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Ford :1 Owner Mint F250 Xlt 7.3 Diesel Super Duty 4 Dr F350 99 00 01 03 07 11 Sd on 2040-cars

US $17,900.00
Year:2002 Mileage:148 Color: and interior
Location:

Palm Springs, California, United States

Palm Springs, California, United States

200 PICTURES, INCLUDING IMMACULATE, RUST FREE UNDERSIDE, AND PERFECT CARFAX BELOW DESCRIPTION!!! 

  • AFTER MULTIPLE OFFERS SINCE AUCTION STARTED IN THE $17-18K RANGE, I DECIDED TO LOWER THE PRICE TO $17,900 FROM $19,500, then $18,900 TO SELL IMMEDIATELY. YOU WILL NOT FIND A NICER, BETTER MAINTAINED, IMMACULATE, NEEDS NOTHING 7.3 POWERSTROKE FOR THE MONEY!!!
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  • To view full pictures and description with out being cut off, please scroll all the way down, then move scrolling bar over, then scroll back up and you will be able to see full pictures. I don't know why ebay makes it offset, but they do.
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  • First of all, thank you for viewing my auction. After being disappointed by all the ratty other 7.3 Power Stroke trucks out there and looking at this one, please feel free to message me. This is a 21 day auction and it will sell and you will not find another like it. Whomever hits buy it now gets it immediately!! No bidding and waiting, no games. This truck is an absolute cream puff and drives absolutely exceptional, and is like new through out!! 1 mature owner and Southern CA truck since new.  It looks, starts, runs, smells, and drives like new. Suspension is tight with no wandering or looseness, brakes like new, immaculate interior and underside. Never eaten or smoked in, and even still smells new! No pets or children have ever been in it. There is not a nicer, 7.3 Powerstroke available for this price, I can honestly say that, because there are none other like this truck. Any you find for less will have dents, dings, scratches and wear.  Yes, you can buy one of these for around $15K or less with more than 200K miles, or so, but they won't be anywhere close to this truck and still will not be a 1 owner, immaculately maintained and well optioned truck like this one. If you want a project, please buy one, as this is not it. If you don't know the history of the 7.3 Power Stroke, please use Google. There is plenty of junk out there if you want a cheapo. If you want a turn key truck that will do what you want it to, be reliable, very spacious and comfortable, needs nothing, basically like new, and a workhorse that keeps up with your rugged intensive labor you expect from it, you just found it. Pay a little more than the junk out there and get A LOT more. This is a perfect tow rig that is simple, inexpensive, and easy to maintain with out all the sensors and maintenance issues of the new ones!  I am both a PS and TRS on ebay, which less than 1% of seller are, and have a 100% positive feedback score, so have no worries. Please take the time to allow the 200+ detailed photos to load (scroll down and over for full pictures), it IS WELL WORTH the wait, and PLEASE read the entire description before asking questions (I know it is long, but I wanted to cover all bases!!) If you are serious, I know you will read every word, and look at every picture. This is the type of person I am looking for, for a quick and easy sale. I am very easy to deal with. This truck is priced for a quick sale to the discriminating enthusiast/collector that appreciates all the details, cleanliness, and correctness of a best year 7.3 Powerstroke. Everything correct on this truck for both finish and function, so you don't have to do a thing. Perfect advertising vehicle for your business too and can even be a tax write-off while towing your boat, show car, trailer, camper, etc.!!


  • Shipping available at buyer's expense by a licensed, bonded and insured auto transport company that I have used for years with no issues.


  • Price is a Buy it Now of $17,900. No taxes, document fees, or games like other charge, collect, and play. This truck will sell, don't miss out, you will never find another like it with this condition, mileage, 1 owner, perfect Carfax, and all the options and extras!!


