper, pontoon boat or trailer with no problem. It is a two-wheel drive, which has not proved to be a hindrance in the winter snow -- just put additional weight in the back over the axle and off you go! The engine has not had any major problems other than typical faults any other truck made in 1989 might experience... (more)

Story

The most fun I've had with the family is pulling a pontoon boat out to the lake with all the camping gear -- tents, chairs, coolers, etc. -- in the big eight-foot bed. Plus, you can go to the drive-in, back up to the screen and sit in lawn chairs in the back of the bed.

Pros

Dependable, reliable, well-built engine. Large eight-foot bed. Can haul trailers, campers and boats. Well painted; hardly any rust after many years. Large windshield and side mirrors.

Cons

Not great on gas. About 12 miles in city; 15 on highway. Problem in the 1980s models with the steering column and lock cylinder.

2012 Ford F-250 - Ford F150

I love my truck. It's a 2012 Ford F150. It has a bright red color that really grabs your attention. It sits kind of high to give the affect of a lift kit, but it is a stock version. It's V8 engine has plenty of get up and go. The automatic transmission shifts very smooth to the point that I hardly notice as it shifts through each gear. It is a four door version that provides plenty of room for various functions. When I have my daughter and her friends have an activity it provides a comfortable setting to transport them from point A to B, but when I have a work related activity then I am absolutely satisfied with the space it gives me for cargo related to the project. The bed of the truck is obviously a great addition and the reason I bought the truck. I am easily able to load ... (more)

Story

It will forever be burned into my memory driving my daughter around in my truck while she was very young and still in her car sit. As we stopped at red lights and I would check on her in my rear view mirror it would swell in my heart to look up and see her smiling giggling face.

Pros

I love the V8 engine and how well it responds to my expression to the gas petal. It is very roomy and provides more than enough space for everything in my life. There's room for kids, music gear, or tools.

Cons

Even though I love the color, sometimes I think it grabs the attention of people in a negative way. I have been told that police focus on brighter colors and after owning a bright red truck, I believe I would agree with this statement.