1997 Ford F-350 Xl Crew Cab Pickup 4-door 7.5l on 2040-cars
United States
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Great for the money. I was told the trans was rebuilt trans 5k ago. It starts everytime, is very dependable. A/C, radio, and 4wd work. It has been my farm truck, but I am upgrading b/c of longer distances that I need to drive. Perfect for occasional use. Here is what doesn't work: The front driver's door handle is removed. would take a spot weld to fix, 8 year old just pulled it off one day. I have the handle. 4wd knob is missing. Ashtray doesn't really slide out, but it looks right when you push it in. The little cap on the shit lever has fallen off, everything works. Truck doesn't get fuel out of the rear tank. Front tank only. I removed the bed, put on a brand new tank and switchover valve, then it quit working again, and I just didn't care anymore. Truck does not burn oil. Light rust on the chrome mirrors, but not really the body. Driver's vent window close, but no latch To get it into Drive, you pull lever down into to and then back up into D. Sounds complicated, but isn't. |
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