  • This is a 2002 F-250 4 Door Crew Cab, 8 foot Long Bed. It is a one mature owner truck. Bed never drilled for a goose-neck or 5th wheel hitch. All it has ever towed its whole life is an aluminum open car trailer with several high end show cars to car shows and a small fresh water fishing boat. Oil changes every 3-5K miles, or once a year, what ever came first. Transmission fluid, rear end fluid, power steering fluid, and Motorcraft gold coolant/distilled water are all recent, as is the serpentine belt, batteries etc.  Michelin E load rated tires are near new with 5100 miles on them. Truck needs nothing. It runs and drives perfect and has no leaks, seeps, drips, or issues. No blowby or smoke. THE TRUCK FIRES UP EVERY TIME, FIRST TIME. THE GLOW PLUGS AND INJECTORS HAVE ALL BEEN TESTED AND ARE WORKING PROPERLY. I WOULDN'T HESITATE TO DRIVE THIS TRUCK ACROSS THE COUNTRY, it is the nicest 7.3 available for the money. Why save a few dollars and buy someone else's problems?  This incredible F-250 truck has always been driven only on nice days since new and always garaged. All freeway miles and only on nice weather days. Even while towing, truck has been covered when parked. Always garaged! Never in the snow or salt. Never out of CA, NV or AZ. no faded lights, or trim, like all the others out there.  Underside alone speaks volumes about this truck. I own a high end Mustang shop that has been in business for 20+ years and am VERY particular with all vehicles I choose to deal with. Truck has never been abused, wrecked, raced, aftermarket tuned, damaged, bumped, or driven by kids, etc, since built. All original body panels. No rust, scrapes, scratches, dings, dents, no flaws in the chrome, no curb rash on the original flawless forged OEM wheels. You could put the window sticker back on it and swear it was new on the showroom floor.


  • Fully loaded and amazingly clean from top to bottom. No surprises or disappointments with this truck. Original Oxford White paint shines like new and has been waxed regularly and always garaged. Much more durable than today's water base paints. Look at the reflections. Never been put on a lift incorrectly, never been bottomed out. Door jambs, engine box, wheels, underside, and bed also kept clean always. Look at the underside and frame rails. Most original markings still present along with several original stickers. Never a bent body panel, floor pan, or frame rail. All original Ford Carlite tinted privacy glass. Windshield is a brand new Ford Carlite as original had a rock chip that bothered me. Original inspection tags are still present on underside, along with all markings in grease pencil's which disappear once driven in inclement weather. Again, please take the time to look at the 200+ detailed pictures. Truck is very clean through out and a thrill to drive. Never been chipped or modded in any way. More reliable and durable than all the new diesels out there with out all the maintenance nightmares of the new ones. Google the 7.3 Powerstroke and you will see that they are considered the BEST diesel ever put in a truck! The 2002 is known to be the best year too as it has the available transmission temperature gauge, stronger transmission, best head lights and marker lights, nicer center console, larger transmission cooler, hi torque starter, and the best year of the comfortable, adjustable lumbar seats with full power on both fronts. I know these 7.3's well as I have owned quite a few over the years. Look at the others out there for sale, they don't compare to this one at all. You get what you pay for.  Ask questions if you have them if you are serious.
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  • In my 20+ years in the Mustang business, I have NEVER seen, owned, or driven a nicer built and well balanced truck. I have owned over 1000 Mustangs, Shelby's, Big Block's, Boss's, Pantera's, Saleen's, Roush's, Cobra's. Lightning's etc, mostly collector models, and rarely see a truck (of ANY type) kept in this condition. This is the perfect tow vehicle for your collector car. It will tow like there is nothing behind it! Suspension is smooth and not bouncy or twitchy when driving down the road, or on the freeway. Truck is appraised and insured for $28K on a collector car policy and it is $440 per year for full coverage and agreed value of $28K. Most insurance companies will do the same for you and insure it as a collector vehicle and you can still tow with it!!


  • Oil has been changed every year or 3-5000 miles which ever came first. In between oil changes, the filter has been changed with only genuine Motorcraft. Only correct 15W-40 oil used. It has always been started up and allowed to get up to operating temperature every few weeks, then driven around the block to keep all seals lubricated and to keep everything in operating condition. Always warehoused and has never spent a night outside, uncovered. No power steering moan like most have. Nothing leaks, drips, or seeps. Everything works as new. Nice aftermarket Sony X-Plode stereo with remote that is easy to operate with CD, clock, owners manual, and auxiliary port for plugging in your own music files.  No wear marks, sweat marks, stains, smells, fading etc on any exterior, or interior. No switches have sweaty hand, shiny marks. It really looks, drives and feels like a near new truck. Seats always covered when driven and look like new. Carpets are perfect and covered since new with Weather Tech floor liners. Steering wheel and cruise control buttons are brand new Ford originals as the grain was worn slightly. Also a new cluster lens from Ford as the original had a scratch that bothered me. Turn signal switch also replaced not from lack of function, but because the silk screening was fading!! I am VERY, VERY picky!! All lights work. It starts the first time, EVERY time. Brake controller added to make any trailer you tow work like there is nothing behind you.  Original seat belts are not hard as a rock like most and still supple. All retractors work properly too. You simply can NOT find one like this!!! This is a one in a million truck, hands down. Again, pay a little more and get a LOT more!!
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  • Underside, and inside of wheels detailed and cleaned frequently since new as is the exterior and interior. No curb damage on the original polished Alcoa forged wheels. Carpet has never been shampooed. spilled on, and still looks like new with no fading, or unraveling . Weathertech catch all mats have kept the carpets flawless. Original spare (never been used and still has original silk-screening on the tread!!), jack, tire iron, and mounting hardware all original, never used and look new with original stickers. Just look at the pictures, they really explain this truck, hands down, better than I can.


