Overview of the Ford F250
Ford's F-series ute is the biggest-selling truck in North America, though it's only been available officially in Australia sporadically.
The last time was between 2001 and 2007, when models engineered for right-hand drive in Brazil were imported here.
In 2014, Australian company Performax International introduced right-hand-drive conversions of the latest F-250 (as well as the smaller F-150 and larger F-350).
FORD F-250 GENERATIONS (SINCE 2001)
2001-2006
2014 on (non-factory local conversion)
RUNNING COSTS
Fuel Consumption (2014 on)
6.7L V8 turbo diesel: 12.0 to 15.0 litres per 100km (estimated)
= Highly economical.
= Good economy.
= Average fuel use.
= Heavy consumption.
Servicing
Contact your nearest Ford dealership or Performax International showroom for servicing enquiries. Ford F-250 parts and accessoriescan be found on Gumtree.
SIMILAR MODELS TO SUBARU WRX
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Toyota Tundra
WHAT TO LOOK OUT FOR: FORD F-250 (2001 TO 2006)
The first thing to know about a second-hand F-250 is that nobody ever bought one of these brand-new for picking up bread and milk and collecting the dry-cleaning.
Chances are almost 100 per cent that the original owner used his or her F-250 as a work truck. So the trick is to find out what sort of work that was and then decide if there's any life left in it.
The big danger is that the F-250 in question has been used to tow heavy loads.
Take a look at the size and rating of the tow-bar fitted. If it has been used that way, check to see if there's an aftermarket cooler on the transmission as this was the driveline's Achilles' Heel.
A gearbox that shudders at light load could well be on the way out. Check the transmission fluid on the dipstick. It should be clean and not black, nor should it smell of burned toast. If it does, you might want to investigate further.
