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1999 Ford F-250 Xl 5.4l V8 4x4 Western Snow Plow & Salt Spreader 131,720mi on 2040-cars

Year:1999 Mileage:131720 Color: White /
 Gray
Location:

Atlanta, Indiana, United States

Atlanta, Indiana, United States
Advertising:
Transmission:Automatic
Body Type:Pickup Truck
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:5.4L 330Cu. In. V8 GAS SOHC Naturally Aspirated
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
VIN: 1FTNF21L3XED84815 Year: 1999
Make: Ford
Model: F-250
Cab Type (For Trucks Only): Regular Cab
Trim: XL Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door
Options: Towing Package, Snow Plow Package, 265/75/16 All-terrain Tires, 4.10 Limited Slip Axle, 4x4 Off-road Package, 8' Western Snow Plow, Western Tailgate Salt Spreader, Cassette Player, 4-Wheel Drive
Drive Type: 4WD
Safety Features: Anti-Lock Brakes, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag
Mileage: 131,720
Power Options: Air Conditioning
Sub Model: XL Super Duty
Exterior Color: White
Interior Color: Gray
Disability Equipped: No
Number of Cylinders: 8
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Condition: UsedA vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections.Seller Notes:"The bad: Uses oil. Broken A/C. Rough idle/intermittent misfire. Misfire/hesitation under moderate acceleration. Engine knocks a bit (it has for the last several years). Exhaust manifolds leak a bit. Broken fuel gauge. Needs front end work (ball joints, drivers side axle parts, etc). 4x4 works but makes clanking noise on drivers side. Broken oil dipstick tube (dipstick still reads). Rocker, wheel-well, and under-body rust. Brakes operate well, but squeal when used. Headliner is falling. Dents/scratches all around. Tires at 40%. Broken under-bed spare tire cable. Missing left front wheel cover. The good: Many new parts (details in vehicle description). Good Western Snow Plow, and Western Tailgate Salt Spreader. Regular servicing has been performed on both truck and plow. The truck does not seem to have any leaks. Truck includes a good spare tire. Also included is the old Weatherguard toolbox seen in the pictures.AS IS. NO WARRANTY."

1999 Ford F-250 XL Super Duty
5.4L V8
4x4 Automatic
4.10 Limited Slip Rear End
Western Snow Plow & Tailgate Salt Spreader

VIN: 1FTNF21L3XED84815

Full photo gallery available upon request.

This truck was purchased new in 1999 by the Town of Atlanta, Indiana.  Since that time, the Utility Department have utilized this truck for plowing snow, transporting parts and supplies, and general daily transportation.  This truck is far from perfect, but it's very functional.  Here are a few details:

The good:

8' Western Snow Plow
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Joystick control.  New pump, and solenoid.  Regularly serviced.  The plow was completely disassembled repainted a few years ago.  Fairly new cutting edge.  The trip shock absorber is missing, so the plow slams if tripped.  Plow operates well overall.

Western Tailgate Salt Spreader
-A bit rusty, but worked well when we stopped using it a few years ago (we bought a new truck, equipped with a larger spreader).  The Salt Spreader has been stored with cover on, in a shed, out of the weather.

Truck has many new parts:
-New spark plugs and boots (129,269mi)
-New rear shocks (126,879mi)
-New alternator (121,283mi)
-New shift linkage bushings, plunger, and tube (120,273mi)
-New blower motor, blower motor resistor, fan switch, temperature blend door actuator (119,236mi)
-New transmission filter and fluid (119,060mi)
-New starter (117,700mi)
-New heater core (116,000mi)
-New right front axle seals, axle housing, hub bearing (111,715mi)
-New front and rear brake rotors and pads, front right/left calipers, right rear caliper (110,708mi)

In addition to the above list of repairs, the truck has been regularly serviced since 2008 (incomplete/missing records pre-'08).  Regular oil changes, front end lubrication, fluid checks, filter changes, etc have been performed.  Full coolant flush was performed at 119,060mi.  Tires are at about 40% tread.  The truck includes a good matching spare tire.

There don't appear to be any leaks from the engine, transmission, differentials, cooling system, fuel system, etc. The stains on the ground in the pictures are from another piece of equipment.

The Weatherguard toolbox pictured is included with the truck.  The lid of the toolbox no longer stays up on its own, due to bad/broken struts.  Its also pretty rusty, particularly on the lid.


Now the bad:
-The engine uses around 1qt of oil every 1000-1500mi.
-The truck runs rough at idle, and hesitates/misfires badly under moderate acceleration. Once cruising speed is reached, the truck does pretty well. 
-The engine knocks a bit.
-The exhaust manifolds leak a bit.
-The left front axle needs work (clanks when driving while engaged).
-The front end is worn.  Ball joints may need to be replaced.
-The A/C system does not operate.  The truck seems to be stuck in heat, because turning the temperature selector to "cold" does not seem to effect the air temperature.  As stated above, the blend door actuator has been replaced.  May need temperature control switch?
-The fuel gauge does not work (always reads "Full").
-The brakes work well, but squeal when used.
-The under-bed spare tire cable is broken.
-The left front wheel cover is missing.
-The headliner is falling.  It's currently pinned up.
-The dome light is missing its cover, and has no bulb.
-There are cracks, scuffs, and a few holes in the dashboard.
-The exterior of the truck has dents, scratches, and rust all around.  As seen in the pictures, the tailgate is badly dented, but operates correctly.


Please message if you have any questions.  I have been as accurate as I can be, but I will update this listing if I remember anything else.


Local pickup only.

The 1999 Ford F-250, and any accessories attached thereon, including, but not limited to the Western Snow Plow, and Western Salt Spreader, are being sold together, AS IS.  No warranties are hereby written or implied.

Ford F-250 for Sale

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