  • This truck is impeccable for the price. No accidents, and no issues.  Many 7.3's with more miles and not near as clean and pride of ownership have sold in the past 6 months for close to, the same as, and more than I am asking for as my BUY IT NOW. No leaks or seeps. A/C ice cold. Heat hot. Brakes and suspension like new. No gear noise, slips, or issues. Care has always been taken with this truck, which is very evident in the pictures. Spray on bedliner is perfect with no gouges or scratches and also has a bedmat. Truck has never been chipped or had a programmer on it.


  • Ice cold A/C as stated before. Does not run hot when A/C is on. Belt does not moan or squeal like some do with the AC on. Does not overheat even in 110+ degree weather. Coolant changed every 2 years with proper Ford Motorcraft gold coolant, distilled water, and Ford diesel additive even when driven little. The truck was let idle for 45 minutes in 110 degree heat this summer and did not get 1/3 way on the temperature gauge. It was then driven to make sure there were no issues, or vibrations...no problems. No exhaust leaks. Sounds fantastic with absolutely no odd noises or issues! Does have a full stainless steel aftermarket exhaust installed a few years ago that gives the truck better gas mileage and a deeper tone with out being loud. Has no problems starting in cold weather either. It is very powerful and sounds great. Most of these trucks don't drive as good as they look, this one absolutely does! I have owned 14 Super Duty 7.3 Powerstroke diesels over the years, and unfortunately 3 6.0 and 6.4's,  2 V10's (horrible engines!!), and quite a few Lightnings, and this truck runs, sounds and drives better than all of them, honestly, plus doesn't cost a fortune to maintain like the newer diesels. It is simple and easy to maintain and does not have tons of sensors like the new ones that go out and are very expensive to replace. Comes from the factory with no catalytic converter, no diesel particulate filter, and all the other power robbing, expensive to maintain items on the 04+ diesels!! You are basically looking at a near new truck for 1/3 the price (comparable truck actually $65K+ for a new junk diesel!!) of a comparable new one with out all the issues of the new ones and several tasteful upgrades.
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  • Truck is meant to be driven and enjoyed. It drives VERY well. No hesitations, back-fires, pops, squeaks, smells, and is not all over the road like most. Looks, drives and feels like a new truck. You will not find a nicer 7.3 Powerstroke for the money!! The suspension is responsive and tight, steering is tight, and transmission is tight with no slippage or delayed shifts. Brakes are adjusted properly, and it stops very well and straight. Has a brake controller for trailer bakes. Does not wander, shimmy, or have wind noise, even at 85 MPH on the freeway. There is not a nicer, right mileage, best year 7.3 Powerstroke out there for this low of a price anywhere! Never abused and was never a daily driver (even when new it has been a multiple owned vehicle). All work has been professionally done on this truck since new and it has been garaged its whole life. You won't find a nicer one for the price, anywhere.  


  • You are better off getting one of these trucks that have been driven, properly broken in, and properly maintained than one with super low miles that has not been properly stored or has dried up seals. Nothing leaks or seeps on this truck (even rear main seal doesn't seep) and it burns no oil. Does not smoke upon start up and does not smell like un-burned diesel from behind like most. Starts right up, first time, every time. Idles smoothly with nice deep exhaust tone. No hesitations. Very smooth power. Gets great MPG too, 18+ MPG in town, and 23+ MPG on the freeway driving easy. If you set the cruise at 69-71 at 2250 RPM (7.3's sweet spot) on level ground it will get 22-26 MPG!!


