For auction: 1996 Ford F250 XLT with 4WD and a fuel injected 460. It is a pretty basic work truck, but has power windows, power locks, cruise control (inop), AC (inop)

I bought the truck in 2004 with 146k miles. Best as I can tell, it was a contractors truck. I've had the transmission rebuilt (professionally by ATM), replaced the brake lines, water pump, radiator, starter, a fuel tank, rear spring shackles, and other odds and ends. The air conditioning compressor clutch failed and I pulled the compressor and put in a bypass pulley - so their AC will need some parts and pieces to be operational again. The dash came loose and is held in place with screws - not pretty but it works.

The truck runs and drives fine, but it has all the issues that should be expected with a vehicle of this age. This truck has its fair share of rust underneath. The front main seal leaks, but not bad enough for me to need to add oil between changes. The front u-joints need to be replaced, but that just keeps me from using the 4WD. The seat sags on the driver's side. I have never gotten the cruise control to work. Driver's door sags and needs replacement hinge pins. Tires are in reasonable shape.

I have enjoyed the truck. Obviously, I did not have to drive it much (40k miles over 12 years), but it has been a workhorse when I needed it to be. I finally broke down and bought a new truck, so I don't need this one anymore.

I may be able to deliver within 50 miles for an extra $100, but you must contact me to coordinate this before auction close.

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