  • Brakes front and rear are firm. 4 wheel disc with ABS on all 4 wheels. Power assist works as it should. No shimmies, squeaks, or pulls when you step on the brakes. Parking brake works perfect. Rear end is the optional 3.73 ratio limited-slip. Most of these trucks do NOT have the optional gear ratio or Posi traction such as this one. Fresh Motorcraft 75-140 synthetic fluid with friction modifier. Transmission fluid and filter also just done and look like new inside. Both cooling system gold coolant and distilled water/Ford additive new. Brake fluid also flushed and refreshed (every 2 years) and when brakes were done at 100K miles (originals lasted that long, so you can tell how this truck has been driven). As I said before, ALL fluids have always been changed well before needed!! Ford claims rear end fluid and transmission fluid never need replacing, on this truck, both have been done several times since new already!!


  • Never been smoked in, eaten in, no pets, children, no stains, and still smells brand new. Carpet, seats, and original console always covered when driven. Ashtray and cigarette lighter never used, not even for coins or junk to mar the ashtray! Cup holder is not broken like most and pops out of dash correctly. No rattles or wind noise!! Console flips up for a sixth person to sit on center seat and there is an extra seat belt. Truck will seat 6 comfortably.
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  • Truck is VERY clean top to bottom. Steering wheel is beautiful (new NOS Ford) and airbag pad is not warped. NO WEAR!! Horn and cruise control works perfect. All silk screening is like brand new. All power options work perfect. Power windows smoothly glide up and down smoothly with no clunks or skips. Power door locks work like they should. 2 keys and 2 remotes (both original). Factory extra-cost  keyless entry/alarm. No wind noise or leaks when truck is washed. Doors close tightly. Speedometer works perfect and doesn't bounce or stick like most. All gauges work perfectly and are accurate. Truck just turned 148K miles. Last oil change done a month ago.


  • All lock cylinders are original to the truck and work smoothly with no binds, including tailgate lock. Look at how well all the body panels and windows line up!! All original trim, lights and emblems are in excellent condition and not faded or deteriorating like most others.  Every correct clip, nut, bolt, rivet, plug, sticker, rubber bumper, etc is correct on this truck!! This is not a clean up and sell, everything is as correct as possible and has been since new. Care, thought, a huge amount of time, passion, and attention to detail is present on every aspect of this truck and has always been babied, detailed frequently, and waxed often. Always kept indoors. Very hard to find combo too, with the 8  foot bed, so it's perfect for hauling things like slide in campers, or a 5th wheel while still taking the whole family not only in comfort, but know you will get there!!


  • Truck is available for inspection and can be driven or shipped anywhere. Out of country buyers welcome too, if you arrange shipping. I can have the truck delivered to the Long Beach Port, included with BUY IT NOW. Clear, CA title in hand. Currently registered and insured in CA until November of 2014. I have used several reputable shipping companies that are insured and bonded over the years with no issues, and will be happy to arrange for a serious buyer with BUY IT NOW at your expense, or you can fly in and drive it home. Don't wait, once this truck is scooped up, it is gone and you will never find another like it!! I am very familiar with the 7.3 Powerstroke market. Many have sold in the mid to high 20's in the last 6 months, and a few in the 30's not as clean as this one with not the attention to detail, highly descriptive listing such as mine, or detailed underside shots. Every time someone uses BUY IT NOW when not even talking to me I ask them why. The answer is usually " your long, detailed description, and all the underside shots!" I want people knowing exactly what the are getting, so I spend the time to describe everything I can think of to eliminate any unsure-ness. I have never had a person buy a vehicle from me sight unseen that has not been more than happy with their purchase.


  • Please email me with phone # and I will call you with any info you're requesting. I am not interested in any trades or people that want to sell this truck for me. Truck is tight with no rattles, leaks, etc. The underside is as clean as the the rest of the truck and still has all the original markings, line codes, inspection marks, stickers, etc The pictures speak for themselves. Please allow the time for the 200+ pictures to load, scroll down, and enjoy!!


  • This is a beautiful truck and PERFECTLY balanced as far as looks, safety, economy, handling, braking, comfort, reliability, sound, and performance!! Re-live your childhood with something you didn't have the means to buy new or replace one you used to own, or add another to your collection of other worthwhile vehicles. Bed is not banged up like most. Look at the original tailgate, bed and trim ...when is the last time you saw everything as clean such as this?? This is the most balanced truck you will ever drive. Transmission is smooth as silk with no grinds. Truck is very easy to drive. It is much more solid feeling than the newer trucks, easy to maneuver and park, more comfortable, and does not have all the sensors, particulate filters, and maintenance of the new diesels. You will not find a nicer one for the money that is this nice and to this caliber of detail and pride of ownership! These 7.3 Powerstroke's are very hard to find in nice shape as most were used as work trucks, or driven in salty, rust belt areas and are all rusted up. Most you find will not be loaded like this one with power seats, power windows, locks, adjustable tow mirrors, factory running boards, privacy glass, forged aluminum wheels, cruise, tilt, adjustable lumbar seats, and keyless entry etc...etc....
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  • Any questions, please message me and I will respond promptly. This is a like to sell, not a must sell, or a desperation sale!! I have 30+ high end vehicles in my collection, so it is not the end of the world if this does not sell. Most are $100K+ in my collection. If I can make some extra space in my warehouses, great, if not, I will keep it as I do love the truck and it tows like there is nothing behind it. I did a Buy It Now, so you don't have to bid an and wait, and hope to get it. Outright price for my truck is $17,900 ( Lowered from $19,500 to $18,900 after having multiple offers in the $17-18K range). There is no reserve. No taxes collected by me or any document fees like others charge. I choose to do Buy It Now, fixed price auctions over regular bid auctions because many people put on their watch list, then forget to bid at the last minute, then are upset that they missed it. Don't miss this one, you will never find another like it!! Again, I am VERY picky. Deposit of $500 must be made immediately thru Paypal upon the use of BUY IT NOW and remaining balance due with in 3 days of winning auction. Any questions and/or inspections if wanted must be made BEFORE using BUY IT NOW. Please do not use Buy It Now unless you already have the money. You are welcome and encouraged to come and inspect the truck or send someone to look at it before buying. I am not a dealer, so no sales tax will be collected by me. Truck is sold as is with no warranty by me expressed or implied. Shipping must be arranged by the buyer from Palm Springs, CA 92262 or I can help arrange for serious buyers, or you are welcome to fly into Palm Springs International Airport and I will pick you up, and you can drive the truck home. Must be paid for in full with in 3 days. I have clear CA title in hand. I work with several shipping companies that offer very reasonable transport too. Truck will not leave and title will not be sent until truck is paid in full (and cleared) with either cash upon pick-up, direct deposit, loan check, or cashier's check/money order. Feel free to ask any questions and I will answer promptly. Check my feedback, I have sold several very high dollar ($200k+) vehicles on eBay over the years with no problems and have a 2300+ positive feedback score and am not only a PS, but a TRS. Less than 1% of sellers have achieved this status selling on eBay, so you can trust how I describe what I am selling by the feedback I have received by those that have purchased from me that give me these ratings. I have never had a person get a vehicle from me sight unseen that was not thrilled with their purchase!! I reserve the right to end this auction early as the truck is advertised on several other sites and publications, so if you want it, use BUY IT NOW before someone else buys it!! If you can not meet these simple requirements, please do not use Buy It Now and waste your time, mine, and others that are serious. I am VERY picky with vehicles I own. Again, I have 30+ vehicles and none are a must sell, just trying to free up some space as I can barely walk in my warehouses they are so full. I am not interested in magazine coverage, picture collectors, or time wasters that just want to come and look at my collection. I am not losing any of my houses, or desperate in any way.
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  • In summary: EVERYTHING works!! No burnt out bulbs anywhere, even the back-up lights, dash lights,  and original under hood light still work perfectly ( hood light removed for pictures, but has be re-installed ). Original owners manuals, window sticker, and handouts, etc all come with the truck.  This F250 runs and drives excellent and has never been abused. There are no odd odors, odd rattles, or odd noises. You can drive this truck anywhere. Mileage may also vary minimally as truck may be driven for test drives and/or inspections and I do drive it sometimes.   Please feel free to ask questions and I will answer promptly. This is not your average $15K 7.3 truck that you can find that needs $10K+ worth of work and still won't be as nice as this one. This F-250 is a no excuse, honest truck, that needs nothing. It will only continue to go up in value if kept in this condition. Vehicles such as this from my experience are a much more solid investment than the stock market. The 7.3 Powerstrokes have been going UP in value due to all the terrible new diesels out there now. People consider the 7.3 Powerstroke to be the best diesel ever installed in a truck in the history of trucks!! The nice ones will keep going up in value when in the condition and desirability of this one. Remember, you get what you pay for, this truck does not need ANYTHING!! The paint and color combination is simply stunning and the options and updates make it a pleasure to drive. No excuses, issues, or stories. Have a great day and thank you for looking and (hopefully) reading my long description..I just want to be thorough. Each time I think of something else, I revise the listing, add more pictures, and before I know it, it ends up this long!! Very few read what I end up writing.  Feel free to contact me with any questions and have a great day. :)
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